Serene Beauty Spot - Serene Beauty Spot 133 Victoria Avenue

We have all heard the saying "You are what you eat"  or "A healthy outside starts from the inside" at some point in our life.

I didn't realize just how true this was until i read the book Women's Wellness Wisdom by Dr Libby Weaver. I mean obviously i understood that if you ate crap all the time, you will also feel crap most of the time, both mentally and physically. 

What i didn't realize was those physical signs like dry skin and brittle hair were our body's way of yelling out for help, signaling that we are lacking certain things. In some cases they can be from outside factors like a change of season and our skin being dried out from all the artificial heat from working in the office, or our hair being brittle due to over exposure to heat tools or one to many chemical services.

But what happens when you have tried all the recommended products? You now go longer between colour services, you use heat protector, do weekly treatments and religiously moisturize your skin. BUT....your hair is still brittle and your skin is still so dry!!!! This is when it's time to take a look at the what you are putting inside your body or lack thereof. 

Let's start with Essential fatty acids. 

You've heard of Omega-3 fatty acids before right? Well now is the time to get familiar with them. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary to help keep skin thick, supple, and moisturized. In fact, an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can cause dry skin. There is also some studies that suggest that omega-3s may help with hair growth and thickness. 

Fatty Fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, are excellent sources of Omgea-3 fatty acids. Fish is also a source of zinc which is another mineral that is important to help with hair growth and the production of new skin cells. You can get Omega-3 and zinc in the form of supplements but getting omega-3s from eating fish and seafood is generally more beneficial than using supplements.

Next up is Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for us humans. Our bodies needs vitamin C to create a protein known as collagen. Collagen makes up nearly 1/3 of your body’s protein composition so you could say it's pretty crucial. Vitamin C also helps our bodies absorb iron, another mineral necessary for hair growth. Citrus fruits/juices, peppers, broccoli and Brussel sprouts are all good sources of Vitamin C. 

To sum it all up our bodies can not function and perform properly without these nutrients, minerals and essential fatty acids. Our bodies need to be on top form to grow lush hair and supple glowing skin!

 Until next time.....Sammie xx