It happens in 33% females and in males, it happens to 20% when both attain the age of 50. One of my friends, Harmit Singh who is 52 years old and he lived near Kharar, a small tehsil near Chandigarh used to come and do his job in Mohali. He was an IT professional and earn handsomely in an IT…
As Per Ayurveda Aspect Rotator cuff pain is caused due to an involvement of vata and Kapha dosha in the body with the accumulation of ama (toxins) in the shoulder joint that causes pain and inflammation. “Rotator cuff” is made up of mainly four types of body muscles and their tendons which connect the humerus (bone of the upper arm)…
According to this shloka, ekkushta is defined as the disease in which there is no perspiration, is extensive (affects the large area) and looks like fish scales is known as ekakushta. (Reference: Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthan): Chapter-7 and shloka-21) Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory condition which is caused by the hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis with the…
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin gets pale, the sclera or white of the eyes turns yellow and the mucus membrane also appears yellow. Excreta may also be yellow like dark urine. All this happens due to high levels of bile pigments and bilirubin. Bilirubin is formed from the breakdown of red blood cells, it is the waste…
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid is under active and doesn’t properly make or release thyroid hormones. It releases many crucial hormones so a disturbance in its function can cause noticeable health problems. Some of the symptoms which are caused by hypothyroidism include fatigue mood disorders hair loss weight gain constipation cracked skin goiter There are natural treatments…
When inflammation is caused in the airways due to a chronic lung disorder, it means you are attacked by asthma. Airways become narrower and are full of mucus, which hinders the air flow. Thus making you gasp for air to breathe, repeated wheezing, coughing and chest also tightens. If not taken care of in time, it can prove to be…
A painful metabolic, that’s what Gout is, it emerges from the inflammation and when uric acid settles in the cartilages of the joints. It begins from the toes, making it swell and if ignored it spreads to ankles, knees, wrists, elbow and all the joints of hand and feet. It causes an acute pain that is unbearable, causing discomfort and…
Dhat Syndrome: Overview Dhat syndrome refers to a ‘semen-loss’ related physical and psychological distress which is typically experienced by men in the Indian subcontinent region, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Dhat syndrome is also called ‘Dhatu dosha,’ because of the origin of the word ‘Dhat’ from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhatu’ which means ‘elixir of the body.’ The condition…
Mesenteric Adenitis: Overview Mesenteric adenitis is a usually mild condition which is characterized by the swelling (inflammation) of lymph nodes located in the ‘mesentery’ tissue of the abdomen. The condition is a fairly common cause of temporary pain and discomfort in the abdomen (stomach), especially in children. Mesenteric adenitis which is also sometimes known as Mesenteric lymphadenitis — typically affects children…