Elimination Effect: Clear Skin Depends on Internal Wellness

Article borrowed from Shelley Burns, N.D., posted on ABMP.com

Do you often wonder why a skin blemish has not resolved or why acne outbreaks continue in spite of countless therapies? If so, you may need to dig a bit deeper and look inside--inside your body, that is. Good digestive health and the health of your colon can mean healthy skin.

The Question Is, How? Both the colon and skin are responsible for absorbing and releasing chemicals, water, and other metabolic products. The colon is the largest internal organ in the body. Its function is specifically to absorb food, nutrients, and water.

One function of skin is to help the body breathe. It inhales and exhales similar to how the lungs work. Inhalation and exhalation by the skin allows it to open pores and perspire. So, sweating is a good thing.

When the colon is unable to get rid of waste produced from food, the colon becomes constipated and toxic. The skin also becomes toxic in trying to perform the elimination function, and often results in skin eruptions in the form of acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Prevention

You can avoid some of this trouble with these tips:

• Consider removing certain foods from your diet--especially dairy. An allergy to milk and other dairy products can cause severe acne.
• Drink at least 64-80 ounces of water every day, as it lubricates the colon and helps with regularity.
• Refrain from dehydrating beverages like alcohol, coffee, and soda, as they can cause constipation.
• Strive for a daily bowel movement-- try 1-3 teaspoons of ground flax seeds added to your breakfast.

Beautiful skin starts from the inside out. Adopting these practices will not only improve colon and skin health, but will promote your overall health as well.

For a FREE copy of a 32 pg. brochure on "Cleanse: Ultimate Inside-Out Approach to Detoxing Your Whole Body", contact Devada Rammell at La Vida Sana Wellness.  Limited copies available, while supplies last.

Devada Rammell is a Holistic Health Practitioner and licensed Massage Therapist who owns La Vida Sana Wellness, located in the Escondido Hills shopping plaza between the Post Office and Round Table Pizza.  More information about her services can be found online at www.LaVidaSanaWellness.com.