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Ayurvedic tips to overcome Acne problems

Although Acne is more common in teenage due to hormonal changes in the body, sometimes it can continue even in adulthood which can be distressing. Yuvanapidika (Yuvana meaning youth and Pidika meaning skin eruptions) is the Ayurvedic name for pimples / acne. During puberty or menopause due to the influence of hormones, the oil secreting glands called sebaceous glands become more active secreting sebum in excess. This excessive sebum clogs the skin pores leading to the formation of acne. Sometimes pimples are not only painful but they leave behind scars. Causes of Acne  Acne can occur due to many reasons - 1. Hormonal changes as in puberty, PCOD, menopause, etc. 2. Excess oiliness of skin caused due to excess sebum production or application of oil based creams 3. Use of aggressive chemical products 4. Bacteria or infections 5. Certain medications like steroids, oral contraceptive pills, etc. 6. Stress Ayurvedic approach Mostly people opt to topical creams or lotio

Ayurvedic approach to Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration also called as Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is an age associated chronic eye disease and is a very common cause of gradual loss of central vision among older individuals over the age of 50 years. The symptoms usually do not appear in people below 50 years of age. The deterioration weakens the ability to read, write, drive, and recognize faces, which are all activities requiring healthy central vision. Peripheral or side vision isn't damaged. Visual loss can occur within months, or over many years, depending on the severity of AMD. Symptoms of Macular Degeneration The symptoms of macular degeneration include blurred vision, distorted central vision (straight lines appear wavy or crooked, printed matter appears distorted), difficulty reading small print, distortion of the letters on a line , colour confusions, slow recovery of visual function after exposure to bright light, central scotomas (shadows or missing areas of vision), difficulty recog