Phobias

Basic description of the disease

Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses .

Typical symptoms of phobias can include nausea, trembling, rapid heartbeat, feelings of unreality, and being preoccupied with the fear object.

Types of phobias fall within five general categories:

fears related to animals (spiders, dogs, insects)
fears related to the natural environment (heights, thunder, darkness)
fears related to blood, injury, or medical issues (injections, broken bones, falls)
fears related to specific situations (flying, riding an elevator, driving)
other (fear of choking, loud noises, drowning)

Women are more likely to experience phobias than men.

In Ayurveda Phobia is considered under the gamut of diseases/conditions covered under Unmada or Bhayaja Unmada.

According to Ayurveda treatment of phobias often includes medications, combined with Ayurvedic methods - Detoxication therapies, as mental health is related with Vata dosha - wind element and is linked to our nervous system, Vata dosha can easily be disturbed by stressful factors, such as fear. Ayurveda consist of regular oil therapies, using different type of techniques and massages .

The healing methods by Ayurvedic treatment of various phobias do not have any side effects because they are based entirely on natural herbal remedies.

Only the Ayurvedic doctor prescribes the necessary therapies and medications.

Devastating thoughts and emotions

Stress, self-love - a way of life that harms the mental and physical body - insufficient sleep, poor eating, wrong thoughts - anger, resentment, hatred, memories, jealousy, fear.

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