Dry skin and Ayuvedic Medicine

According to the principles of Ayuvedic  medicine, a traditional form of Indian healing, dry skin is caused by vata dosha. Increased vata dosha reduces kapha in the body which is what keeps the skin soft and oiled, supple and smooth. Vata dosha has the opposite effect and an excess makes the skin rough and dry.

Conditions which raise vata dosha

• Late nights and not enough sleep

• Eating irregularly

• Excess physical exertion

• Excess mental exertion

• Eating too much spicy, dry, hot and bitter foods

• Exposure to cold and dry climates

Ayuvedic advice for Dry Skin

• Do not overheat the body by the fire

• Do not have prolonged exposure to cold weather

• Avoid, fried, stale and dried out foods

• Include salt and sour foods in the diet

• Include a little oil or ghee in each meal

• Eat fruits that are sweet and juicy such as mangoes and oranges

• Moisturise the body with massage oils

• Drink warm water as cold water increases vata in the body

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