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	THE EARS BEHIND : The areas behind the ear must be properly washed . Oil from the hair may coat this area and attract dirt; hence soap must be applied here. Take precaution so that water or soap doesn't get trapped there or enter the ears. Ayurvedic creams can be applied to that area to avoid dryness and Ayurvedic oils can be applied inside the ear to avoid dryness and to give strength to the auditory system.
	THE NAVEL: The skin fold at navel must be cleansed with a soft cloth or cotton. If required a herbal cream or ghee can be applied to that area. 'Nabhi-Puran' is a procedure in which medicated oil is poured over it; as it is said to be the place from where thousands of nadis takes origin. In Yoga it is the place for 'Manipur chakra'- one of the center for consciousness in kundalini yoga.
	THE GENITALS: Creases and the folds at the genital parts of male and female must be cleansed. Many men don't know that the foreskin of the penis need to be pulled back and exposed part be cleaned. The folds of the groins are often neglected specially by overweight people who boast several layers where water, soap, dirt or sweat can get trapped for some time. In the humid days the groin regions are prone to catch some fungal infections or a sort of eczema which causes painful situation and difficulty in walking. For this application of a lotion or a powder prepared with the herbs like Turmeric, Neem, Sandal etc. is highly beneficial. top.
	THE BACK: The back, is one of these hard to reach places with personal hands. To make the job easier back scrubber or a cotton towel is best. The back is a place of spine with a connection of nerves around it. If massage is done before bath, it must be done judiciously and with the oils chosen according to the constitution or with simple herbo-medicated oils; as it gives strength to the cervical and lumbar zones.
	TOE-WEBS & HEELS: The spaces between the toes are highly neglected and heels which are cracked tend to collect dirt. These are places of high importance from the marmas/ acupressure point of view; Ayurveda suggests one must daily oleate (apply oil) to the crown, ears and soles.

HAND MASSAGE	FOOT MASSAGE
1. Place some base oil in a boil with essential oils added as recommended. Massage into palms of hands with a steady circular movement.	1. To stretch the feet, place hands with thumbs on top of the foot, keeping a firm grip both of the hands.
2. Squeeze down the fingers to stretch and loosen them, pushing towards the palms. Repeats steps 1 and 2 several times.	2. Move thumbs outward as if breaking a piece of bread (be gentle with your partner!); repeat movement several times.

THE SCALP: The longest hairs of the body are found here. Length and the style are solely dependent on you. Hairs must be washed at least twice a week. Flaking of the scalp may be due to dryness and not always due to dandruff; which can be prevented by applying a herbo-medicated oil over the scalp(never share combs). Application of the oil can invite the dust to be caught; so the selected oil should not be very sticky.

Depending upon the constitution, the luster of hair can be oily, normal or dry for Kapha, Pitta & Vata respectively.

Alopecia or baldness is a curse. Why it occurs , how it happens and why some people suffer premature graying? Ayurveda's theory gives a very nice answer to it. People with Pitta constitution are prone to premature graying and baldness. Also the Dietary and daily regimen which aggravate Pitta may lead to it. This also occurs if there is some underlying illness or past history of a major disease.

THE EYES: The most attractive organ over our face are the Eyes; though the size and shape may vary individually. Eyes must be sprinkled with cold water preferably when mouth is filled with water. If you are involved in a job which requires continuos eye work like over the computers, studies, works in dark rooms etc. then it is better to put drops of Rose water 6 Hourly in each eye.

Apart from Eyeballs , eyelashes also may accumulate dandruff etc. as in Blephritis and due to some skin problem one may reduce the hairs of eyelashes. These can be take care of with Collyrium (kajal) which is prepared with some herbs ash, mixed with butter. While it is prepared, precautions must be taken from hygiene point of view. It must not have any irritating particle of herb which can come if not grinded properly. One pack must be used by one person only, and for both eyes different clean finger should be used. This keeps eyes lubricated and good looking.

Ayurveda also has a very special technique known as AKSHI-TARPAN, to give strength to optic nerve; it also overcomes eyesight and over comes many eye diseases.