Organ System

Skin

Skin protects you, regulates temperature, synthesizes vitamin D, and is in constant dialogue with your gut, liver, and hormones.

Signs of Distress

  • Acne in adulthood
  • Eczema or psoriasis flares
  • Dark circles under the eyes
  • Slow wound healing
  • Dryness despite hydration

Top Foods

  • avocado
  • wild salmon
  • bone broth
  • sweet potato
  • berries

Top Herbs

  • burdock
  • calendula
  • gotu kola
  • horsetail

The Mechanisms

Cucumber

vegetable

Cucumber is over 95% structured water, rich in silica for connective tissue and skin, and a gentle diuretic that supports kidney filtration without depleting electrolytes.

Preparation: Juice with the skin on — most of the silica and minerals sit just under the skin.

Healing Salads for Skin

Gut Rebuild Salad

Fermented vegetables deliver live cultures directly to the colon. Avocado and EVOO provide the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) needed for gut barrier repair. Soft-boiled egg adds choline and easily-digestible protein.

Dressing: EVOO, fresh lemon juice, raw honey, pinch of sea salt

Guides that support Skin

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