skin eruptions

When addressing skin disorders in a general non-specific sense, we must first look to the main organ of elimination the bowels. Emptying the bowels upon arising is best, otherwise the toxins get re-absorbed. Usually if we get up and hydrate our body by drinking room temperature water - 2-3 glasses - that is enough to get the bowels going. Adding lime juice to the water can help stimulate the liver which then gives the bowels assistance in elimination. We can also take herbs that will increase the intelligence of the bowel such as Triphala and Prakrit. Triphala is traditionally taken before bed. To increase its effectiveness you can soak 2-4 tablets of Triphala in a hot cup of water and drink before bed. It is very astringent/bitter in taste and some prefer not to stimulate the taste buds in that way and therefore just swallow the tablets with warm water.

The liver is the big organ that processes the food we eat before it is distributed through the blood steam. This is called first pass. The food that we eat can thus be converted to intelligent blood. Therefore if we see that our skin is eruptioning the first thing to do is "clean up out act" in the food department - eating fresh vital food at the right time of day that is easily and completely digested is essential for our healthy skin. The less prana or lively intelligence there is in the food the more work we give to the liver to take the dumb food and turn it to intelligent blood.

According to Shaka Vansya Ayurved lineage there is a cascade of transformation that occurs from food to plasma, then red blood cells, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow, reproductive tissues and ojas or liquid light energy. If the blood is not pure then the skin will try to eliminate the toxins. We can drink herbal teas that are blood purifying such as Red Clover, and Chick Weed. This will help to purify the blood. Red Clover and Chick Weed are common North American herbs that are easily found in most vacant lots.

I also like a product that is a mix of psyllium seeds and dandelion root, burdock root and fenugreek - this get the bowel going and also support liver function and is a blood purifier.

Good luck with cleaning up your bowels and blood for a brighter clearer complexion. There are also some wonderful products available through Chandi - highly effective and wonderfully formulated for best effects - skin cleansers and clay masks and creams. Feel free to contact me for more details.