Stress and Immune

Few years after I started my skin care business I developed skin disease between my fingers. I also had scabs on my scalp. I went to see a dermatologist who said “you have psoriasis” the first question she asked me is “are you going through a tough time in your life?”  I was going through a divorce. I have learned through that experience how stress affects our bodies. We see a lot of clients struggling with skin care disorders as well as other immune disorders. I found a great article in PALEO magazine June/ July 2013 written by Liz Wolfe

I would like you to read paragraph from this article. Which is, a short review of what this article talks about.

“We always want to target the root cause of our issues. When fighting skin problems. From acne to eczema, rosacea to psoriasis, we often think we’re doing this by flooding our bodies with nutritious foods and digestive support. With the standard lifestyle elements inline, like excellent nutrition, digestive support. With the standard lifestyle elements inline, like excellent nutrition, digestive support and perfect sleep, there’s still that nagging possibility that stress – whatever the form – is causing a breakdown in healing.

But here’s the thing – there’s no reason to start stressing about paying for, driving to or making it through a yoga class to try to “task” yourself with yet another “activity” with the goal of achieving healthy skin or a balanced body. When stress relief becomes a task rather than an underlying current that helps guide your lifestyle, there’s actually very little true stress relief happing.

That’s the thing about stress relief; it can’t be a task, or one more thing to add to your list. It’s got to be the opposite, a non-task, something you enjoy that uplifts you without pressure or expectation. It’s the act of clearing or letting go, taking a few moments in the morning to breathe deeply, enjoying a moment of positivity, having a good stretch and standing, walking or even dancing a bit more, Hokey? Maybe. But completely worthwhile”.

American Psychologist, January 200. Vol 55 No. 1

Recommendations

Acne vulgaris, probiotics and the gut brain- skin axis – back to the future? Gut Pathogens, 2011

Reduced diversity in the early fecal microbiota of infants with atopic eczema. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2008

The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and vitality naturally with the Gottfried Protocol. Dr. Sara Gottfried