What is Osteoarthritis (OA) OA is a degenerative disease of the joints It occurs due to disintegration of cartilage. Cartilage tissue is basically: Shock absorbing tissue Cushions between joints Tissue that prevents friction It typically occurs in middle and old age OA can affect any joint, but most common in knees, hands, hips and spine… Read More Osteoarthritis Remedies (Evidence-Based)
Cancer is one of the most dreaded illnesses in the world. This is mainly due to the fact that it has a high mortality rate (It is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide) and its treatment results in drastic side-effects. Let’s not forget about the costs (Keytruda, a cancer drug, costs $120,000 a year). There are so many factors in our environment, diet, lifestyle, and living conditions that contribute to the development of cancer that makes it very difficult to prevent the condition. This is not to say that nothing can be done, as there are many steps we can take for cancer prevention. Treatment, on the other hand, doesn’t have to be so severe in terms of side-effects given that there are many clinically-proven natural options for preventing and treating them.… Read More Prevent Side-Effects During Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy
Gas and flatulence can be a real problem for many people, especially when it shows up at the wrong times, for example: while you’re socializing. The medical term for a build-up of gas within the digestive system is “Flatulence”. Flatulence. commonly referred to as farting or passing gas, is a rather common problem but it does have several simple remedies that can surely ease your symptoms. Before looking into remedies, it is crucial to understand what causes and aggravates your condition and address that first. Otherwise, the problem may only be temporarily relieved.… Read More How To Reduce Flatulence & Gas
If you have ever felt like the world around you is spinning and you cannot keep your balance, you may have experienced vertigo. Most people experience this at some point in their life, however, for some people it can be a recurring thing. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning (dizziness), that is generally associated with… Read More How To Treat Vertigo Naturally (Evidence-Based)
Also known as the stomach-flu, Gastroenteritis is considered to be the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea. It is a condition in which the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and bowels) becomes inflamed and irritated due to a viral or bacterial infection. When the source of infection is a food source, the condition is referred to… Read More Gastroenteritis (Food Poisoning) Evidence-Based Remedies
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an auto-immune and neuro-degenerative condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks and destroys the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers by inducing neuro-inflammation. This protective sheath is called “Myelin”. Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates the axons of nerve cells, and protects it. As Myelin degrades, is causes… Read More Multiple Sclerosis – Natural Treatment (Part 1)
Trikatu Trikatu is a popular Ayurvedic formulation which has been used for several-thousand years for the purpose of breaking down metabolic waste and improvement of metabolic/digestive function. It is comprised of three ingredients: – Long Pepper (Piper Longum) – Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) – Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) This formulation boosts digestive function by promoting gastric emptying,… Read More Trikatu: A Metabolism Boosting & Immune Modulating Formulation
Vomiting can be caused by a wide range of conditions including: -Food Poisoning -Motion Sickness -Pregnancy -Gastritis -Brain Injuries -Ulcers -Cancer (Bowel cancer, etc) -Bulimia -Gastroperesis -Excessive Eating -Infections -Certain Medication *If there is a persistent fever, high fever, diarrhea, bloody vomit, or vomiting lasting more than 24 hours, contact a doctor immediately* In mild… Read More Vomiting – Natural Treatment
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
Bad breath can be quite embarrassing, and in some cases can cause people to want to spend less time around you. This can lead to all kinds of social problems as well as self-esteem issues. Bad breath can be caused by several conditions including tooth decay, gum infections, liver disease, Diabetes, poor oral hygiene, acid… Read More Bad breath – Causes, Symptoms, & Natural Treatment
When it comes to infections, the solution is to reduce the infection’s ability to thrive by making the environment non-conducive and improve the bodies defenses. According to Ayurveda, the first thing to be done is fasting. Fasting allows the bodies own metabolism to burn up whatever toxic waste is remaining within the body, improve the function… Read More Fight Off Infections Easily With Ayurvedic Medicine
Based on the causative factor, a sore throat is usually accompanied by various other symptoms like body-ache, fever, headache, cough, runny nose, joint pain, etc. It is important to make sure that the underlining condition is treated primarily in order to rid yourself of the illness completely. In this article, I will discuss simple remedies… Read More Sore Throat – Fast & Instant Relief
During my studies in India (which lasted 6 years) I experienced food poisoning, vomiting, upset tummy, and many other digestive problems innumerable times. It was quite an inconvenience as it would happen all the time and at the worst possible moments. The last thing anyone needs while in medical school is to be constantly sick.… Read More Natural Relief for Food Poisoning, Vomiting And Upset Tummy
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