As told to Jessie Keener by Joanne Latona:
Often my clients ask me why acne outbreaks continue, despite their facial treaments at the spa. The answer can sometimes lie within the largest internal organ in our body, the colon. Good, healthy colon function directly affects the quality of our skin.
Both our skin and our colon absorb and release chemicals, water, and metabolites. Of course, our colons absorb food and nutrients. If the colon is not releasing the waste by-products, a toxic build-up can occur. This build-up can be happening whether we are having a daily bowel movement or not! In fact, experts agree that a healthy bowel function occurs as many times per day as the number of meals we eat. Therefore, if we are eating three square meals a day, we should have three bowel movements a day as well. When the colon becomes toxic, it overloads the skin, which is trying to do it's releasing function. The result can be skin eruptions in the form of acne, excema, psoriasis, etc. What to do? Here at Point Plesant, Nutritonist Jessie Keener suggests removing certain inflamming foods such as milk products and grains that contain gluten. (Se our gluten-free class in January's schedule of events) Also, drink lots more pure water. Really aim for those 80 ounces dailyof water, and note: nothing else counts as water except water--not tea, juice etc.
Minimize dehydrating beverages like coffe, alcohol and sodas. Maximize fiber in your diet, using flax and chia seeds (may be ground) as well as psyllium. Making these changes can help add years to your life and give you that clear, glowing skin you've longed for.
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