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Acne-Home Remedies

Home Remedies for Acne: Management and Remedy

Acne treatment with Vitamins

Two vitamins, specifically, niacin and vitamin A have been used effectively to treat acne. Vitamin analysis should comprise the intake of 100 mg niacin, three times on a daily basis, and 50,000 global units of vitamin A, three period daily. Vitamin E, 400 mg, should be taken once on a daily basis. This rehabilitation should be continued for a month.

Acne treatment by means of Zinc

One more effective remedy in the region of nourishment that seems to offer new promise of help for acne is zinc. It has shown staged results in some cases. Zinc should be taken in salutary doses of 50 mg three periods a day. Zinc is obtainable in tablet and in capsule form. In pill form, it is available as Zinfet - 200 mg (Yash Pharma, Bombay). The patient can take a quarter tablets so as to obtain 50 mg of zinc. In capsule shape, zinc is available as Ulseal 220 mg (Tam Pharmaceuticals). One-fourth of the powder within the capsule can be taken as a lone dose. The patient can take a dose of 50 mg daily equal to one month or till there is noticeable enhancement and then decrease the dose to 25 mg

Home Remedy for Acne by means of Orange peel

Home-based Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very useful. Pound the orange skin with water on a piece stone and apply to acne affected areas. One of the good home remedies for acne.

Home Remedies for Acne via Lemon

An easy medicine at home for acne: Lemon juice applied frequently has proved very valuable in reducing pimples and acne.

Garlic:

Garlic has been used profitably to heal acne. Massage with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to have cured the toughest of acne difficulty. The outside use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples and boils. Acne can more be cured by intake of three seeds of raw garlic once on a daily basis for a month. This purifies the blood stream and ensures basic purification of blood keeping acne away.

Coriander and Mint Juice: Home Remedies forAcne

A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is an additional effective home medicine for pimples and blackheads. The combination should be applied to the face after carefully washing it each night before retiring. Mint juice can be used in a similar mode as coriander juice. This is one of the best home remedies for acne.

Acne treatment by means of Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a new useful therapy for acne. A paste made of the leaves of this vegetable, applied over the face each night earlier than going to bed and washed with hot water in the morning, prevents pimples and blackheads. One of the well liked home remedies for acne.

Cucumber:

Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found useful. It is the most excellent boost for the skin of the face. Its usual use prevents pimples and blackheads.

More Home Remedies for Acne

• Apply lemon juice and rose water in equal amount with a cotton ball and leave for half an hour and wash. Repeat this remedy for 20-25 days.

• Mix 3-4 drops of lemon juice in 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal. Apply on face, leave the paste for 10-15 minutes and wash.

• A good home remedy is the egg yolk mask which removes the excessive oils from your skin. Apply the egg yolk with a cotton ball to oily spots and leave this on your face for 15 minutes to 20 minutes and wash with cold water.

• Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and apply this on acne to prevent acne.

• Take small amount of ground almonds and honey and make a fine paste. Gently massage this paste on your face with a hot washcloth and then rinse with cold water.

• Make a fine paste from sandalwood and black gram. Apply rose water on the face before applying paste. Now apply paste over the whole face and leave it overnight. Clean your face clean with cool water in the morning. Sandalwood has a cooling effect and it does a great job of reducing skin inflammation and irritation because it.

• Mix 1/2 cup mashed apple, 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, 1 slightly beaten egg white and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into a fine paste and apply to your face for at least 15 minutes to 20 minutes and rinse with cold water.

• Mix honey and cinnamon powder into a fine paste. Apply on the acne pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for 2-3 weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

• Make a fine paste of turmeric powder with neem leaves. Apply on acne. Wash it off after 25-30 minutes with lukewarm water.

Recommended Diet for Acne

Fruit Acne diet

To start with, the patient is supposed to take only an 'all-fruit' diet for a week, taking three meals a day, of fresh ripe fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapples, and peaches. Merely unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, ought to be drunk and not anything else.

In proportion Acne diet

Following the one-week, all-fruit diet, the patient can increasingly adopt a well-balanced diet with stress on raw foods, in particular fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, and wholegrain cereals, mainly millet and brown rice. Additional short periods of the 'all-fruit' diet meant for three days or so might be essential at a monthly period till the skin's state improves.

Keep away from tough tea/coffee, soft drinks and processed foods

Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, soft drinks, candies, ice cream, developed and processed foods be supposed to be avoided as far as possible.




DR.USHAKIRAN

How Ayurveda Practiced On Ayurvedic Principles

Ayurveda is the most ancient system of medicine in the world.  It is the upaveda of the Atharvaveda.

Ayu means life. Veda means science. So, it is a science of life.

I want to tell some practical aspects in Ayurveda and its treatments.

The common idea what people have about Ayurveda treatment is some kinds of massages and a group of bitter medicines and some food restrictions all which people think they can not follow and is some old fashion in this newer faster world.

For a certain percentage, the practicing Ayurvedic doctors are responsible for this type of false knowledge of public.  Practicing other systems of medicines, not knowing the exact range of Ayurveda medicines and therapies are reasons for this.

Most of the places, we can see that the illness is diagnosed on the basis of allopathic principles and treatment is given on the basis of Ayurvedic principles which in turn makes a big bluff.  How can it be possible?  How the medicines act?  If somebody asks these questions the doctor won’t be having any answers and he may relay on the medical representatives or the indications on the strip (for e.g. for Spondylosis some patent Ayurvedic medicines.)

Once we diagnose the illness on the basis of Ayurvedic principles i.e. mainly Thridoshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha then it is very easy to explain the treatment.  Let me explain you these Thridoshas in common word.

Vata------Any movement in the body, macro or micro movements, nerve impulses, finger, hand movements, eyelid movements, talking, sensation etc all come under the vata dosha functions.

Pitta------Macro and micro digestion, metabolism, catabolism, anabolism etc.

Kapha----Binding, keeping cells together, giving shape, providing lubrication etc.

In body without vata there is no pain, without pitta there is no burning sensation, and without kapha there is no swelling.

So, one has to look into the predominance of doshas among these three in particular illness and patient symptoms.  Then the medicine has to be decided.  For e.g. if a person is having joint pain with swelling (which means there is aggravation of vata and kapha) the medicines should be selected which will reduce vata and kapha.  The nadeepareeksha (ayurvedic way of assessing the nadee i.e. pulse) is having a very important role in deciding the doshas apart from patient symptoms.  (One has to see the subdoshas and dhatus also).  So, spondylosis with swelling and burning sensation along with pain will be responding to corresponding medicines unless like common painkillers.

In the same way the “panchakarma” (Five purificatory procedures of ayurveda) also works.

Acidity, headaches, sinusitis, asthma, arthritis, sleep disorders, piles, skin diseases, menstrual problems, muscular pains, diabetes, hypertension, jaundice, low body resistance power etc are having tremendous treatments in Ayurveda.

One should know the limitations also.  You can not be overconfident in some acute cases where temperature is very high, or blood pressure is very high etc.  A good doctor will be knowing to refer the patient at right time.

Panchakarma treatments will also help the patients if taken under strict supervision of an ayurvedic doctor.  First, one should know that only the massage is not ayurveda or panchakarma.

One can’t give a massage in muscular pain which is very acute and very tender.  At that time the vata dosha will be aggravated there.  If a massage is given then we are again hurting that area.  But, there are some “lepas” (medicinal pastes) and oils which are applied or used as bandages which will reduce the pain and swelling.

PANCHAKARMAS:

Vamana (emesis)           :        Very good in kapha dosha.

Virechana (purgation)    :        Very good in pitta dosha.

Nasyam (nasal drops)    :        Very good in diseases above the neck particularly of

                                                 Kapha dosha predominance.

Vasti (Enema type)        :        Best treatment for vata.

Raktamokshana

(blood letting)                :         Good in Raktadustis.

There are many people who come to ayurvedic treatment and first thing they ask is side effects without knowing the effects first.  The second thing they ask is the guaranty.  It looks funny to give guaranty for all things. A doctor who is serious about his profession who is practicing by keeping medical ethics in mind will always try to do maximum to his patients so that they will get maximum benefit and early cure.  Sometimes these type of questions pains and this questions the faith they have on the doctor and on the treatment also.  This creates a gap in the doctor-patient relationship.  I am not blaming patients also, because some doctors might have given them some false assurance and hope or they may be fed up with the longstanding illness and failed treatments in their case.

One has to consult the ayurvedic doctor and determine his dosha level and then only go for these treatments if they are fit to undergo these treatments.

Diet also has a very important role not only along with medicines but also in our daily life.  If you acidity then how you can take spicy and oily food.  Same way, particular illness with particular symptoms will have particular diet restrictions and more than that these are told to get better result and one should think that these are told to help then and not as punishment. Some people feel that the restrictions are because of the ayurvedic treatment and medicine but it is not so.  The dietary restrictions are for the diseases and should be continued. Many of them feel this as difficult to follow but tell me one thing what you will do if you are hospitalized for any surgery or admitted for observation.  You should be thankful to ayurvedic doctors that they are atleast allowing something to eat and drink(not putting you on drips).  I am joking.  I mean to say see the positiveness and the negative.

So, you consult an ayurvedic doctor discuss with him and think over it, and decide which treatment system to be followed.  It is all you to decide about your health. Nobody can force you, I never.  You should get cured with minimum or almost nil side effects whichever system of medicine you may follow.

All systems of medicines are the different roads which finally reach a destination called HEALTH or CURE.

                                                                  DR. USHAKIRAN

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                                                  MEDICAL OFFICER                                                                

SANTHIGIRI AYURVEDA AND         SIDDHA VAIDYASALA    

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Uric Acid Diet

Foods High in Uric Acid

Studies have shown that foods high in uric acid play a major role in the development and aggravation of diseases such as gout. In conjunction with a healthy lifestyle and changes in diet, it can actually be easier to manage than many people believe, as long as the sufferer is willing to make some significant changes in their eating habits.

Gout is a painful disease that is most common in men, especially older men, but can also affect women. It is caused by a condition called hyperuricemia, which means that there is actually too much uric acid in the blood. While uric acid is actually a waste product left over from metabolism of chemical compounds called purines, it can also be found in some foods and alcohol.

Diets to reduce uric acid are extremely helpful in lowering levels of uric acid in the body, and will usually involve reducing or cutting out foods that have high levels of purines.

Normally, uric acid is eliminated from the body by the kidneys and a bit of hyperuricemia usually does very little harm. In fact, most people with high levels of uric acid in the blood never develop gout. However, some people are more sensitive to high levels of uric acid, and their bodies will form crystals that accumulate in the joints and cause painful gout symptoms.

The main goals of treatment for gout are relieving the chronic pain that comes with this disease as well as prevention of future gout attacks. Left untreated, it can also lead to long term problems like joint destruction and, ultimately, kidney damage. Diets to reduce uric acid also benefit gout sufferers by helping them lose weight, which has also been shown to help lower concentrations of uric acid in the blood.

Foods containing uric acid and the compounds that metabolize into uric acid include most animal meats, such as beef, pork and seafood. Poultry and ham, the "white meats," can have some degree of purine content and should be eaten very sparingly, but they are not as detrimental as the "red meats." Bacon, however, is very high in purines due to the processing used to make it ready for human consumption and should be avoided. Alcohol and breads which contain yeast are also foods high in uric acid that should be kept out of the diet.

Black cherry juice, also known as sour cherry or bitter cherry, is also being used in great quantities to help relieve the symptoms of gout in conjunction with diets to reduce uric acid. Celery seed extract and bromelain are some popular alternative medicine remedies that have been used as natural anti-inflammatories and have been well received by those who suffer chronic inflammation. Adding eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and folic acid to the diet can also assist in reducing inflammation in gout episodes.

By eliminating some foods high in uric acid from the diet, many gout sufferers have found some measure of relief from their pain and taken back control over their bodies that they feel had been taken away from them. Diets to reduce uric acid are also quite beneficial in conjunction with other natural therapies such as heat therapy and acupuncture, and many people are reporting a definite decrease in pain and other symptoms simply by making a few changes to their diet and lifestyle.

Foods To Avoid

Diets which are high in purines and high in protein have long been suspected of causing an increased risk of gout (a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the body which form crystals in the joints, resulting in pain and inflammation.

·         peas

·         beans

·         mushrooms

·         cauliflower

·         spinach

Even though these foods are considered high in purines. Choi's team also found that low-fat dairy products decrease the risk of gout and overall protein intake had no effect. Ultimately, diets shown to be connected to gout are the same kinds of diet linked to cardiovascular disease.

Recommendations For Seafood Should Be Individualized

At this point, it may seem like it gets confusing. Isn't seafood typically recommended as part of a diet which is healthy for the heart? Yet research has revealed that there is a strong, undeniable link between seafood and gout. How does Choi reconcile what seems like conflicting information? He believes "recommendations for seafood should be individualized."

Sorting Out The Myths

More importantly, how does a person begin to sort the myths from the facts and decide what to buy at the grocery store? According to the University of Washington, Department of Orthopedics:

·         Obesity can be linked to high uric acid levels in the blood. People who are overweight should consult with their doctor to decide on a reasonable weight-loss program. Fasting or severe dieting can actually raise uric acid levels and cause gout to worsen.

·         Usually people can eat what they like within limits. People who have kidney stones due to uric acid may need to actually eliminate purine-rich foods from their diet because those foods can raise their uric acid level.

·         Consuming coffee and tea is not a problem but alcohol can raise uric acid levels and provoke an episode of gout. Drinking at least 10-12 eight-ounce glasses of non-alcoholic fluids every day is recommended, especially for people with kidney stones, to help flush the uric acid crystals from the body.

Foods Higher In Purines

·         hearts

·         herring

·         mussels

·         yeast

·         smelt

·         sardines

·         sweetbreads

Foods moderately high in purines include:

·         anchovies

·         grouse

·         mutton

·         veal

·         bacon

·         liver

·         salmon

·         turkey

·         kidneys

·         partridge

·         trout

·         goose

·         haddock

·         pheasant

·         scallops

Uric Acid Reduction Diet

Consuming a diet of foods, that can lower uric acid levels in the body, is essential for those who suffer from diseases related to high uric acid levels. Lowering uric acid levels in the body can also help treat other ailments like, diabetes and hypertension. Read on to learn more about uric acid reduction diet.

Uric acid is a chemical, created in the body by the breaking down of substances known as purines. It is flushed out of the body by the kidneys, through urine, after it dissolves in the blood. If it is not flushed out of the body properly, high levels of uric acid gets accumulated which causes ailments like gout and kidney diseases. High uric acid levels in the body, is known as 'hyperuricemia' and it may also worsen conditions like diabetes, leukemia and hypertension. Hyperuricemia is usually caused due to the regular intake of purine rich foods and conditions such as hypoparathyroidism, lead poisoning, renal failure and side effects of chemotherapy.

Uric Acid Reduction Diet
Diet plays an important role in maintaining the level of uric acid in the body. High levels of uric acid in the body can be reduced by consuming certain foods and reducing or completely avoiding purine rich foods. Uric acid reduction diet can also help reduce the risk of developing arthritis, gout and kidney disorders that are caused due to hyperuricemia.

What to Eat
Uric acid reduction diet should consist of foods that are rich in potassium like potatoes, avocados, dried peaches, orange juice, apples, bananas, skimmed milk and yogurt, kidney beans, yam, etc. It is usually advised, that the diet for reduction of uric acid should contain foods rich in complex protein like tofu, berries, bananas, tea, celery, parsley, cabbage and tomatoes. Foods like eggs, butter, cheese, corn, gelatin, peanut butter, tart cherries, vinegar, etc. that are low in purines and protein, should essentially be a part of the diet of those suffering from hyperuricemia. Products like rice, pasta, whole wheat breads and cereals should be regularly consumed. Foods rich in bromelain and vitamin Clike pineapples, red cabbage and red bell peppers can also be very effective in reducing uric acid. Soy products, lemon juice and fibrous foods,chocolate and carbonated beverages help in natural uric acid reduction. Fatty acids found in salmon, olive oil, flax, nuts, etc. may also be very beneficial to reduce uric acid levels. Plenty of water should be consumed to ensure elimination of uric acid through urine.

What Not to Eat
While following a diet for the reduction of uric acid, foods that are extremely high and moderately high in purines and protein, especially some kinds of meat and seafood, should be strictly eliminated. Foods extremely high in purines and protein would include foods like yeast, pork, lamb, shrimps, anchovies, hearts, mussels, sardines, organ meats such as kidneys, liver and sweetbreads, etc. Those moderately high in purines and proteins include mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower, dried beans, peas, asparagus, turkey, goose, chicken, oatmeal, chicken, bacon, etc. Alcohol, especially beer and soft drinks should be avoided completely, when consuming uric acid reduction diet. It increases the levels of uric acid in the body, thus hindering the process of uric acid reduction.

All in all, uric acid reduction diet should be low in proteins and purines and high in potassium and complex carbohydrates. It is also essential to maintain a moderate body weight for the reduction of uric acid in the body. The diet, along with medication and exercise, should be able to successfully lower uric acid levels in the body.

Measures for how to reduce uric acid in diet And Uric Acid Foods that help reducing uric acid levels:

Tofu which is made from soybean is a good choice than animal foods. Tofu can alter the plasma protein concentration and increase uric acid clearance and excretion.

Uric acid level in the body can be reduced by cutting down the foods that contain high amount of purines. Foods with high purine content include anchovies, broth, roe, sardines, yeast, sweetbread and mincemeat. 

Avoid these foods totally. Some foods have moderate purine content like fish, lentils, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach and shellfish. One serving of meat, fish or fowl or one serving of vegetable is allowed daily. Foods low in purine are fruits, olive, vinegar, cereal and cereal products, vinegar and rice. These foods can be consumed daily.

Have foods that are relatively high in carbohydrates, moderate in protein and low in fat. Complex carbohydrates like whole grain cereals, fruits and vegetables contain fiber that can help in proper digestion of the foods and assimilation of the nutrients. Fiber can avoid excessive build up of the uric acid.

Reduce the intake of protein rich foods to 15 percent. Prefer soybean that has been defatted, lean meat and sprouts  that provide good quality protein but low fat content.

Fresh fruits like apples, bananas, oranges and lime are beneficial. Cherries are considered to be beneficial in reducing uric acid levels.

You can have juice of black cherry which is also called as sour cherry. Cherries contain certain natural chemicals that can lower uric acid levels and reduce inflammation.

Excess of alcohol can increase the uric acid production. Preferably avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Drink plenty of water or fluids (3 liters/day) like fresh juices or soups that can help in excretion of uric acid.

Certain guidelines that can be helpful in reducing uric acid levels are:

Maintain an ideal body weight. Gradual weight loss is beneficial rather than drastic loss weight. You can reduce your body weight by dietary modifications and exercise.

You can consult a doctor who can help you in reducing uric acid levels. Get the uric acid levels checked regularly.

home remedies which may be useful

Avoidance of Acidity & Heartburn

A number of people are more prone than others to acidity and heartburn as they have difficulty in digesting some foods.
Bananas have defensive action against the acidity and heart burn. Eating a banana every day will stop such conditions

• Obtain a mixture of 2 tsp of normal apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water earlier than meals. One of the well liked home remedy for acidity.
• Stay away from fried foods, pickles, hot spicy foods, vinegar, and chocolate
• Stay away from raw salad of vegetables like onion, cabbage, radish, and peppers
• Keep away from unripe high pectin fruits, such as unripe apple. But ripe apple such as delicius apple or fuji apple may help out
• Grind up the food properly. Do not consume in hurry
• Do not bounce meals. Do not keep great gap between meals. This produces gas / current of air.
• Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses each day
• Do not eat just previous to going to bed
• End smoking and cut down on alcohol

Home Remedy for Acidity

• A good Home Remedy for Acidity is to chew up a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to obtain relief from blazing, nausea and gas
• Stay a small part of jaggery (gur) in your jaws and slowly suck it. Repeat it each hour till acidity subsides. One of the best home remedies for acidity.
• Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber each hour.
• Eat a few almonds when your experience heartburn symptoms. This is good Home Remedy for Acidity
• Gulp coconut water 4-5 periods a day.
• Drink a glass of cold milk for quick relief of heartburn and acidity
• Acquire one piece of clove and suck on it gradually
• Drink fresh mint juice gradually after meals. This remedy is best Home Remedies for Acidity
• Drink every day a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myrobalan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice. This is another Home Remedy for Acidity.
• Maintaining an standing posture for some time after food will help in preventing reaction
• Sleep with your head and shoulder on a elevated pillow for height 

DR.USHAKIRAN