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Diseases as per Ayurveda Body Types
According to Ayurveda disease is imbalance of dosha in the body. So when a person gets diseased his dominant dosha gets initially affected.
The type of disease a person is susceptible to thus depends on the type of his Prakruti.
For example- If a person with a Vata dominant Pitta Prakruti; consumes excessive meat, alcohol, & stay a wake late at night then his Vata dosha initially gets affected which in turn affects the Pitta dosha. As a result the person suffers from diseases like constipation, indigestion, sleepiness, etc. And if he continues such a diet he might suffer diseases like habitual constipation, skin disease, joint pain, etc.
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Triphala: an Anti-Cancer Solution
The most common formula used in Ayurvedic Medicine is Triphala. This paper reviews the research carried out indicating that Triphala may be a unique anti-cancer agent.
Research also indicates its anti-cancer properties. These studies are discussed here.
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Guduchi: a rejuvenating herb for the body
Abstract: Tinospora cordifolia is a widely used rejuvenating shrub in Ayurvedic system of medicine. This article highlights the morphology, cultivation method, phytochemicals present and medicinal uses of Tinospora. The medicinal properties reported are anti periodic, anti arthritic, anti inflammatory, immunomodulator activities. The traditional uses of the herb have also been brought out in this article.
Key words: Tinospora, phytochemicals, alkaloids, immunomodulator
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Herbs for Sandhivata (Osteo Arthritis)
Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis) is a type of arthritis common in men over 40 years. It is asymmetrical affection of one or more joints. Morning stiffness especially after rest and at the onset of movements may be present. It is relieved by movements since the increased synovial secretion caused by movements lubricates the dry joint and relieves the pain. Herberden’s nodes may be present. In X-ray examination diminished joint space with osteophytes may be seen.
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mangement of hypothyroidism in ayurveda
Hypothyroidism incidence is increasing day by day, as thyroid gland is one of the sensitive endocrine gland in the body, it stimulates easily to stress and stimuli. Hypothyroidism results due to under-active condition of the gland. It responds well to Ayurvedic therapies.
This article addresses hypothyroidism in various etiology of the disease and selection of the herbs/minerals at various levels discussed here.
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