Ayurvedic Treatments | Treatments for Vitiligo | Krishnendu Ayurveda
Advices to Manage Vitiligo Vitiligo is believed to be started by an autoimmune disease in the body. The body's own immune system identifies some of your own cells as intruders and fights them, causing the cells to die. This damaging of your own cells is called autoimmunity. In Vitiligo, autoimmunity targets melanocytes in your skin. Sometimes this damage happens along with other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease or adrenal gland insufficiency (Addison's disease). Risk factors for Vitiligo according to Ayurveda are, Intake of contradictory foods Suppression of natural urges Excess consumption of sour, sweet, salt and pungent foods Excess intake of fresh grains, curd, and fish. Ayurvedic treatments According to Ayurveda, Vitiligo is caused by vitiation of Pitta dosha (Ayurvedic humor representing fire and water) in the body. The ayurvedic line of treatment includes corrective measures to promote healthy digestion, elimination of ama or the accumulated toxins, boosting...
