HOW TO GET H E A LT H Y H A I R , S K I N A N D NAILS FROM WITHIN
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our skin is your body’s largest organ and it’s also your fastest growing organ, which means cell turnover is happening all the time. So, having beautiful hair, skin, and nails is more than just just about looking good, it’s a symbol of your whole-body health.
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To keep your hair shiny, your skin glowing, and your nails long and strong, there are a few things you can do. Due to the influence of the gut-skin axis, there is a strong connection between what you eat and
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skin issues. The Western diet is full of inflammatory foods including sugar, dairy, and refined cooking oils and carbs, which have all been associated with an increased prevalence of acne. Include lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, plant-based proteins (like beans and nuts), fatty fish, and fresh herbs and spices in your diet. Vitamin K-rich leafy greens like spinach and kale, broccoli and cabbage, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries all help fight inflammation and can help heal skin issues.