Creating beautiful and healthy skin is both an inside and an outside job. You can use all of the most fabulous topical products on your skin, but if you have digestive issues or nutrient deficiencies that are not being addressed, skin will not be able to look it’s best. And the reverse is also true – terrible products can work against even the most nourishing of diets to support your skin.
The most common skin complaints I see women reaching out for help with include breakouts and oily skin, hormonal acne, dryness, rosacea, eczema, and perioral dermatitis. Specific skin conditions will all require different treatment options, however it is important to know what the skin thrives off and what may cause harm in order to provide your skin with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to flourish!
Let’s look at the different nutrients the skin requires to function optimally.
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This is one of the most commonly asked questions I receive (alongside what do I think of XYZ diet, of which my answer will most likely be it depends on the individual, how boring I know 😅)
I was drawn to Naturopathy due to its integrated approach and understanding that humans are whole, intelligent beings, and not just a cluster of separate symptoms to be addressed.
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With approximately 65 - 70% of the worldwide adult population having a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy, it is not uncommon that we ask our clients to go without dairy for a period of time. If relevant, this helps us as practitioners to determine if someone is reacting to lactose, and/or may be lactose intolerant.
When lactose is not digested properly, it can be fermented by gut microbiota leading to symptoms that include:
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Excess flatulence
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
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I wanted to touch in and thank you all for your support, feedback, and recommendations this year. As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to provide a list of your most-loved posts of mine.
Your Favourite Blogs:
Read MoreIf you’re feeling like a new do, I highly recommend heading to this salon.
I have been making these Paleo oats (the irony!) all month long. Pumpkin subs well for grated zucchini or carrot too.
Looking for Christmas gifting ideas? You’re welcome.
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In an ideal world, we would all be making and consuming our own food, snacks, and beverages. However, the world is far from ideal and sometimes we have to outsource what we consume in order to prioritise another aspect of our lives!
A homemade protein bar can be a fabulous option, especially if you enjoy making them and use high quality ingredients. However, it is great to know which convenient, on-the-go options are worth reaching for in times of need, and which ones are best to avoid.
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My goodness these months are flying by, I feel like I am writing a monthly line-up every second week! (which is impossible, I realise). This is what I’ve been doing and reading and enjoying thus far this month.
This book. I have been ranting about it a bit over on my instagram, but it’s truly game changing. For myself, those around me, and my clients.
Pate from Rough & Bare. Absolutely delicious, wildly nutrient-dense (organ meats are where it’s at), and fantastic if you’re prone to low iron. Broth Bar & Larder also do fantastic pate.
Looking forward to hosting this event with Brooke Schiller! There are only a couple of tickets left if you’d like to attend.
Read MoreFor a picnic with my friends last year I made these sweet potato, hazelnut & rosemary (crap-free) shapes! I forgot about them until recently, made them again, et viola, here is the recipe.
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Do you experience fatigue, poor energy levels, sleepiness, afternoon slumps, brain fog, poor memory, or an inability to concentrate? No matter the name, these symptoms are not on!
I see a lot of these kinds of problems in clinic. Yes they are common, no they are not normal! Here are my top tips you can incorporate into your daily life to combat poor energy.