Including some soya, from tofu, soya milk or soya yoghurts may also help as they provide protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, as well as phytoestrogens which help to balance female hormones which help improve the way that skin looks.
Healthy Hair and Nails
Hair and nails also reflect inner health. Signs of poor nutrition are dry, scaly hair, ridges, white marks and weak flaky nails. Hair and nails are made from a proteinlike substance called keratin. Good quality protein, and again Essential Fatty Acids, are important for hair and nail health. A handful of fresh nuts and seeds as a daily snack can help. The connective tissue in nails is strengthened by a mineral called Silica. Beer, wholegrains, oats and sunflower seeds are good sources, as is the herb Horsetail, which is incorporated into good quality hair and nail formulas.White marks on the nail may indicate a Zinc deficiency. Zinc can be found in meat, seafood, eggs and nuts, or take 15mg daily as a supplement. Alcohol and caffeine block absorption of Zinc. Lack of Biotin, a B-vitamin, results in dull, listless hair and brittle nails. It is best to take a vitamin B Complex which includes Biotin, or ensure you eat plenty of whole grain cereals. Hair falling out may be a sign of the Iron deficiency anaemia, which can be checked for by your doctor.
Other Skincare advice
While expensive ointments may help to keep skin smooth, there are other cheaper secrets that may be more effective. Anyone with eczema, for instance, should pierce a capsule of Evening Primrose Oil and rub it on the affected area twice daily and where it is absorbed it can have a direct effect. Other skin remedies can be found in the kitchen and Mediterranean women understand the benefits of rubbing some light Almond or Olive Oil onto skin from time to time.Improving blood circulation to the scalp, by giving your scalp a good massage before shampooing, can bring oxygen and nutrients to the hair roots and will show benefits as well as being both relaxing and invigorating at the same time. If you have the time mash half an avocado into a tablespoon of Olive Oil, massage in to your scalp and leave in for half an hour before washing out well. Finally, MSM cream provides sulphur which is usually used for joint health, but which is also needed to build keratin and collagen. Psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis are all conditions which may improve with the use of MSM cream.
As you can see there are many ways that beauty can be enhanced from within, it should only take a few weeks to see the result of strong nails, glossy hair and glowing skin.
Leaving you looking and feeling healthier!
(published with permission in writing from:http://weblog.healthydirect.co.uk)
