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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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The Effects of Stress on Hair, Skin and Nails: Part 2

Nutrient Absorption and Stress All the building blocks to create healthy hair, skin, and nails come from the nutrients you digest and absorb. In addition to diverting blood away from the digestive system, cortisol also decreases secretion of digestive enzymes … Continue reading

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The Effects of Stress on Hair, Skin and Nails: Part 1

Hair, Skin and Nail Health The creation and maintenance of healthy hair, skin, and nails begins at the cellular level. It requires high quality protein for strong, supple connective tissue, essential fatty acids for healthy cell membranes, and a multitude … Continue reading

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