Acid reflux, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder), or more commonly ‘heartburn’ is an unpleasant burning sensation felt in the esophagus and chest area when stomach acids are pushed...
How do We Absorb Iron? Iron metabolism is one of the first things that occurs after the ingestion of food. It begins with a chemical reaction in our stomach, where...
Mastering the Ancient Signals of the Body Our body is the result of thousands of years of evolution. Long before modern technology, before x-ray machines, microscopes and blood tests, humanity...
A gradual decrease in bone density is a normal part of the aging process. Our bones increase in density until we are in our late 20s, but from about the...
The media are awash with weight loss programs and confusion reigns about which are the best. Sadly, a close inspection will reveal that they are not generally based on sound science....
What is constipation? According to mainstream medicine a person is considered constipated when they have not had a bowel movement for three consecutive days. The Ayurvedic view is that constipation...
A sensation of constant hunger can sometimes be an indication of an underlying disorder, such as the onset of diabetes or hyperthyroidism. If you constantly feel as though your sugar...
Digestive enzymes are a key factor in the absorption of nutrients from our food, and low enzyme activity is a primary cause of deficiencies, as well as bloating and other...
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some time in their lives. It causes spots to develop on the skin, often on the face but it...
What makes a substance that is normally harmless suddenly become an allergen? Things that promote allergies must have been added to our environment or else things that protected us must...