ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN LIVING

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental & social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

In a busy, stressful and toxic world, our physical and mental systems accumulate toxins causing deterioration in bodily functioning. This eventually weakens our systems, which opens the door for chronic, degenerative, and non-specific diseases to develop. These can evolve into serious specific diseases, ultimately damaging an individual’s health and wellness.

In an era when fast living and high stress have brought about more ailments than one can count, scores of people are turning to traditional remedies that work effectively with no side effects.

AYURVEDA

One of the ancient traditional medicines of India, Ayurveda recognized three main energies that combine to form all living things in the universe. These are recognized as being fundamental to all life and are seen in the processes of growth, maintenance and decay. Ayurveda names these basic energies Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Because each person is a unique combination of these basic energies, an imbalance of these causes illness. Ayurvedic treatments helps restore this balance without side effects.

Therapies include Panchakarma, Sirodhara, Kayasekam (Pizhichil), Pindaswedam (Navarakkizhi), Patraswedam (IIakkizhi), Netratarpanam, Sirolepanam (Talapothichil), Sirovasthi and other Specialized Rejuvenation therapies are practiced & taught at Mooksha.

HAIR & FACE CARE

Modern age fast paced lifestyle ensures that we age prematurely. The rising stress levels are detrimental to our health. To-day’s generation ages fast losing not just health but also looks. Mooksha a unit dedicated to hair and face care which offers natural treatment using medicated oils and herbal medicines.

Diet counseling is also provided over internet to address nutritional deficiencies that adversely affect the hair and skin.

Hair care products are provided for hair loss, to promote hair growth, hair repair, treatment for dandruff and itching etc.,

Cosmoceuticals for Customized Skincare

The skin with its vast surface are of 18 sqft helps an individual to adjust and adapt to the changing external factors such as temperature, humidity, radiation and invasion by microorganisms apart from protecting the underlying organs. The skin weights 10% of the total body weight. The skin is the most visible part of the body and its appearance is an important part of one’s personality.

Type of Skin

Vaatta Skin may age faster,,,,,,,

People with pitta skin tend to be fair, sensitive,,,,,

Kapha skin tends to be oily, thick, pale, soft ,,,,,

BEAUTY TIPS

· Individuals with a dry and rough skin should take a til oil massage before having a bath.

· Individuals with a thin, pink and warm skin should massage the skin with milk, cream or coconut oil before having a bath.

· For under arm dark patches : Natural Way

Ingredients :

Carrot Pieces : 100 gms

Coconut Oil : 100 ml

· Dry the carrot pieces under shade and powder them into a fine powder, boil this powder on a simmer heat in coconut oil, cool it, filter and store in a glass stoppered bottle.

Dosage & Usage :

About 2 drops of the oil can be applied on the under arm before sleep. As the dark patches are commonly due to the deficiency of Vitamin A, this formulation acts as a supplement to the skin.

If we all band together to use only natural, plant based skin care products…. Yes, they are available….. we could reduce Earth’s oil dependence by billions of barrels.

Gas isn’t the only thing that uses crude oil. We can do a lot to reduce consumption of crude oil, we have to look in more places than the gas tank.

Psoriasis Care and Tips for Healthy Skin from

Do you have psoriasis?

Symptoms of psoriasis appear in different ways. Psoriasis can be mild, with small areas of rash. When psoriasis is moderate or severe, the skin gets inflamed with raised red areas topped with loose, silvery, scaling skin. If psoriasis is severe, the skin becomes itchy and tender, and the large skin patches may be uncomfortable and embarrassing. The patches can join together and cover large areas of skin, such as the entire back.

If you have psoriasis, your skin is very sensitive. The most important thing you can do is to keep your skin moist and lubricated. Use moisturizing creams, bath treatments and lotions. Bath and Spa Supply has many choices to help you care for your psoriasis and get back to healthy skin!

Tips for getting your psoriasis under control and prevent outbreaks:

· Avoid using skin care products that irritate your skin. Stay away from products that use petroleum and alcohol. Bath and Spa products contain no alcohol, no petroleum and are made from natures most skin loving ingredients.

· Don’t scratch and pick at your skin, and treat skin injuries such as cuts or scrapes quickly. Apply Bath and Spa Strawberry Psoriasis Mask to sooth your skin instead of scratching

· Cold, dry climates can make your psoriasis worse. Using a humidifier and staying warm can help avoid dry cracking skin.

· Protect your skin by avoiding harsh skin products. Use only all natural plant based skin care for cleansing and moisturizing. Bath and Spa recommends Goat Milk Soap and Silk Skin cream for moisturizing. A good soak every day in an Egyptian Bubbling milk bath with green tea leaves to reduce inflammation is extremely helpful.

· Keep your skin moist and lubricated by using Goat Milk Lotion for during the day at any time and then apply Silk Skin Cream for morning and night treatments. For really tough areas, apply a thick layer of Silk Skin Cream and then wrapping the area.

· Preparing your skin for applying cream or lotion helps your skin heal. Gentle softening and removal of psoriasis crusts and scale can help your skin absorb lotion. Psoriasis crusts can be removed by gently rubbing Silk Skin cream into the crusts to soften them and then carefully peeling them off. Also, soaking in a Milk Bath will soften the skin and make it easier to exfoliate.

· Stress and anxiety. Stress can cause psoriasis to appear suddenly (flare) or can make symptoms worse.

· Infection. Infections such as strep throat can cause psoriasis to appear suddenly, especially in children.

· Certain medicines. Some medicines, such as NSAIDs, beta-blockers, and lithium, have been found to make psoriasis symptoms worse. Talk with your doctor. You may be able to take a different medicine.

· Overexposure to sunlight. Although short periods of sun exposure reduce psoriasis in most people, too much sun can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. And sunburns can trigger flares of psoriasis.

· Alcohol. Alcohol use can cause symptoms to flare up.

· Smoking. If you smoke, try to quit. Smoking, especially in women, makes you more likely to get psoriasis and can make it worse if you already have it.

Sources: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH, Ralph Poore, Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine , Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC – Dermatology

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Eczema Care and Tips for healthy skin from

Do you have eczema?

Signs and symptoms of eczema include:

• Red to brownish-gray colored patches
• Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
• Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
• Thickened, cracked or scaly skin
• Raw, sensitive skin from scratching

These patches or outbreaks most often appear on the hands and feet, on the arms, behind the knees, and on the ankles, wrists, face, neck and upper chest. Often the cause is an allergic reaction to something in the environment. However, the exact cause is still unknown.

Tips to help prevent an outbreak:

The following factors can worsen signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis:

• Avoid Long, hot baths or showers, choose instead warm or even cool bathing or showers
• Keep your skin moisturized with Eczema Care lotion to prevent dry skin
• Stress will often aggravate your eczema, learn ways to be calm and cope with stress in a healthy way.
• Sweating can irritate your eczema, try to stay cool and where cotton clothing
• Low humidity can contribute to dry skin, use a humidifier in dry climates
• Use only all natural hand made soaps with skin friendly ingredients. Choose from a wide variety at www.bathandspasupply.com
• Wool or man-made fabrics or clothing can cause further aggravation to your eczema problems. Choose natural clothing fabrics such as cotton or linen
• Dust or sand will irritate the sensitive and inflamed skin caused by eczema, after contact with dust or sand, be sure to cleanse with a soothing Milk Bath or moisturizing Spa Fizzer.
• After cleansing your body, pat your skin dry instead of rubbing your already tender skin.
• Cigarette smoke is very bad for your skin. Try to avoid skin contact with smoke as much as possible. If you have to be in a smoky room, take the time to wash exposed areas with all natural Hand and Body wash from Bath and Spa Supply. It will cleanse and condition your skin in one quick step.
• Cool wet compresses can help uncomfortable flair ups
• Avoid scratching! Eczema Care lotion is specially formulated to ease itching, reduce allergic reactions and give your skin what it needs to heal. Use it instead of scratching.

Sources: Robin Parks, MS, Ralph Poore, Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD – Dermatology

www.bathandspasupply.com

Eczema Care and Tips for healthy skin from

Do you have eczema?

Signs and symptoms of eczema include:

• Red to brownish-gray colored patches
• Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
• Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
• Thickened, cracked or scaly skin
• Raw, sensitive skin from scratching

These patches or outbreaks most often appear on the hands and feet, on the arms, behind the knees, and on the ankles, wrists, face, neck and upper chest. Often the cause is an allergic reaction to something in the environment. However, the exact cause is still unknown.

Tips to help prevent an outbreak:

The following factors can worsen signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis:

• Avoid Long, hot baths or showers, choose instead warm or even cool bathing or showers
• Keep your skin moisturized with Eczema Care lotion to prevent dry skin
• Stress will often aggravate your eczema, learn ways to be calm and cope with stress in a healthy way.
• Sweating can irritate your eczema, try to stay cool and where cotton clothing
• Low humidity can contribute to dry skin, use a humidifier in dry climates
• Use only all natural hand made soaps with skin friendly ingredients. Choose from a wide variety at www.bathandspasupply.com
• Wool or man-made fabrics or clothing can cause further aggravation to your eczema problems. Choose natural clothing fabrics such as cotton or linen
• Dust or sand will irritate the sensitive and inflamed skin caused by eczema, after contact with dust or sand, be sure to cleanse with a soothing Milk Bath or moisturizing Spa Fizzer.
• After cleansing your body, pat your skin dry instead of rubbing your already tender skin.
• Cigarette smoke is very bad for your skin. Try to avoid skin contact with smoke as much as possible. If you have to be in a smoky room, take the time to wash exposed areas with all natural Hand and Body wash from Bath and Spa Supply. It will cleanse and condition your skin in one quick step.
• Cool wet compresses can help uncomfortable flair ups
• Avoid scratching! Eczema Care lotion is specially formulated to ease itching, reduce allergic reactions and give your skin what it needs to heal. Use it instead of scratching.

Sources: Robin Parks, MS, Ralph Poore, Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD – Dermatology

www.bathandspasupply.com

Acne Care and Tips for healthy skin from

Bath and Spa Supply has created this Acne Care Kit with the instruction manual in order for you to get control of and get rid of your acne. Follow the directions for best results:

Cleansing Bar: wet hands, face and bar. Rub bar into hands for a good coating. Gently scrub the face all over. Avoid contact with eyes, the salt packs quite a sting! Make sure you take enough time to work in the cleanser well, but don’t be rough with the skin on your face. It is delicate, even if you are tough!

Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Repeat as necessary after heavy perspiration or contact with oils from cooking, or contact with oily hair products

Skin toner spray:

Shake vigorously before using. Spray directly on affected skin. Let it air dry for best results. If you are in a hurry, pat dry with a dry cotton cloth. This toner is gentle enough to use through out the day as a pick me up. The ingredients have astringent qualities and give your skin a boost whenever you need it.

Acne Safe Lotion:

A little goes a long way! Use acne safe lotion before you go out into the sun to protect your healing skin from further damage. If you have combination skin, this is a great moisturizer that will give your skin what it needs to repair itself – moisture and protein.

Put a small amount on your ring finger and apply to affected area. Be gentle, your skin is trying to heal!

Deep Cleansing Facial Mask:

Use this mask once or twice weekly depending on the severity of your acne. Set aside about 10 to 15 minutes for this mask. Apply evenly and a bit thick to dry face while avoiding the eyes. Do not scrub! Let the mask stay on and dry for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Then, pat skin dry with a cotton towel or cloth. Your face or other affected area will feel better and better with each use.

Don’t forget, your skin takes care of you 24/7. You can spend a few minutes each day taking care of your skin!

10 Tips to control acne

1. Cleanse your face or other affected skin gently, one or two times a day. Use Green Tea spa soap with dead sea salts to deeply clean your skin without leaving it dry, tight or flaky.

2. Use Green Tea skin toner to tighten your pores and tone your skin. Tightening your pores will make it harder for bacteria to get under your skin.

3. Avoid petroleum based products on your skin. Petroleum based products leave a film on the top of your skin that makes it harder for your skin to absorb oxygen. Let your skin breath!

4. Avoid covering your face with your hair for long periods of time or having a hat on for long periods of time.

5. Over exposure to the sun will dry your skin and cause your skin to produce more oils to compensate. Use sun protection.

6. Acne Safe lotion contains sun protection along with an astringent moisturizer. This means it will help your skin stay soft and moist without being oily. Tea Tree oil also helps fight bacteria, Acne Safe is available with this essential oil with special orders.

7. Cleanse your skin after heavy sweating to avoid aggravating your acne.

8. Avoid touching your face often since the oils from your hands and the bacteria from your hands can irritate your acne

9. Elevated stress levels will make your acne worse. Learn stress reduction techniques and try to chill out when you feel stressed.

10. Once a week or perhaps more for tough acne, use the detoxifying, deep cleansing Facial Mask with spa quality clay, dead sea salts, and other all natural ingredients that gets rid of the gunk, but won’t leave our face dry and flaky.

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Sources:

Medical Review:

Monica Rhodes

Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC – Dermatology

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