The secret to healthy, radiant skin: A healthy diet.
Q: My hectic lifestyle and fast-food diet is wreaking havoc on my skin. Where do I start to improve the health of my skin?
A: “In the practice of ayurveda, the fastest way to improve the condition of your skin is to cleanse your body of accumulated toxins (also known as ama). Then, eat a more balanced diet based on your unique body constitution (dosha),” says Petaling-Jaya based ayurvedic therapist, Yong Lee Yan. “If you have skin that’s irritated, this is most probably an external indicator of your internal health. Toxicity, mineral imbalances, oxidative stress, and inflammatory processes can take place within an overworked body, causing skin to loose its luster and glow.” To regain your body’s internal balance and heal your skin, follow these tips from Yong.
*For the full article please refer to Shape February 2012 Issue
