Nutrition and skin

We have all heard about the benefits of taking a collagen supplement, but what if you are wanting all the same benefits, but choose a vegan lifestyle? It is hard to find a supplement that is vegan

Collagen. It’s the most abundant protein in our body, making up 25% to 35% of our entire protein content. It’s in our bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. And it plays an important role in our hair, skin, nails and gut health.

There are different types of collagen. But most of them

I have written before on the gut - skin - brain axis, but it is time to delve into this topic again as more information and studies are being done and shedding light on how the health of our gut impacts our skin. Topical skin conditions ranging from dermatitis, rosacea, acne and eczema are showing there

Dermatologists John H. Stokes and Donald M. Pillsbury were the founders of the gut-skin-brain axis way back in 1909. They made the connection at this time between the health of the gut-brain and skin. Happy gut, happy skin!

There is nothing like indulging in a decadent chocolate or two over the Easter Break, but it’s those pesky post Easter breakouts that need to stop! Don’t let Easter ruin your complexion, follow my post Easter breakout tips and watch your complexion return to the pre-Easter glow.

I never really delved into the importance of iron and how iron affects the skin until having recently gone through the process of discovering that I had low iron levels. I just thought I was addicted to my afternoon siesta’s! No being a vegetarian or anything I was quite surprised that I had low

Are you getting an oil slick half way through your day? Don’t know how to control your oil flow? This Blog on ways to reduce oil production in the skin will give you some valuable and useful tips you can put into action to limit your afternoon shine and allow your skin to be as healthy as possible.

Although not overly glamorous, we cannot talk about improving skin health without talking about your gut health.

The gut is where 70% of our immune system lies, where we break down hormones, make nutrients, detoxify chemicals and neutralise pathogens. All of these processes can profoundly

Dr Kate Norris and her analysis of essential nutrients needed to maintain a healthy skin. These nutrients also are prevelant in reducing and managing inflammitory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, dry and rough skin and other inflammitory skin conditions. 

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Dr Kate Norris continueswith Part 2 of essential nutrients required in your diet to achieve a desirable healthy glow. Foods can assist in the prevention and treatment of certain skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and other inflammitory skin conditions.

Part 2