The papers published on our website have been written by students of the California College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward graduation. After reviewing each paper, Dr. Halpern selects those papers that he feels are appropriate to publish. The information in each paper should not be construed as the final word on any subject nor should it be assumed that errors do not exist.
Written by Jennifer Vitello Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), a form of amenorrhea and chronic anovulation, is one of the most common types of secondary amenorrhea. Whereas primary amenorrhea is an endocrine disorder usually associated with … More »
Written by Sheree Anderson 4/8/2021 Introduction and Etiology Krimi is the Sanskrit word for parasites.1 A parasite is an organism that lives by necessary means such as on or in a host organism and … More »
Acknowledgements I would like to express my appreciation to California College of Ayurveda, this course of study offered by Dr. Marc Halpern has been life changing and I look forward to continuing my studies so … More »
Many women at some point in their menstruating years experience some of the countless symptoms that go along with PMS. This review of literature is focused on the understanding of the disorder comparatively from a western and Ayurvedic perspective.
Introduction: symptoms & classifications of diverticular disease. Diverticular disease is a chronic gastrointestinal tract condition in which pockets, also know as ‘diverticula,’ form at weak points in the mucosa and sub-mucosa layers of the colonic … More »
“The doctors of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patients the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause of prevention of disease.” Thomas Edison In modern society, … More »
In women, hormones are a pivotal part of keeping mind, body and spirit balanced. A healthy woman is a woman whose hormones are in balance. Irregular fluctuations, lack or excessive amounts of reproductive hormones in … More »
Nature’s Use of Fever ॐ Ragadi Rogan Satatanusaktan Asesa Kaya Prasrutanasesan Autsukya Moharatitan Jaghana Yo Purva Vyidyaya Namosutu Tasmi ॐ शािन्तः शािन्तः शािन्तः Sarra Kaufman California College of Ayurveda Term 2016-2017 The basis … More »
Abstract: Migraine headache is one of the most severe types of headaches. A large percentage of patients fail pharmaceutical treatments for acute migraine attacks or preventing measures. Migraine sufferers can benefit from alternative therapies (biofeedback, … More »
Introduction This paper discusses the treatment of hypothyroidism and its associated diseases. Modern western treatment is discussed followed by Ayurvedic treatment. A review of current research into ayurvedic herbal and lifestyle treatments is provided, and comparisons to classical … More »