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Ayurveda & Facial Oils 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Skin care is very important in Ayurveda because it can show if you are getting proper nutrients and can be a beautiful way to start a self-care regimen. We suggest taking care of your skin with natural products and oils. Each skin type is different and prevention of acne or rashes is easier to handle. When you start to get a glow to your skin you will feel healthy, vivacious, and confident. Be attuned to how much sun exposure you get. The sun can be great for your skin. However, too much unprotected exposure can lead to serious health issues. Lie in the sun before noon or late afternoon making sure to not in the heat of the day. Lie out for 10-15 minutes or at the most 30 minutes. This will improve the circulation in the skin and strengthen the skin tone. However, if you are prone to sunburn or are at a high altitude, limit your sun exposure . There is a misconception that oil is bad for your skin and gives you acne. In fact, a daily oil massage of you body and face keep your skin...
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10 Tips for a Healthy Liver

Liver disease has been on my radar. I seem to be getting more questions about diet and lifestyle changes for a healthy liver. I am seeing and hearing a lot of cases of decreased liver enzymes levels, non-alcoholic fatty liver and cirrhosis in otherwise healthy adults. This trend is important because liver malfunction not only can lead to compromised body functions but also to other conditions like infection, or impaired cognitive function. The liver is the largest internal organ and has hundreds of functions. It is the main organ responsible for detoxification. Other important functions include: Production of most proteins needed by the body Production of bile, a compound needed to digest fat and help absorb important vitamins Help regulate blood clotting Help fight infections Break down nutrients to produce energy Store minerals, vitamins and sugar, helping avoid shortages of these nutrients Stress caused by the pandemic has also increased unhealthy coping mechanisms, including heavy...
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Easy Guide To Achieve Your Aims & Goals 👌

Do you have an idea of where you want to be in the future, but don’t know where to start? If so, it helps to differentiate between your aim and your goals. Your aim is the big picture or your desired outcome. Your aim can be anything that inspires you. It could be to live a healthy lifestyle or feel satisfied in your finances. It is the large picture that you can create goals for. Goals are more tangible and can be measured. Goals can end and be achieved. You can then create more goals. Aims generally don’t have an end. Aims like, “be happier,” will continue your whole lifetime. Your goal is activities or ways of being that can help amount to your aim. Let’s say your aim is to be happier , then you set goals that you can do daily or weekly that make you happier. Your aim is your vision of your life that helps guide your goals. Goals will fizzle our without having a “why” for achieving them.  New Year’s resolutions are often set as an aim or a goal, which  can be too broad to ...
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Eid Al Fitr : How to break your fast in a healthy way to avoid digestive troubles ?

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most celebrated festivals across the globe. This day marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the Shawwal month. During the month of Ramadan, people fast from sunrise to sunset every day and it is considered the holiest month for the Muslims. During this fast, Muslims have their first meal before the sunrise known as Sehri (also called Suhoor) and the other meal is Iftar, which is served after sunset. How to eat right on Eid  They follow this fasting routine for 30 days and at the end of this fasting period, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with much fanfare around the world. Eid is usually celebrated for two to three days where people meet their friends and families and dress up in new clothes. It is also a time for reflection and charity as people distribute food and drinks during the Eid celebrations. Moreover, family and friends sit down together to enjoy a spread of mouthwatering delicacies and savouries after a month of fasting. H...
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Foods That Are Good Sources of Water 💦

How Much Water Is in Your Diet? 1 /15 Drinking liquids isn't the only way to stay hydrated . You typically get about 20% of your water each day from food. You can get even more if you eat certain things. And there are benefits to taking in water through food: You absorb it more slowly and get nutrients along the way. Cucumbers 2 /15 They’re 95% water and low in calories. They also may help fight inflammation and might even slow the aging process. They’re great in a salad or as an edible scoop for dips. Carrots 3 /15 This one may be a surprise. Crunchy and dense, you wouldn’t think they’re full of water. But they are, around 90%. And they’re loaded with beta carotene and other antioxidants that protect you against cancer and keep your heart strong. Add them to a salad or have them as a snack. Zucchini 4 /15 This green squash that grows like a weed in the South is 95% water. It has antioxidants -- things that help protect your cells from damage -- including two that are good for ...
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Effect of Sleep Deprivation on your Body & Skin 💤

Also Read :  Sleep For Your Dosha  ,  12 Foods To Eat For Better Sleep  ,  Pros And Cons of Napping
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10 Ways To Help A Clear Lymphatic System 💆!

Lately I have had many of our clients asking for ways to help keep their system clear on their own between their Lymphatic Decongestion sessions so I have put together this list of self care tips to help enhance the effects of your session. First of all lets recap on the signs of a congested lymphatic system. Our Lymphatic Systems are responsible for removing the cellular waste in our bodies. Everything from mutated cells to viruses and bacteria are cleared by the lymph system. When lymph becomes sluggish and congestion, our bodies have a hard time keeping up with all of the waste, environmental toxins, viruses etc that we come in contact with and we cannot have optimal health. When lymph is sluggish your entire body is effected, signs include : Itchy and dry skin Bloating Breast swelling with each cycle PMS symptoms Stress Varicose Veins Edema : Holding on to water Brain fog & Chronic Fatigue   Swollen glands Stubborn weight gain Chronic sinusitis , sore throats , colds , ...
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How can Ayurveda treat psoriasis?

Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice that some people try for psoriasis. It involves specific dietary habits, herbal compounds, and various other supportive practices. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin, causing the excessive and rapid growth of skin cells. It can lead to the formation of thick, scaly plaques. Ayurvedic medicine involves ingredients that other medical disciplines have also used to treat psoriasis, such as  aloe vera  and  turmeric . While Ayurveda may be able to treat psoriasis in some people, researchers have not done large-scale clinical trials and systematic reviews to assess its safety and effectiveness. In this article, we look at the benefits of Ayurveda for people with psoriasis. We also examine the research into whether it offers effective treatment. Ayurveda and psoriasis A person with psoriasis could use Ayurvedic preparations on their skin. One of the most common topic...
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Natural Home Remedies For Minor Burns 🔥

Natural Home remedies for Burns The use of natural remedies given below can be highly effective in managing such minor burns. These remedies are aimed at promoting healing of the damaged skin tissues and minimizing pain. Raw Potato Raw potato can be used to treat minor skin burns. It possesses soothing properties, which help in providing relief from the burning sensation caused by burns. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces redness and inflammation of the skin. It can also reduce the chances of having blisters. Research has proved the beneficial effect of raw potato in the management of minor burns. The histological examination of the burnt area and clinical studies made on the comparable burn wounds treated with either peel of boiled potato affixed to gauze bandages or just gauze dressings showed that the patients treated with raw potato had a faster rate of recovery from the symptoms. It was found that the usage of the potato peel dressing eliminated or reduced desi...
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Fruit Guide 🍒🍓🍍🍅🍋🍏🍎🍐🍇🍌

  You should include a variety of fruits in your daily diet. How to choose a variety of fruits? How much should you eat in a day? Let us talk about it in this guide. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Variety:  Include a variety of fruits. Variety is key to health and maintaining the balance of dosha and nutrients in the body. Eat at least 2-3 different fruits daily. Choose fruits from different fruit categories. Local and Seasonal:  Choose fruits that are local and seasonal and widely available and grown in your country. Include Berries:  Berries are essentially important. You should try to include berries in your daily fruit plate. Find your native berries if not listed in this guide. Ripe and Uncooked:  Eat moderately ripe fruits, which are not processed, cooked or combined with other foods groups (except non-starchy vegetables). RECOMMENDED FRUIT SERVINGS You should consider your appetite, tolerance and metabolism to check how much you can eat and digest. According to the ...
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