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Holistic Skin Care

Perhaps you have heard of holistic medicine, an alternative health approach that focuses on whole body treatment to achieve wellness. Holistic skin care is the same concept. Looking at the skin from a holistic point of view takes into consideration the body's internal wellness. Both traditional and holistic medical practitioners could agree than sallow, dry, damaged skin is a reflection of internal body system problems.

Holistic skin care seeks to rally the body's natural defenses to support the facial skin by determining root causes of the unhealthy state. By revitalizing the health of the whole body, skin health becomes a logical extension of well being.

This approach runs counter to the medical model which rushes to prescribe external creams and internal medications. A popular super drug for acne, Accutane, is quick to reduce oiliness associated with breakouts but at a price. Patients taking this drug must be monitored regularly for possible liver damage. And a women taking the drug must not become pregnant or face serious consequences to the health of the fetus because of that drug. Such an approach to getting rid of pimples at the expense of other body systems is not acceptable in the view of holistic skin care practitioners.

The skin can only regenerate new cells if the body provides the right cellular material. That's like building a home in which the brick exterior is being applied onto a frame of rotten lumber. The mortar cannot hold the bricks in place without support from the main structure. The exterior cracks, caves and looks worn. Holistic practitioners would say that's the same thing that happens when new skin cells try to regenerate with poor internal support. An unhealthy body cannot produce healthy skin.

Skin breakouts may also be a sign of poor nutrition or allergic reactions. Holistic practitioners review the diet and lifestyle habits to search for ways in which the body health is compromised. Making changes in the diet plus adding vitamins and minerals gives the body systems a new lease on life. No external cream or collagen injection can make the long term change that improving health will do. Why settle for painful, expensive, ongoing collagen injections instead of stimulating the skin's natural rejuvenation process to make your own collagen? Natural is better and cheaper.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. As such, it needs to breath, regenerate and be fed. That means nourishing foods with Vitamin A,C,E become part of the daily menu. Adding more fish high in Omega 3 fatty acids is good for the heart and for the skin. Regular exercise is also important to improve circulation and keep the heart strong. Exercise is equally good for emotional well being. Stress, anger, anxiety and depression also compromise the immune system which means all body functions are operating inefficiently and are more prone to disease.

The health of the body's internal systems radiates outward from the skin. Even aging skin may have a few wrinkles yet remain soft and glowing, a sign that holistic skin care works for all ages.

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