3 non-obvious categories of health and beauty products

Dear reader, we present to you our beauty columnist Inessa Tsarkova.

Inessa is an active nutritionist, gastroenterologist, therapist, naturopath and aromatherapist, health coach, integrative medicine doctor with a holistic approach. And now he will share with us his knowledge in the field of both physical and mental health, nutrition and much more.

Today we will talk about products that help health and beauty and check whether they are in your diet.

Inessa Tsarkova

Famous philosopher and thinker Schopenhauer once said, “Beauty is a clear letter of recommendation that wins the heart in advance.”

In fact, we all want to look attractive in the eyes of others and look like ourselves in the mirror. Many girls can “beautify” for hours by styling their hair and using cosmetics. But sometimes no cosmetic product can hide the deplorable condition of hair and skin. And a good manicure sometimes hides more than one nail problem.

The skin and its derivatives – hair and nails – have high metabolic activity and accelerated regeneration and therefore need a lot of energy and active enzymes and their components (amino acids, vitamins and microelements). But despite the importance of the skin for the person himself, it turns out that there are more important life support organs for the body as a whole. First of all, these are the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Based on this, the skin and its derivatives are provided with the necessary substances only in residual form. The condition of the skin, nails and hair may indicate the presence of deficiencies, unbalanced nutrition and poor functioning of the digestive system. When there is a deficiency of protein, fat, vitamins and microelements in the body, hair begins to fall out, nails deteriorate and skin problems occur.

The skin and its derivatives are a single skin system that protects the body from harmful environmental factors and temperature changes. It helps keep moisture in and remove outside toxins and impurities (via sweat and sebaceous glands).

It is the excretory function that directly connects the health of the skin with the work of the main organs of cleansing and detoxification (intestines, liver and gallbladder).

Good functioning of the gallbladder helps the liver to clean itself and perform its functions well. The liver is also responsible for the synthesis of proteins necessary for skin, collagen and elastin. It is bile that activates intestinal motility and helps to quickly and successfully eliminate unnecessary things.

It is important to understand that the skin, which is an additional cleansing system, is very overloaded when bile outflow is impaired and intestinal function is poor. In fact, in this case, all harmful toxins and waste are absorbed into the blood, overloading the “emergency exit” – the pores of the skin – and causing inflammation.

What inconspicuous products take care of our beauty?

These products should not only contain the substances necessary for the structure and functioning of our skin, but also relieve the burden of the skin by activating the work of the main cleansing organs and give it strength and resources.

Freshly squeezed vegetable juices

During their preparation, the rough cell membrane of vegetables and plants (consisting of indigestible fibres) is destroyed and the vitamins, minerals and enzymes in it become available to the body.

Here is a wonderful vegetable juice recipe for beauty and health: carrot juice, beetroot (preferably tops), cabbage, spinach, celery and green apple or lemon).

Carrot juice It contains carotenoids (provitamin A), which are necessary for the skin, play a role in collagen synthesis and increase elasticity.

beet juice It activates the functioning of the gallbladder. Beet tops are also very useful; Vitamin C (the king of vitamins and one of the main antioxidants), B vitamins (which normalize protein and lipid metabolism in the skin) and minerals (primarily calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus, which are also necessary for healthy skin).

cabbage juice It contains the most powerful antioxidants that protect against cancer, and also accelerates the regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes, improving the composition of the microbial kingdom.

spinach juice It contains a lot of iron (necessary for oxygen transport), chlorophyll (a powerful antioxidant and favorite food for beneficial microbes), lutein (improves regeneration processes and the condition of vascular walls), youthful vitamin E and even more vitamin C (participant). almost all biochemical reactions).

celery juice – one of the most beneficial for the skin. It quickly relieves inflammation, contains more than ten types of antioxidants, contains electrolytes for optimal pH, helps eliminate age spots, makes the skin brighter and normalizes sebum production. It also contains many beneficial minerals, especially silica, which helps maintain skin elasticity.

The juices of these vegetables also fill the skin with moisture, naturally occurring water, which is extremely important for its functions, youth and beauty.

sprouts

Legume sprouts and seeds are especially beneficial for skin and hair beauty. At the time of germination, the amount of vitamins and active enzymes in them increases tenfold. Sprouts have a record high content of vitamin E (fights wrinkles and prevents skin from drying out). Legume sprouts also contain a lot of biotin, which has a vasodilating effect and makes dull skin bright and healthy. They contain a lot of valuable fiber, which stimulates bile flow and intestinal motility, absorbs and removes toxic substances, heavy metals and even radiation from the body. Fiber also feeds very beneficial microbes that support the immunity of both the skin and the whole body in general. The fastest and easiest ways to germinate mung beans, chickpeas and lentils. To do this, rinse them and fill with room temperature water overnight. The next morning they will partially absorb the water, all that remains is to drain the excess water and leave it covered until the evening. In the evening, you will notice that the grains have sprouted, small sprouts (1-2 mm long) have appeared. These sprouts are good to add to salads, smoothies and as a side dish.

bitterness

These include bitter herbs (arugula, dandelion, quinoa) and some root vegetables (radish and radish), onions, garlic, ginger, cloves and even the same white cabbage. Bitternesses are needed primarily to activate bile flow and maintain the well-being of the microbial kingdom. It greatly accelerates metabolic processes in the body, cleanses the liver and improves intestinal function.

Bile is a powerful natural antiseptic (like bitters itself) that fights parasites, pathogenic microbes and fungi. Without it, fats and fat-soluble vitamins necessary for the beauty of the skin and hair will not be absorbed, and the digestive enzymes of the pancreas will not be activated, making it difficult to digest proteins and absorb the amino acids obtained from them.

Bile also helps maintain acid-base balance in the body, which is crucial for cellular respiration. It is important to include such bitter foods in every meal (in sauces, salads, soups and side dishes). And it is useful to add spices (for example, ginger, cloves, turmeric and black pepper) to tea and other hot drinks (for example, chicory or carob).

Dear reader, remember that true beauty is not outside, but within us.

“Pay attention to your inner, spiritual beauty. “It will show on your face,” said Dolores Del Rio, one of the first Mexican movie stars who lived in the 20s and early 30s of the last century. Eyes that shine with love and a gentle smile are what make a person truly beautiful. The great William Shakespeare wrote on this subject in the 16th century: “Outer beauty is still more valuable when it includes inner beauty. A book that closes its gold contents with gold clasps acquires special respect.