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Diet. Diagnostic. Stress. An Ayurvedic Solution to Sinus Trouble. Q: I have had a series of sinus infections, and my doctor says I have become resistant to the antibiotics used to treat the infection.

An Ayurvedic Solution to Sinus Trouble

How can Ayurveda help? A: According to conventional medicine, sinusitis–and its painful symptoms of post-nasal drip, inflammation, and sinus headache–can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or an allergic reaction to dust, pollens, air pollution, or other irritants. However, according to Ayurveda, different causes and symptoms occur in different people, depending on their doshas–the body’s governing principles. For instance, exposure to excessive drafts may trigger some infections, putting the blame on the cold, dry, moving vata dosha, which governs all circulation and flow in your body. Other times, liver irritants such as alcoholic drinks–or an allergic reaction to dust or pollen–can be the cause.

Hysterectomy and partial hysterectomy options and alternatives. By Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP A large number of women of my mother’s era had no clue what was involved in getting a hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy and partial hysterectomy options and alternatives

Today, we are lucky because we now have a variety of degrees of a hysterectomy, as well as different techniques that are commonly used to perform the surgery. Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health - GOOD - StumbleUpon. Organic Consumers Association. A health community for the whole you. Sustainable Table: Home.