Monthly Archives: February 2012

Stress and Autoimmune Disorders

Stress and Toxins are Two Major Contributors Where are all these immune problems coming from? Apart from a whole bunch of other minor reasons, I would put an increasingly poor immunity down to two basic things: 1) Stress (we do, … Continue reading

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Cold Weather Stress + Physical Stress = Immune Challenges

Cold weather puts stress on the body, which can lead to various metabolic changes, including suppression of immune function. Even a brief exposure to cold results in increased levels of stress hormones and a number of changes in the immune … Continue reading

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Weatherproofing Winter Skin – Part 2 of 2

Poor Nutrition The nutrients you absorb from your food lay the foundation for healthy skin, hair, and nails. In the winter, there tend to be fewer options for fresh fruits and vegetables, which means that people are often eating fewer … Continue reading

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Weatherproofing Winter Skin – Part 1 of 2

Stress or adrenal dysfunction combined with cold winds, dry indoor heat, hot showers and circulating pathogens create a real challenge for your skin, the largest organ in your body. Winter weather is hard enough on anyone’s skin, robbing it of … Continue reading

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The Effects of Stress on Hair, Skin and Nails: Part 3

 Nails and Stress Fingernails and toenails are also not immune to the effects of stress. Strong, healthy nails require protein, silica, magnesium, zinc, iron, biotin, and other vitamins and minerals. Because stress makes it more difficult for your body to … Continue reading

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