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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