by Asaf Feit | Blood & Circulation, Health Conditions
Cold BloodThe blood is supposed to be warm and invigorating. However, in some individuals, the blood can actually be too cold. Some signs of “cold blood” include cold extremities, inability to warm up, low energy, pale skin (perhaps even turning slightly...
by Asaf Feit | Blood & Circulation, Health Conditions
Introduction Blood sustains life and is the foundation for health. Every system, organ, tissue and even every cell in the body depends on healthy blood for proper function. Healthy blood and healthy circulation are truly essential for strong organs and the health of...
by Asaf Feit | Health Conditions, Psychological
While occasional anxiety is normal, some people frequently experience intense anxiety or worry excessively about everyday situations. This kind of anxiety can interfere with one’s daily routine and feel very hard to control. Healthy fear includes all anxiety that...
by Asaf Feit | Diarrhea, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Diarrhea is a condition of frequent, loose or watery stools. Loose, liquid, or watery stools occur when the transit time of food through the bowels happens too quickly, before water can be properly absorbed. Acute diarrhea, usually due to either an infection such as a...
by Asaf Feit | Constipation, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Constipation caused by excess Fire This type of constipation corresponds with the diagnosis of either Ayurveda Tikshna Agni or Chinese medicine Stomach Fire In excess fire constipation, the stools are smelly and sticky. It may come out in pieces and be difficult to...
by Asaf Feit | Constipation, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Constipation caused by excess heat and dryness This type of constipation corresponds with Chinese medicine Yin deficiency and Ayurveda excess Vata-Pitta. In excess heat and dryness constipation, when the Yin is deficient,the stools are small and dry, possibly...
by Asaf Feit | Constipation, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Cold and Dry Constipation Treatment This type of constipation corresponds with the Ayurveda description of Vishama Agni and with the Chinese medicine description of Blood deficiency and Liver dry Stagnation. In Cold and dry constipation, the stools are dry and hard. A...
by Asaf Feit | Constipation, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Traditional medicine suggests that one bowel movement in the early morning followed by a possible second bowel movement later in the day is optimal. Your stool should be more or less the shape and texture of a ripe banana, easy to pass, formed, and somewhat...
by Asaf Feit | Abdominal Pain, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Abdominal pain Abdominal pain may be a serious condition and should be examined by a doctor. Do you feel pain in your abdomen? This article will outline several different causes for abdominal pain and general guidelines how to overcome abdominal pain. Abdominal pain...
by Asaf Feit | Abdominal Pain, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Treating indigestion and acid reflux caused by Hypoacidity(diluted gastric acid, in Ayur-Veda known as Amla-Pitta) Most people assume acid reflux is caused by excess acid secretions, or hyperacidity. While a hot, burning sensation is the outcome of acid reflux,...
by Asaf Feit | Abdominal Pain, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Stomach fire and heat-induced ulcers Stomach fire means excessive heat in the stomach (excess Yang, increased Pitta). Stomach fire often causes inflammations of the stomach lining or ulcers of the stomach, duodenum and mouth (canker sores). Factors that may cause or...
by Asaf Feit | Abdominal Pain, Digestive Issues, Health Conditions
Abdominal pain caused by exhaustion, excess dryness and cold (Yin and Yang deficiency, increased Vata) Factors that may cause or aggravate dry and cold abdominal pain: Over-exertion (physical work, exercise, sexual activity, riding) Staying awake during the night...
