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CLAMMY SKINWHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Clammy Skin'?
Clammy skin refers to skin that is wet, damp and sticky. Skin also usually feels cold to the touch. Most commonly, skin becomes clammy due to fluid accumulation in the extremities, often as a result of poor circulation. This can be due to thick plasma (Kapha type). If plasma is thick, increase liquid quality with bitter foods that will decongest and thin the blood. If fluids have accumulated causing stagnation, use diuretics such as CCF tea or punarnava to expel excess fluid. If digestive toxins (ama) are present, they can be cleared with a triphala or a kitchari cleanse. Certain heart conditions may also cause fluid stagnation (Vata type, common in the elderly). In this case, lie with legs up the wall to drain tissues of excess fluids. If ama is irritating the body, the pores will dilate and the person will sweat (Pitta type). You can also break out into a cold sweat due to terror, or anxiety. With Pitta type clammy skin, avoid vasodilators, or foods with sour and pungent tastes as these increase sweating. Instead, clear ama with liver cleansing herbs such as guduchi or neem.
FAVOR HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL PROPERTIESIngredient and herbs each have unique effects on the various organs of your body. Herbalists study these effects and categorize them, so it is easy to identify which foods and herbs are most helpful for your unique body type. Click on the medicinal properties below to learn more about them, and to figure out which recipes, ingredients and products will be a good match for you. Individual results will vary depending upon the root cause of your imbalance. The following medicinal properties are useful for a general case of 'Clammy Skin'. You must independently verify whether these medicinal properties address the root causes of your case of Clammy Skin.Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure. Click here for general Skin Tips
DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The best way to do this is with a one on one consultation. DIET TO BALANCE 'CLAMMY SKIN'
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SPECIALITY FORMULAS, AYURVEDIC HERBS, & NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR CLAMMY SKINWe've specially chosen these products because of their potential for healing imbalances associated with 'Clammy Skin'. Choose a product from this list that also matches your imbalanced doshas and qualities, to ensure a good fit. Please review these products to determine which are right for you. Before making any changes to your health and wellness routine, please check with your medical doctor.$8.95 A famous detox tea and digestive blend to detoxify and lose weight. You will feel light and vibrant as you reduce puffiness and improve your metabolism. CCF tea is typically drunk throughout the day in a hot thermos. $16.99 A cleansing formula of bitters, blood movers & fat metabolizers to detoxify the liver and lymphatic system as well as flush the gall bladder. $8.95 Cleanse your body, invigorate your blood. The rustic warmth of this formula is especially useful on damp, cold days. Other Related Herbs & ProductsHoly Basil (Tulsi) TinctureLOOKING FOR SKIN RELATED PRODUCTS?
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REMOVE THE CAUSES OF YOUR IMBALANCEWith Clammy Skin, one or more of the following doshas and qualities may be aggravated. If you have an imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda recommends avoiding foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate that quality and/or dosha. These imbalanced doshas and qualities will need to be brought back into balance before this condition can be healed. Click on the quality to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be avoided. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda would generally recommend avoiding foods and lifestyle habits with that quality.CLAMMY SKIN USUALLY MEANS THESE |
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| GUNA | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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 Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna |
LIQUID
Liquid is identified by thin fluids (low viscosity).
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Liquid' guna |
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna |
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste |
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste |
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Salty' taste |
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STAGE OF DISEASE: 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONS
Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the gunas, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.HOW AYURVEDA WORKS
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU?WHY IS AYURVEDA THE RIGHT SOLUTION?
Ayurveda strengthens the body, in addition to addressing the disorder. It take a holistic, systemic approach, instead of myopically focusing on the disorder in question. Ayurveda shows a person how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using materials from home, so they can optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing with an exceptional focus on digestion.HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?
Ayurveda starts by identifying your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda analyzes the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of gunas / qualities. For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalances (gunas). By eating an optimal diet that balances your gunas, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Clammy Skin'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.
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. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. 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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