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In Ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of one’s health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue. The tongue is the very beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth without some invasive […]
According to Ayurveda, agni—which means “ignite”—is found all over your body, in every cell, your DNA, and in every living thing. Agni is the driving force of cellular energy from your mitochondria. Your sex drive, enzymes, and neurotransmitters would not exist if it were not for agni. Your mood, behavior, hunger levels, and even sleep […]
Occasional heartburn has been found to plague more than 40 percent of adults living in the United States. (1) One study that followed 30,000 volunteers for 11 years showed that occasional heartburn concerns have risen by nearly 50 percent just within the last decade. (2) For relief, many turn to antacid medications, which are often […]
A core principle of healing and wellness in Ayurveda is understanding the connection between one’s body type and mother nature. There are 3 main body types also known as doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three body types are reflections of the qualities of nature: Vata = air & ether, Pitta = fire & water, […]
Sixty percent of Americans experience at least one bout of heartburn each year (1), making this form of indigestion incredibly common. Antacids have received much bad press lately as their side effects keep rolling in. Remember, heartburn is just one manifestation of poor digestion. A burning stomach is the body speaking loudly, and is gas, […]
Today, acid reflux medication is the second most prescribed class of drugs in the US. About 20% of the folks who take antacid medication do not get relief and are commonly prescribed an anti-depressant to de-stress and de-sensitize the nerves. I have written a few articles on the risky side effects of antacid medications that […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 12 seconds Sixty percent of adults in America will experience symptoms associated with heartburn over the next 12 months. Understanding how this develops along with logical strategies to resolve it are valuable tools to keep in your health toolbox. Interestingly, feelings of indigestion and occasional heartburn can be caused […]
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