What Is a Canker Sore ? Canker sores (or aphthous stomatitis) are single groups of shallow, painful ulcers found in the mouth or gums. Canker sores are extremely common. For most people, they are an occasional inconvenience, but some people deal with recurrent canker sores. And in these people who suffer from recurrent canker sores may develop canker sores up to four times each year. What Causes a Canker Sore ? A canker sore can be caused by several initiating factors such as trauma from biting your cheek, a toothbrush, or hard, sharp food, as well as food or chemical allergies/sensitivities (e.g., gluten, dairy, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.), nutrient deficiency, and stress. Is a canker sore the same as a cold sore? Many people confuse canker sores and cold sores, but they are not the same. Cold sores or fever blisters may erupt secondary to infection or activation of the herpes simplex one virus. When the virus infects or re-emerges, painful blisters appear on the outside of the...
Ayurveda is based on the natural elements found on Earth, the elements we see, feel, and hear around us: fire, water, earth, air, and ether (space). We have all experienced each of these elements.
These elements exist not only in the planet, but also in your body, where they represent different components of your physical and mental characteristics.
Fire is hot and powerful,
while water is fluid and cool. Earth is dense and grounding, while air is light and moving.
Ether is the one you
can’t see but can feel. It’s the vastness of looking up at the stars on a clear day. It’s your intuition. Ayurveda uses these elements as
references to explain all aspects of your physical and mental well-being.
Each
of us is born with a certain amount of these elements—some people are more
fiery while others are more watery.
If you’ve ever read your horoscope, they, too, relate to various
elements, such as fire signs and earth signs.
However, Ayurveda takes a more scientific approach
to the elements. It sees air as the movement of gas in your colon. It sees earth as your body compositing fat. It sees fire as your metabolism breaking down your food. It sees water as the hydration
running through your cells.
It sees ether as the space in your gastrointestinal tract.
By
understanding these elements, you can
unlock hidden dimensions of your physical and emotional well-being.These five elements make
up the three Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These Doshas
are energies used to describe
your food, body, mind, environment,
and everything else.
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