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The eyes are a very bloody organ, and are easily affected when Pitta is aggravated.
Rosacea is often blood stagnation (Kapha) mixing with heat (Pitta). A Kapha pacifying diet often helps.
The cheeks become flushed with blood whenever Pitta is aggravated. When upward moving blood & heat (Pitta) mixes with toxicity, it causes a hot rash on the cheeks.
Dry, small lips imply a Vata imbalance. Cold sores imply a Vata imbalance (stress diminishing immunity) which aggravates Pitta (inflammation).
Thick cystic acne in the chin area could indicate a hormonal imbalance.
Burning rashes on the ears (especially after eating) could be a sign of upward moving heat (Pitta). There may be an infection in the sinus or ear canal that is releasing through the skin. Try massaging around the ear, pulling the ear to see if there is...
Dry, prickly red rash on the upper arms could indicate hypothyroid.
The elbows and knees are sensitive to poor circulation and dryness (Vata). When this Vata condition mizes with heat, it could lead to allergic rashes on the elbows and knees.
Skin problems in the hands implicate poor circulation (Vata) when hands are dry, allergic conditions (Pitta), or fluid stagnation (Kapha) when hands are swollen.
When lung or circulatory conditions (Kapha) mix with toxicity, it can lead to rashes on the chest.
Skin problems on the upper or middle back indicate Pitta dosha imbalance with upward moving heat. Skin problems in the lower back indicate Kapha imbalance with stagnation of fluids, or Vata imbalance in the colon.
Skin problems in the abdominal area may arise from many sources, including indigestion, and stretch marks from past pregnancies. Acne in this area may indicate gas, bloating, inflammation and toxicity causing a Pitta imbalance. Fungal infections and...
Skin problems in buttocks could be caused by too much time sitting with an improper posture (Vata) or fluid stagnation in the lower extremities (Kapha).
Skin problems in the genital area may imply a sexually transmitted disease, parasites, candida or toxicity.
The elbows and knees are sensitive to poor circulation and dryness (Vata). When this Vata condition mixes with heat, it could lead to allergic rashes on the elbows and knees.
The feet are farthest from the heart and most likely to suffer from poor circulation. Dry feet are a sign of Vata in the circulatory system. Swollen feet / fungus imply Kapha.
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 information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, 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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