Pittaja gulma presents with tumors in the small intestine or solar plexus

Pittaja gulma presents with tumors in the small intestine or solar plexus. Patients feel greater pitta type digestive discomforts such as hyperacidity and diarrhea. Patients run fever and the skin, nails, eyes and feces may become yellow. Pain at the site of the tumor may be described as burning. Pain is naturally worse during the pitta times of day and shortly after eating as food is digesting. Read more

Vataja gulma presents with tumors in the large intestine or pelvic region

Vataja gulma presents with tumors in the large intestine or pelvic region. There may be pain in the in the neck and head with fever. Patients feel cold and the spleen is often enlarged. There are usually signs of digestive discomfort such as constipation and borborygmi (intestinal churning). The mouth and skin are usually dry. Patients usually lose weight as the condition progresses. The skin, nails, eyes and feces typically become dark or gray. Texts describe the tumor as feeling as if one was being swarmed by ants. Pain is throbbing or cutting. The tumor may appear to move about and change in size and shape. Naturally, symptoms are worse on an empty stomach and during the vata times of day. Read more

Gulma

Types: There are eight basic types of gulma. One related to each dosha, one from each combination, a tridoshic type and one type due to disorders of the artava. Read more

Our bodies are designed to deal with this threat

Our bodies are designed to deal with this threat. Additional genes called “Tumor repressor genes” normally suppress or regulate growth. Mutations however can cause these genes to fail and again, unrestricted growth occurs. Chromosomal abnormalities have been linked to a large number of cancers including leukemia and lymphoma. Read more

When cancer is talked about

When cancer is talked about, what is meant is a malignant tumor. A malignant tumor is one with the tendency to grow and invade surrounding tissues. Benign tumors, while still cancerous pose a much lesser threat. They are encapsulated and are much less likely to spread. Often, they can be removed surgically and no additional treatment is required. Metastatic tumors are malignancies which have already spread. Metastatic cancers are generally the most dangerous. Read more

For more and better sex therefore, one can practice Vajikaran therapy (virlification)

For more and better sex therefore, one can practice Vajikaran therapy (virlification) - that part of Ayurveda which enhances male fertility and potency. However, any misuse of the same may open up a deluge of emotional and psychological complications. Use of similar medication (aphrodisiac supplements) instantly induces sexual pleasure and excitement, increases sexual stamina and promotes fertile seminal secretions. Read more

As more and more people are falling prey to the adverse effects of stress

As more and more people are falling prey to the adverse effects of stress, there are more and more complaints of diseases like poor digestion, lack of sleep, allergies, chronic fatigue, cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis etc. All these diseases are complex disorders that accumulate over a lifetime.

• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• fatigue
• Diabetes
• Diabetes, gestational
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Autonomic neuropathy

Kapha Functions

• It contributes towards growth, bulk and weight of the body.
• It imparts stability and durability of the body.
• It is held responsible for various physical tasks.
• It promotes the healing effect.
• kapha also promotes cohesion of various units and structures of the body and joints. Read more

Types of Vata

Vata exists in five forms according to its function and the site of activity. Read more

The theory of the three doshas is the crown jewel of Ayurvedic science

The theory of the three doshas is the crown jewel of Ayurvedic science and cornerstone of its diagnostic and treatment modalities. Read more