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Summer is in full swing and the list of summer activities to partake in is endless. As we spend more and more time outdoors – we are prone to sunburns if proper precautions are not taken. Last week I put together a treatment plant for a patient who had gotten sunburned, Naturopathic Medicine has many effective first aid remedies! Most Americans enjoy tanning their skin but most of us don’t realize that a tan is evidence that the skin was trying to protect itself from sun damage. Sun damage can lead to premature aging of the skin, eye damage and even skin cancer.
B Vitamins are involved in many metabolic reactions within the human body and they play a key role in skin health, immune and nervous system function, muscle tone and the prevention of anemia. Vitamin B – encompasses a group of 8 vitamins that are found in food items, a supplement or injection that contains these sub-types is called a B Complex. B Vitamins are crucial in the normal functions of our body and prolonged deficiencies can lead to health complications.
One of the ways I work with my patients is by helping them reduce the toxic burden on their bodies. This means we support their liver in removing toxins in their system as well as lower the amount of toxins going into their body. A simple way to avoid toxins is by using non-toxic skin care products. After all, our skin is our largest organ, what we apply topically does get absorbed into our bodies.
As we age there are distinct changes in the composition of our intestinal microflora (bacteria that is normally present in our intestines). Overgrowth of organisms that are normally present in the GastroIntestinal (GI) tract can be a problem especially when combined with changes in diet and digestive physiology. As GI function declines, there is a decline in cellular immunity, because an important part of your immune function is lymph tissue that resides in the gut (gut associated lymphoid tissue – GALT).
The weather here in the East Bay Area keeps changing and people are susceptible to falling sick when the temperatures fluctuate as they have been. Here is a recipe for a Garlic Oxymel – this is a great immune booster to take at the first signs of a cold or flu. Needed: At least 1 bulb of garlic, Local honey*, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water.
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