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Get soft, young skin from within with flaxseed oil

June 28th, 2010 |

Author: Elaine

Did you know that the largest organ in the human body is the skin? It is also one of the first to feel the effects of aging and nutritional deficiencies. But, if you are like me, you don’t think of that when your skin itches. You grab some lotion and rub it in, treating the issue topically.

But, in reality, the beauty and health of skin begins in the body, beneath the skin. “Health Perspectives, ‘Practical Insights Into the World of Natural Healing’” are a series of literature pieces available in the Columbus, Indiana area at Natural Choices that provide information about health and natural products. In the piece titled, “Moisturizing Your Skin From Within,” it says,

Flaxseed oil helps you get healthy and youthful skin from within.

“… skin tissues must be nourished and moisturized by a judicious selection of wholesome foods and beverages. … Dry skin can only be healed from the interior, with proper cell nutrients in the diet – pure water, essential fatty acids, and appropriate amounts of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as zinc.”

Many people in America have diets high in fats, but not the correct fatty acids to promote skin health. Flaxseed is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, the ones that are great for healthy, young-looking skin. The literature says one tablespoon for every 100 pounds of body weight is a good rule of thumb to know how much to take daily.

So, if you want healthy, youthful skin, that is soft and not itchy, you might want to try flaxseed oil. Previously, I have written about other benefits of flaxseed oil. A good tip is to substitute flaxseed oil in salad dressings. If you stop by Natural Choices for flaxseed oil (don’t forget it is in the refrigerated section), you can pick up one of the information sheets with a great Caesar Salad recipe on the back.

Get your skin in shape before the dry-skin season begins this fall and make it a scratch-free winter!!

–Ellie of the Natural Choices Blog Team

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