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I am amazed that more people don't connect their face to
their food.
They wake up and see a little more puffiness around their
eyes, their nose might look larger than yesterday with a bit
less definition in their cheekbones, and they don't ask
themselves:
'Did those sun dried tomatoes and provolone on my salad
last night do this?' or 'What about that micro-waved
pre-packaged pasta I had for lunch?' 'Did I drink enough
water yesterday?' (FYI - the more water you drink, the less
water you retain) or 'did that diet soda and anchovy pizza
go to my face?'
They just unhappily accept these changes as part of the
aging process and something they can't control. They might
consider a few nips and tucks for the future, but other than
that they feel as if there is nothing they can do.
Well there is something that can be done and it is as
simple as paying attention to what goes in and out of your
belly. For example, convenience and processed foods, and
foods with preservatives, often make the body work harder at
digestion, assimilation, and elimination. Consequently, that
difficulty shows up in the body and on the skin. Processed
foods are often pre-packaged in boxes, cans, and even
frozen. Here are a few criticisms about these foods:
- Typically they are manufactured from almost inedible
agricultural products
- They are high in fat and calorie contents
- They are the real culprits behind obesity
- They are often Genetically Modified (GMO)
- Sometimes an irradiation process is used
- Preservatives are almost always used
The reason these types of foods can affect your face is
because more often than not your body identifies these types
of foods as a foreign invader, or allergen (to which the
body reacts allergically). Then, the body's immune system is
activated to fight this invader or allergen. One of the
actions of the immune system is inflammation and therefore
puffiness can occur.
If there is a sluggish elimination system and the body
can't get rid of this foreign stuff easily, then more
puffiness can occur!
I want to point out here that although I'm writing
specifically about how these foods affect our looks, I don't
want to minimize their negative effects on the entire body
(that's for another article). But what I will say here is
that this inflammation happens throughout the body affecting
joints too (arthritis is related to many foods that are
eaten and the condition of the digestive system).
The organs that are involved in elimination are the skin
(yes, that's an organ - its the largest organ in the body),
lungs, kidneys, liver, colon, and the lymphatic system. When
the colon is sluggish the other organs of elimination can be
affected resulting in things like skin rashes, coughs, and
constipation.
The lymphatic system is a circulatory system whose
primary function is to help cleanse the body of toxins.
There are vessels and glands that run throughout the body -
including the face and the colon.
When the colon is sluggish, the lymph can get sluggish,
and consequently this can show up in your face. The areas
around the eyes and the face have many lymph vessels.
Therefore, proper elimination is very important in
minimizing facial puffiness!
As a colon therapist, I know of several ways to help a
sluggish colon. There are mechanical ways (colonics, enemas,
colema boards) and there are nutritional ways. Both
approaches can be effective. I just learned about a new
product that
Young Living has developed and I am very excited about
it. It is a cleansing product and a nutritional superfood
energizer that tastes delicious. It is called 'Balance
Complete'.
Balance Complete has balanced fiber that is really
important in a cleansing product. Balanced fiber includes
both soluble and insoluble fiber and accomplishes two
things:
- Absorbs toxins
- Cleanses and scrubs the colon walls as it moves
through the intestines
Along with balanced fiber this product has essential
glyco-nutrients, essential fats, key antioxidants, protein
from very clean whey out of New Zealand, digestive enzymes,
and lots more! Here are the some of the actions of this
product:
- Toxin and fat elimination
- Enhances nutrient absorption
- Supports cholesterol levels
- Maintains normal blood sugar
- Nurtures probiotics and colon health
- Eases gas and bloating
- Curbs food craving
It’s a great meal replacement for people who are looking
to take off pounds, nourish themselves, and cleanse at the
same time.
And of course, it has the highest-grade essential oils in
it.
Essential oils help to drive nutrients into the cells as
well as balance the digestive system.
Mix 2 scoops in 8 ounces of water. It's delicious.
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