Ailments and Solutions

Acidity

Wrong eating habits and a weak digestive system are the main reasons for this problem.

Solution: To cure acidity, the diet is corrected, extra acid removed with yogic cleansing techniques, and the weakened digestive system is strengthened with the right asana and pranayam.

Allergy

Stress is the reason for all allergies as our brain cannot regulate the body functions correctly under tension. The right form of meditation suitable for the nature of stress releases the tension. Asana and pranayama that normalize the glandular functions are also necessary.

Arthritis (Degenerative i.e.Osteoarthritis)

In an unhealthy body, the joint tissues become dry and unhealthy as one ages. Rich acidic food and deficiencies of certain nutrients worsen the condition. Hence asana that takes blood to the joints to repair the degenerated tissues are practised while a non irritant diet is advised for faster and better healing.

Arthritis (Rheumatoid)

Weak pancreas and a traumatic experience generally lead to this disease. Simple asana that help exercise the joints mildly, and some that strengthen the digestive system are recommended. At the same time, the nature of stress is analyzed to decide on the correct form of meditation. Taking simple, non-acidic food is also essential.

Asthma

Deep relaxation is very important in asthma, so are heating and mucus drying food. The system is further heated up with heating pranayamas while asanas bring more blood to the respiratory system to strengthen it.

Backache (Cervical Spondilitis, Sciatica, Slipped Disc)

When the muscles and ligaments holding the stack of vertebrae become weak, the loose discs pile up and pressure the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord. The result is pain, swelling and stiffness.

Bronchitis

The back is relaxed and rested with relaxing asanas till the inflammation subsides. Then with stretching asanas, the vertebrae are separated for the blood to reach the nerve roots and heal them. Discs are re-aligned and the supporting muscles strengthened with relevant asanas.

Cancer

Stress and toxins are the main causes of cancer. The mind is rid of deep rooted stress and is further relaxed through various relaxation techniques. Mantras are also added to enhance healing. Physically, the system is de-toxified and the glandular functions normalized with asana and pranayama.

Common Cold

Low immunity leads to infection of the nasal passage causing this problem. To cure this ailment, the infected mucus is removed with satkarma, and heating pranayama are practised. At the same time, the immune system is strengthened with appropriate asana and pranayama.

Constipation

A weak liver, hypothyroidism, or incorrect diet can cause constipation. Satkarma removes old waste, while the digestive system including the liver is strengthened with relevant asana and pranayama. Food that increases the intestinal movement is also necessary.

Cough

Infection such as influenza and tuberculosis is the main reason for cough. The infected mucus is removed with satkarma while heating and energizing pranayama kill the infection. Simultaneously, the immune system is strengthened with asana and pranayama.

Depression

A tragedy, chronic stress, imbalance of hormones especially estrogen, and nutritional deficiencies can cause this problem. Even though meditation is the best de-stressing device, it can be counter-productive in a depressive person. Hence other de-stressing methods such as bhajans and kirtans are employed to free the mind of negative impressions from the past. At the same time, asana and pranayama normalize glandular functions and strengthen the nervous system. Satkarma that soothe and energize the nerves also become a part of the treatment. Diet too needs to be corrected.

Diabetes

Stress, inherited weak pancreas, nutritional deficiencies, sedentary life, excessive intake of sugar and too much toxins in the body can lead to diabetes. Toxins are removed from the body with satkarma and stress is eliminated from the mind with meditation and other relaxing practices, while the pancreas and the glandular system are strengthened with asana and pranayama. Foods that help in regenerating the pancreatic tissues are essential.

Enlarged Prostate

Degeneration due to advancing age can cause this problem. There are powerful asana and mudra that remove the stagnant blood from the prostrate gland and flood it with fresh oxygenated blood to repair and rejuvenate the worn out tissues.

Facial Tick

Stress, and nutritional deficiencies can weaken the nerves and cause this problem. The jumpy nervous system is soothed with the balancing asana while meditation and other relaxation practices calm the mind. Nerve strengthening yoga and diet are also essential.

Food Poisoning & Diarrhea

The infection is thrown out with satkarma that instantaneously arrests the problem.

Forgetfulness (Non-Alzeimer’s)

Asana that bring extra blood to the brain cells are practised while pranayama oxygenate the blood properly. As memory improves when the brain is relaxed, various relaxation techniques are used. Nerve regenerating diet is essential.

Frozen Shoulder

Simple asana that exercise the stiff tissues mildly, put the unused body parts into motion and improve their health. The pain is relieved within days.

Gastritis

Chronic acidity can lead to gastritis. Stress produces extra acid and inhibits digestion. Various relaxation techniques are used to de stress and calm the mind is de-stressed and calmed. At the same time,intestine strengthening asana should be practised. Vitamin B rich food that is easy to digest, and food containing natural enzyme is also essential.

Gout

Excessive intake of uric acid, far exceeding the body’s capacity to eliminate it, is stored in the joints causing gout.

Yogic treatment- Satkarma remove the excess acids from the blood while mild asana meant for the joints should be practised to strengthen them. The intake of uric acid must be minimized and food that neutralize this acid should be taken in plenty.

Growing Pain

Nutritional deficiencies, and stress can lead to imbalance during the period of growth leading to severe pain in the limbs of youngsters.

Yogic treatment- asana that bring extra blood to the pituitary gland are practised to make this master gland function efficiently which in turn corrects the disturbed glandular functions. At the same time a meditative practice meant for youngsters is done to keep the mind tension free.

Headache (Due To Eye Strain)

Overuse of the eyes without giving them a chance to relax fully leads to eyesight defect that can cause a headache.

Yogic treatment- the delicate optic muscles and nerves are first completely relaxed and rested with yogic relaxation techniques and then strengthened with a special set of exercises. Asana that bring extra blood to the front part of the head enhance healing, so do certain food.

Headache (Migraine)

Stress tenses up the tissues of the brain leading to disturbed glandular functions and causes this problem.

Yogic treatment- the physical tension from the brain tissues is released through pranayamas and kunjal while meditation according to the nature of stress removes the mental tension.

Headache (Tension)

Excessive mental work or extreme worry and anger can tense up the muscles of the head and cause discomfort

Yogic treatment- yogic relaxation techniques are effective to deal with this type of headache.

High Blood-Pressure (Essential)

Stress causes the blood vessels of the body to tighten which is the main reason for elevating the blood pressure.

Yogic treatment- a set of mild asana with their alternate stretches and flexes, release tension from the blood vessels and makes them elastic. At the same time pranayama stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and slow down the heart beat while yogic relaxation techniques relax every body tissue.

High Cholesterol

Stress does not let the fat consumed to be used up fully leading to thick blood.

Yogic treatment- appropriate meditation and meditative pranayama remove the stress from the system and encourage the body to use up the cholesterol in making body hormones. The intake of fat is restricted and cholesterol cutting food is taken.

Hypothyroidism

Stress disturbs the glandular functions leading to deficiency of hormone thyroxin. Nutritional deficiencies, especially of iodine, and phenylalanine can also cause this problem.

Yogic treatment- asana that put pressure on the thyroid and bring more blood to the throat area are used to stimulate this gland into action. Stress is removed with suitable meditation, and the diet is corrected.

Incontinence

Muscular weakness of the urinary tract causes this problem.

Yogic treatment-a special mudra effectively strengthens the weak muscles.

Insomnia

Stress, ill health, and overexcitement can prevent one from getting a good sleep properly. Nutritional deficiencies can also cause this problem.

Yogic treatment- the inherent cause is treated and high quality sleep is induced through appropriate yoganidra and food.

Multiple Sclerosis

Virus and a wrong brain message causes one’s own immune system to attack the brain tissues.

Yogic treatment- as a stressed brain cannot analyze the body’s condition correctly, making it pass erratic judgments, the system is first de-stressed thoroughly with meditation and other relaxation techniques. At the same time the infection is thrown out with satkarma and the diet corrected.

Neuralgia

Injury, especially in a stressed body, or herpes virus causes nerve pain.

Yogic treatment-satkarmas remove the virus while asana, pranayama and meditation de- stress the system. Nutritional deficiency is corrected.

Obesity

A sluggish thyroid gland or overeating can cause obesity.

Yogic treatment-static postures stimulate the thyroid gland and make it super healthy, which in turn speeds up the metabolism leading to faster and greater weight loss while dynamic asanas are used to burn calories. A wholesome diet with a few ingredients that are known to increase the metabolism enhances the effect.

Osteoporosis

Inability of the body to absorb calcium from the blood, a diet deficient in calcium, and not exposing the body to sunlight can result in porous bones.

Yogic treatment- weight bearing asana are done to increase the bone strength while food rich in easy to assimilate calcium is taken.

Panic Attack

Prolonged stress weakens the nervous system causing a paralyzing fear.

Yogic treatment- the frayed nerves are soothed with appropriate chants and music, and then strengthened with relevant asana. The system is de-stressed with yoganidra and meditation

Parkinson’s Disease

In an unhealthy body, sometimes the brain stops producing dopamine in the advancing years and causes this problem.

Yogic treatment- as the ageing clock of the body runs faster during stress and the opposite happens during relaxation, appropriate yogic relaxation techniques are practised to arrest the degeneration of the brain tissues. Asana that bring more blood to the head are also done to improve brain health while vigorous pranayamsa and vibratory chants exercise the tiny nerves of the brain. Nutritional deficiencies are corrected, and brain tonic food is taken.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Damaged peripheral nerves is the cause of this problem.

Yogic treatment- asana that stretch and exercise the nerves are practised to strengthen the weak nervous system, while deep relaxation practices rest and rejuvenate it. Foods that are particularly good for the nerves are taken.

Piles

Chronic constipation that involves straining to pass stool leads to swollen blood vessels at the rectum and causes this problem.

Yogic treatment- the stagnant blood is squeezed out and removed from the affected area while fresh oxygenated blood is drawn to it for the healing with specific asanas and mudras. Constipation is cured with appropriate diet and satkarma; and non-acidic , non-irritant food is taken.

Polycystic Ovary

Stress leading to disturbed glandular functions causes multiple growths on the ovaries. Nutritional deficiencies can also cause this problem.

Yogic treatment-stress is eliminated from the mind with suitable meditation and the glandular functions are normalized with asana and pranayama. Non acidic food is a must.

Simple Knee Pain

Injury that is not rested to heal or nutritional deficiencies can cause this problem.

Yogic treatment- initially, heating and healing food with antiseptic properties is taken which along with rest brings the inflammation down. Thereafter mild yogic movements are done to exercise and strengthen the damaged tissues.

Sinusitis

Infection that spreads to the sinuses after a common cold leads to inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavity and causes this problem. Nutritional deficiency is also a reason.

Yogic treatment-the infected mucus is removed with satkarma and the immune system is strengthened with appropriate asana, pranayama and proper diet. Avoiding cooling food items and taking heating ones is also important.

Stroke

High stress leading to scarring of the arterial wall, which the body tries to cover with plaque formation. Gradually the vascular walls thicken and become rigid, causing it to rupture. High blood -pressure too is a cause as the pressure of the blood against the arterial wall can lead to its thinning making the blood vessels rupture.

Yogic treatment-the stress is removed with meditation while asana that stretch and flex them are practised with or without help to revive the blood vessels . The healing energy is increased in the system with therapeutic mantras and yoganidra.

Swallowing Difficulty

Ulcer in the food pipe due to frequent acid reflux can lead to the malfunctioning of the muscles of the throat or esophagus.

Yogic treatment- the muscles and nerves of the throat are relaxed deeply with yoganidra and are then strengthened with asanas and pranayamas while acidity is treated with satkarma, meditation, and non-acidic food and herbs.

Tonsilitis

Viral infection can cause inflammation of the lid covering the wind pipe in the throat leading to tonsillitis.

Yogic treatment- the infection is thrown out with satkarma and the immunity is boosted with general fitness yoga and diet. Asana and pranayama that strengthen the throat area are also practiced. As the immune system can get paralyzed under stress, keeping the mind stress free with meditation is very important.

Ulcer

High acidity can erode the stomach or duodenum wall and cause an open wound. Nutritional deficiency is also a cause.

Yogic treatment- as high stress and incorrect eating can lead to high acidity, meditation and strict food restriction are most essential. At the same time, the acids are neutralized with alkaline food and the deficiencies are corrected. Although satkarma effectively removes the excess acid and cure acidity, they are contraindicated once an ulcer has developed.

Tumor

Stress and an acidic body can lead to a lump of tissues that unlike cancer does not invade the neighboring tissues.

Yogic treatment- stress is removed with suitable meditation and the mind is calmed with chants practices. Alkaline diet is a must. Asana to improve the pituitary health are also done to ensure proper functioning of all the body tissues.

Urinary Tract Infection (U.T.I)

Yogic treatment- satkarma arrests the infection almost instantaneously.

VARICOSE VEIN Varicose Vein

Standing or sitting with legs down for long hours can cause this problem, especially if one’s general health is poor.

Yogic treatment- the unhealthy blood vessels are mildly stretched and flexed to strengthen them. Asana that drain out the stagnant blood from the affected area are also practised. At the same time, the degeneration of the body tissues is slowed down with suitable meditation and yogic relaxation techniques.

Vertigo

Injury to the balance center of the central nervous system, infection in the inner ear, or degeneration of ear tissues can disturb the ear fluid that controls the balance of the physical frame and causes the reeling.

Yogic treatment- asana that bring extra blood to the brain and the balancing ones that balance the nervous system are practiced to strengthen the nerves. Pranayama that exercise the tissues of the ear and brain are also necessary.