Metallic Medicines

USE OF METALLIC MEDICINES India has a rich history of what is today known as streams of ‘Alternative medicine‘ of which Ayurveda is one. Since the Vedic age, various metallic substances have been in wide use in the preparation of medicines. Along with these metallic substances, these alternative medicine streams have been using jewels, gems [...]

Metabolic Mechanism

THE METABOLIC MECHANISM The metabolic mechanism is closely associated with the digestion process. In fact, the terms ‘metabolism’ and ‘digestion’ refer to the body’s instinctive and natural processes of breaking up, absorption and assimilation of the food items we consume. For digestion, the heterogeneous consumed food items are transformed into homogeneous elements. The transformation mechanism [...]

Rheumatism effect of joints and connective tissue! Symptoms, treatment and dietary regimen

Rheumatism is known as Amavata in Ayurveda. Rheumatism happens due to the presence of a substance that is termed as ‘Ama’ in Ayurvedic terminology. The Ama is produced due to malfunctioning of the digestive organs and the metabolism infrastructure of our bodies. The excessively produced Ama then lodges in the joints and the muscles. The [...]

Obesity Deitary regimen, causes and treatment

Obesity is termed Medoroga in Ayurveda. Obesity refers to the abnormal accumulation of fat in the body. HOW & WHY DOES FAT ACCUMULATE? Fats accumulate as the metabolism process fails to keep pace with the amount of fat intake. We consume fats in many forms. The most common means of the fat intake process are [...]

Lumbago “musculoskeletal disorder” Dietary Regimen, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lumbago affects the lower back. Lumbago attacks without warning. The pain can be quite acute. Sprain aggravates the ailment. CURE CONSTIPATION FIRST Chronic constipation is one of the main factors accentuating Lumbago. The patient can get relief from this condition by consuming castor oil early in the morning. The dose is of one teaspoonful in [...]

Gout Diet, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gout is known as Vatarakta in Ayurvedic terminology. Gout is painful. It is basically a metabolic ailment. GOUT SYMPTOMS Gout results in inflammation of the joints. Chalky deposits accumulate in the joints. However, Gout affects the toe first. The toe gets swollen and the syndrome is acutely painful. By and by, other joints of the [...]

Goitre Swelling Of The Neck Symptoms Causes Diet & Treatment

In Ayurvedic terminology, Goitre is known as Galaganda. It occurs in the thyroid gland. GOITRE SYMPTOMS The main characteristic of Goitre is swelling in the front portion of the neck. The swelling becomes quite prominent with time. It may cause difficulty in respiration. The person may even have problems in swallowing drinks and food items. [...]

Diabetes Types, Diet, Symptoms, causes & Treatment

Diabetes is known as Madhumeha in Ayurvedic terminology. It is also known as the ‘Rich man’s disease’. This is because diabetes occurs when a person is over nourished. Once one contracts Diabetes, it is quite difficult to cure it. One should learn to live with Diabetes. It is a lifelong partner. Hence it is always [...]

Cervical Spondylosis “neck arms shoulders back portion stiffness or pain causes symptoms & treatment

Cervical spondylosis is commonly known as Spondylitis. Cervical spondylosis is known as Griva sandhigata vata. The osteo-arthritic type of Spondylitis is known as Spondylosis. It adversely affects the cervical vertebrae. Cervical spondylosis strikes the vertebrae. This ailment also affects the ligaments as well as the other bony structures. There are three types of this typical [...]

Joints, Glandular & Metabolic “arthritis” causes treatment & diet

AILMENTS OF JOINTS, GLANDULAR & METABOLIC PROCESSES This section contains the details of eight most commonly complained diseases affecting the joints, as well as the glandular and the general metabolic processes. These are detailed in the following sub-sections: (1) Rheumatoid arthritis; (2) Rheumatism; (3) Obesity; (4) Lumbago; (5) Gout; (6) Goitre; (7) Diabetes; and (8) [...]