Hairfall and skin related issue - #23055

Take amla juice 10ml +Aloe vera juice 10ml twice daily after food with water Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Amla oil twice weekly on scalp keep overnight and wash with mild herbal soap Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Wash your face only once with mild soap, rest of the day wash with clean tapid water without soap Avoid spicy fried sugary foods

Hello. To restrict recurrence of pimples and hair los u need to avoid spicy oily salty and junk foods and late night. Tab arogyavrdhini 2 tabs 2 times a Day after meals. Tab Dhatrinisha 1 tab before Lunch and dinner. Tab calciipral 2 tabs 2 times a Day. Avipatikar churna 1 tsp at night With water. Paropathadi kadha 15 ml + 15 ml warm water after Lunch and dinnner. Take for 15 days than update

HELLO HARSHITA, YOU ARE EXPERIENCING- CHRONIC ACNE, DULL AND SENSITIVE SKIN, FACIAL SWEATING, SEASONAL DRY SKIN, AND PROGRESSIVE HAIRLOSS WITH NO REGROWTH-ALL WITHOUT UNDERLYING CHRONIC ILLNESS. ACCORDING TO AYURVVEDA- 1)SKIN ISSUE(ACNE,DULLNESS,HYPERPIGMENTATION,SWEAT) DOSHA INVOLVEMENT- -PITTA AGGRAVVATION- EXCESS SWEAT, INFLAMMATION(PIMPLES), BLACK MARKS,HEAT IN T-ZONE. -VATA INVOLVEMENT- DRY SKIN IN BOTH SEASONS, DULLNESS -RAKTA DUSTI(VITIATED BLOOD)- CAUSES ONGOING ACNEE AND DISCOLORATION -AMA(TOXINS)- SKIN DOESNT ACCEPT PRODUCTS LEADS TO SENSITIVITY AND DARKNESS 2)HAIRFALL TURNING INTO HAIR LOSS(NO NEW HAIR GROWTH) -VATA PITTA AGGRAVATION AFFECTS HAIR ROOTS,AND WEAKENS REGENERATION -ASTHI DHATU KSHAYA(WEAK BONE/HAIR TISSUE)FROM IMPROPER NUTRITION OR STRESS -POOR DIGESTION RESULTS IN MALNOURISHED RASA AND RAKTA NOT SUPPORTING HAIR GROWTH ACNE PROBLEM- PITTA+RAKTA+KAPHA=HEAT+TOXINS+BLOCKED CHANNELS DULL DRY SKIN- VATA+TOXINS= POOR RASA-RAKTA NOURISHMENT,EXCESSIVE DRYNESS,IMPAIRED SKIN BARRIER SWEATING(FACE)- PITTA+SVEDA VAHA SROTAS= HYPERACTIVE SWEAT GLANDS IN T-ZONE DUE TO EXCESS HEAT/TOXIN BURDEN HAIRLOSS-VATA-PITTA+ASTHI DHATU- HAIR ROOT DRYING WEAKENED NUTRITION FOLLICLE DAMAGE, NO REGROWTH #TREAMENT GOAL-MONTH WISE MONTH 1- SKIN=REDUCE ACTIVE PIMPLES,OIL/SWEAT, HAIR=STOP HAIR FALL, INTERNAL= TOXIN REMOVAL,IMPROVE BOWEL HEALTH MONTH 2- SKIN=FADE MARKS,BRIGTHEN TONE, HAIR- IMPROVE TEXTURE,INTERNAL=LIVER AND BLOOD DETOX MONTH 3- SKIN=GLOW, LESS DRYNESS EVEN TONE, HAIR= INITIATE REGROWTH-NOURISH RAKTA+ASTHI DHATU MONTH 4 TO 6- SKKIN= LONG TERM IMMUNITY OF SKIN, HAIR=STRENGTHEN ROOTS, FULLER ROWTH, REJUVINATION PHASE SO THIS TREATMENT IS FOR 6 MONTHS MORNING(EMPTY STOMACH) 1)MAHATIKTAKA GHRITA- 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK/WATER=SKIN AND BLOOD DETOX, IMPROVES LIVER 2)TRIKATU CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH HONEY-ENHANCE DIGESTIVE FIRE, REDUCES TOXIN ACCUMULATION 3)WARM WATER WITH LEMON-1 GLASS=OPENS CHANNELS,REDUCES FACIAL OIL AND TOXINS #AFTER BREAKFAST 1)CAP GANDHAK RASAYANA-1 CAP=FIGHTS ACNE,PURIFIES BLOOD 2)MANJISTHA GHANVATI- 1 TAB=RAKTA PURIFIER, REDUCES PIGMENTATION 3)SAPTAMRIT LAUHA- 1 TAB = SUPPORTS HAIR REGROWTH,IMPRVES SKIN TONE 4)SARIVADYASAVA-15ML+15ML WARM WATER=IMPROVES SKIN METABOLISM,REDUCES PITTA #AFTER LUNCH 1)CAP.KESH KING PLUS/KESH RAKSHA- 1 CAP=STIMULATES NEW HAIR GROWTH 2)ASTHIPOSHAK RASAYANA/NARASIMHA RASAYANA- 1 TAB=STRENGTHEN BONES AND HAIR #AFTER DINNER 1)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI-1 TAB=LIVER CLEANSING,DETOX SKIN AND BLOOD 2)TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WARM WATER=GUT CLEANSING,REGULATE SKIN METABOLISM #EXTERNAL THERAPIES FOR SKIN *CLEANSER(DAILY ) MIX MULTANI MITTI+NEEM POWDER+SANDALWOOD->PASTE WITH ROSE WATER *NIGHT SERUM DAILY 2-3 DROPS OF KUMKUMADI TAILA+1 TSP ALOE VERA GEL->.APPLY GENTLY, LEAVE OVERNIGHT *FACE STEAM-2TIMES/WEEK BOIL NEEM+TULSI+ROSE PETALS-USE STEAM FOR 10 MIN TO REDUCE ACNE *SWEAT CONTROL(AS NEEDED) DAB COTTON +ROSE WATER+ CHANDAN ARKA FOR HAIR- *OIL(3 TIMES/WEEK NIGHT) BHRINGARAJ TAILA+NEELIBRINGADI TAILA+BHRAMI TAILA WARM MIX-APPLY 20 MINS BEFORE SLEEP HAIR WASH(2TIMES/WEEK) SOAKED REETHA+AMLA+SIKAKAI POWDER DECOCTION-OR HERBAL SADHEV/SOULTREE BRRAND SHAMPOO SCALP MASK(1 TIME/WEEK) AMLA POWDER+BHRAMI POWDER+CURD-> APPLY LEAVE 20 MINS DIET- FOODS TO INCLUDE *VEGETABLES-LAUKI,TINDA,CARROT,BEETROOT,CORIANDER,SPINACH (BOILED NO RAW SALAD STRCTLY) *FRUITS- AMLA, POMEGRANATE,PAPAYA,BLACK RAISINS(SOAKED) *GRAINS- RICE,OLD WHEAT, GREEN MONG KHICHDI *SPICES-HALDI,JEERA,AJWAIN,CORAINDER SEEDS *DAIRY- WARM MILK WITH TURMERIC, ASHWAGANDHA(NO CURD AT NIGHT) *FATS- COW GHEE, COLD PRESSED COCONUT OIL FOR COOKING(BEST FOR HAIR) *FLUIDS- CUMIN-CORIANDER-FENNEL WATER, KOKUM SARBAT,AMLA JUICE AVOID STRICTLY *FRIED/GREASY- CHIPS,SAMOSA,PRATHA WITH TOO MUCH OIL *SOUR- VINEGAR,FERMENTED PICKLES, CURD(ESPECIALLY NIGHT) *SPICY-RED CHILLI,GREEN CHILLI(BAD FOR SKIN AS WELL AS HAIR) *SUGAR- WHITE SUGAR,SOFT DRINKS,CHOCOLATE *MILK+FRUIT- BANANA SHAKE, MILK WITH CITRUS *INCOMPATIBLE FOODS- FISH+MILK, SALT+MILK, CURD+HOT FOOD(PARATHA WITH CURD) *LATE MEALS- EATING AFTER 8:30 PM *DRY SNACKS- BREADS,RUSKS, BISCUITS-CAUSE DRYNESS AND HIAR BREAKAGE #LIFESTYLE TO BE FOLLOWED 6:00 AM- WAKE UP,TONGUE SCRAPING,WARM WATER SIP 6:30AM- 5 MIN OIL PULLING WITH SESAME OIL(1 TSP OIL HOLD IN MOUTH FOR 5 MIN THEN SPIT) 7:00AM- PRANAYAM+YOGA-20 MIN 7:30 AM- BATH AND HERBAL DRINKS 8:30 AM- BREAKFAST 12:30 PM- LUNCH(FOCUS ON COOKED VEGETABLES+GHEE) 4:00PM- HERBAL TEA OR SOAKED RAISIN 7 6:00 PM- LIGHT WALK OR STRETCHING 7:30 PM- DINNER(LIGHT KHICHDI OR VEG SOUP ETC) 9:30 PM- WARM MILK AND TRIPHALA 10:00 PM- SLEEP(STRICTLY BEFORE 10:30PM) #YOGA AND PRANAYAM ASANA-15 MIN DAILY -SARVANGASANA-STIMULATES THYROID FOR HAIR -UTTANASANA- INCREASES SCALP BLOOD FLOW -PAWANMUKTASANA- DIGESTION BOOST -VAJRASANA AFTER MEALS-IMPROVES NUTRIENT ABSORPTION PRANAYAM-10-15 MIN DAILY -ANULOM VILOM- BALANCES VATA-PITTA -SHEETALI- COOLS SKIN AND LIVER -BHRAMARI- CALMS STRESS AND IMPROVES SLEEP #EMOTIONAL + STRESS SUPPORT -PRACTICE EARLY RISING+SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE-15 MIN DAILY -JOURNAL 3 THINGS DAILY- WHAT MADE ME SMILE/FEEL CALM -AVOID SCREENS 1 HOUR BEFORE BED -GENTLE SELF MASSAGE WITH WAR SESAME OIL-2 TIMES/WEEK DO FOLLOE CONSISTENTLY 100% RESULT YOU WILL GET FOR SURE HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR.MAITRI ACHARYA

FIR PIMPLES AND BREAKOUTS DIVYA DERMAGRIT TAB=2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY DIVYA KHADIRARIST SYRUP=3-3 TSP TWICE DAILY WITH WATER AFTER MEALS KANTI LEPA MIX WITH RISE WATER AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT THEN WASH AFTER 30 MIN FOR HAIR LOSS . NUTRELA ZINC VIT C TAB=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DIVYA KESH OIL ..FIR SCALP MASSAGE.. YOU DEFINITELY CURED

Avoid daysleep, deep fried food, spicy food items, ice cream, oily , junk foods and undigested foods, curd , etc Internally: 1. Aragvadarishtam - 25 ml morning and night after food 2. Nishottamadi kashayam - 20 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and night before food (empty stomach) 3. Kaishora gulgulu gulika - 2 - 0 - 2 with kashayam External : kumkumadi lepam Hair fall: 1. Tripaladi Kerala thailam 2. In iron deficiency - Draksharishtam - 25ml morning and night after food

Hello Harshita "I can understand ur Cosmetic Concern & Anxiousness about ur Hair and Skin issues " " NO NEED TO WORRY " " I WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND & RECOVER WITH UR ACNE SKIN ISSUES & HAIR ISSUES SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY" UR CONCERNS & NEEDS SOLUTION FOR SKIN - Recurrent Acne Pimples Dull Skin ,black dark spots, Excessive Sweating,Super Dry Skin HAIR - hairfall Hair Loss Hair Growth PROBABLE CAUSE Improper Diet Digestive Metabolic Hormonal Disturbance Skin allergies Hyperactive Sweat Sebaceous Glands Autoimmune issues Nutritional Deficiencies like Vit D B A C Biotin Sedentary Lifestyles Lack of Physical Activities Stress Anxiety Poor Hygiene Genetic Hereditary Factors Hard Water Borewell Water usage Excessive Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Foods Junk Food Bakery Foods Processed Sweets Packed Canned Foods MANIFESTATION Due to Above Causes --->( Agni Dosh) Weak Digestive Fire --->Ama ( Toxins) --->Ama + Kapha + Pitta + Vata Imablance --->Kapa Pitta Imbalance leads Skin ---> Hyperactive Sweat Sebaceous Glands ---> Pitta Kapha leads Face ( Acne Pimples ) ---> Vata Pitta Imabncce ---> Nutritional Issues Hair Fall Hair Follicles damage No New Growth Dry Skin NOTE - TAKING ONLY MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH TO CURE THIS ISSUES IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS " Causes & Imablance identification & Correction+ Ayurvedic Medicine+ Proper Diet + Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management+ Hygiene correction + Instructions to follow + Hair Care & Skin Care Routine " AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR INFECTIVE HORMONAL ACNE DULL FACE DARK SPOTS DRY SKIN & HAIR FALL AND REGROWTH • 100 % RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES U MUST TRY * SKIN HAIR DETOX JUICE Dabur Amla Aloe Vera Juice 30 ml ( Dabur Pharma) + Aarogya Swaras ( Patanajali Pharma) 10 ml Early Morning on Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water 100 % EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR ACNE DARK SPOTS DRY SKIN U MUST TRY ( Acne Pimples Marks goes away in 1 month Skin Tone Improves Marks Spots clears in 3 months ) * ACNE SKIN INFECTION & OVERALL SKIN HEALTH - Tab.Purodil ( Aimil Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * BLOOD PURIFIER - Syrup.Mahamanjistadi Kadha ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 20 ml -0- 20 ml After Food * SKIN FACE WASH - Neem Aloe Face Cucumber Wash ( Baidyanath Pharma) For Face Wash twice a Day * ACNE & DARK SPOTS - Himalaya Clarina Anti acne Ointment ( Himalaya Pharma) For Local Application over Acnes * DAILY FACE CREAM FOR GLOW BRIGHTENING -Himalaya Clear Complexion Brightening Day Cream * FOR DARK SPOTS & PIGMENTATION - Himalaya Dark Spots Hyperpigmentation Night Cream ( Himalaya Pharma) For Local application at Night * FOR DRY SKIN - Himalaya Intense Moisturizer Lotion For Dry Skin ( Himalaya Pharma) For Body Application After Bath * Extra Virgin Coconut Oil/ Olive Oil Application Self massage 30 mins Before Bath Daily Followed By Luke Warm Water Bath. * Face Wash 2-3 times a Day * Mild Face Steam Weekly twice to Open Blocked Skin Pores 100 % EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR HAIR FALL & REGROWTH U MUST TRY ( Hair Fall Stops in just 1 ½month New hair Growth in Just 2 ½ months) * HAIR GROWTH & OVERALL HAIR HEALTH -Cap.Trich Up ( Vasu Pharma ) 2 -0-2 After Food * HAIR SUPPLIMENT FOR HAIR GROWTH - Plant Based Biotin ( From Sesbenia Grandiflora Extract) with 60 Herbs Multivitamin ( Carbamide Forte Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food * HAIR FALL & REGROWTH - Khadi Natural 18 Herbs Hair Oil Chemical Free ( Khadi Natural Pharma) For Night Scalp and Hair Application • HAIR HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS * Daily Night Medicated Hair Oil Application * 2- 3 Days once Hair Wash * Avoid Hard Water Borewell water For Hair Usage * Use Natural Hair Products must be Sulphate Alcohol Paraben Mineral colour Free * Avoid Excessive Sun Heat chemical Exposure • DAILY SKIN CARE ROUTINE MORNING ROUTINE * 1.Cleanse: Remove excess oil and dirt accumulated overnight. * 2.Treat: Apply targeted serums for specific concerns like hydration, brightening, or acne. * 3.Moisturize: Hydrate and protect the skin barrier. * 4.Sunscreen: Protect against sun damage, which can cause aging and skin cancer. EVENING ROUTINE * 1.Double Cleanse: Remove makeup and impurities from the day. * 2.Treat: Apply serums or overnight masks for specific skin concerns. * 3.Moisturize: Replenish moisture and support the skin's natural repair process. * 4.Eye Cream: Target fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. • NORMAL DIET ( Less Oily, Less Spicy Sour Salty, Well Cooked ) * BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups * LUNCH - Ghee Applied Roti ( Non Gluten) Jwar/ Bajara/ Ragi + Leafy Vegetable like Palak Methi+ Green Salad Rayta + Any Sabji+ Fresh Butter Milk with Cream + Rice + Dal * DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet • DO'S - Plenty of Water Fluids Juices intake Approximately 3 Liters Per Day All Alkaline Highly Nutritious Healthy Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Soaked Dry Fruits Milk products Maintain Personal Hygiene Rest Good Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Walking ( 6000 Step/Day ) Yoga Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation Curry Leaves Amla Flaxseed Pumpkin seeds Sunflower Seeds Soaked Almonds Anjir Dates Moringa Drumstick Methi Spinach Aloe Vera Beet Carrot Juice Apple Pomegranate Watermelon Juices to take • DON'TS - Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Juck Foods Bakery Non Veg Heavy Sun Heat Exposure Late Night Sleeps Carbonated Beverages Excessive Tea Coffee Packed Canned Processed Sweets Stress Chemicals Related Hair Products and procedures. Avoid Soda Vinegar Pickles Fermented Foods • LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle • YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) Sheershasan Ardhasheershasan • EXERCISES Walking 6000 Steps Per Day Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc • ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation REGARDS Dr Arun Desai God Bless You 😊🙏 If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

Thank you, Harshita for sharing your concern According to Ayurveda, your symptoms suggest VATA - Pitta imbalance along with rakta dushti affecting both skin and hair Pimples with sweating, dullness and dryness show inner heat with poor nourishment Start on Neemghanvati Kaishore guggulu-one tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Amlaki rasayana-1 teaspoon with warm water or honey ones daily Mahamanjistadi aristha- Khadira aristha -2 teaspoon each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Use aloe vera gel-apply over, face, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, and then wash with warm water You can apply sandalwood paste mixed with rose water, weekly twice over face Bringaraja taila -apply over scalp and gentle massage to be done, and you can do hair wash after one hour Avoid oily, spicy food, drink, plenty of fluids

HELLO HARSHITA JI, 1)skin concerns you have complex skin type- -dry skin, T-zone sweating = vata+pitta imbalance -Active pimples=pitta aggravation- increased internal heat and toxins -Dull,dark skin or applying products = toxins in the plasma, possibly allergic or. chemically incompatible products. 2)HAIRLOSS(NOT JUST HAIRFALL) -reduced regrowth of hair along with loss= weakens in bones and blood tissues -often connected to digestive weakness, stress and nutrient absorption. #INTERNAL HERBAL SUPPORT-MINIMUM 3 MONTHS *MORNING -Gandhak Rasayana- 1 tab with lukewarm water -sarivadi vati- 1 tab with lukewarm water *AFTERNOON -Manjisthadi Kwath- 20 ml with water after lunch #EVENING -Raktasodhak vati- 1 tab with lukewarm water -Ashwagandha capsule- 1 cap with warm milk #NIGHT -Narikela lavana- 1/2 tsp with water -Bhringaraj churna- 1/2 tsp with water if acne is pus filled- panchanimbadi vati- 1 tab after food twice daily. #TOPICAL SKIN CARE *MORNING AND NIGHT ROUTINE 1)Face wash= ise homemade mix of Multani Mitti+neem powder+rose powder-make paste with rose water 2)Toner- dab raw rose water 3)Moisturiser- apply Kumkumadi Taila only 3-4 drops at night on damp face 4)Weekly 2 times= pack of massor dal+haldi+Aloe Vera pulp= leave 15-20 min then wash off avoid chemical products, artificial scrubs and face creams that clog pores #HAIR REGROWTH SUPPORT EXTERNAL -Oil- apply bhringaraj taila+kalonji oil(warm)-3 times a week. massage gently -Hair mask weekly= hibiscus powder+brahmi powder+amla juice paste- apply to scalp for 30 mins before hair wash -TAB NUTRICHARGE HAIR- 1 DAILY AFTER FOOD -CHYAWANPRASH- 1 TSP DAILY IN MORNING WITH WARM MILK #DIET INCLUDE- -warm water only, no cold drinks -seasonal fruits-papaya, guava,amla -ghee-1tsp/day, improves absorption -moong dal,leafy sabzi, millets -soakedblack raisins(8-10) + 2 almonds in morning daily AVOID- -fried, fermented , spicy foods -milk+salty/spicy foods -tea/coffee -curd at night -bakery items #LIFESTYLE AND DETOX -sun exposure- 10 min morning sun helps skin and vit d -YOGA- sarvangasana, paschimottanasana, balasana-stimulates skin and hair health -weekly detox- 1 day only fruit+coconut water to reduce toxins FINALLY THIS TREATMENT GOALS IS TO -clear toxins from blood and gut to stop acne -balnces hormones and reduce internal heat -deeply nourish hair roots and enhance regrowth -restore skin radiance and prevent dryness Do follow DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

For the skin issues you're facing, it appears there may be a Pitta and Vata imbalance. The process of pimples, alternating with dryness could suggest your skin is reacting to internal heat and stress factors. A key Ayurvedic approach to address this is calming Pitta dosha, balancing Vata and cooling the body through lifestyle and diet. Start by incorporating foods that are naturally cooling and anti-inflammatory. Choose a diet rich in fresh fruits like melons, grapes, pomegranates and cucumbers. Incorporate leafy greens and think about reducing spicy, oily and deep-fried foods. Aloe vera juice or Amla juice each morning may help in reducing the heat elements in your body, reducing inflammation. For topical treatment, applying a paste made of sandalwood powder mixed with rose water can help soothe and cleanse your skin. Consider avoiding synthetic cosmetics which might be harsh for the skin, and use only natural skincare products. For excessively oily areas like the T-zone, use Multani Mitti (fuller's earth) mask once a week, which is excellent for soaking up excess oil. Now, addressing the hair loss and lack of new hair growth, this could be an indication of a Vata disturbance or stress impacting your hair follicles. Bhringraj oil massage can nourish and revitalize the scalp, promoting hair growth. Warm the oil slightly and apply it onto the scalp with gentle circular movements. Leave it overnight if possible and wash it off in the morning. Internally, amla powder is supportive of healthy hair, known for helping keep hair shiny and strong. Consistently taking a teaspoon of this with warm water can have long-term benefits. Try to manage stress through yoga and meditation, as stress is a known contributing factor for hair and skin issues. Good rest and hydration also play crucial roles in maintaining the balance in your body, and optimizing your skin and hair health. For dry skin during winter, applying sesame oil on the body before bath can prevent excessive dryness. Similarly, consuming ghee in your meals can provide internal lubrication and support Vata balance. If symptoms persist or worsen, consider consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner for a customized treatment plan, as a detailed understanding of your Prakriti and Vikriti would be needed for more precise recommendations.