acharya on November 21st, 2011

It is a known fact that fruits/fruit juices are excellent options not only for overall good health, but also for the skin. Earlier, spa treatments involved use of expensive imported creams, made of exotic ingredients. This trend is now changing, as the spa owners have now realized that fresh fruits can render an equally refreshing [...]

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acharya on July 4th, 2011

Pinda Thailam (also known as Pinda oil) is a cooling massage oil, and mostly used by Pitta individuals, who particularly suffer from skin problems like rashes and eruptions. It is prepared from the Indian plants Manjishta and Shariba, and is highly therapeutic, as it contains pitta reducing herbs. While Manjistha is known to possess anti-rheumatic [...]

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acharya on June 10th, 2011

Dashmool is a combination of ten ayurvedic herbs, used in pacifying vata dosha. The herbs are used in making certain therapeutic massage oils, and are also used in the form of tea to treat certain conditions. They are particularly beneficial to the uterus and lungs, while researches have also indicated that a strong extraction of [...]

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acharya on June 3rd, 2011

Dhanwantharam oil is one of the most popular massage oils, a combination of 28 rare herbs, mostly found in the Indian sub-continent. Dhanwantharam is recommended for all body types, particularly the Vata and Pitta types. Due to its potent anti-oxidant effect, it rejuvenates the body and skin increasing immunity, and possesses excellent nourishing and anti-inflammatory [...]

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acharya on May 20th, 2011

Herbal oils are fast catching the attention of present day generation, as people have begun to settle for remedies that are not just effective, but harmless in the long run. There are various types of herbal oils, depending on the kind of herbs used to prepare the oil. Patchouli oil: One such popular oil is [...]

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acharya on May 3rd, 2011

Psoriasis is a skin condition, rather than a disease. However, it is not contagious, but it can be hereditary. Although there are no exact causes for the condition, it is sometimes an allergic reaction to external influences, including food and environment, and sometimes stress. One of the first steps to reduce the severity of psoriasis [...]

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acharya on October 26th, 2010

The dry dead skin cells in our face can block pores, leading to acne, black heads, and a whole lot of skin problems. Exfoliation involves removal of dead skin cells to bring out the clearer skin underneath. This also helps remove sun-damaged and un-even skin tone as well. Chemical scrubs tend to rob the skin’s [...]

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acharya on August 13th, 2010

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses plant extracts in their volatile form (essential oils) and other aromatic compounds to enhance mood, health and cognitive function. Although, Aromatherapy is commonly used in spas, people have now recognized its value and are using it in their everyday lives too, to take care of health [...]

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