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Ailments
& Remedies
Acne
It
is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
which primarily targets teenagers.
Symptoms
Blackheads,
pimples, small superficial sebaceous cysts and scars affect your
forehead, temples, cheeks, chin, chest, back and in rare cases the
whole body.
Root
Causes
- Irregular
hours of eating, excessive consumption of starch, sugar, fried
& fatty foods.
- Toxins
(ama), formed due improper movement of bowels,
finding their way into the blood stream.
- Unhygienic
living habits.
- Excessive
intake of tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco.
Healing
Options
| Herbs |
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Cinnamom, Sandalwood, Turmeric for local application
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Neem
(Azadirachta indica)
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Giloy
(Tinospora cordifolia)
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Ayurvedic
Suppliments |
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| Diet |
- Avoid
excess meat, sugar, tea or coffee, condiments, pickles,
soft
drinks, candies, ice cream, refined and processed foods.
- Have
lots of lemon juice, corriander soup, mint juice & water.
- Go
for a fat-less diet with plenty of green salads and
fruits.
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| Lifestyle |
- Apply
crushed orange peel or paste of fenugreek or a mixed paste
of sandalwood & turmeric on affected area.
- Wash
your face with lukewarm water, with a Neem based soap thrice
a day.
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