June 18, 2024
What is your skin trying to tell you?
Did you know that where blemishes are located can tell you a lot about what may be going on beneath the surface? Not all bumps are equal.
There is a little technique called face mapping that Naturopaths, Nutritionists and herbalists alike use that may give some insights into which body system may need some love:
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Chin and jaw – Hormones
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Cheeks and nose – digestion, lungs
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Dry skin – Not enough omega 3, hormones, dehydration
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Temples and forehead – Liver function
Ways to support the body in returning to homeostasis:
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Increase filtered water intake and enjoy herbal teas
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Regular dry body brushing
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Gua Sha facial massage to assist lymphatic drainage
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Herbs for hormone balance like Licorice, Peony and Red Clover.
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Herbs to support natural detoxification like Burdock, St Marys Thistle, or Clivers.
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Increase healthy fats: Fish oil, EVOO, wild salmon, avocado.
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Chew lots, eat smaller meals, leave 2-3 hours in between meals.
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Avoid inflammatory foods such as industrial seed and vegetable oils
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Reduce stress: the body cannot break down food and extract nutrients if we are in fight flight, chronic stress also disrupts the delicate balance in hormones by increasing cortisol
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Always see a qualified practitioner to guide you and investigate if there are any other potential underlying causes
Try these Little Wildling Co teas to support skin health: