The skin is the largest organ of the human body, it is a barrier not only from water and dirt but from most viruses and bacteria. From the outer appearance of the skin you can infer if anything is wrong or may be going wrong inside the body. Diet is a factor for how how skin can appear, knowing this I want to find out if a specific diet could possibly help clear my skin. In the beginning of my skin flare ups, I visited with my primary care physician. Hoping to eliminate the possibility of allergic reactions quickly, I brought a list of the hygiene products I used. Tests were conducted and found that no chemicals or parabens were affecting my skin. I brought a list of the ingredients I come into contact with at my job, tests returned, none
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I am aware of the multiple articles and blogs from professionals about how gluten can affect the body, and they go in depth on living without consuming gluten. My body has been affected and I have taken note, I have more stomach pain cramps and feel sick, I just do not feel right. The most annoying part of all this is that my skin has been majorly affected. The skin is the outermost part of the body, everyone can see my skin. My skin issues have been going on for the past eight months. Rashes appear randomly, blemishes occur rapidly and intensely, and my skin is taking a beating. My confidence levels have gone down, I find myself making sure no one can view my hands, as they are dried and obviously looks like a nasty skin …show more content…
Using books that are not super long academic journals will keep this research interesting and not feel so much like a long drawn out paper. Using books is one way I can make sure to keep my research unique and applicable to my life. I have started to read The Telomere Effect, a novel coauthered by Elizabeth blackburn, and Elissa Epel. This book is full of scientific terms, explained, and lots of knowledge about how a certain lifestyle and psychological habits can protect telomeres, and slow chance of disease as well as improve life. I am interested in getting more into this book, taking notes, and pulling key points from the chapters. I have also looked at some clean eating books and will be reading and utilizing them for my
I am aware of the multiple articles and blogs from professionals about how gluten can affect the body, and they go in depth on living without consuming gluten. My body has been affected and I have taken note, I have more stomach pain cramps and feel sick, I just do not feel right. The most annoying part of all this is that my skin has been majorly affected. The skin is the outermost part of the body, everyone can see my skin. My skin issues have been going on for the past eight months. Rashes appear randomly, blemishes occur rapidly and intensely, and my skin is taking a beating. My confidence levels have gone down, I find myself making sure no one can view my hands, as they are dried and obviously looks like a nasty skin …show more content…
Using books that are not super long academic journals will keep this research interesting and not feel so much like a long drawn out paper. Using books is one way I can make sure to keep my research unique and applicable to my life. I have started to read The Telomere Effect, a novel coauthered by Elizabeth blackburn, and Elissa Epel. This book is full of scientific terms, explained, and lots of knowledge about how a certain lifestyle and psychological habits can protect telomeres, and slow chance of disease as well as improve life. I am interested in getting more into this book, taking notes, and pulling key points from the chapters. I have also looked at some clean eating books and will be reading and utilizing them for my