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Objectives Skin anatomy Skin health Whole body health Solutions

Our skin anatomy Called the largest organ Layers Top layer of the epidermis – dead skin cells Basal layer – bottom layer of epidermis – where new skin cells are generated

Skin is a living organ Skin care really begins in the inside Skin is nourished by food and damaged by toxins Skin health is a reflection of how nutrients are absorbed & wastes are being removed

Dermis – dermal layer All cells living Blood vessels, sweat glands, elastin fibers, collagen, lymphatics Nutrition – due to blood supply here

Dermis Age spots, blemishes and deeper wrinkles occur here Healthy conditions = internal organs eliminate waste Unhealthy conditions = wastes back up into the blood system Wastes end up in the skin - a living organ

Acne Accumulated waste in the sebaceous gland

Acne Protection of organs from wastes Mostly a reflection of bacteria, protein and animal fat in the body Inflammatory Help - with good diet

How skin is damaged Poor diet (coffee, black tea, nutrient deficient food, sugar) Smoking Too much sun exposure Soaps & other items that change the pH of skins outer layer = Oxidation – free radicals: cause DNA damage, breakdown of collagen & decreased collagen formation

GI & your skin Absorption = nutrition Accumulation of wastes in GI = decreased nutrition absorption for all organs You are what you eat!!

Food for skin health fruit : raw, fresh juices, smoothies, poached fruit veggies: raw, fresh juices, soups (no oil/fat), grilled (without oil), steamed, boiled, frozen beans & legumes: soaked overnight, simmered on stove, slow cooker, sprouted seeds: flax is best, raw & ground just before using, soaked overnight an add to drink wild whole grains: stove cooked or steamer

Power of fruits & veggies Serve as antioxidants Enhance immune response Enhance cell-to-cell communication Convert to vitamin A (beta-carotene is metabolized to vitamin A) Cause cancer cells to die (apoptosis) Repair DNA damage caused by smoking and other toxic exposures Detoxify carcinogens through the activation of the cytocrome P450 and phase II enzyme systems

Nutrition & Wellness? Modern medicine tells us to accept ailments as inevitable symptoms that afflict an aging population, yet fail to tell us that these are the result of our diet.

Whole food "Foods are so complex, offering not only vitamins and minerals, but fiber, nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), phytochemicals, and a whole host of nutritious substances that science has not fully identified that work together with other foods and provide the benefits of a healthy eating pattern."

Peaches Vitamin C & A Anemia Digestion, constipation and detoxifying Kidney stones Skin & complexion

Cabbage treatment of constipation, stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart diseases, ageing, and Alzheimer's disease. good detoxifier, rich in iodine,

Spinach Strengthens muscles Cardiovascular support Bone strength Anti-cancer Skin protection Green pigmentation helps with UV ray damage

Pineapple Protect against cancer Break up blood clots Heart benefits Helps the kidneys remove toxins from the body Inflammation fighter

HARD TO DO!!

Research University of South Carolina Jin et al. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research Double blind placebo controlled study 117 people 60 day study 3 groups: placebo Fruits/veggies Fruits/veggies/vineyard

Results: JP significantly increased anti-oxidant levels in the blood (Vit C, Vit E & beta- carotene) JP increased levels of super oxide dismutase (anti-oxidant) JP significantly decreased markers of inflammation in the blood

FASEB Journal – Abstract Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Double blind placebo controlled 52 females (age 40-65) One group fruits/veggie capsules Other group placebo Measured at 6 & 12 weeks

Results: Significant improvement in skin microcirculation by 36% Significant improvement of the skin thickness by 6% and skin density by 17% Significant increase of skin hydration by 9%

Other Juice Plus research study results: Provides bioavailable nutrition Reduces oxidative stress Helps support the immune system Helps Protect DNA Promotes cardiovascular wellness Reduces systemic inflammation Proven results:

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