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CONSTIPATION -Ayurvedic Treatment and self help guide

It says only if our elimination is proper, we can be healthy, energetic, and fit. According to Ayurveda,  we should have - Easy bowel movement first thing in the morning. The stool should float on water. If the stool sinks, then it is an indication of accumulation of Ama(Toxins) in colon,and poor digestion. THE MAIN CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION There are PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, and MEDICAL causes of constipation. If we look under PHYSICAL CAUSES,it will be Dietary - eating food that is hard to digest Irregular sleeping pattern Getting up quickly and. Rushing off to work Sex in the morning Coffee or tea in the morning Sedentary lifestyle Lack of exercise As a complication of an infectious disease or fever. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS   Stress, worry, nervousness, grief and fear all of these contribute to develop constipation. Insomnia, Excess stimulation of the nervous system like watching TV too much or using electronic gadgets late in the night. Apart from these some MEDICAL FACTORS s...

SUPER SIX HERBAL OILS YOU SHOULD USE FOR DRY SKIN CONDITION

1) Almond oil – Prunus amygdalus -  Almond oil is rich in vitamin A, B and E, which are great for skin health. Almomd oil is suitable for every skin type. Sweet almond oil is an excellent emollient. It softens and soothes the skin by restoring  moisture to dry and cracked skin. It nourishes the skin and soften it too. It also relives irritation, inflammation and itching due to dryness. Hence it is used widely in cosmetics and in treating conditions like Eczema,Psoriasis etc.  2) Olive oil – Olea europea - We all are quite aware of benefits of Olive oil. It is loaded with essential nutrients and is a natural humectant that helps attract moisture to dry skin. Olive  oil is  Enriched with vitamin E, the essential factor which nourishes, protects and softens skin and prevents chafing. It also has antimicrobial properties, which keep your skin healthy. 3) Grape seed oil – Vitis vinifera -   Grape seed oil is well known for its astringent property. Due to the ast...