Ayurvedic Diet For Eczema
Ayurveda emphasizes a complete approach to manage eczema.
- Vitamins and Minerals: Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals, especially, zinc and magnesium, to increase skin healing.
- Hydration: Choose fruits and vegetables with high water content to help the body in flushing out toxins.
- Skin Renewal Vitamins: Include foods rich in vitamin A (carrots, sweet potatoes), vitamin B3, vitamin C (citrus fruits, amla), and vitamin E (almonds, soy) to promote healthy and renewed skin.
- Omega-3 and Alpha-Lipoic Fatty Acids: The essential fatty acids help in reducing inflammation. Sources of omega-3 and healthy fatty acids include: flax seeds, salmon, mackerel, soybean oil, and broccoli.
- Ayurvedic Spices: Spices like turmeric, ginger, clove, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, and black cumin, may help reduce eczema symptoms like inflammation, dryness, and itching.
source:- Lawrence, D. T., Anand, R. J., Girish, K. J., & Tripaty, T. B. (2023). Ayurvedic management of Vicharchika (Eczema)-A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 8(6), 240-244.
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