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Some
common diseases found in women
Skin
Protection in summer is
very usefull as temperatures rising, more exposed skin and
more plants in full bloom, people are more prone to experiencing
rashes, acne outbreaks and other skin inflammations.Ayurvedic
natural remedies can help keep your skin healthy, clear and
beautiful.
From
an Ayurvedic perspective, problems such as rashes, acne, hives,
boils, psoriasis and eczema occur when too much heat accumulates
in the body. This can happen any time of year, but the warmer
temperatures make heat-related imbalances of the skin more
prevalent in the summer. The body then resorts to using the
skin as an organ of elimination of the toxins. This will usually
manifest as some type of skin inflammation.
Ayurveda
takes a holistic approach to maintaining and regaining health.
For skin flare-ups, Ayurvedic remedies incorporate the use
of herbs to cool and restore balance in the body, dietary
recommendations, and quick yoga and breathing techniques.
A daily dose of the traditional Ayurvedic formula Triphala
will eliminate excess heat from the body, remove toxins from
the GI tract, support healthy elimination, and promote the
skin's natural healing process. Cooking with spices like tumeric
and using neem on the skin helps remove toxins from the blood.
Neem has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can be
used in the form of oil you rub on your skin, soap to clean
and cool irritated skin, or powder that can be applied as
a paste to weepy, oily or oozy skin inflammations.
If your skin is irritated, avoid consumption of spicy foods,
minimize alcohol and coffee consumption, drink plenty of fresh
water and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially
cooling foods like greens vegetables, basmati rice, sweet
juicy fruits, coconut, cucumber and cilantro.Gulkand has been
traditionally used as a cooling tonic to combat fatigue, lethargy,
muscular aches, biliousness, itching, and heat-related conditions.
Shitali
Pranayama: the cooling breath, is excellent for eliminating
heat from the body. The practice is as follows: Curl or roll
the sides of your tongue upward into a tube or straw. Inhale
slowly through the rolled tongue, and then close the mouth
and exhale normally through the nose. If you are unable to
roll your tongue into a tube, lightly clench your teeth together
with the tongue pressed against the teeth. Inhale the air
through your teeth and sides of your mouth. Practice for 10-26
rounds of breath.
Gulkand: It is undoubtedly the most delicious Ayurvedic preparation
known to mankind. It is made primarily of rose petal which
are collected at their peak condition. It also contains other
rejuvenating herbs blended in just the right proportion. Gulkand
has been traditionally used as a cooling tonic. It is also
naturally rich in calcium and has antioxidant activity. It
can be used year-round by persons of all constitutions, especially
Vata and Pitta.
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