There is a popular misconception among people about dizziness and vertigo being the same. However, as both symptoms are extremely common, it is the time one knows the exact difference between the two.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is the body’s response to conflicting messages about motion (movement) that is sent to the brain. The cause for this is an imbalance between what the eyes see and what the delicate inner ear balance mechanisms feel during the movement.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Stroke
Stroke is the term used to describe a sudden loss of function in a portion of the brain. Typically, that loss of function results in difficulty in moving an arm or leg (paralysis). There may be loss of feeling or peculiar sensations in the same areas.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Epilepsy
A seizure, commonly referred to as a fit, is caused by sudden, brief changes in the normal electrical activity of the brain. Seizures triggered by a temporary physical problem, such as exceedingly high fever, or a brain infection, or a near drowsing condition are not considered related to epilepsy. When seizures continue to occur for unknown reasons or because of an underlying problem that cannot be corrected, the condition is termed as epilepsy.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Insomnia (Lack of Sleep)
Do you find yourself awake long after your family goes to bed? If insomnia bedevils your nights, you could find solace in the fact that you are not alone. It is estimated that one among four persons, especially those who have a hectic day schedule suffer from insomnia. Sufferers may have trouble falling asleep at night, wake up in the middle of the night or too early and can’t go to sleep again.
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Ayurveda: Remedy for Depression
Life changes—such as the birth of a baby, divorce, losing a job or the death of loved one—can and do leave people feeling depressed, so can worrying about financial problems or illness. At times you may feel empty and depressed for no apparent reason. Some depression is normal and is a part of almost every person’s life. Whatever the cause, depression can be treated.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Stress
Smith, a 43-year-old manager of a computer sales company, spends a terrific amount of energy trying to get everything done. Unable to wait in line at the railway reservation counter or movie theatre; he also carries extra weight, has high cholesterol, and smokes three packs a day to relieve the tension.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Sciatica
Sciatica is an inflammation of the supporting tissues of the sciatic nerve in the leg. In Ayurveda, it is known as gridhrasi. The condition is caused by the aggravation of vaayu that has resulted from strain to the back due to poor conditioning, posture, or due to back sprain caused due to structural damages such as ligament tear. Constipation and cold weather often precipitate an attack of this condition.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Enlarged Prostate
The prostate gland is walnut-shaped and produces seminal fluid. Located below man’s bladder, it actually surrounds a portion of the bladder and the beginning of the urethra.
Ayurveda: Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection
Every time Linda went to the restroom she felt a burning sensation. Though she knows that something was wrong, she was too embarrassed to tell anyone about it. At times, she had an intense urge to go to the toilet, but when she went, she could only urinate a little.
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