Up to 90 percent of Australians - or 18 million people - suffer from skin disease at some point in their lives, including acne, eczema, skin cancer, psoriasis and, according to figures from the College of Australasia dermatologist. Nearly a quarter of children suffer from eczema, compared with 10 percent a decade ago and about 85 percent have acne. Although most acne clears after adolescence, up 20 percent of adults may continue.
No wonder that the skin care medications is an unprecedented growth, but some players believe in what you put inside your body is more important than our skin gets wet costly treatment. Nutritionist and author Patrick Holford says: "Your skin has improved how well you are internally and is therefore an important barometer of overall health systems of the body to obtain optimal work is important to treat skin problems diet is the key to eating to nourish your body, limiting those that contribute no nutritional value .. important. "
Many skin diseases are believed to be a reflection of hormonal imbalances and the inability to absorb nutrients and removal of the byproducts of digestion. Helen Sher, founder of the company care natural skin Sher said: "Most of our clients have been on courses of antibiotics to eradicate spots and rosacea, but not a long term solution." He emphasized that antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, which can damage the digestive and immune systems.
In case of rosacea (an inflammatory disease that affects 45 million people worldwide, where the face turns red and itchly), there are signs that many patients produce insufficient stomach acid and incomplete digestion of the resulting food is the main factor.
If skin disorders are the body's way of expressing its imbalances and treat the skin with creams and gels into the equivalent of applying a hot towel to the tip of an iceberg. Robin explains why it is important to consider the body as a whole:
"The oppression of outbreaks [topically] can lead to the development of more serious internal complaints. This is commonly seen in eczema / asthma syndrome ".
According to Michael Franklin, founder of the British Allergy and Nutrition Centre, food allergies play an important role in many diseases of the skin. "Psoriasis is often extremely difficult to treat if there are more patients and physicians were aware of the relationship with bowel toxicity, there would be fewer problems. Detoxifying the liver is an important part of treatment. With rosacea, the lack of Vitamin B may play a role. "
"As for acne, there is evidence that foods with high glycemic index [which measures the effect of carbohydrates on blood glucose] can aggravate some people."
What to avoid
Dr. Jonathan Wikini, the National Rosacea Society UK, said foods that can trigger asthma attacks include liver, yogurt, cheese (except cottage cheese), chocolate, vanilla, vinegar, spicy coffee or tea.
Most sufferers of eczema documented reactive foods are milk, eggs, nuts, soy, wheat, fish and fruits are sown. Nutritionist Patrick Holford of skin diseases should limit consumption of sugary foods, refined carbohydrates (like white bread) and anything fried.
What to eat
The skin is the last of the nutrients are served after the rest of your body so it is vital for things that we know enough to help the skin heal and regenerate.
Proper hydration is essential for the health system. Helen Sher recommends drinking six or seven glasses of water a day. Vitamins C and E are important for skin health - mainly as antioxidants - which include fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially red grapes and blueberries. Apricots, oranges, peppers, carrots, strawberries and broccoli are rich in carotenoids, which the body converts to vitamin A.
Nutritionist and author Michael van strategy, says: "Carrot juice is rich in beta-carotene, a glass a day, fresh if possible, will do wonders for the skin and is a potent antioxidant."
Naturopathic nutritionist Charlotte Fraser, you must increase your intake of essential fatty acids help to treat dry skin and acne. Those who suffer from eczema and psoriasis benefit from anti-inflammatory effect of omega-3 fat found in fish.
Evening primrose oil is a source of gamma linolenic acid, which promotes healthy skin, hair and nails.
B vitamins are important to the skin is biotin, which is found in bananas, eggs and rice. Zinc deficiency may be a factor in psoriasis and acne. Znic Good sources are sesame seeds, sunflower and pumpkin.
