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Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Question: I'm getting older and my skin is thinning. What supplements will help? Otherwise I'm in good health. Eat lots of real food (greens, lean proteins, etc.), drink plenty of water, exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, etc.
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Answered by Dr. Munish Sood (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
further necessary information

Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern

A. As you are in good health thus tips for HEALTHY LIVING is/are:

1. Initially go low and go slow and make changes gradually, and gradually you can continue to ADD more healthy choices.
2. Eat a variety of nutrient rich food but with some added advantage like:
. Cabbage (cholesterol lowering benefits)
. carrot (helps in liver detoxification)
. cauliflower (ideal against abdominal problems)
. dates (best for muscle development)
. onions ( contains flavinoids which protect against cardiovascular disease)
. garlic ( has broad spectrum antibiotic properties)

i. Daily regime:Don’t skip breakfast and take your lunch between 12 -1 PM which is the peak period of Pitta (responsible for digestion)and have your dinner 2 hours before sleeping.
ii. Avoid smoking,alcohol,caffeine,eating late at night,stress,drink water instead of colas
iii. Practice Yoga, Meditation and go for an exercise regime..

B. IMMUNOMODULATION (Immunity)
. Rasayana drugs (Rejuvenation/Immunomodulators) should be instituted in your management as part of XXXXXXX (palliative) therapy i.e. which corrects the dysfunction of tissues without disturbing the functions of normal tissues, also Rasayana drugs potentiates humoral antibodies, by increasing serum Immunoglobulin’s such as IgA,IgG and IgM.

i. Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt,soyamilk,pumpkin,squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices
ii. Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland : thus XXXXXXX carrots,cantaloupe,egg yolk,apricots,pumpkin,papaya, are ideal
iii. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best
iv. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach,taro root can be taken
v. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil.
vi. PhytStress is the best Medicine for the same.

C. For thin skin [in old age] remember:
. take more of vitamin K-C-D,bioflavinoids and Zinc
. take less of blood thinners [ginkgo,aspirin,clopidogrel,fish oil,steroids]

Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika

direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood


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Suggest Ideal Food Supplements For Thinning Of Skin

Brief Answer: further necessary information Detailed Answer: Dear Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern A. As you are in good health thus tips for HEALTHY LIVING is/are: 1. Initially go low and go slow and make changes gradually, and gradually you can continue to ADD more healthy choices. 2. Eat a variety of nutrient rich food but with some added advantage like: . Cabbage (cholesterol lowering benefits) . carrot (helps in liver detoxification) . cauliflower (ideal against abdominal problems) . dates (best for muscle development) . onions ( contains flavinoids which protect against cardiovascular disease) . garlic ( has broad spectrum antibiotic properties) i. Daily regime:Don’t skip breakfast and take your lunch between 12 -1 PM which is the peak period of Pitta (responsible for digestion)and have your dinner 2 hours before sleeping. ii. Avoid smoking,alcohol,caffeine,eating late at night,stress,drink water instead of colas iii. Practice Yoga, Meditation and go for an exercise regime.. B. IMMUNOMODULATION (Immunity) . Rasayana drugs (Rejuvenation/Immunomodulators) should be instituted in your management as part of XXXXXXX (palliative) therapy i.e. which corrects the dysfunction of tissues without disturbing the functions of normal tissues, also Rasayana drugs potentiates humoral antibodies, by increasing serum Immunoglobulin’s such as IgA,IgG and IgM. i. Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt,soyamilk,pumpkin,squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices ii. Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland : thus XXXXXXX carrots,cantaloupe,egg yolk,apricots,pumpkin,papaya, are ideal iii. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best iv. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach,taro root can be taken v. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil. vi. PhytStress is the best Medicine for the same. C. For thin skin [in old age] remember: . take more of vitamin K-C-D,bioflavinoids and Zinc . take less of blood thinners [ginkgo,aspirin,clopidogrel,fish oil,steroids] Dr. Munish Sood Consultant Physician Naimittika direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood