How does the condition of the gut affect the condition of the skin?
Our gut is the powerhouse to our entire body. Certain foods, medications, stress, and alcohol can cause healthy gut function to be compromised, allowing un- metabolised toxins to enter the bloodstream instead of being expelled through the large intestine. When these toxins enter our blood, our immune system recognises this as being an invasion and so elicits an immune response to protect the body. A person is completely unaware of this response until it starts to show up as symptoms that typically present as skin issues. This can range from skin dryness and sensitivity, acne, eczema and psoriasis just to name a few. The response by anyone challenged by skin health issues is to look at their health from the perspective of their whole body and not just that area of health that is presenting symptoms.
In three words, what should we all aim for to achieve great skin?
Water, nutrition, and meditation. Water hydrates our body to help millions of physiological processes to happen effectively and to keep our body healthy. Consuming a nutrient-rich diet allows for vitamins and minerals to enter the bloodstream and deliver these nutrients straight to the depths of our skin, which leads to healthy rejuvenation of skin cells that will eventually migrate to the top. Meditation is a great way to calm the nervous system and encourage ‘zen’ chemicals to be released. Combining all these elements will lead to a balanced body that in turn will lead to beautifully healthy looking skin.
This article first appeared in the November/December issue of Professional Beauty magazine. Download the issue here.
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