If taking aspirin might do more harm than good, what methods does Ayurveda recommend for primary heart attack prevention? Ayurveda emphasizes a threefold approach of diet, lifestyle and herbs.

Ayurvedic Doctor Alakananda Ma discusses some of the benefits of Panchakarma.

The texts of Ayurveda discuss hemiplegia or stroke paralysis under vatavyadhi (nervous system disorders due to vata). Specific herbs and therapies are outlined to help in the recovery process. A skilled and experienced Ayurvedic doctor may be able to contribute significantly to the process of stroke recovery.

Humans have always experienced pain and sought to relieve it. Ayurveda offers a range of ways to tackle pain and inflammation. On a home remedy level, here are a few suggestions

In this article, we offer tips and suggestions for breast health from the standpoint of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system with a strong focus on wellness and prevention.

In the Ayurvedic approach to sinus infections, exposure to an infective agent such as pathogenic bacteria is just one factor in the development of the illness. Of far greater significance is the build up of excess doshas in the body, due to incorrect diet and lifestyle.

Nature therapy is an important part of Ayurvedic teachings, but one often under-emphasized because at the time the texts were written, human life was still interwoven with the natural environment. Lets take a few minutes to consider how nature therapy can play a part in our self-care.

The best approach to drinking wine remains the nuanced Ayurvedic view.

Today, let's take a look at some Ayurvedic perspectives on alcohol. How and why might we use alcohol in an Ayurvedic context?

The thyroid is an endocrine gland situated in the neck at the level of the cricoid cartilage at the base of the larynx and extending from the level of the fifth cervical vertebra down to the first thoracic.

Both AD and psoriasis are quite prevalent inflammatory skin conditions which are very responsive to the holistic approach of Ayurveda. By combining topical and systemic herbs, appropriate diet and lifestyle, pancha karma therapies and emotional awareness, these conditions can be effectively cured or brought into remission.

Silent bladder infections, also known as asymptomatic bacteruria, may result in generalized ill health or may lead to acute cystitis or to pyelonephritis, a potentially life-threatening kidney infection. Hence it is important to appreciate the groups affected by silent bladder infection, as well as how to make an Ayurvedic diagnosis of this condition and give appropriate chikitsa.

Alakananda Ma considers candidiasis as a condition of kapha ama, reviewing the epidemiology, diagnosis and Ayurvedic management of this common condition.

By addressing the underlying vata and pitta imbalances and offering shodhan therapies to remove ama from the mamsa dhatu, Ayurveda can offer significant relief to patients with FMS. In particular, FMS sufferers can derive ongoing relief from oleation therapies such as abhyanga and sarvangadhara.

Prostate cancer, Ayurvedically, is a tumor of the prostate gland involving provocation of all three doshas. Because the prostate gland forms part of the male reproductive system, shukra dhatu, prostate cancer reflects the physical, emotional, and spiritual relationship which the affected man has had with his reproductive capacity.

Patients with chronic rhinitis frequently present for Ayurvedic treatment as an alternative to steroidal and non-steroidal nasal sprays and systemic antihistamines. Indeed, the persistent nature of this condition has led doctors, as well as patients, to look 'outside the box' for adjuvant therapies.

Ayurvedic therapies and home remedies are valuable in easily curable upper respiratory conditions to help speed recovery and return to normal life as well as to prevent complications. In conditions like tonsillitis and pneumonia that are curable with difficulty, Ayurvedic management can be used following the recommended Western medical treatments, to help ensure optimal recovery.

Understanding the food sources of iron, the factors that increase and decrease iron absorption, cooking methods to improve iron absorption within Ayurvedic and vegetarian diets, the importance of copper in iron utilization and the use of herbs and spice teas to supplement iron, we can create a well-reasoned treatment plan for iron deficiency.

In this article, we will look at how to lower heart disease risk and Alzheimer's risk using diet. Here, the teachings of Ayurveda intersect with cutting edge biomedicine in fascinating ways.

In the case of the convalescent patient, we are faced with the task of nourishing rasa in a situation of impaired jatharagni, impaired rasa dhatu agni and acute ama. Therefore our programme includes dipan (kindling agni), pachan (burning toxins) as well as rehydration and nutrition.