Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Ayurvedic Approach By Branislava Petric
Introduction (General and Western Approach) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), known as an irritable colon, is a very common reason for visits to primary care physicians or gastro-intestinal specialists. IBS…
It’s All In Your Gut: The Microbiota-Mental Health Connection by: Greta Kent-Stoll
For thousands of years Ayurveda has emphasized the critical nature of digestion and its impact on the entire health of the organism. Modern science is starting to catch on to this connection,…
Kaya Kalpa and the Alchemical Tradition in Ayurveda and Siddha Medicine By Ione Linker
‘History’ of Kaya Kalpa “Ten thousand years ago, a King of India had a problematic, headstrong daughter, who refused to marry any of the eligible princes who were presented to…
Krimi Roga – Internal Parasitic Disease Through The Lens Of Ayurveda
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…
Male Pattern Baldness (by Scott Ryals C.A.S)
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…
Managing Menopause: The Ayurvedic Way By Lisa Berkman Sommer
INTRODUCTION Depending on whom you ask, Menopause can be labeled as either a disease or a life transition. Typically, people in Western societies see Menopause as a “disease.” People from…
Menopause from an Ayurvedic Perspective (By Deva Khalsa)
Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 2 What is menopause?……………………………………….3 Hot Flashes………………………………………………………………………… 5 The Doshas………………………………………………………………………… 8 Dhatus……………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Herbs…………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Pathology of Menopause…………………………………………………… 18 Hormone Replacement Therapy………………………………………… 21 Diet……………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………… 27…
Menstrual Health & Pre-Menstrual Syndrome | An Ayurvedic & Western Perspective
by Clara Correa INTRODUCTION Life begins in the womb, our first physical experience originates right here. The womb, the uterus together with the ovaries are the women’s most sacred…
Modern Woes, Ancient Wisdom Balanced Ojas and the Prevention of Diseases Caused by Chronic Stress and Lifestyle By: Katharine Tabb
Introduction It is common knowledge that modern life and modern medicine affords people opportunities like never before. People are living longer, and many diseases that were once untreatable are now…
Mood and Food Nutritional Psychiatry Meets Ayurveda By Penelope Diamanti
Acknowledgements I offer my deepest gratitude to my teachers, my teachers’ teachers and all the saints, sages, and students, who have preserved and shared the wisdom of Ayurveda through the…
Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Comparison of Western Allopathic and Ayurvedic Treatments By: Anna Holden
The human body is a wonder. The structure of our skeleton, combined with the fluid strength of our muscles and the tendons and ligaments that connect muscles and bones…
Nature Deficit Disorder: An Ayurvedic Approach to Understanding and Treating Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder By Saran Ekambaram
When Ayurvedic classical texts were first being written, there was no such disease labeled as attention deficit disorder (hereafter referred to as ADD). Therefore, this paper will look to understand what ADD is via the western definition, and how that applies to understanding it through the lens of Ayurveda as a disease of majja dhatu (nervous system) and manas (the mind).
Our Ebb & Flow An Ayurvedic Approach to Female Hormonal Imbalance By Anna Sullivan
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…
Population Health Through Sensory Experiences: Lifestyle And Cultural Influence On The Senses
By Elana Berman Introduction The impressions of the five senses are experienced differently throughout life based on a variety of factors. Through the examination of geographical differences and community…
Pregnancy a Mystical Expression By Maria Rojas Munoz
Table of Contents! Introduction…………………………………………………………………………… 3 Prenatal Development Stage a Mystical Expression………………………………………… 3 Prakruti/Constitution………………………………………………………………………… 5 The Three Vital Essences: Ojas, tejas, and prana………………………………………………5 How to avoid miscarriage……………………………………………………………………… 6 General practices for…
Prolactinoma and Ayurveda By: Tesia Love
An Ayurvedic Interpretation and Approach to the Treatment of Prolactin-Secreting Adenoma of the Pituitary Gland INTRODUCTION Prolactinoma, a prolactin-secreting benign tumor (adenoma) of the anterior pituitary gland, is the most…
Promoting the Health of Mother and Baby During Pregnancy Using Ayurveda by Christine Visco
Introduction Pregnancy is a happy andjoyous time of life for many women. It can also be a challenging time of life as tbe mother’s body goes through numerous changes in…
Psoriasis a review of literature western and ayurvedic perspectives by: Jasmine Noble
Psora, means itch, rash, or skurf. Therefore Psoriasis can be called the itching disease. Psoriasis effects 2.5% of the world population and 30% of patients experience arthritic psoriasis effecting the joints.(7) Psoriasis…
Psoriasis: Western and Ayurvedic Approaches to Treatment By Kim Tamietti
Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis “to have the itch” is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the skin and is classified as an auto immune disorder. For individuals afflicted with it, it can be…
Pulse Diagnosis: How do we read the heart beat? (by Noah Volz C.A.S)
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…
Refining the Mind Brahmi: An Herb Review By Nicholas Sullivan
Introduction Described by Swami Sivananda as “… a brain tonic par excellence.” and “… possessed of peerless therapeutic values,” brahmi has been used for centuries to strengthen the mind, purify the body…
Review of Literature Understanding diverticular disease through western medicine & the ayurvedic lens: By Leslie Clohan
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…
Shilajit: Conqueror of Mountains & Destroyer of Weakness By: Jamie Munson
Introduction The fascinating herbal matter known as shilajit has profound effects on the physical body and mind including the capability of life expansion. This thick, blackish-brown, sticky substance is…
Stress Management through Shirodhara By Leslie Flynn
In yogic sciences there are a number of procedures explained for relaxation of body and mind. By these procedures like meditation and relaxation the mind comes down to a tranquil…
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