01/5Skin expert Jewel Gamadia shares some much-needed skincare advice

Skin expert Jewel Gamadia shares some much-needed skincare advice

Every time you scroll through the feeds of A-list Bollywood stars like Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Jacqueline Fernandez there's one thing you'll see they all share in common and that's fabulous skin. Dr. Jewel Gamadia, a famous acupuncturist is the reason behind their huge smiles. Not only does he heal people with his special acupuncture therapies in Mumbai, he also recommends simple lifestyle changes since he's a firm believer that everything we put into our bodies reflects on our skin. Here's some advice he's shared with the world.

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02/5His beauty philosophy

His beauty philosophy

Talking about his beauty philosophy the doctor said, "Beauty is all about how your organs function. Any health irregularities or skin disorders, like acne or eczema, are not diseases by themselves, but symptoms of something going wrong internally. Instead of treating the symptom, my aim is to fix the root of the problem, like nutrient deficiencies, improper digestion or slow collagen production, through lifestyle changes."

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03/5The science behind acupuncture

The science behind acupuncture

Talking about the science, he said, "I practise Western acupuncture, which follows the traditional philosophy, but is based on modern medical advances. Needles are used in certain spots to stimulate the nervous system and trigger different biological reactions. This could be anything from improving the flow of blood to your liver (for detoxification) to bettering your digestion."

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04/5Lifestyle changes as suggested by him

Lifestyle changes as suggested by him

When he was asked to recommend some lifestyle changes, he said, "Chew your food more! It helps your body absorb less fat and sugar, makes food easy to digest, and reduces chances of acidity and bloating. I have also cut out wheat and milk from my diet, since both the ingredients are heavy on the stomach, and our sedentary lifestyles don’t help with breaking them down efficiently."

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05/5Some of his diet essentials

Some of his diet essentials

Vitamin C from citrus fruits to boost metabolism and strengthen the immune system, Vitamin E from green vegetables to get rid of acne and skin damage, CO Q10 from supplements to reduce signs of aging, Rice for a quick energy boost, Cooked vegetables to aid with digestion. Well, looks like it's time to start following his advice and eat healthy because as the doctor said, what we put into our bodies reflects on our skin.

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