Be Regular: Clean Your Gut, Clear Your Skin

“What could your gut possibly have to do with your skin, and specifically acne? Far more than you might think, and it makes perfect sense that your skin would be impacted by your intestinal microflora and also your brain once you get a bit of background into how they are all intricately interconnected.

You’ve probably already experienced your “brain-skin” connection; for instance, when your face flushes because you feel embarrassed, or you get an acne breakout due to stress. Well, there’s also a “gut-brain” connection, and therein lies the key to unraveling how the simple action of optimizing your gut bacteria could pave your way to clearer, acne-free skin.”

Research in this article by Dr. Mercola indicates that imbalanced gut flora, high inflammation, and signals from the gut and brain can cause a host of dermatology symptoms to crop up. The the connection might seem unlikely, but as science learns more about how our organs interact and influence one another, it becomes increasingly clear that none of them acts alone.

“Your skin may seem like an entirely separate organ from your brain or your intestines, but they are intricately intertwined. Emotional stress is proven to exacerbate acne, and your gut bacteria are proven to impact your emotions.

Further, your gut microflora may also influence your skin more directly, as signals from these gut microorganisms are sent throughout your body andinteract with organisms in your skin and gut mucosa. Researchers are now looking into how these interactions can help with skin conditions like dryness, improve collagen, or stabilize the microflora on your skin to help with irritations.”

For more information on how the gut, brain, and skin connect click here.

For expert guidance on how to clean up your gut to help clear up your skin, call Lake Pointe at 612-922-8100 and schedule a Functional Physical. You’ll be guided through all the customized steps to cleanse harmful toxins and organisms from your gut, reduce inflammation and its various causes, restore the gut lining to health, and reinoculate with beneficial flora. Don’t be surprised if the benefits are showing up on your smiling face!