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Managing Hashimoto’s Disease Holistically, Part 1

October 21, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland positioned in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that promote oxygen use in cells and regulate vital processes in every part of the body. Thyroid hormones have a major impact on heat production, growth, use of energy and fertility.

Hypothyroidism (or, myxedema) is a disorder in which the body lacks adequate thyroid hormone. There are several possible reasons why this may happen- none of them good. [Read more…] about Managing Hashimoto’s Disease Holistically, Part 1

Bodywork for Fibromyalgia

October 14, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

When Mary Shomon’s doctor touched her, she cringed in pain. “I asked my doctor to check my fibromyalgia trigger points, and sure enough, I had pain levels that went through the roof at nearly every single spot she tested,” says the suburban Washington, D.C. resident. [Read more…] about Bodywork for Fibromyalgia

Asthma Herbal Aids

October 7, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

Jeff Pyatt, now 42, was diagnosed with asthma at age 5. It came and went as he got older. “I was constantly medicated,” he remembers. “I took all the prescription drugs, including experimental ones, and got all the shots. I was hospitalized twice, at age eight and eleven.” [Read more…] about Asthma Herbal Aids

Colic – Fennel to the Rescue

September 30, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

If you are a parent who has marched the halls at 2:00 a.m. with a screaming tot, you probably would cheerfully give up your right arm for a good colic remedy.

Fortunately, you only have to give up a couple bucks at the health food store. Fennel is here to save the, er, night. [Read more…] about Colic – Fennel to the Rescue

Herbal Remedies for Candida and Athletes Foot

September 23, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

Obnoxious fungi are everywhere. And so many varieties! Fungus loves to live in the layer of skin that is not-quite-inside and not-quite outside, where they are tough to kill with external treatments and a big challenge for the immune system from within. Look for fungus to infect every square inch of human skin, from ringworm to jock itch to toenail problems. [Read more…] about Herbal Remedies for Candida and Athletes Foot

Dealing with Insomnia with Ayurveda

September 16, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

Having trouble slipping into sleep? Or are you waking up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep? Maybe you’re one of those who find themselves in a heavy slumber when the alarm goes off in the morning, struggling to wake up. Even if restful sleep seems like a dream, Ayurveda can help. [Read more…] about Dealing with Insomnia with Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Massage with Ghee

September 9, 2020 By K.P. Khalsa

There are four kinds of fat described in Ayurveda- ghee, oil, vasa (animal fat), and bone marrow (yup, massage with bone marrow). Ghee is the best among all fat substances and thousands of formulas for medicated ghee are described in Ayurveda for the treatment of countless illnesses, especially those of inflammation. [Read more…] about Ayurvedic Massage with Ghee

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