Skin and Stress

The skin is the largest organ of the body. Did you know that?

It’s also a stress detector.

The skin reflects the inner and outer stress our bodies face every day---
physical and emotional.

The concepts of stress management and self- improvement fuel a multibillion dollar industry. Consider all the books, diet centers, gyms, spiritual groups, and reality TV shows (to name a few) spotlighting the subjects and offering a variety of solutions.

It’s stressful just thinking about all that’s out there. Our poor skin!

Tip:

Try following these simple dietary ABC’s to manage the effects of stress on your skin.

Indeed, there are many more ways we can nourish and protect our skin---
Like using sunscreen everyday!!
Your Cara Mia and DAC clinician can help you choose the best one for you.

Meanwhile, these suggestions may not eliminate whatever is stressing you--
But they may help reduce the effects of stress on your skin!

Won’t that feel, and look, great?

Add antioxidant-rich foods whenever possible.
These help reduce free radicals found in inflammatory conditions like acne and in tissue damaged by sun exposure and age.
Suggestion: Red or purple fruits, such as berries, or brightly colored vegetables are best.

Boost the bran.
Fiber-rich foods promote a healthy digestive system, body, and skin.
Suggestion: Probiotics help with bowel regularity. Available in liquid and tablet supplements. Also in some yogurts.

Crank up the collagen.
Combine lean protein intake with Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin C.
These essential nutrients help with collagen synthesis---
key to improving dry, loose, and sagging skin.
Suggestion: Soy and legumes are tasty non-meat protein sources.

Down the water.
Drink a glass of purified water before and after meals. Actually--whenever you can.
Water helps flush the waste from our bodies.
Suggestion: Filtered water pitchers are convenient, green, and helpful reminders.