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The Gut-Brain-Skin Connection
Maintaining a healthy gut environment becomes more and more important with every new found connection made between the gut and our brain. The gut contains our "enteric nervous system" most commonly referred to as our "second brain". This system is made up of a web of neurons that are interconnected through neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are responsible for our emotions, which is why when we feel anxious, excited or nervous we feel this in our gut. It is estimated that 90-95 percent of our serotonin levels the "feel good" neurotransmitter, is found in our gut. Interestingly enough the gut and our skin enjoy a constant dialogue via what has become known as the "gut-skin axis" linking the health of our skin microbiome to the health of our gut microbiome. This goes to show just how interconnected our bodies are and how important it is to keep our gut healthy through proper nutrition in and on the body in order for optimal mental health and well being.
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LIFE INTO YOUR SKIN, SCALP, AND HAIR BY REMOVING IMPURITIES AND CREATING A CLEAN, HEALTHY FOUNDATION.
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Just as the healthiest foods we consume come from nature, the same should be expected from our skin, scalp, and hair care routines so that we allow our bodies to work for us, not against us.
Steevi's Spotlight
Detox & Diet
Detoxing has many benefits to your health and can improve overall quality of life on many levels from both physical to emotional benefits. These benefits include; enhancing immunity, increasing energy levels, promoting weight loss, and improving overall mental clarity.
External skin detox can be done through scrubs, plasters, feeding the skin barrier microbiome and balancing your skin pH levels. These practices foster collagen and elastin development, boost cell metabolism and increase cell turnover.
10 Key Tips for Gut & Skin Detox
1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
2. Eliminate sugar/ decrease refined carbs
3. Decrease/ eliminate caffeine intake
4. Remove food sensitivities
5. Increase antioxidant rich foods
6. Include pre and probiotics into diet and skin care
7. Increase fibre-rich foods
8. Reduce alcohol intake
9. Gentle exfoliation
10. Prioritize sleep
Written by Steevi McNeely, CNP & Health-Supportive Chef
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