YOUR SKIN REFLECTS YOUR LIVER HEALTH #Part2

TIPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU:

* DIET: Radiant skin begins with your diet! You may be surprised to learn that what you eat can dramatically affect the condition of your skin.

Raw juices are another tool to clear the skin and I recommend you juice citrus, pear, carrot, kale, mint, basil, apple and cabbage. You can make a whole week’s supply of juice at one time and freeze it in glass jars with a lid on top immediately after making it.

* Omega 3 supplements (EPA, DHA, ALA): Sources → Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed, Walnuts

Benefits: Omega-3's are part of a group of essential fatty acids which our bodies are unable to synthesize on our own.   Consumption of omega-3 through supplementation or eating certain plants and fish is known to modulate the balance of lipid inflammatory mediators, and can thereby make a valuable contribution in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders.

·         Omega-3's are particularly good at reducing inflammation throughout the body.

·         Inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis have often greatly improve when the proper amounts and concentrations of essential fatty acids are consumed.

·         Omega-3 many contribute to reduction in the number of flare-ups as well as the severity of scaling and redness.  Supplementation usually improves skin moisture and appearance, as well as dry skin and eczema. 

 * Vitamin D-3: Source → Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel, Nuts, Eggs, Dairy foods (If no allergen present)

Benefits: Vitamin D-3, or cholecalciferol, is naturally manufactured in the skin, primarily through exposure to sunlight.  Recent research indicates there are numerous health benefits to vitamin D supplementation, supporting relief from many inflammatory ailments and medical conditions.

D-3 matches what is produced within human skin, and is much more efficiently converted by the liver to support circulating active levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D activates genes that support an immune response to foreign entities in the body.

Pro-inflammatory cytokines may be responsible for many lasting health issues. Vitamin D3 down-regulates cytokine activity and supports a healthy inflammatory response

In order to maximize the anti-inflammatory benefits of supplementation, particularly vitamin D, we recommend that you consider priming your system with this detox package, to set the stage for optimal nutrient absorption and function in the body.

* Selenium: Source → Brazil Nuts, Oysters, Tuna, Cod, Salmon, Sunflower

Benefits: Selenium is an incredibly important trace mineral that is vital to the body for proper function of various organs.   It is as a component of glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme necessary for the antioxidant function which protects against cellular damage from the free radicals that cause inflammation, aging, and promote skin cancer.

Selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase and its effects on glutathione activity may also have a significant role in acne severity.

Selenium and vitamin E likely play complementary roles in increasing glutathione activity and reducing overall oxidative stress in the body.

1        * Vitamin E: Source  → Almonds, Hazelnuts, Sunflower, Wheat germ, Safflower, Corn

       Benefits: Vitamin E is the most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant found in the skin. It is secreted

on the skin surface through the sebum, an oily substance that coats the outer layer of the skin.  This secretion happens roughly 7 days after consumption of vitamin E-rich foods, and is an important protective factor on the skin’s surface. Plays a synergistic role with Selenium in improving glutathione levels in the body, further increasing antioxidant activity. ·         It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, defending the skin against free radicals and reactive oxygen species that would otherwise cause damage. ·         Adequate levels in the skin may prevent inflammatory damage from sun exposure, helping to reduce the aging and skin cancer risk from excessive UV radiation. ·         It even suppresses the formation of arachidonic acid, which could help improve inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

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YOUR SKIN REFLECTS YOUR LIVER HEALTH

WHY DETOX?

Your liver is the metabolic factory of your body producing energy to sustain the thousands of functions performed every minute by all of your body’s cells. Your hair follicles need energy to grow strong shiny hair and your skin cells require energy to eliminate toxins and repair and regenerate themselves.  Your heart requires energy to pump blood efficiently to your skin to maintain collagen production and oxygenate the cells to protect them from aging.

If your liver is not doing its job of breaking down toxins efficiently they must be eliminated from your body by other means – in many cases they come out through your skin! When excessive toxins build up in the deeper layers of the skin this causes inflammation to occur and this can manifest as:

ü    Dermatitis

ü    Acne (Vulgaris, Rosacea)

ü    Eczema, Psoriasis

ü    Premature aging and wrinkling of the skin

ü    Brown liver spots which make you look older

ü    Red itchy rashes anywhere in your body

ü    Deep painful rashes which may lead to ulcers

ü    Hives

Acne on the face – this causes small red pimples which affect the cheeks, the chin and area around the nose and small yellow heads may occur on the top of the pimples.

I have often found that worsening skin problems are a sign of liver dysfunction or of future liver problems on the horizon.  The vast majority of skin problems can be helped with a natural approach.

A good liver tonic is vital to support the liver’s ability to detoxify and eliminate.  Detoxing and nutritional supplements can reduce inflammation in the skin and support the detoxification pathways in the liver.

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At Royal Healing Natural Health Center, our goals are to educate chronic skin care suffers about dermatology, share what contributes to health and wellness, and support our patients in any way we can. Our programs promote healthy skin with nutritional supplements, topical treatments and dietary guidance. Learn more about our programs by visiting the website or you can call us at 832-913-5022.