Skin Care
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
The Skin's Vitality Can be Measured
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.Healing Options
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Herbs
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Neem
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Sandalwood
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Manjistha
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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Take extra amount of water.
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Bitter substance should be taken
regularly.
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Avoid extra amount of proteins
and fat.
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Avoid difficult to digest food.
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Avoid that types of food which
irrited your skin.
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Lifestyle
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Clean body properly.
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Need to do exercise regularly.
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Avoid excess sun ray.
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Avoid more amount of chemical
based creams.
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Keep your room pollution free.
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Yoga
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