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Healthy Skin from Within

Nourish your microbiome
Skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, premature wrinkles and rosacea may be caused by imbalances in the microbiome, that is, the delicate balance of the micro-organisms that live within us and the overall health of our digestive system.  This is by no means a new concept. Research dating back over 80 years started to look at the gut-brain-skin axis and how processed foods and stress can alter our microbiome.  Improvement in the balance of the microbiome, digestive healing, elimination of processed foods and reduction in stress may all help to restore this delicate balance and in turn, improve skin health. Seek advice from a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist who can tailor a ‘digestive balance’ plan suitable for your individual needs.

Optimise your omegas
Omega 3 fats are required for the flexibility of the skin cells, and convert to anti-inflammatory mediators, helping in inflammatory skin conditions.  Unfortunately our average western diet is much higher in the pro-inflammatory fats.  Correct your balance by including high omega 3 foods in your diet such as wild or line caught oily fish, flaxseed or flax oil, and my personal favourite skin food, avocado.

Cut out the sugar
Refined sugars and simple carbohydrates promote the production of Advanced Glycation End Products, shortened quite aptly to AGEs.  These AGEs make collagen inflexible and also create free radical damage to the skin cells. By eliminating refined sugars and processed simple carbohydrates such as white bread and pasta, you will go a long way towards promoting healthy collagen production and great looking skin.

Look after your telomeres
Each time a cell replicates, part of the chromosome called the telomere shortens and this relates to cellular ageing.  Certain nutrients, phytonutrients and antioxidants are known to protect the telomere from shortening.  Eating a diet rich in a rainbow of organic vegetables and fruits can help to nourish the body and protect against damage. Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is especially protective for telomere health so getting out and about with some moderate sun exposure may also be beneficial.  My personal favourite of foods to protect the telomeres are high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric.

Would you eat what you put on your face?
As well as great looking skin from within, it is important to note that the skin is our largest living organ with functions including elimination of toxins, UV protection and absorption of nutrients.  It therefore follows that chemicals applied to the skin through the use of creams and make up, can be absorbed into the blood stream. I therefore encourage you not only to protect your skin from within but also to your protect your health by using only natural skincare products.Jacklyn-Coldwell-Collins1

Nutritional Therapist Jacklyn Coldwell-Collins is a graduate of CNM.

For details of CNM’s Natural Skincare courses including start dates, click here.

 

By Jacklyn Coldwell-Collins

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