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Glow with Fruit Packs

Fruits are the easiest source for improving our body from inside and outside.

Well, everybody talks very high of eating fruits. Let us talk a little about unique qualities of fruits as Face-packs.

Apples: The Doctors can be kept at a distance if you consume ‘Apple a day’. You know why? Well it has minerals, vitamins, pectin and tannin. It all helps in improving blood circulation. It is equally effective in toning and tightening the skin.

Put apple in mixie and add a teaspoon of glycerin. Apply the mix as face pack on your face for 15 minutes. Wash it with cold water and gain relief from sun burnt skin.

Add two teaspoons of grated apple with two pieces of mashed papaya, one teaspoon of fresh cream and a spoon of china clay. Mix it properly and apply this face pack on the face. Wash it off after 15 minutes and relish healthy looking skin.

Bananas: Revitalize dry skin, tighten and clean the pores of your face by adding a teaspoon of honey into two ripe mashed bananas. Apply the mix on your face. Wash it with clean water after 15 minutes. It will reveal soft, supple and hydrated skin.

Oranges: Indian Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain recommends rubbing fresh orange peels on the skin to tighten it. It will also lighten the color of the skin. The citrus family is best known for its astringent properties.

Papayas: Papaya is an excellent cleanser. It has enzyme papain. It revives blemished and undernourished and oily skin. Mix papaya pulp with oatmeal and honey/curd and apply on face. Wash it after 15 minutes. Papaya pulp mixed with cucumber pulp and applied below eyes will help in minimizing the dark circles.

Pomegranates: Face scrubs of pomegranates remove excess oil from your face and make the skin look fresh. Pomegranates juice acts as an astringent and it is a natural toner.
Massage your face with pomegranate juice with a cotton wool. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it for an instant glow.

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Natural Remedies for Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis flare ups can damage your skin, wearing it out over time. This can lower the ability of your skin to protect your body and internal organs. Also the scaly, rough and red patches caused by a Psoriasis attack can make your skin become unattractive. This can make you lose confidence, which will lead to other physiological and emotional problems. You may be on the look outs on ways to repair your damage skin. I know that there are countless over the counter skincare products that make bold claim to help you, there are also natural Psoriasis remedies that can easily produce better results.

If you are suffering from Psoriasis, check if you consuming sufficient vitamins. You can get necessary vitamins by either taking vitamin supplement or through the consumption of vitamin rich foods. Vitamins are important component in your quest for a natural remedy for your Psoriasis. Even if you are experiencing peeling skin or any of type of Psoriasis by taking Proteins, Vitamins A, Vitamins B and Vitamins C, you can get relief.? Proteins and Vitamins help your skin by replenishing it with needed nutrients. Food like fish, eggs, carrots, milk, cheese, vegetables and citrus should be consumed every day.

Psoriasis affects about 4 million Americans. Some type of Psoriasis are dangerous because it can become debilitating. All forms of Psoriasis can produce an uncontrollable urge to itch. This will lead to rashes which open your skin to other form of infections. You can prevent Psoriasis by limiting exposure to trigger factors. Diary product can trigger off Psoriasis in some people; others are fragrance and laundry detergents. You can consume tomato juice to get relief.

You should not expose yourself to the sun to avoid sunburn. It can cause complications for you as a Psoriasis sufferer. If you experience Sunburn, you can use Aloe Vera to get relief. Milk, when apply on a towel and gently apply to the skin can reduce inflammation. Milk can produce a calming effect on an inflamed skin. You can also apply slices of raw cucumbers for same result.

As a Psoriasis sufferer, dry skin is your enemy. Dry skin can result in itching and thus increase your likelihood of having a Psoriasis outbreak. You can get natural relief for you dry skin. You can mash a ripe banana and use it for dry skin o your neck and face.? Another way to relieve dry skin on the whole body includes taking a milk bath once or twice a month. Adding five drops of oat extract to warm water can also give you same result.

There are a number of natural remedies that you can use to treat Psoriasis. Try and keep any open wound covered. No matter the complication, you are sure to get relief nature’s way.

Author :Ed Blanchard ; recoveryourhealthnow.info

Face packs for dry skin

Dry skin leads to wrinkles and makes a person look aged. Dry skin can be kept soft and smooth by increasing moisture level of skin. Air conditioned rooms, sun, harsh soaps worsen the condition.

Face packs for dry skin

1. Take ripe papaya and scoop its pulp. Mash it well and mix with honey, milk and rose water. Apply this mask and wash it off after an hour.
2. Mash a ripe banana and mix it with rose water. Apply this pack and wash it off with water after 1 hour.
3. Take few almonds and soak it over night. Mix it well with little milk and apply this pack. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Few dos and donts for dry skin

1. Take steam to face before applying face pack.
2. Always wash off face packs with warm water.
3. Avoid air conditioned rooms and refrigerated foods and drinks.
4. Drink plenty of water, fresh fruit juice and vegetables.
5. Do not take long showers

For a radiant skin..

Our face is the mirror of our personality – we are wearing it all the time, contrary to our clothes and jewellery, which we change constantly. So, as requested, I will be doing a series on basic skin care that involves cleaning, toning and moisturising.

Cleansing
OUR skin is the most vulnerable organ of the body. It is constantly exposed to pollution, grime and the adversities of the weather, and not surprisingly, all of us have some skin problems at some stage of life. There is no magic potion that can make your spots and pimples disappear overnight or a remedy to turn the clock back to give you the skin of your youth. However, there is a way by which you can improve your skin, bring it back to good health and even rejuvenate it. The skin has tremendous powers of regeneration when properly cared for and it is never too late to start.

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Oily Skin – Beauty Face Packs

1. 2 teaspoons of honey mixed well in one egg white makes a very good face pack for oily skin. Apply this on face and wash it off with plain water after 10 minutes

2. Place thin slices of apple on face for 15 minutes.This removes excess oil from face.

3. mix neem leaves juice with corn flour in equal proportion. Add little water to make it thin. Apply this pack on oily skin and wash it off with cold water when it dries.

4. Prepare a scrub with green gram flour and dilute buttermilk. Scrub the face gently and wash it off with cold water. This removes dirt, dead skin and excess oil from oily skin

5.A mixture of fresh mint leaves’ juice, gram flour, lime juice and papaya pulp is a healthy face pack for oily skin.

6.Before applying a make up for oily skin dab your face with lime juice and wash it off after 5-6 minutes.

Honey – A beauty treatment at home

Ayurvedic texts describe medicinal properties of honey as follows .

“Vaatalam guru sheetam cha raktapittakaphapaham |
Sandhatru cchedanam ruksham kashayam madhuram madhu ||”

Honey aggravates vata. But alleviates pitta, rakta and kapha. According to ayurveda principles acne and pimples are caused by vitiation of rakta, pitta and kapha. As honey balances vitiated rakta, pitta and kapha, its external application helps to reduce acne and pimples. In the above verse it has been said that honey is an excellent promoter of healing process (sandhatru).Inflamed acne and pimples get healed very quickly when honey is applied externally. Its antimicrobial properties help to accelerate healing process.

As honey exhibits astringent (kashayam) properties its external application helps to tighten the pores created by acne and pimple. Its heaviness (guru) and cold (sheeta) properties help to increase the moisture level of skin. This helps to prevent wrinkles. Honey helps to increase moistness of dry skin.

Honey has another excellent property of drying extra oil secretion. It scrapes the excess oil secretion without stripping the natural oil of skin. Persons with Oily skin can take advantage of this quality of honey.

Honey face pack: Apply two tea spoons of honey all over face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash this off with cold water. This increases glow and fairness of skin.

Dry skin in diabetes

Diabetes patients usually experience dry skin. Other skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections etc exaggerate when diabetes sets in. Dry skin is common in diabetic people due to following reasons

  1. Poor blood circulation to skin
  2. High glucose level in blood.
  3. Renewal of body tissues get stunted or delayed due to high glucose level.
  4. Activity of sweat glands becomes slow due to poor blood circulation.

The dry skin is more prominent on legs, feet and elbows. This results in cracking, fungal or bacterial infections. These conditions are very difficult to treat. Hence diabetes patients have to take utmost care of their skin.

Precautions to be taken to prevent dry skin in diabetes

  1. Keep blood glucose level under control.
  2. Avoid repeated bathing as it washes of natural oils of skin.
  3. Consume foods which are rich in Vitamin A and B.
  4. Avoid repeated usage of medicines like antihistamines, antispasmodics, diuretics.
  5. Regularly apply a good moisturizing lotion which does not contain alcohol.
  6. Bathe in luke warm water.
  7. Use mild soaps which contain hydrating agents.
  8. Use humidifier at home.

Ayurveda description of Insomnia

Insomnia is a condition in which a person will be having trouble in getting good sleep. The term “Anidrata” is used in texts of ayurveda to describe this condition.

Causes of Insomnia:
1.    Psychological causes like Depression, anxiety, stress etc
2.    Medications like steroids, diuretics, blood pressure medications etc.
3.    Diseases like asthma, cancer, persistent body pain etc.
4.    Sleep disorders like sleep apnea

According to ayurveda Insomnia is caused due to fear, anxiety, anger, over exertion (physical and psychological) , fasting, uncomfortable bed, diseases like colic pain etc. Panchakarma which has not been performed methodically may also lead to insomnia. Vitiated vata causes sleeplessness.

Effects of Insomnia:

Inadequate sleep causes
1.    Fatigue
2.    Lowered energy levels
3.    Delayed reflexes.
4.    Ability to learn, remember and concentrate are affected
5.    Mood swings
6.    Depression
7.    Erectile dysfunction
8.    Increased blood pressure
9.    Cardiac risks etc.
10.    Dark circles under eyes
11.    Dry  skin
12.    Appearance of wrinkles on skin.
13.    Hair loss

Uses of Coconut Oil

Ayurveda recommends Coconut oil or naarikela taila (in ayurveda) in conditions like dry skin and skin diseases. It has been found that application of coconut oil is beneficial in psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.

Massaging coconut oil on body has myriad benefits. It prevents formation of wrinkles, ageing of skin and pigmentation. It is known as varnya in ayurveda. Varnya means restoring the complexion and glow of skin

It relieves stress when massaged on scalp and rejuvenates scalp and hair. It is classified as keshya. Keshya signifies its action as a hair friendly herb.

Application of coconut oil helps to prevent hair loss, dandruff and increase hair growth. It also acts as a natural hair conditioner.

Massaging foot with coconut oil helps to soften cracked heels and increases the beauty of foot.

Application of coconut oil accelerates the process of wound healing. It is very safe to apply on cuts and wounds