Monday, August 10, 2009

Ayurvedic approach to treat Acne!!!!!

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders. Adolescent acne typically begins at puberty, when there is a rise in testosterone. This time period marks the end of the kapha stage of life, childhood, and the beginning of the pitta stage of life, adulthood. The hormonal changes and emotional energies of adolescence result in a rise in pitta dosha, creating pitta-type imbalances, such as acne. Acne can also happen later in adulthood and is typically caused by hormonal shifts, ama or toxins in the body, and/or emotional stress.

The skin works as an organ of elimination, naturally seeking to remove the excess pitta and toxins from the body. Psychologically, acne can have devastating effects on one’s self-image, negatively affecting self-esteem and often leading to depression. Ayurveda offers simple remedies and a natural approach combining a healthful diet, herbs, lifestyle recommendations, pranayama, and meditation to help soothe the body and promote clear, healthy skin. For more information on Ayurvedic approach to treat Acne and other skin disorders, please click here.




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Thursday, February 14, 2008

Combating Acne!!!

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     Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the oil glands, located under the skin. When glandular activity increases, the glands secrete more oil than normal, the oil becomes trapped under the skin, the gland breaks, spilling sebum, this irritates the skin and pimple forms. Acne affects several body parts, face, back, neck or chest.
    Below mentioned are some tips to combat Acne:
*Do not touch the pimples with your hands or try to break it open-it will only make it worse.
*Do not drink alcohol, soft drinks, caffeine, eggs, chocolate and do not eat fried food,sweets or anything containing large amount of sugar or fats.
*Drink lots of water. This help clean the body by carrying out waste.
*Eat Shellfish, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and nuts and foods high in fiber. 
*Eat a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of whole grains, fruits, vegetabales and lean protein. Take a multi-vitamin multi-mineral supplement everyday. 
*Increase intake of foods naturally high in vitamin A (dark colored fruits & vegetables, lean protein) and zinc (nuts & legumes) as both are important to skin health.

   Some home remedies for acne:
*Make a paste by crushing Neem leaves with turmeric ,add few drops of fresh lemon juice and apply it on the affected parts.
*Honey is a natural antiseptic-hence applying honey on the affected part also helps.Apply Tea tree oil on the acne affected skin it is also a natural antibiotic.Applying Lavender oil,clove oil and Eucalyptus oil directly on the acne area also helps.
*Add crushed Neem leaves to 3 tablespoon water,boil it till it is reduced to 1 tablespoon,strain it and add it to 2 tablespoon  Fullers Earth(Multani Mitti) along with one tablespoon Turmeric powder.Apply the paste on the affected part and wait for 15-20 minutes before washing it off.
*Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 10 tablespoons of water  and apply the mixture to the acne affected skin.
*make a paste by crushing slices of pine apple and grapes together and apply it on affected part.
*Apply crushed garlic on the pimples.Applying paste made from Aspirin at the site also helps to reduce the inflammation.
   Juice Therapy:
1.Make a juice of 2 apples,1/2 cucumber and 6 sticks of celery and drink.
2.make a juice of 2 apples,4 carrots and one inch  ginger separately,mix it and drink.








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