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Correlation between Diet  and Skin aging
mindbodyskin, Minfullness, diet, Cosmetics Dr. Beri mindbodyskin, Minfullness, diet, Cosmetics Dr. Beri

Correlation between Diet and Skin aging

Skin aging is characterized by features such as wrinkling, loss of elasticity, laxity, and rough-textured appearance on your skin. These skin changes and aging can be caused due to a lot of factors like environmental factors, genetic makeup, nutrition etc. With aging, the outer skin layer (epidermis) thins, even though the number of cell layers remains unchanged.

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Yoga Basics – Know the Five Vayus in detail

Yoga Basics – Know the Five Vayus in detail

Vayu or vata is responsible for the normal working of the tantras and the yantras of the body. Here the body is not just human body, but it can be of any animal or a living entity. Here Tantra means a system such as digestive system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system etc. Yantra denotes an organ as such, a viscus.

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Turmeric for Skin

Turmeric for Skin

According to Ayurveda, Turmeric is the most beneficial drug for Diabetes. It is also beneficial in most of the urinary disorders. It's useful in most of the toxic conditions. It's a natural detoxifier and has antibacterial properties. It is useful as antidote for most of the insect bites. It's also useful in gout and relieves inflammation, swelling and improves skin complexion. Turmeric relieves constipation and is useful in removing facial hair naturally.

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Aromatherapy for Mind and Body

Aromatherapy for Mind and Body

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. As an Ayurveda practitioner I often face questions like ' Is aromatherapy a branch of Ayurveda?' Or 'Is there any relationship between these two alternate systems of healing?' One thing is clear many are unaware of the use of essential oil or importance of aromatherapy in Ayurveda practice.

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Preparing the Ground for Mindful Eating – Fruity Quinoa Breakfast

Preparing the Ground for Mindful Eating – Fruity Quinoa Breakfast

Quinoa, often described as a ‘superfood’ or a ‘super grain,’ has become popular among the health conscious, with good reason. It is a super package of protein, fiber, Vitamins and minerals.

The quinoa has been called a pseudo-cereal for botanical reasons but also because of its unusual composition and exceptional balance between oil, protein and fat. The quinoa is an excellent example of 'functional food' that aims at lowering the risk of various diseases.1

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