Women’s health is a topic that requires a lot attention as there is not much evidence-based natural health information available to help women deal with common (and often overlooked) ailments. The internet is filled with home remedies and various untested and potentially dangerous remedies, which is why it is so important to have access to… Read More Best Herbs For Women (Evidence-Based)
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder in which skin cells replicated 10 times faster than they should. While the skin cells multiply rapidly, the rate of old cells sloughing off remains the same. The excess cells begin to build up and present as bumpy red patches that are covered with silvery or whitish scales and plaques. It most commonly occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, buttocks, lower back, and backs of wrists, however, it can technically occur anywhere on the body. These patchy rashes do not usually itch, however, they may bleed if you do scratch them.… Read More Psoriasis Natural Treatment (Evidence-Based)
This condition is caused by the compression of the median nerve which is located in the wrist. It results in numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and arm. CTS makes it difficult for people to carry out simple tasks and as a result, they opt for surgery to correct it. However, these surgeries only… Read More Reverse Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Evidence-Based)
Insomnia can be pretty troublesome, especially when you have a busy lifestyle that requires you to wake up early. Here are a few simple tips to assist you in falling asleep: – A handful of Almonds, or a glass of warm almond milk are heavy enough to reduce the excessive mental activity and induce sleep.… Read More Insomnia: Simple Remedies
Most people manage pain by popping pain killers, yet they don’t understand the detrimental impact it has on other organs within the body. There’s no point in solving one problem, only to create ten more. Recent studies have proven that drugs like Acetaminophen (Tylenol/Paracetamol), are extremely hepato-toxic, meaning that it destroys your liver. Ibuprofen basically… Read More Natural Pain Management
Being unable to sleep is extremely inconvenient and can wreck multiple aspects of your life. However, it is important to find out the underlying reason behind your inability to sleep. Sometimes stress, anxiety, and mental tension can be the cause. Consuming too much caffeine, and other stimulants, as well as certain medications, can cause Insomnia… Read More Insomnia & Sleeplessness – Simple Solutions
Dyspareunia is a troubling condition characterized by difficult or painful sexual intercourse. The pain is experienced in the genital area and may occur during intercourse, foreplay, or attempted intercourse. The pain may be mild in nature or severe, and may even change in severity with different positions. The pain may occur at any point during… Read More Painful Intercourse In Females – Natural Treatment
Scanty menstruation is called Hypomenorrhea and in some cases may be considered as Amenorrhea. This condition can be caused by several factors, some physiological, some pathological and some psychological. Physiologically speaking, it can occur during the extremes of reproductive life (immediately after puberty or just before menopause. Pathologically, being severely underweight, hormonal problems (low thyroid, high… Read More Scanty, Absent, or Suppressed Menstruation and Its Natural Treatment
When a person has trouble concentrating, focusing or keeping the mind still, it is considered a problem of “Vata” (the air element), within the body. Vata is the physiological mechanism responsible for the conduction/induction of movement, perception, and consciousness itself (The nervous system functions) , this obviously includes the mental faculty. The functions of the air… Read More Mental Hyperactivity – A Classical Ayurveda Approach
Painful menses is referred to as Dysmenorrhea in medical terms. It is sometimes considered to be a symptom of an underlying condition, however, most of the time, it is the primary complaint and condition itself. During my clinical rotations in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, I noticed that painful menses was the most common complaint.… Read More Painful Menstruation – Natural Treatment