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The Skin: The Body's Canvas of Health
The skin is by far the largest organ in the body. It protects us from the external world, providing a tough barrier between the environment and us. Yet skin is also metabolically active tissue that allows us to maintain body temperature, to detoxify and excrete many toxins. For this reason, the skin may reflect our inner health and balance. Although surface irritants can be the source of skin problems, many skin conditions are actually systemic in origin, and may arise from imbalances within our bodies.
In fact, serious problems with the skin are often a result of excess toxins in the system. Poor nutrition can also cause skin problems. Aging and wrinkling of the skin can be hastened by weak connective tissue repair, which is associated with a decline in important tissue-building hormones.
To find out how these factors may be affecting the condition of your skin, ask yourself:
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