Category: Anti-Aging

December 4, 2017

Get Relief from Atopic Dermatitis with Natural Herbal Remedies

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis is a serious skin disorder. Also known as Eczema and is very common amongst children. Atopic Dermatitis is known by many other medical names like Dermatitis, atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis as well. Being a chronic skin disease it’s not contagious. The condition of the disease differs with climate and also fluctuates from mild to severe.

If we talk about the most affected age group than its infants but the grown up can also be affected by it. But, we can say that any age group can be affected. The most affected areas by Atopic Dermatitis are elbow, front and back of the knees for the children and feet and hands for the adults.

Causes of Atopic Dermatitis

  • Heredity
  • Weak immune system
  • Unhygienic lifestyle
  • Exposure to allergens
  • Difficulty in skin permeability
  • Abnormal functioning of the body’s immune system
  • Hot bath hard water
  • Cold
  • Stress

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Dry skin with scales on the entire body
  • Itching
  • Red patches
  • Raised lesions in legs, face, neck and arms
  • Oozing out of clear fluid
  • Cracking
  • Swollen and cracked lesions

IRRITANTS

  • Wool or fibers
  • Soaps
  • Certain make up products and perfumes
  • Dust
  • Sand
  • Cigarette Smoke
  • Substances like solvents, chlorine, mineral oil
  • Harsh soaps and detergents

ALLERGENS

  • Mold
  • Dander of cats and dogs
  • Pollen
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Wheat
  • Soy products
  • Dust mites
  • Fish

Other than Allergens and Irritants, there are many other reasons due to which Atopic Dermatitis reaches to its worst condition- frustration, anger and stress. Temperature, climate and skin infections also aggravate the situation to a huge extent. Low humidity, dry climate, hot showers and baths, sudden fluctuation in temperature, microbial infections are some other factors.

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS

  • The inflammation on epidermis is the main cause for Atopic Dermatitis. According to Ayurveda, this disorder is Vicharchika. Atopic dermatitis as per Ayurveda is the imbalance between vata and kapha. Kapha governs various functions of the immune system of the human body and vata controls the dryness of the skin due to which skin related complications occur. Ayurveda focuses on keeping a balance between vata and kapha, which is very helpful in the improvement of the skin texture, purity as well as the quality of skin.
  • Planet Ayurveda offers the Atopic Dermatitis Care Package. This pack has a combination of all the herbs which are beneficial and useful for this skin disorder and is free from chemicals and side effects.

The herbs used are natural and vegetarian.

  • Neem Capsules
  • Gandhak Rasayan
  • Navkarshik churna
  • Lippu oil
  • 777 oil
  • Karanj oil
  • Manadarin Orange soap

Neem Capsules

  • Neem Capsules by Planet Ayurveda are made of extract of Azadirachta Indica bark which is a pure vegetarian formulation. Regular intake of neem capsules can help us purify our blood efficiently.
  • Amazing antibacterial qualities.
  • Can detoxify our body perfectly

Various minor to major skin conditions like rashes, itching, scabies, warts, boils, and so on are cured by Neem Capsules

Dosage

  • 1-2 capsules twice/thrice daily for one month after meal, with plain water.

Gandhak Rasayan

  • Helps to maintain a healthy skin
  • Maintains the female reproductive system
  • Purifies blood
  • Helps in getting rid of skin diseases like ringworm, scabies, itching and other fungal infections.

Dosage

  • 2 Tablets twice to thrice daily.

Navkarshik churna

  • Removes the toxins from within the body. It is combination of herbs Neem, Kutki, Manjishtha which purify the blood and corrects the metabolism of “Pitta” and heat regulation in our body. Giloy is immunomodulatory and improves immunity whereas Daruhaldi acts as an anti-inflammatory herb.

Lippu oil

  • Lippu oil-is a perfect solution to the problems of Dry skin, hyper melanosis, Lichen Planus, Ichthyosis, and Eczema. It offers quick recovery by control of itching, lichenisation and preventing further damage to the epidermis.

Lippu Oil is beneficial for

  • Dry skin
  • Hyper melanosis
  • Lichen Planus
  • Ichthyosis
  • Eczema.

Karanj oil

  • Karanj is an important Ayurvedic medicine, used predominantly in skin diseases.

Manadarin Orange soap

  • It is made with combinations of Aqua, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Glycerin, Sorbitol, SLES, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Sinensis Oil (Orange), Citrus Nobilis Oil (Mandarin), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera).

Useful in maintaining the skin tone and elasticity

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November 14, 2017

Natural Ways to Boost Immunity with Ayurvedic Remedies

The immune system is the body’s defence against the infectious micro-organisms or foreign invaders. The immune cells play a major role to stop the entry of pathogenic bacteria and viruses into the body. These cells are lymphocytes or T-cells which directly fight invading molecules and B-cells which produce antibodies that destroy harmful molecules.

Causes of low immune levels

  • Genetics
  •  Stress
  •  Pollution
  •  Metabolic disorder
  • Virus
  • Poor diet

Symptoms of low immunity

  • You get tired easily
  • Fatigue
  • Dark circles start to appear
  • You can slip into depression and insomnia
  • You get more susceptible to catch cold and cough quickly, and other infections too

Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

Ayurveda is the oldest medicinal system in the world, which originated in the Vedic culture of India, gives the power to the body that prevents the development of diseases, is called immunity. If the immune system is strong, it destroys the causes of illness.

1. Keep the Immune System in balance by eating the right foods:

(A)Garlic:

  • Garlic is a natural immune booster. Garlic enhances immune system functions and has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities.
  • Garlic has active ingredient allicin thathelps to fight infections. It has vitamins C and B6 that help to boost the immune system.
  • Eat 2 to 3 raw cloves of garlic on an empty stomach daily. Also, add crushed garlic to your dishes.

(B)Turmeric

  • Turmeric has antioxidants (like curcumin) that are important for immune system. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, makes the cells more resistant to infection.
  • Drink a glass of turmeric milk daily. Also, include turmeric in your cooking.

(C)Probiotics Yogurt

  • Eating probiotics yogurt every day is one of the best home remedies for low immunity. Probiotics yogurt contains billions of probiotics that help strengthen your immune system.
  • It supports the development of white blood cells and antibodies, which reduces infections.

(D). Lemon

  • Lemon contains vitamin C, which plays an important role in boosting your immunity. Lemon also helps in removing toxins from the body as well as helping maintaining your body weight.
  • Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of lukewarm water.
  • Drink it on an empty stomach each morning.

(E). Green Tea

Regularly taking green tea is simple home remedy to boost immunity. The antioxidants in green tea protect the body from free-radical damage, which is essential to keep the immune system strong.

  • Steep a green tea bag in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bag, add honey and drink it.
  • Drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea daily.

(F)Ginger

  • According to Ayurveda, ginger is a good remedy to boost immunity. Ginger helps to break down toxins which are accumulated in the body. Ginger also improves blood circulation. Include ginger into your diet is easy because it can be consumed in liquid, powder, dried and juice forms.

(G)Mulethi (root of liquorice

  • Mulethi contains anti-microbial agents that detect and attack unwanted bacteria and germs.
  • The uniqueness of Mulethi is its capacity to treat digestive and respiratory conditions or discomforts. Particularly Mulethi helps to reduce the severity of ulcers, acidity levels and other inflammatory discomforts.

(H)Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

  • Amla helps in body’s natural digestion process and also helps your body to absorb nutrients from the foods.
  • Amla can also strengthens and supports your liver function by excrete toxins from your body.

(I)Tulsi

  • The leaves of the Tulsi plant relieve coughs, sore throats, mouth infection, skin problems, headaches and boosts immunity.

2. Do Yoga and Meditation

  • Yoga is a natural immunity booster. According to study, yoga and meditation positively affects the immune response in the body.
  • Antibiotics and other medicines help to recover from the disease but do not improve the body immunity. Yoga and meditation is one of the most effective and natural immunity boosters.

3. Exercise Regularly According to Your Dosha

  • Exercise makes you feel healthier and more energetic. Physical activity make free of bacteria from lungs and air pipes.

4.Get Good Sleep

  • During deep sleep, the immune system releases proteins called cytokines. . A lack of sleep disturbs this process. It can cause diabetes, heart disease, depression, and other illnesses.

5. Limit the intake of Alcohol

  • Alcohol can damage white blood cells movability. Alcohol also combines with red blood cells caused red blood cells massed together which reduces the flow of oxygen to many vital organs.
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