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Mike CrowlGood Skin Care Must Include the Right Nutrients
February 26th 2008 21:21
Although many skin problems are the result of exposure to environmental and household chemicals, including those in skin care products, there are some nutrient deficiencies that invariably cause dry skin and eczema. A good shielding lotion can protect you from the chemicals, but remedying nutritional deficiencies that may be causing the problem also is a vital part of any skin care routine. One of the most common deficiencies is Vitamin A.
What does Vitamin A do for you? Like Vitamin C, Vitamin A is a basic that affects the entire body. It regulates vision, bone growth, reproduction, and cellular function; it helps prevent and treat infection by regulating the immune system; and preserves the integrity of the mucous membranes and surface linings of the eyes, the respiratory tract, and the urinary and intestinal tracts – all of which prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the body.
How can you tell if you’re deficient in Vitamin A? In addition to skin problems – things that just don’t seem to resolve no matter what skin care products you try – you may also experience reduced night vision or night blindness, dry eyes, inflammation of the eyes or cornea, vulnerability to respiratory or urinary infections, loss of smell and appetite, or fatigue. In fact, even if you’re not having problems with your skin, you might want to take Vitamin A if you have any of those symptoms. The problem is bound to show up on your skin sooner or later.
How do you prevent Vitamin A deficiency? If you have a balanced diet rich in fresh organic meat, liver, dairy products, eggs, fruit, carrots, and green leafy vegetables you’re probably okay. However, if your diet consists of packaged, processed or fast foods, there’s a good chance you aren’t getting the Vitamin A you need.
Changing your diet, or supplementing it with Vitamin A, will go a long way to handling your skin problems, and your overall health. But don’t forget the shielding lotion – no matter how good your diet is, you still need a skin care product that will protect you from chemicals and pollutants. And a good shielding lotion is the most effective protection on the market.
What does Vitamin A do for you? Like Vitamin C, Vitamin A is a basic that affects the entire body. It regulates vision, bone growth, reproduction, and cellular function; it helps prevent and treat infection by regulating the immune system; and preserves the integrity of the mucous membranes and surface linings of the eyes, the respiratory tract, and the urinary and intestinal tracts – all of which prevent bacteria and viruses from entering the body.
How can you tell if you’re deficient in Vitamin A? In addition to skin problems – things that just don’t seem to resolve no matter what skin care products you try – you may also experience reduced night vision or night blindness, dry eyes, inflammation of the eyes or cornea, vulnerability to respiratory or urinary infections, loss of smell and appetite, or fatigue. In fact, even if you’re not having problems with your skin, you might want to take Vitamin A if you have any of those symptoms. The problem is bound to show up on your skin sooner or later.
How do you prevent Vitamin A deficiency? If you have a balanced diet rich in fresh organic meat, liver, dairy products, eggs, fruit, carrots, and green leafy vegetables you’re probably okay. However, if your diet consists of packaged, processed or fast foods, there’s a good chance you aren’t getting the Vitamin A you need.
Changing your diet, or supplementing it with Vitamin A, will go a long way to handling your skin problems, and your overall health. But don’t forget the shielding lotion – no matter how good your diet is, you still need a skin care product that will protect you from chemicals and pollutants. And a good shielding lotion is the most effective protection on the market.
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