Beauty Comes From Deep Within

The idea of making someone more attractive with cosmetics is as old as time.  We all know it is impossible to stop the clock, it just seems to keep ticking.  How about if we slow it down a bit?

Ayurveda uses herbs and other useful tools to help delay and slow down the aging process.  It’s not only about the herbs, many factors come into play here.  The way we think, what we eat and how much.  More importantly our schedule we keep, our body is looking for a routine.  Understanding this makes it so much easier to find that rhythm.

In Ayurveda there are various treatments that are spelled out and suggested practices to help extend youth.  Ayurveda has a holistic approach to beauty and offers many natural oils, herbs and creams along with daily practices designed to keep us all young and vibrant.

Many of the Ayurvedic suggestions are so easy to incorporate into your busy schedule and when you see the results, you will always want to take the time to do things in a more natural way.

Aging of the skin comes from constant “exposure and wear”.  Including exposure to the environment, that sometimes can be dirty and toxic.  This also includes being exposed to your own waste in the form of sweat, that can be very drying.  Keeping your skin clear of these irritants is the first step to a clear complexion. 

Having a peaceful mind goes a long way when looking to achieve anti aging and nice clear skin.  Worry only gives us a worried look that instantly ages us and on the inside it’s worse.  Creating undesirable chemicals and hormones that don’t serve us well.

Ensuring your schedule has enough time for you is the first thing to check off the list.  Time for yourself to unwind and take a deep breath is very important, it makes you feel better after a long day.

make sure you have 3 square meals with lots of fruits and vegetable and that you are consistent about the times and the amounts. It’s always best if fresh local cuisine can be chosen.

Regular exercise and movement is essential in keeping overall health and strength.  When you fuel your body correctly with plenty of fresh, local organic products, exercise will be a snap and you will get optimum results.

So you see, there is so much more to anti aging, staying young and being vibrant too than meets the eye.  So many people just look at the area they want to improve and not look at the road that leads there to correct the bumps along the way.

Ayurveda addresses beauty from the inside all the way to the surface.  Because true beauty starts from deep within.

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Ayurveda and Hyperthyroidism we can help

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. 

Hyperthyroidism is usually caused by Grave's disease, a functioning adenoma of the thyroid gland, excessive intake of thyroid hormones, abnormal secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroiditis and an excessive iodine intake. 

Grave's disease is the commonest cause of hyperthyroidism and is precipitated by stress, smoking, radiation to the neck, medications and viral infections. Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism include excessive sweating, heat intolerance, increased bowel movements, tremor, nervousness, agitation, palpitation, weight loss, fatigue, decreased concentration, and an irregular and scanty menstrual flow.

Medicines need to be taken for a long time in order to have a good and long lasting effect. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism of cells and therefore have a direct effect on the entire body. 

Hyperthyroidism, left untreated, can have disastrous consequences in terms of both morbidity and mortality. This condition should therefore be taken seriously.

The Ayurvedic treatment of hyperthyroidism as in any disease is aimed at controlling the symptoms and treating the basic cause or pathology of the disease. 

Some herbs that are useful for Hyperthyroidism are:
Haritaki
Amalaki
Nimba
Guduchi
Gukshur
Triphala-gulgulu
Since Graves disease is an auto-immune disease other herbs that are useful:
Ashwagandha
Shatavari
Tulsi
Bala

This is only a list of herbs that are useful.  Always check with an Ayurvedic Practitioner prior to changing diet, routine or supplements.

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Blog Post by Shelli Thompson