Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi, Is there something I can do to get rid of these Dark underEye circles and wrinkles. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 > Is there something I can do to get rid of these Dark underEye circles and wrinkles. The under-eye circles and wrinkles are indicative of a variety of problems. Mainly, it indicates impurities in blood streams. Under- eye area is the indicator of "Sapt Dhatu Strength" in the body. May be accompanied by one or more of following also. Weakness, dizziness and quick exhaustion. A haggard look, lined with premature wrinkles. Eyes stripped off its shine, mirroring fatigue. Failing memory. Shortness of breath and palpitation on exertion. Occasional disturbing headache. Slow healing of wounds Pale looking skin and mucus membranes. The reasons which may cause this are: Irregular hours of eating, excessive consumption of starch, sugar, fried & fatty foods. Toxins (ama), formed due improper movement of bowels, finding their way into the blood stream. Unhygienic living habits. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco. Anaemia (Pandu) , especially during pregnancy, coupled with other blood impurities. Imbalance or fall in harmones and problems such as leucorrhea/amenorhea. The accumulation of wastes in uterus. The "under-eye wrinkles" is only one symptom of the body. In ayurveda no practitioner will ever prescribe based on the single observation such as this. If correct root cause is found, then herbal medicine alone will restore the previous glow. In order to get correct guidelines, please give data related to age, bodyframe, sex, lifestyle, food habits, etc. MOre the data, better the diagnosis. Regards DR. Bhate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Report Share Posted January 19, 2004 Data provided by you is still inadequate, but being accustomed to manage with certain uncertanity, I will try to explain in simple language, but for a generic patient. Man becomes tired by both body and mind due to fast and stressful city life and "trying to achieve best" attitude. The nature has provided night for relaxation and rejuvenation of mental energy. Staying awake late night causes increase of Pitta dosha and this "out- of-phase-with-nature" routine also increases `Vata'. 30% of our Cardiac output is taken by brain when you study. So, during night, when our biological clock wants to give rest to heart and allow more blood to liver for regeneration, we overwork heart. This shows up in swelling on legs, near ankle bone. Also slows down liver, our "energy engine". Our grand parents advised studiying/meditation early morning "Bramha Muhurta" for better concentration. Slightly more Ozone percentages in air at that time gives more vigor. Hence all health practitioners recommend "morning walk". Increase of `Vata' disturbs digestion, elimination and also endochrine health; and this becomes vicious circle. Energy needed for activities thus depletes "Sapt Dhatus". Vata always takes the space created by depleting Dhatus. Dhatus give strength and stability to our body+mind system. Decrease of them causes increase of Vata which causes wrinkles. The iterpretation of a senior Vaidya is: childhood belongs to "Kapha", Youth to "Pitta" the running horse and "old age" to Vata, the slowing down donkey. Poor nutrition coupled with decreased dhatus removes some "Rakta" and "flesh" dhatu which causes decrease of Haemoglobin and wrinkles respectively, in young as well as elderlies. Hence, the remedy is to eat nutritous food and follow nature. Since Vata ailments take longer time to heal, and as exams are approaching some medicines are also necessary as aid to mind. Instead of two, eat four dates soaked for 3 hours in 1 cup water: crush after removing seeds, add 2 pinches(0.125 gm) of "Godanti Hartal Bhasma". The name "Hartal" derived from Hartalika, meaning godess Parvati. Dates, when soaked in water, are "cooling", and provide `fibres', contain sugar very much liked by our brain. Even diabetics can take this. Take 2 Tab (125 mg each) of Saptamrut Loha twice a day after meals to take care of Pitta, haeadache and strain to eyes; if these are not available, add 2 pinches of either Loha Bhasma or Kant Loha Bhasma to breakfast time date crush. You may take one tsp of `Rasayan Churna' with a tsp of honey or 1/2 cup sweetened milk, or with 1 tsp ghee+sugar, after meals. Rasayana Churva (Mixture of Giloy, Gokharu and Aamla powders), is `Dhatu' builders, providing tonic effects. Take Asokarishta 15 ml with equal water after food, twice a day, if you have problems with menses. If motions irregular due to your routine, take "Satpatradi Churna" or "Avipattikar Churna" 1 tsp with water after meals. These are vert soft laxatives and reduce Pitta and acidity to some extent. Only once a day, if possible, at bedtime, boil following: 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1 tsp mixture of (Shatavari, Aswagandha, Giloy, Gokharu, Vidarikand, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi) in equal proportion. Boil on slow simmering heat while stirring. When 1 cup remains, strain, add a little crystal sugar and drink. Add 1-2 tsp of unrefined castor oil and stirr well so that castor oil taste will not be felt. You may optionally add a pinch of Cardamom powder for taste as well as Pitta reduction. This is `Grandma's formula for Rheumatism, sciatica and Insomnia. Ancient ayurvedic texts and practitioners have given guidelines for diet depending upon season, geographical location and climate. Winter is the season for accumulation of Kapha. Eat nutritious foods, which supply energy to the body. Sour items like curd, tomatoes should be reduced. Spinach soup is highly nourishing. Cereals in their natural state relieve fatigue and provide energy. These cereals are corn, wheat, rye seeds, maize seeds. Nutritional measures are most vital in the treatment of fatigue/dhatu loss. Studies reveal that people who eat snacks in between meals suffer less from fatigue and nervousness, think more clearly, and are more efficient than those who eat only two meals daily. These snacks should consists of fresh or dried fruits, fresh fruit or vegetable Juices, raw vegetables, or small sandwiches of whole gram bread. These snacks should be light and less food should be consumed at regular meals. The snacks should also be taken at specified timing such as 11 am, 4 p.m. "Gulkand", just 1 tsp, is highly recommended whenever pitta is out of balance. Snacks should not consist salted nuts. Nuts are best without salt. Drink plenty of water so that skin is able to eliminate through perspiration. If you are able to drink 1.3 Litres of Copper vessel stored water as the first intake after waking up and 45 mins. gap thereafter, your medicine requirement will be half of what is recommended. Intoxicants such as coffee, tea, alcohol, nicotine in any form should be stopped if possible. Fast foods wherein some heat or frying is used are junk foods from health angle. Yogasanas recommended: Padmasana, Sarvangasana, 10 minutes meditation if time permits. Avoid passion, anger and restlessness. "Advanced Yoga Techniques" teaches simple ways for meditation. Poor circulation to brain is also the reason for eye-wrinkles sometime; can be remedied by daily physical exercise. Light massage using finger tips and seasame oil or cow butter on closed eyes and around eye-ream including eye-brows will help circulation. There are a number of Chinese Accupressure points in this area which provide rejuvenation when activated. It will help relieve tension, bring a degree of freshness, renew energy, and induce sleep. The procedure can be learnt from a practitioner or beauty parlour. Similarly cold pack, cucumber crush pack can be applied twice a week. The possibilities are only limited by time and energy that you can devote. If you follow everything, walk on dewed grass early morning and watch rising sun for 1 or 2 minutes, without closing eyelids if possible, preferably while it turns reddish to golden. This is recommeded for bright shining eyes. 2 cycles of Pranayama (Anuloma and Viloma) 4 times a day will also help reduce Pitta and Vata. Follow what is possible for you, for three months and post your experience to ayurveda so that others will also get benefit. Regards Dr. Bhate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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