Description
There are many
different types of common skin disorders,
including:
-
Acne
- Athlete's
foot
-
Dandruff
- Eczema /
Dermatitis
-
Hives
-
Psoriasis
-
Warts
-
Etc.
Common symptoms may
include redness, itching, and scaling or flaking of the skin. Corticosteriods,
anti-fungals, anti-bacterials, and anti-virals are commonly
prescribed medications.
However, these treatments may not address the underlying
cause/s of the problems.
Causes
Potential contributing
factors include:
- Allergic reactions -
both those related to foods consumed and substances that come in
direct contact with the skin
- Infections - e.g.,
fungal, bacterial, viral
- Damage to the lining
and function of the gut wall
- Gut flora imbalance
(dysbiosis)
- Food additives -
e.g., preservatives, MSG
- Low gastric acid
secretion (hypochlorhydria)
- Enzyme
deficiencies
- Nutrient
deficiencies
- Medication use -
e.g., antibiotics
- Hormonal
changes
- Genetic immune system
tendencies
- Environmental toxin
exposure - e.g., heavy metals
My Treatment
Approach
Address each of the potential root causes, e.g.:
- Identify and address
potential food allergies or intolerances.
- Identify and remove potential
external / contact allergens (e.g., lotions, detergents, metal jewelry).
- Identify and address
potential infections.
- Shift to an
anti-inflammatory diet.
- Include
supplementation to support digestive and immune function,
e.g.:
-
Vitamins
-
Minerals
-
Herbals
-
Essential fatty acids
-
Enzymes
-
Probiotics
-
Anti-microbials
- Avoid future toxin exposure, and safely / properly reduce existing
toxin levels in the
body.