Beauty

Answer: You need a supplement of 15 mg of zinc every day and a guaranteed good intake of essential fats. They are essential to help skin and muscle cells strengthen and regenerate. The best way is to buy a glass jar, fill it half with flax seeds, half with sesame, sunflower or pumpkin seeds and keep this mixture in the refrigerator. Grind a little each day in a coffee grinder and sprinkle a tablespoon on bread, soup or salad, or add to fruit mixes. I would also recommend taking supplements that provide the essential omega-3 fatty acids gamma linoleic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). It is ideal to take 300 mg of EPA, 200 mg of DHA and 100 mg of GLA per day.

Q: Are there any natural remedies that can help with psoriasis?

Answer: Psoriasis is a chronic disease in which cells in the outer layers of the skin reproduce too quickly, causing the skin to swell. This is usually accompanied by inflammation, possibly pain, itching, and limited movement in the joint. Some nutritionists believe that psoriasis can be linked to stress and psychological problems, so it’s important to address this aspect of your life. There is a link between the accumulation of toxins in the gut and psoriasis because the toxins can increase the rate at which skin cells regenerate.

First make sure your digestion is working properly without leaving toxins in the gut. Taking an enzyme supplement at every meal will help. It is important to cleanse the intestines by consuming plenty of fiber and water. But instead of wheat bran, take a spoonful of flaxseed, soak it in water, and drink this composition daily along with colon cleansing herbs, such as Oregon grapes or oregano. Consuming foods rich in essential fatty acids — fatty fish, nuts and seeds of pumpkin or sunflower, omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil supplements (1 or 2 capsules of 1 g of fish oil per day) can help reduce inflammation and moisturize the skin.

Q: I get warts. What can you offer?

Answer: Warts are caused by a virus, and any infection can be a sign that you have a weak immune system. It is notorious, however, that common warts are difficult to get rid of. To boost your resilience, make sure you eat healthy foods from fresh, unprocessed foods and avoid sugar and alcohol. Deficiencies in vitamins A and C and zinc reduce the strength of the immune system, so take an antioxidant or multivitamin. There are various recommendations for the use of natural substances: a thin plate of garlic, aloe gel and a cream containing vitamin C (or a paste made from vitamin C powder). You can buy the last two at the health food store. Viruses do not survive well in an environment rich in vitamin C, so I would start there.

Question: What is the cause of varicose veins?

Answer: A varicose vein is a vein that has become enlarged and swollen due to poor circulation. they usually appear on the legs, where circulation is most difficult. It is unlikely that optimal nutrition can do much for veins that are already varicose. However, taking adequate amounts of vitamin C (1 g twice a day — as part of a dietary supplement with bioflavonoids or berry extracts) and vitamin E (400 mg/600 IU once a day), as well as other antioxidants, can help prevent the occurrence of varicose veins in the future.

There is some evidence that a diet high in fiber can prevent varicose veins. That means plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains: oats, brown rice, and rye bread. Proper exercise, especially swimming, will also improve circulation, and lifting and gently massaging the legs can also help. Applying a cream containing vitamin E to the vein area, or using an oil from capsules, may also be helpful.

Question: What parabens are found in cosmetic creams?

Answer: Parabens are synthetic preservatives that are used not only in cosmetic creams, but also in shampoos, conditioners, hair gels, cosmetics and deodorants. They may cause skin irritation, dermatitis or allergic skin reactions. Some studies suggest that long-term use of such products (cosmetics and skin lotions) can penetrate the skin into the bloodstream, and this may have an estrogenic effect and disrupt hormonal balance. Look for good alternatives — naturally produced skin care products.

Question: My arms and legs are yellow. This is problem?

Answer: The yellowish tone of the skin of the hands and feet is most likely the result of one of two causes, one good, the other not so healthy.

The first is just that you can get a lot of beta-carotene, the plant-based version of vitamin A, from foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, watercress, and mangoes. It is known, after all, that people who drink large amounts of carrot juice get a yellow tint to their skin all over their body. This is not a disease at all, but you should reduce your intake a little. Another possible reason is that your liver is not detoxifying properly. If the whites of your eyes are also yellow, ask your doctor to do a liver function test. In addition, a dietitian can recommend a liver detox program to reduce stress on this vital organ and get it to function properly.

Q: Do vitamins in skin creams provide any benefit?

Answer: Your skin is quite well equipped to absorb substances from the outside (think hormonal or nicotine patches), although the form of vitamin used is key to how well this works and whether it actually helps. Some forms of vitamins are unstable when applied to the skin and exposed to oxygen; for example, vitamin C as ascorbic acid is much less stable than ascorbyl palmitate. The most reputable companies produce vitamins in a sustainable form.

Question answer. Skin and nutrition. Part 1

Source: Adapted from 500 Health and Nutrition Questions and Answers

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