Why Turmeric

Question: I wonder over turmeric, having eaten this for a problem with my right arm. I have had an inflamation for 7 years and it has become much better since I started eating turmeric, but I wonder how long one should eat turmeric? /RA, Sweden Answer: Turmeric has natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties. And the [...]

Stomach problems

Question: Is there any universal diet for people with intestinal diseases or problem with the metabolism? When I am treating patients with these ailments, what advice I can give if I don’t know their dosha? /J, Denmark Answer: In ayurveda practice correcting the metabolism is one of the highest priorities. To start with one has [...]

Tonsils

Question: I have experienced a really sore left tonsil for the last couple of days and it is quite painful for me to swollow. Do yo have any tricks up your sleeve to remedey this? LN, Stockholm Answer: Here is one of my grandma’s ayurvedic remedies – Make a glass of saline water (mix 1 [...]

Ayurveda views on homosexuality

Question: What does Ayurveda say about gay people? Why do people become gay and what is it? /UK, Denmark Answer: Aurveda can give answers to many wonders in the nature that happens inside and outside. All of us are born with male and female (right and left side) energies. These energies creates attraction and repulsion [...]

Piercing

Question: I was wondering, pierced ears, especially the little lobe in the ear, is that bad for the energy system? /IP, Sweden Answer:In ancient times there were a group of people in India called ‘Aryans’ who were treating illness by piercing different parts of the body and wearing ornaments. Finding this interesting method Chinese travelers [...]

What to follow

Question: My birth dominant element is Pitta and my age dominant element is Pitta (56 years old). For 20 years, I have suffered from problems with digestion, heartburn and many infections with fever. I’ve tried almost everything to come into balance, but it has failed time and time again. When I started going to yoga [...]

Remedy for Ear Nose Throat Infection

Question: My son (who I think is vata) has constant ear problems. In Sweden they call it inflammation and when he lays down at night it hurts terrible. This comes often as well as infections in the throat. What would you recommend? DY/Boras Answer: Apply three drops of sesame oil in the ears before bed time, which will [...]

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