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Outer beauty really starts with inner beauty.\u00a0 A healthy gut truly is a key component to having healthy glowing skin and overall health! Food is what actually feeds, repairs, and rejuvenates our skin cells. Just like your eyes are a window into your soul, your skin is a window into your digestive system and when you aren\u2019t consuming the right nutrients for your body, your skin will let you know.<\/p>\n
Digestion is important for breaking down and absorbing nutrients in our food. For healthy skin, we need certain micro and macronutrients which we get through a healthy diet. But, if your gut flora is out of balance, the best diet in the world will not give you the nourishment you need to obtain that healthy glow.<\/p>\n
An unhealthy gut flora causes inflammation, affecting the integrity and protective function of the skin. This leads to a drop in the microbial power of skin to fight infection and inflammation. Unhealthy gut flora can also result in malabsorption of protein, fats, carbs, and vitamins which are crucial for optimal skin health.<\/p>\n
Your skin is the largest organ of the body and also happens to be one of your best vehicles for detoxing. When your digestive system is not working efficiently by eliminating waste and toxins within the body, your body is not able to get rid of these waste products and our system gets backed up, causing these waste products to be eliminated via the skin. Your skin really is an expression of what\u2019s happening inside your body.<\/p>\n
Improving your gut flora and establishing a healthy glow doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. I have spoken about the\u00a0importance of digestive health<\/strong><\/a> in my first blog post however, I will summarize some of the points here:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Avoid inflammatory foods \u2013 gluten, wheat, sugar, coffee, alcohol To read my full blog post about digestive health check it out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ _i=”1″ _address=”0.0.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.1.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider divider_style=”dashed” divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”3.17.5″ max_width=”68%” module_alignment=”center” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.1.0.0″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nataliebrady.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Natalie-Brady-New-Zealand.png” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″ max_width=”21%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”25px|||” _i=”1″ _address=”0.0.1.0.1″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.5″ text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”25px||25px|” _i=”2″ _address=”0.0.1.0.2″]<\/p>\n Hi I\u2019m Natalie, a Registered Clinical Nutritionist, health influencer, blog writer & recipe creator. My own health complications prompted me to make positive diet & lifestyle changes, revitalize my health leading to a career change from the corporate world to nutritional medicine. I believe in a wholefoods approach to good health, focusing on simple strategies for modern, busy people.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/nataliebrady.co.nz\/contact\/” button_text=”CONTACT ME NOW” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”3.17.5″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#cba389″ button_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_border_width=”1″ button_border_color=”#cba389″ button_border_radius=”0″ button_letter_spacing=”2″ button_icon=”%%3%%” button_icon_color=”#cba389″ button_on_hover=”off” background_layout=”dark” animation_direction=”bottom” button_text_color_hover=”#cba389″ button_border_color_hover=”#cba389″ button_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_letter_spacing_hover=”3″ button_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” _i=”3″ _address=”0.0.1.0.3″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.17.5″ global_module=”79″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”1″ _address=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” animation_direction=”bottom” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″ header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#84a68b” custom_margin=”||3px|” custom_padding=”||3px|” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1300ms” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0.0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.17.6″ custom_margin=”3px|||” custom_padding=”3px|||” _i=”1″ _address=”1.0.0.1″]\r\n The information on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP, a one on one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is not intended for self-diagnosis, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. The entire content of this website is based on the opinions of Natalie Brady, a qualified Holistic Nutritionist, unless otherwise noted. Click here for term and conditions of services.<\/a><\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 \u00a0Eat fiber-rich foods and prebiotic foods
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Manage your stress levels
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eat fermented foods or take a good quality probiotic
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Move your body daily \u2013 even if it\u2019s only a 20-minute walk around the block
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make sure you get adequate rest \u2013 8 hours each night
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kick start your stomach acid with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice upon rising
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drink plenty of water to help flush out excess toxins and keep your bowels healthy<\/p>\nFollow\u00a0@nataliebradynutrition<\/a> on Instagram<\/h2>\n