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Skin
Skin and nails provide a look at the inner health of the body. These
outward "signs" can tell you a lot about the condition of your
inward health.
Often we may have problems
with our skin such as dull skin, skin likely to break out in blotches or
skin that dehydrates easily. All of these problems and many more indicate
the lack of proper nutrition.
Poor diet, drugs, alcohol,
excessive sun exposure, environmental toxins and tobacco smoke increase free
radical damage and decrease enzyme activity. Both free radical damage and
the reduction in enzyme activity can hasten the appearance of the following
problems; wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin and ultimately can also to skin cancer.
Free radicals oxidize cells,
making normal cell metabolism impossible. Enzymes can help prevent or treat
skin damage by fighting these free radicals and reducing stress on bodily
systems.
The skin reflects our
overall health and acts as a barrier against the outside world, is the
largest organ and is composed primarily of collagen. Collagen fibers form an
elastin network that makes up connective tissues. The skins elasticity,
strength and smoothness come from the makeup of the collagen fibers.
- Skin Functions
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protects internal organs and
tissues from injury
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preserves valuable moisture
and helps maintain normal body temperature
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protects the body from
toxins, viruses and bacteria
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The
Skin's Vitality Can be Measured |
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To measure
the amount of free radical damage you must perform the skin
elasticity test. Grasp the skin on the back of the hand between the
thumb and index finger. Raise the skin and release it. The skin fold
should immediately flatten. If a ridge remains, the skin is aging
and damaged by connective tissues and muscles binding together.
Enzymes battle both by improving blood supply and then the nutrient
supply by the skin's dermal layer. |
Herbal Remedies
Neem (Azadirachta
indica) :
The leaves, applied externally, are
very useful in skin diseases. They are especially beneficial in the
treatment of boils, chronic ulcers, eruptions of smallpox, syphilitic sores,
glandular swellings and wounds. They can be used either as a poultice,
decoction or liniment.
Sandalwood (Santalum
album):
An emulsion or a paste of the wood is a cooling dressing in inflammatory and
eruptive skin diseases such as erysipelas, an inflammatory disease of the
face, and prurigo, an itchy eruption. The oil is useful for scabies too.
This oil mixed with twice its quantity of mustard oil is used for removing
pimples. In summer, regular application of sandalwood paste on the body, especially
for children, has a refreshing effect, which heals any tiny infected spots.
Manjishtha
(Rubia cordofolia):
It is found
Effective in scabies , acne, pimples, boils and eczema
For Acne, Pimples Boils, Eczema: Apply an amalgamation of Indian
madder with red sandalwood powder, turmeric, kuth and fuller's earth (multani
mitti) on the affected area.
Diet:
- Take extra amount of water.
- Bitter substance should be taken regularly.
- Avoid extra amount of proteins and fat.
- Avoid difficult to digest food.
- Avoid that types
of food which irrited your skin.
Life
style:
- Clean body properly.
- Need to do exercise regularly.
- Avoid excess sun ray.
- Avoid more amount of chemical based creams.
- Keep your room pollution free.
Ayurvedic supplements:
Yoga which
take care your skin:
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