Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Steph, Your diet can have a huge impact on your skin. Healing fom the inside out I call it. I'd look at how much water you drink. Also the quality and quantity of EFA's. Hemp is a great source. Do you have any eczema, or just dry skin? There are other dietary things you can do. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hey Steph, Sometimes a lack of enough essential fats in the diet can cause dry skin. Another thing that can cause dry skin and brittle hair along with other symptoms is an under active thyroid. I was diagnosed with one after I went to the doc to find out why I had such dry skin. I wasn't overweight and didn't fit the profile of a person with an under active thyroid, nonetheless I was and still am severely under active without taking remedies. This may not fit you at all but it's just something to think about if the addition of extra essential oils doesn't help. God's Peace, Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Have you tried taking Omega 3 Fatty Acids such as Flax or Primrose? That often helps skin problems. Jacqueline http://adhdnme.blogspot.com On Behalf Of towardcompassion December 16, 2005 1:59 PM dry skin I was wondering if any of you have excessively dry skin. If so, do you have any information about it being related to diet? What dietary options are out there to counteract it? I went to a doctor's appt today and mentioned having very dry skin (I've always had dry skin, but suspect it's gotten worse). The asst guessed, clear out of the blue, that I am vegetarian or vegan. I was shocked because I had not mentioned that I'm mostly vegan. Thanks, Steph For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Try taking Udo's Choice Oil daily. I put it on salads, in smoothies and take 2 tablespoons at night. This is a superior oil which provides you with the essential fatty acids we all need. It contains omega 3,6 and 9. I discovered this product when my Son developed an extensive rash. The doctor was a doctor of Anthroposophical medicine (Rudolph Steiner). He recommended flax seed oil by mouth. Within 3 weeks the rash had completely healed and as long as my Son continued to take 2 tablespoons a day, it would not reoccur. The Udo's Oil is just that much better. There is a website for this product with more info. Hope this helps. Lorraine On Jun 28, 2006, at 4:05 PM, Cristina wrote: > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > Visit the Seattle Raw Foods Community: http://rawseattle.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Now that you mention it, I used to have that problem. But for the past few months I have cut way down on fat intake and have been trying to eat a low fat raw vegan diet like Doug Graham teaches, fruit during the day and a big salad at night. I don't always succeed at this, but my skin isn't nearly as dry. The FAQs at www.foodnsport.com <http://www.foodnsport.com/> lay out the basics of this diet and the reasons behind it. Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of Cristina Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:05 PM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Dry skin Hi, I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw food. My skin got very dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than a year and my skin did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the same problem? I appreciate any suggestions! Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 When my skin was dry I was eating flax oil every day, and often ground flax seed as well. It didn't seem to help. Now I am eating no flax and hardly any oils, yet my skin is not dry anymore. I am thinking that my higher fruit intake has a lot to do with it. Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of Lorraine Barnes Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:09 PM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Dry skin Try taking Udo's Choice Oil daily. I put it on salads, in smoothies and take 2 tablespoons at night. This is a superior oil which provides you with the essential fatty acids we all need. It contains omega 3,6 and 9. I discovered this product when my Son developed an extensive rash. The doctor was a doctor of Anthroposophical medicine (Rudolph Steiner). He recommended flax seed oil by mouth. Within 3 weeks the rash had completely healed and as long as my Son continued to take 2 tablespoons a day, it would not reoccur. The Udo's Oil is just that much better. There is a website for this product with more info. Hope this helps. Lorraine On Jun 28, 2006, at 4:05 PM, Cristina wrote: > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > Visit the Seattle Raw Foods Community: http://rawseattle. <http://rawseattle.org> org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Oils have the reputation of being able to " cure " dry skin, but this is a myth. When our eliminative organs are overburdened as a result of eating poorly, the skin is enlisted as a secondary eliminative channel. If we're eating lots of fats (which most people who eat poorly do), oily residues are released through the skin. This causes the skin to appear less dry, even in people whose skin would otherwise be dry. Fractionated oils and even healthy fats like avocadoes and nuts can cause dry skin to be worse because fat interferes with the body's ability to deliver nutrients to the cells. Raw fooders often find that once they start eating low-fat, their dry skin issues are finally able to heal. One of the most persistent issues I've had to deal with is dry skin and it's always worse after I've eaten fats. It goes away completely when I stop eating fats in the summer. Nora www.RawSchool.com - Mark Hovila RawSeattle Thursday, June 29, 2006 7:44 AM RE: [RawSeattle] Dry skin When my skin was dry I was eating flax oil every day, and often ground flax seed as well. It didn't seem to help. Now I am eating no flax and hardly any oils, yet my skin is not dry anymore. I am thinking that my higher fruit intake has a lot to do with it. Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of Lorraine Barnes Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:09 PM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Dry skin Try taking Udo's Choice Oil daily. I put it on salads, in smoothies and take 2 tablespoons at night. This is a superior oil which provides you with the essential fatty acids we all need. It contains omega 3,6 and 9. I discovered this product when my Son developed an extensive rash. The doctor was a doctor of Anthroposophical medicine (Rudolph Steiner). He recommended flax seed oil by mouth. Within 3 weeks the rash had completely healed and as long as my Son continued to take 2 tablespoons a day, it would not reoccur. The Udo's Oil is just that much better. There is a website for this product with more info. Hope this helps. Lorraine On Jun 28, 2006, at 4:05 PM, Cristina wrote: > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > > > > > > > > Visit the Seattle Raw Foods Community: http://rawseattle. <http://rawseattle.org> org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 You beat me to it Mark! I also eat a low fat/high fruit diet and my dry skin problem disappeared and only comes back if I over indulge on fat. Take care! Audrey --- Mark Hovila <hovila wrote: > Now that you mention it, I used to have that > problem. But for the past few > months I have cut way down on fat intake and have > been trying to eat a low > fat raw vegan diet like Doug Graham teaches, fruit > during the day and a big > salad at night. I don't always succeed at this, but > my skin isn't nearly as > dry. The FAQs at www.foodnsport.com > <http://www.foodnsport.com/> lay out > the basics of this diet and the reasons behind it. > > > > Mark > > _____ > > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle ] On > Behalf Of Cristina > Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:05 PM > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle] Dry skin > > > > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw > food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than > a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the > same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi Cristina, Are you taking any oils? I take omega 3 and it makes my skin and hair really nice. Diane On 6/28/06, Cristina <renewnatural wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thank you all for your suggestions! What is odd is that my hands got very dry and I have pimples on my forehead since I changed my diet. I don't eat lots of nuts, I never eat more that 1 avocado per day, or 2 tablespoons of almond butter and I don't use oils to much. I will have to eat no fat for a couple of days see how I feel and maybe add some omega 3 oil. Thank you for taking your time to answer my question! All the best, Cristina Audrey Walker <prettifemme88 wrote: You beat me to it Mark! I also eat a low fat/high fruit diet and my dry skin problem disappeared and only comes back if I over indulge on fat. Take care! Audrey --- Mark Hovila <hovila wrote: > Now that you mention it, I used to have that > problem. But for the past few > months I have cut way down on fat intake and have > been trying to eat a low > fat raw vegan diet like Doug Graham teaches, fruit > during the day and a big > salad at night. I don't always succeed at this, but > my skin isn't nearly as > dry. The FAQs at www.foodnsport.com > <http://www.foodnsport.com/> lay out > the basics of this diet and the reasons behind it. > > > > Mark > > _____ > > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle ] On > Behalf Of Cristina > Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:05 PM > RawSeattle > [RawSeattle] Dry skin > > > > Hi, > > I have a dilemma since I have started to eat raw > food. My skin got very > dry. I am eating raw food (85 to 99% )for more than > a year and my skin > did not improve at all. Has anyone experienced the > same problem? I > appreciate any suggestions! > Thanks > Chris > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Even before I went raw, in the winter months I had a flare-up of dry skin on my face. Now it's worse than before. I just find it uncomfortable. Has anyone dealt with this? Tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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