Namaste and Welcome to Athreya’s Case Discussion Forum! Today we continue to discuss the case presented by Erica Muller of Okanagan Ayurveda. For Part I, please see the Episode - “MANO VIKARA and RAKTA VIKARA”. To recap, the Rogi (Patient) in this case is a 62-year-old female who is experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, as well as essential thrombocytosis and low iron. A suitable treatment plan is devised with DEEPANA PACHANA (Digestive/Carminative), SHAMANA (Dosha-pacifying) herbal formulations, as well as BRIMHANA (Nourishing) therapies and dietary changes.

In the second half of this 60-minute case study discussion episode, Ayurvedic Practitioner - Sonia Smith presents the case of a 15-year-old male Rogi with KAPHAJA TWAK VIKARA (Kapha-type skin condition). Born with Pyloric stenosis and continuing to live with poor pyloric valve regulation has resulted in excess KAPHA in the AMASHAYA (Stomach), creating a breeding ground for a fungal infection.