The element air, called “vayu” in Sanskrit, is the second of the five great elements (pancha mahabhutus). It comes second because it evolves from ether. As the potential inherent within space becomes active, the result … More »
The word vata means to blow or move like the wind. Consisting of the elements air and ether, it is the principle force of motion in the body and mind. When vata dosha is healthy, … More »
Lelisa Balderama California College of Ayurveda Introduction The presence of the clinician and the trust built with the client is itself an essential aspect of the client’s healing process. “Indeed it may be that … More »
Table of Contents Introduction Modern Medicine and Leucoderma Ayurveda and Leucoderma Classical Ayurveda and Svitra Nidanam Purvarupa (earliest signs/symptoms) Rupa (clinical signs/symptoms) Samprapti (pathogenesis of the condition) Chikitsa (Overview) Herbal Chikitsa References Introduction Leucoderma, also … More »
Table of Contents Overview Introduction Western definition of Schizophrenia Ayurvedic Interpretation of Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders Western theories of the causes of Schizophrenia Causes of Insanity from an Ayurvedic perspective. Types of insanity (unmada) … More »
Introduction Ayurvedic Medicine has been using the pulse as a form of diagnosis since it was created 5000 years ago. Those who are familiar with modern Ayurvedic medicine think of the scenario where an Indian … More »
Allopathic Perspective on Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Structure Hair is composed of strong structural protein called keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes up the nails and the outer layer of skin. Each … More »
Table of Contents Introduction Turmeric and Ayurveda Science and Turmeric References Introduction Within the cornucopia of medicinal plants, few possess such a wide spectrum of qualities and medicinal uses as turmeric. For countless centuries, many … More »
Table of Contents Abstract Eyes, Vision and Macular Degeneration Types of Macular Degeneration Abstract Macular degeneration also called as Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is an age associated chronic eye disease and is a very … More »
Table of Contents Introduction Symptoms Etiology Diagnosis Treatment Etiology of Chronic Disease According to Ayurveda Endometriosis According to Ayurveda Treatment References Introduction Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside the uterus. It is … More »