Ayurveda

Yeast Infection — Yeasts are small organisms that thrive on human body, in small numbers. Medically known as candida fungus, it can affect any body part, be it underarms, between the toes, and so on. However, yeast is mostly seen affecting the genital area of both men and women. Reduction in the immunity level of the body, consumption of certain …

Wrinkles — The loss of elasticity and moisture in the skin leads to wrinkles. Mainly seen with old age, it leads to sagging skin. Wrinkles usually appear when the collagen and elastin present in the connective tissue of the skin weaken or decrease in number. The areas most affected by wrinkles are face, neck and hands. The most prominent symptoms …

Worm Infestation (Ayurvedic Name – Krimi Rog) — Helmints cause much disease among humans and domestic animals in the tropic and are common cause of imported disease in temperate contouries. Helmints are the largest of human parasites. They contain an efficient reproductive system that generates millions of eggs. In ayurveda worm infestation is known as krimi rog .in ayurveda krimi are …

Whooping Cough — The bacterial infection in lungs, caused by bacterium Bordetella pertussis, is called whooping cough. A contagious disease, it leads to severe coughing, which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting and perspiration. Some of the common symptoms of whooping cough are sore throat, mild dry cough, sneezing, tears, tiredness, loss of appetite, night cough, vomiting, retching, …

Warts Remedy — Warts have become a common problem among adults as well as children. Classified within the Human Papilloma Viruses, though harmless, warts have the capability of spreading to all the parts of the body. They can occur anywhere – skin, mouth, genitals, rectal area, etc. Also referred to as skin tumors, they can be classified into various types, …

Vomiting (Ayurvedic Name – Vaman, Chardi) — Vomiting is a highly integrated and complex reflex involving both autonomic and somatic neural pathway synchronous contraction of diaphragm, intercostals muscles and abdominal muscles that raises intra-abdominal pressure and is combined with relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincters resulting in forcible ejection of gastric content. Vomiting contains food particles, bile, water and sometimes blood. …

Vomiting — An ejection of food and liquids from the stomach, through the contraction of the stomach muscle, is called vomiting. Also known as emesis, vomiting leads to the expulsion of solids as well as liquids, from the stomach. There are many reasons for vomiting like overeating, drinking excessive alcohol, pregnancy, migraine, infections, flu, upset stomach, etc. At times, vomiting …

Varicose Veins — Derived from a Latin word ‘varix’, which means twisted, varicose is a situation that arises as a result of weak veins. Veins are the carriers of impure blood, from the different parts of the body, back to the heart. When these veins become weak, instead of carrying the blood to the heart, they flow it back, thus …

Urticaria (Sheetpitta) — Urticaria (also called Hives) is a common pattern of itchy or burning oedamatous swelling occurring anywhere on the body and lasting for less than 24 hours. The symptoms are caused by degranulation (with release of histamine). The common causes for Urticaria: Allergens Drugs Contact with animal saliva Physical conditions (heat, cold, pressure, sun, exercises, water) Infection According …

Urinary Tract Infection — An invasion of bacteria into the urinary tract causes UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). The bacteria enter from the opening of the urethra and proceed further into the urinary tract. Some of the causes of UTI include sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners and holding urine for too long. Urinary tract infection can be very painful, if not …