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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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Gotu Kola : The Herb of Longevity & Memory 💚

What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine comprised of eight branches: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Body Work (Tui Na/Cupping/Moxibustion), Meditation, Tai Qi/Qi Gong (Exercise), Feng Shui, and Cosmology. TCM looks to the natural world and observes how human health and disease are subject to the principles of natural order.   In TCM, patterns of illness may arise in the body, organs, and meridians in various ways. If the organs and channel meridians that carry the “energy” or “Qi” are stagnated, deficient, or in excess, disease arises. Through unique diagnostic methods, the TCM physician provides a diagnosis, prescription, and treatment plan encompassing the branches of TCM to the patient.  During the Zhou dynasty (770-446 BC), TCM was modernized and systematized. The Yin and Yang Theory, Five Element Theory, and other foundational theories that form the basis of TCM were established during...
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Pitta Season is on fire 🌞 : Summer Recipes & Recommendations !

Summer is the season of the fire element. The intense red, orange, and yellow colors are predominant in the environment. People commonly get red skin or sunburn, burning eyes, and the appetite often becomes slow and there is increased thirst. Summer is the crucial time when we need to carefully manage the pitta dosha . Remember, digestion (agni) weakens in summer . Taming the Summer Heat There are many remedies we can use to manage pitta in the summer , below are a few: For burning eyes, rub coconut oil onto the scalp and soles of the feet before bedtime, and place a drop of castor oil in each eye. To lower the risk of sunburn , use a natural sunscreen, not a spray (it doesn’t cover the skin efficiently.) If you do get sunburn, apply a mixture of half aloe vera gel and half coconut oil onto the irritated skin. In the summertime, use a cooling natural soap like sandalwood , coconut soap, or body wash. Sveda vaha srotas, which controls sweating, is very active in the summer. This is th...
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5 Essential Supplements for Low Energy

    Taking These Supplements Could Improve Your Fatigue If you feel like your energy is low, it may not be the everyday  stress of the current world situation . It could be that you have a vitamin deficiency. Fatigue is one of the ways your body signals that something is lacking in your diet.  Here we share some of the essential supplements for low energy because vitamin deficiency can have a long-term effect on your health. Vitamins and Energy Studies show that over 50% of people experience weakness and lethargy due to vitamin deficiency. If you notice you feel less energetic and enthusiastic and have difficulty keeping up with everyday activities, this could be you. Of course, fatigue can also be a symptom of something more severe, like inflammation, infection, or the onset of a cold or flu. Or even more serious conditions like cancer, heart problems, or kidney problems, to mention a few. But taking into consideration how common vitamin deficiency is, it's worth r...
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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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