Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. It is a skin condition in which skin becomes dry, rough, scaly and inflamed. In some cases, blisters are also formed. It occurs on face, inside the elbows, behind the knees, hands and feet. It can occur at any age but it is more commonly seen in children.

Eczema is a non-contagious disease. The exact cause of its occurrence is not known but it is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors (smoke, pollen, perfumes, etc.).

Some foods like dairy products, nuts, etc. can trigger eczema.

Eczema is a chronic disease. It can, however, get better or worsens over time. It may be accompanied by hay fever or asthma.

There has been found no cure of eczema but with treatment and self-care measures it can be prevented.

In Ayurveda, Eczema is called Kushtha roga. It is caused by the vitiation of the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. Ayurveda manages eczema by lifestyle and dietary changes.

Here we mention a weekly diet plan for the management of eczema making its symptoms less severe and balancing the three doshas:

Kidney stones are deposits  of minerals and salts in the kidneys. Your diet , excessive body weight , and some medical conditions can be reasons for renal calculi.  Kidney stones can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder.

In Ayurveda, Renal calculi is correlated with mutrashmari, a disease of Mutra Vaha Srotas and involves formation of stones due to imbalance of doshas and accumulation of toxins.

A proper diet chart may help you to deal with the condition.

Things to kept in mind 

• Drink at least 10-12 glasses water daily
• Eat more  citrus fruits, such as orange, lemon
• Eat a calcium-rich food , at least three times a day
• Limit your intake of animal protein
• Eat less salt, added sugar, and products containing high fructose corn syrup
• Avoid foods and drinks high in oxalates and phosphates
• Avoid eating or drinking anything which dehydrates you, such as alcohol.

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, tenderness, redness, and inflammation. In this  disease due to defective  metabolism of uric acid , inflammation especially in the smaller bones of the feet occur . In the next stages it spreads to the ankles, knees, joints of hands, wrist, and elbow. Common symptoms are fever, itching, pricking pain, change in color of the skin, etc.

In Ayurveda  gout is correlated with  vata rakta. Vata rakta is a condition that  occurs when there is vitiation of  vata dosha and rakta dhatu due to various unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle .

The patient should focus on foods that will benefit their overall health and lower the risk of this metabolic syndrome. Here we mentioned some of the best foods that are very beneficial in gout patients

Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout

Avoid foods and drinks that are high in purines to help lower your chances of an attack.

You should stay away from these types of food:

• Beer and grain liquors (like vodka and whiskey)
• Red meat, lamb, and pork
• Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas (you may hear them called sweetbreads)
• Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines
• Sweetened products like soda and some juices, cereal, ice cream, candy, and fast food

Foods that can be taken for a Gout Diet

low-purine diet options include:

• Low-fat and nondairy fat products, like yogurt and skim milk
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Nuts, peanut butter, and grains
• Fat and oil
• Potatoes, rice, bread, and pasta
• Eggs (in moderation)
• Meats like fish, chicken, and red meat are fine in moderation (around 4 to 6 ounces per day).
• Vegetables: Carrot, Pumpkin, Turnip, Eggplant, Sweet potatoes, Cabbage, Fenugreek, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd.

COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . It is a chronic inflammatory condition of lungs that obstructs the airflow of the lungs .It is characterized by breathing difficulties, sputum  production and wheezing sound. 

In ayurveda COPD is described under shwas roga. In shwas roga there is dushti of pranavaha srotas.In this, pranavayu gets vitiated due to many factors, combined with prakupit kapha dosha that cause sroto avrodh in pranavaha srotas which results in manifestation of shwas roga.

Balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants will help you to keep your breathing easy and comfortable.

Weekly Diet Plan for COPD include 

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

• Eat high carbohydrate meals every day to keep glycogen stores full 
• Allow 3-4 hours digestion time for a large meal, 2-3 for smaller meals, 1-2 for blended or liquid meals and less than one hour for smaller snacks.
• Maintain proper balance between intake and output.
• Balance protein and carb intake wisely

Don’ts:

• .Avoid all kind of frozen food 
• Alcohol & smoking should be avoided totally.
• Avoiding contact with others would prevent the spread of pathogens that cause other people to contract the disease as well.