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In this series of videos, you'll discover how to critically assess your skin like an Ayurvedic professional and how to interpret your findings for better health. Is your skin red and inflamed? Is it puffier than normal? Does it look gray and lifeless? Is it prone to blemishes and breakouts? Find out what it all means and uncover what your skin is telling you.

This presentation is sponsored by the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda.

Watch All 6 Videos on the Art of Ayurvedic Skin Assessment & Diagnosis

1. Introduction to Clinical Analysis of the Skin - In this video, you will learn why skin assessment is so important and what the skin reveals about your health. It also teaches you the anatomy of the skin from both the Western and Ayurvedic perspectives, as well as the general causes & development of skin disorders.
2. Assessment of Skin Color, Temperature, Moisture & Thickness - When you look at your skin, what do you see? Is it pale or pink, yellow or gray? Does it feel warm or cold to touch? Is it oily or dry? This video will teach you the step by step process of skin assessment and how to interpret your findings.
3. Assessment of Skin Complexion - This video outlines how to assess complexion and how to interpret blemishes like freckles, moles, acne, and warts. It will also reveal what the location of a skin disorder may signify.
4. Assessment of Skin Disorders - As a protective barrier, your skin is in constant contact with pathogens, UV rays, and harmful substances like chemicals and pollutants. This video provides an overview of the most common skin disorders and offers a range of Ayurvedic remedies.
5. Assessment of Skin Disorders - Continued
6. Assessment of Skin Type By Dosha - In the final video of this series, you will learn how to recognize and assess the common skin traits according to the doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
7. Ayurvedic Skin Remedies

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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