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Canker Sores

Aug 20, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Canker Sores?

Canker sores are small, shallow lesions that occur due to cuts or bruises in the soft tissues of the mouth. Sometimes sharp, dried, or hard foods, such as popcorn, corn chips, crackers etc can hurt the oral mucous membrane and manifests as a canker sore.

What are the Symptoms of Canker Sores?

Tingling or burning sensation 1-2 days before the appearance of sores

What are the Causes of Canker Sores?

Minor Injury from dental work, rigorous brushing, sports mishaps, accidental cheek bite
Toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate
Sensitivity to a particular food
Diet lacking in vitamin B-12, zinc, folate (folic acid), iron
Allergic reaction to certain bacteria present in the mouth
Helicobacter pylori (bacteria that cause peptic ulcers )
Hormonal shifts during menstruation
Emotional stress

When to see a Doctor?

See a doctor if your sores are:

Unusually large
Recurring before the old ones heal
Occurring frequently
Extending into the lips (vermilion border)
Uncontrollably Painful
Causing extreme difficulty in eating or drinking
Occurring with high fever

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Canker Sores

Try to avoid foods that seem to irritate your mouth
Avoid foods to which you’re sensitive or allergic
Choose healthy food to help prevent nutritional deficiencies
Follow good oral hygiene habits
Avoid toothpaste and mouth rinses with sodium lauryl sulfate
Ask your dentist about orthodontic waxes if you wear braces or any other dental appliances
Destress yourself using stress-reduction techniques

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Canker Sores

Turmeric and Honey Paste: Mix together 1 teaspoon honey with ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and rub it on the sore. It will burn a little at first, but the sore area will heal quickly.
Rinse your mouth several times a day with a little aloe vera juice.
Have 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel 3 times a day to heal canker sores
Aloe Vera Gel with Neem Powder Paste: Mix 1 teaspoon of gel with a pinch of neem powder and apply directly to the canker sore
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash: Put 10 drops of tea tree oil in ⅓ cup of water, and swish the liquid in your mouth
Kama Dudha Herbal Remedy: Take ¼ teaspoon kamadudha ras and 1 teaspoon fresh cream. Mix together and rub it on the sore.

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Chitrak | Katuki | Ginger

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not known.

Bronchitis

Aug 20, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

What is Bronchitis?

Bronchitis is a health condition that affects your lungs as the tubes that carry air to your lungs, called bronchial tubes get inflamed and swollen. This condition causes cough and mucus.

Generally, there are two kinds of this condition. It can be acute bronchitis, where the symptoms last for a few weeks and go away after that and don’t cause any further problems. This type is more common. However, another kind is chronic bronchitis. This is more severe, and it keeps coming back or doesn’t go away.

What are the Symptoms of Bronchitis?

If you have this condition, you may experience various symptoms. Some are serious and some are not so significant. Mostly the bronchitis patient suffers from chest congestion, and it feels like your chest is full or clogged. This may lead to shortness of breath as well. Another very significant symptom is wheezing or whistling sound during normal breathing along with coughing that may bring up mucus that’s clear, white, yellow, or green.

What are the Causes of Bronchitis?

The cause of this condition is widespread. Various factors may lead to this condition. Bronchitis may be triggered by a virus, for instance, a flu virus or cold can cause this condition. Sometimes certain bacterial infections may affect your bronchial tube. Consumption of tobacco smoke, exposure to dust, fumes may also cause this ailment as these substances might irritate the lungs. Some studies show that this condition can be genetic.

When to see a Doctor?

This condition will lead someone to severe coughing. This is when you need to call your doctor. The coughing can be so severe that it may bring up blood or mucus that thickens and darkens. The cough appears very frequently, and it may keep you awake at night. This is a serious condition and without further delay, you should consult a doctor. You should also visit your physician if you feel any sort of pain in the chest along with other symptoms of bronchitis. You may start losing unexplained weight. This is also the time to book an appointment with your doctor.

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Bronchitis

There are certainly some safety measures to prevent this condition. But nothing is guaranteed. You may develop bronchitis even after following all the safety measures. However, following these measures may decrease the chance of getting the illness. The most important step to be taken first is to stay away from cigarette smoking. That has the worst impact on your lungs and other parts related to it. Other than that, washing hands properly and regularly is very important so that you won’t get infected. Wearing masks during any encounter with substances like paint fumes etc. which bother the lungs, is needed to prevent bronchitis.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Bronchitis

Turmeric and Honey Paste: Mix together 1 teaspoon honey with ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and rub it on the sore. It will burn a little at first, but the sore area will heal quickly.
Rinse your mouth several times a day with a little aloe vera juice.
Have 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel 3 times a day to heal canker sores
Aloe Vera Gel with Neem Powder Paste: Mix 1 teaspoon of gel with a pinch of neem powder and apply directly to the canker sore
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash: Put 10 drops of tea tree oil in ⅓ cup of water, and swish the liquid in your mouth
Kama Dudha Herbal Remedy: Take ¼ teaspoon kamadudha ras and 1 teaspoon fresh cream. Mix together and rub it on the sore.

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Honey | Amla | Mustard Oil | Garlic | Tulsi

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not known.

Brittle Nails

Aug 20, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Brittle Nails?

Brittle nails are a condition when your nails turn out to be rough, brittle, broken and split up, and edges and folds may appear. This happens when there is an insufficient intake of calcium and magnesium. These minerals are very much vital to building robust bones and the nails of our fingers and toes are a by-product of bone formation. So appropriate nutrition for building bones is therefore important if you intend to get healthy nails.

What are the Symptoms of Brittle Nails

Typical: There are a number of health conditions that may affect the shape or texture of your fingernails; however, brittleness of the nails is when your nails can easily be cracked or chipped or may be split or peeled off. If someone experiences these symptoms, they should see a doctor or should start the treatment.

What are the Causes of Brittle Nails

There can be various causes of Brittle Nails but mostly it means that there is less moisture in your fingernails. When someone washes their hands very frequently, they may lose moisture if not moisturized properly after washing. Overexposure to harmful chemicals of detergent powders or household cleaners may cause this condition as well. Over usage of nail polish remover can also be the reason for brittle nails.

Brittle nails can also be caused by some other factors like age, or some ailments like hypothyroidism where the thyroid level is low. Also, Raynaud’s syndrome may affect nail health. When your body doesn’t get enough iron and you have a low red blood cell level, you may develop brittle nails.

When to see a Doctor?

Brittle nails are not essentially a major reason for worry. Though, a person may want to go to see a physician if they observe other associated indications. For instance, tiredness could be a sign of iron insufficiency or anaemia. Weight gain or loss might signal a thyroid issue. A person might as well choose to see a doctor if home treatments to bolster their nails are not working. They may be able to recommend additional medications or find out the source of the brittleness.

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Brittle Nails

Prevention of brittle nails is possible if it is not caused by any underlying ailments. Eating healthy and maintaining hygiene is the key when it comes to preventing this condition. Eating lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains will certainly help in improving overall health including bone health. If someone has iron or calcium deficiency, they can take supplements or Biotin supplement is also helpful.

When it comes to hygiene one should always keep their nails trimmed. Avoiding biting nails and picking cuticles is advised to prevent any problems with your nails. Do not frequently use nail polish to change nail colors just to avoid overuse of the nail polish remover.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Brittle Nails

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not known.

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Ashwagandha | Shatavari | Triphala | Guggulu

Boils

Aug 20, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Boils?

Boils is a medical condition that occurs when pus-filled inflammation appears on the skin and intravenous tissue. These are very painful and can be caused due to chronic constipation, or to high pitta in the blood. A toxic liver can also create boils. When someone experiences bolis repeatedly, it can be because of diabetes. The bolis looks like a red, tender bump filled with pus. It grows up to the level when it ruptures and drains.

What are the Symptoms of Boils

Typical: The areas that mostly get affected by this condition are face, back of the neck, armpits, thighs, and buttocks. So, if you notice a red and painful bump on these areas of your body you should know that there is a high possibility this will be a Boil. Then you might start experiencing symptoms like the size increases pretty fast and you will notice a red bloated skin around the bump.

What are the Causes of Boils

Though, anyone can develop this condition, the following factors may boost the risk of Boils.

Close contact with someone who already has boils may increase the chance of getting the infection as this is a contagious skin condition and can be spread from person to person. The diabetic person is also prone to any skin disease as it is difficult for your body to fight infection. So, in the case of Boils, they are at higher risk. If you have a pre-existing skin condition like acne or eczema, you tend to develop Boils as the Skin protective barriers are already damaged which makes you more vulnerable to boils or any other bacterial infections.

When to see a Doctor?

In most cases involving your doctor is not necessary if it is a single boil. Usually, it can be treated by yourself. However, if you develop more than one Boils, which are accompanied by some severe symptoms like fever, extreme pain. Increased size, affecting your vision, or occurring on your face, you should not delay any further to visit a doctor.

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Boils

As already explained, this condition can be developed by anyone, including otherwise healthy people. So, preventing it is not always possible. However, there are some measures which can help in avoiding this type of infection.
Hand hygiene is very important to avoid any sorts of infection so there is no difference in this case as well.
Washing hands frequently or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers helps against germs and advisable to prevent this condition.
Another important measure is to keep the wounds covered. Try to clean and cover it with sterile, dry bandages until they heal.
Now it is always a healthy lifestyle practice to avoid sharing personal items. Personal items like towels, sheets, razors, clothing, athletic equipment, etc. should not be shared with anyone. Boils infection can be contagious and may spread via objects, as well as person to person.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Boils

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Neem Powder Paste I Triphala Wash I Neem, Turmeric and Katuki mix I Dashamoola I Sandalwood and Turmeric paste I Ginger and turmeric paste I Shankhpushpi, Katuki and Gulwel Sattva

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not Known.

Appetite-Low

Aug 20, 2021 by Chinmayi Kulkarni Leave a Comment

What is Appetite Low?

Low appetite is a condition when someone has a diminished desire to eat. It is medically known as anorexia. Most used words for this condition are loss of appetite or poor appetite. The causes may vary from person to person but mostly caused by low digestive fire due to slow metabolism. Someone with this condition may experience malnutrition and loss of weight.

What are the Symptoms of Appetite Low?

Typical:With low appetite people may feel these experience-

Stomach pains
Heartburn
Feeling full quickly
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Blood in their stools

What are the Causes of Appetite Low?

The causes of Low appetite can be physical or psychological. People who are depressed or sad may experience loss of appetite. Also, some of the mental disorders can be the cause of this condition. Disorders such as anorexia nervosa may decrease your desire to eat. Also stress and boredom can trigger this condition as well.

The physical causes may include:

An upper respiratory infection
Pneumonia
Gastroenteritis
Colitis
Skin infection
Meningitis

However, some other medical conditions can also trigger low appetite. Conditions like chronic liver disease, kidney failure, heart failure, HIV, dementia etc. can cause loss of appetite. Some cancers like colon, stomach, and pancreas may also be the cause of this eating disorder.

When to see a Doctor?

If someone has a long – lasting loss of appetite or if they notice an unusual weight loss, that is the time to see a doctor. It may be even more serious if someone notices other symptoms like any abdominal discomfort and pain, fever, shortness of breath, coughing. Without a further do they need to seek an immediate medical help

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Appetite Low

To deal with any medical condition, one should opt for a healthy diet. A high protein meal is very much advised to get important multi nutrients and energy. Also try to take high calorie food that helps in dealing with a number of physical conditions including low appetite.
Avoiding cold drinks may lead to a good digestive system and will have a good long term effect on health.
Working out is always advised to deal with any situation so this is no exception that following a regular work-out routine can help you increase appetite.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Appetite Low

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Ginger, Brahmi and Chamomile Tea I Ginger, Lime juice and Rock salt mix

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Triphala with warm water

Anger and Hostility

Aug 20, 2021 by Avi Kumar Leave a Comment

What is Anger and Hostility?

Anger is a condition where your adrenaline and other hormones release into the bloodstream resulting in high blood pressure, faster heartbeats and make you breathe faster than normal. On the other hand, hostility is a mental condition where a person is always up for a fight. People with this condition are mostly stubborn in nature and they are very impatience and hot-headed which make them feel like hitting something or someone.

What are the Symptoms of Anger and Hostility?

Just like other conditions the symptoms of Anger and Hostility also vary from person to person. However, these conditions are two dimensional, physical, and emotional so, symptoms can also be categorized based on physical symptoms and emotional symptoms.

The most common physical symptoms are a rise in blood pressure and heart rate. Apart from these two symptoms, it is often seen that a person also experiences symptoms like tingling sensation and muscle tension. When it comes to emotional symptoms, there are many. But mostly a person with anger and hostility experiences symptoms like irritability, frustration, anxiety, stress, rage. Sometimes they also feel overwhelmed.

What are the Causes of Anger and Hostility?

Anger and Hostility are more of an emotional condition than physical. So, the causes are also mostly emotional. The most widespread causes of these conditions are depression, grief, peer pressure, stress at work, overconsumption of alcohol, etc. Nevertheless, there are some mental disorders like Oppositional defiant disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Bipolar disorder that triggers these conditions.

When to see a Doctor?

It’s really crucial to seek medical attention at the right time, before it is too late. Often these conditions are considered to be handled at home and people don’t understand the importance of treating these conditions. So whenever someone experiences a persistent feeling of anger and depression then it is time to see a doctor. A physician can help you decide whether the condition will go away on its own or a special treatment is needed.

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Anger and Hostility

These conditions can be prevented. That is good news. However, it takes a lot of effort and persistence to change the lifestyle and opt for a healthier one. How do we do that? Well let’s understand.
Most of the emotional problems or any other mental as well as physical conditions can be prevented by changing the diet plan. Choosing a pitta pacifying diet is the key in controlling and preventing this condition. They need to avoid hot and spicy food and foods that are fermented. Avoiding citrus fruit and sour fruit is also advised. The diet should include foods that are mostly bland in taste. Cool drinks are also very helpful in preventing these conditions.
Apart from changing your diet, training your brain to be cool is very important. That is only possible by meditation. Meditation is a time-tested method to control anger and hostility. While meditating one should try to watch every emotion come and go without taming it.
Doing breathing exercise and Yoga is also very essential to counteract these conditions. Breathing exercises like Pranayama is a great stress reliever and helps in controlling anger. Also try some yoga postures like Camel. Cobra, Cow, Goat and bridge. But, avoid yoga postures like Sun Saluting, headstand or any other yoga that involves inverted poses.

Common Ayurvedic Remedies for Anger and Hostility

Curative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Not Known.

Preventative Ayurvedic Herbs:

Bhringraj Oil Massage I Sandalwood Oil I Chamomile–Tulsi-Rose tea I Grape Juice-Cumin–Fennel–Sandalwood Juice