The skin is considered as the mirror of health both external and within. The skin is exposed to pollution, dust and dirt present in the atmosphere.   According .....

Hypothyroidism or under-active thyroid means the failure of the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin as much as the body requires.  Thyroxin is the hormone .....

Lupus is also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). More than five million people are affected by all over the world. This is a disease that affects .....

Accumulation of gas in the digestive tract leads to gastric problems. When food stays in the stomach for too long, it begins to break down and does not move .....

Prostate enlargement is the most common problem in men older than 60 years which occurs in the process of aging. The prostate gland forms part of the male .....

Filaria or Filariasis is a chronic disease popularly known as Elephantiasis that typically affects the legs.  This disease is caused by a worm and is .....

A Fibroid is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of fibrous tissue in the womb that may develop in the muscular wall of the womb. Fibroids are often accompanied .....

Gallbladder is the organ in our body that stores the bile secreted by the liver, a digestive fluid. This yellow colored fluid plays an important role in digesting .....

Graying of hair is the most familiar sign of aging and it is a natural phenomenon. Most commonly graying starts around the age of forty but it starts .....

Gingivitis or inflammation of the gums is one of the most common gum diseases in recent times. Gum disease is known as periodontal disease. The inflammation .....

Frigidity is a long term lack of sexual drive that is more often applied to women.  Frigidity can lead to problems in family life. The contributing factors .....

One of the most common problems affecting the ear is infection by certain virus and bacteria. Mostly children fall victims to inflammation of the ear. .....

Boils are red, pus-filled swellings that are formed on the surface of the skin. These dome shaped inflamed lumps are caused by bacteria that infect the skin. .....

Irregular heartbeat is known as Arrhythmia.  It is caused by stress of modern day living or due to irregular diet and other habits and a sedentary lifestyle .....

Ayurveda treatment is based on the concept that diseases are caused by the imbalance of the three main doshas (Tridoshas) in the body namely Vata, Pitta and .....

Tonsillitis is a common ailment that occurs especially in childhood. It is caused by an inflammation of the tonsils through the infection of bacteria known .....

Irregular periods are a commonly found condition in women in the reproductive age group. When females reach the age of about 12 years her ovaries start producing .....

In Ayurvedic texts such as Samhita, the descriptions of tonics and the various types of medications are explained in detail. 'Kaumarbhratya', .....

Alopecia is the medical name for various types of hair loss.   In Ayurveda baldness is termed as Khalitya and Alopecia Areata is known as Indralupta.   .....

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder characterized by muscle rigidity affecting body movement, posture and speech. Parkinson's disease is degenerative .....

Cancer is a term that refers to diseases in which abnormal growth of cells that divide without control.  These cancerous cells can spread to other parts .....

Bleeding gums is known as Gingivitis in Ayurveda. It is caused by the inflammation in the mouth. It generally affects the tissues surrounding the teeth and .....

Agad Tantra or Agada Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda that is similar to the Toxicology of modern medical science. This science deals describes about the various .....

Fatigue is also known as exhaustion or weariness which is a feeling of lack of energy. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is identified lack of strength or energy for .....

Anorexia is an eating disorder in human beings in which there is a dislike or aversion to food and loss of appetite. It is also known as Anorexia Nervosa. .....

Shalakya Tantra is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda the ancient Indian medical science. This system of medicine .....

Impotence, often called erectile dysfunction, refers to the male's inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse. As the penis becomes engorged .....

Hearing loss is of two types. The first one affects the inner ear or auditory nerve. This type is permanent. The second kind of hearing loss happens when sound .....

Malaria is a most common fever and is a very harmful disease that occurs throughout world mainly in tropical regions.  Malaria is spread by the female .....

Chickenpox is a contagious and acute viral disease. It is common in children of age 1 to 10 years of age. Cicken pox is characterized by rashes or blisters .....

Inflammation is taken as the symptom of another disease. The process of inflammation is nature’s way of combating the exertion caused to the body .....

Though incontinence is not considered a disease by itself, it could signify a symptom of other problems. A problem that affects both men and women, Incontinence may follow childbirth .....

 A stroke is a serious condition that may result in loss of consciousness, paralysis and even death. A stroke occurs when the blood vessels carrying .....

Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point of life. People suffering from anxiety usually are deeply stressed out and sleeplessness.  The .....

Scabies is a skin infection caused due to infection by parasites through itch mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei that is tiny and 8 legged. This is a highly contagious .....

Glowing skin is a sign of good health and considered as an aspect of beauty.  Good diet, healthy living and using skin friendly products help in .....

Sinusitis is an infectious and inflammatory condition of sinuses. It is caused by the infection of the mucus membranes found lining the sinuses. They are present .....

Chikungunya is also known as Chicken Guinea, which is a fever caused by viral infection caused by an alpha virus that is spread by mosquitoes.  A species .....

Sneezing is a sudden and forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth. Sneezing is the involuntary reaction the mucus membrane situated in the nasal .....

According to Ayurveda, excess body weight is the predominant cause of most of the illnesses.  Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healthcare system, follows .....

Sunburn is a type of skin disorder manifesting as burns on the skin identified by red, painful blisters and rashes. Sun Burn occurs due to overexposure .....

Glaucoma is a condition in which there is the increased pressure inside the eye. If undetected and treated it can lead to diseases of the optic nerve and may .....

‘Expectorant’ is derived from the Latin word expectorate means drive from the chest. Expectorants are drugs used in removing the mucous and other waste materials from the .....

Stye is a bacterial infection that causes the inflammation of the eyelid. It is actually the infection of the follicles of the eyelashes and starts spreading. .....

Tuberculosis (TB, short for Tubercles Bacillus) is a common infectious disease. It is often deadly and is caused by various bacteria. It usually attacks .....

The antipyretic drugs are used in treating high body temperature, to reduce the body temperature and then restore it back to normal. This is a medicine that .....

Rasayan is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, the ancient and holistic Indian medicinal system of more than 5000 years old. The texts of Ayurveda .....

Grah or Bhoot Vidya is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with mental disorders. It is one of the eight main branches of Ayurveda known as Ashtanga Ayurveda. .....

Warts are small tumors on the skin that appear unexpectedly anywhere. They are mostly hard growths round in shape and can exfoliate. They appear primarily .....