When I learned about hormones, it changed the way I practiced. Even more fun when I created characters for each of them. The Diva hormone is one of my favourite hormones. If you would like to learn how the other hormones affect the skin, its up on this week’s YouTube video (link in my bio and stories).
How well do you know your Diva hormone?
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#hormonalbalance #hormonalhealth #womenshealth #adultacne #hormonalacne #holisticskincare #hormonesandskin
I’ve been thinking about this a lot more recently.
In psychology, masking refers to “camouflaging” when someone attempts to hide their natural personality or behaviours to conform to social pressures, abuse or harassment. Masking can also refer to concealing emotions, hiding your authentic self or changing your behaviour to “fit in”.
Masking happens for many reasons but the root of it seems to be safety, security and acceptance. People-pleasing is a form of masking.
I’ve always felt the skin is not just a shield to protect us from the external environment but also a mirror to reflect our internal universe.
When there is alignment, expansion and flow, the skin glows. When there is stagnation or suppression, we can only ignore it for that long until our body can’t take any more and rebel. It’s the only way to get our attention to change things because what’s “working” is no longer working.
I’ve seen in my patients when they make changes that’s aligned with who they are and who they want to be (based on their core desires and not others), their skin seems to breathe a sigh relief. Their spots calm, wrinkles soften, skin tone more even and texture smoother.
I’ve seen this in myself. My skin was irritated, splitting, weeping and painful. It was how I was feeling inside of me as the world I knew crumbled and I had to rebuild new foundations, based on who I truly was and who I wanted to be.
If you’re struggling with your skin, consider asking yourself if you’re wearing a mask in your life that is no longer serving you and it’s begging for your attention to change.
Taking down the mask is uncomfortable, totally unglamorous and often heart-wrenchingly painful. Sometimes it’s just easier to keep the mask on and find other ways to plaster the cracks or numb the grumble inside. There’s plenty of ways to do that.
And yet, you catch a glimpse of the possible light shining through and feel there’s more living and life waiting for you.
Find a community to support you in the transition. Seek the guidance of a coach, practitioner or therapist if you feel called to.
It’s a road less travelled for sure and somehow I feel it will be totally worth it ❤️
My take on how we can find the calm in the storm. This will help our skin feel calmer and look clearer. We don’t age as quickly and we get better at going with the flow.
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#antiageing #adultacne #hormonalacne #holisticskinhealth #parasympatheticactivation #healingjourneys #burnoutrecovery
Sharing something that’s been on my mind recently. I used to think me not wanting to ask for help was my way of not wanting to burden other people. I was being the bigger person.
However, I’ve come to realise there is a deeper reason and is really a way to protect myself.
The healing continues as I’m shedding the fear around me and opening myself up again to receive.
I hope this helps if you feel the same.
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How to start clearing acne naturally without medication ie without antibiotics, birth control pill and roaccutane for healthier and longer term results: Clip from my YouTube video “How to clear acne without medication” - link in my bio and stories.
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#hormonalacne #adultacne #holisticskincare #skinenergy #integrativeskincare #skinandhormones #naturalacnetreatment
Read this if you’re new to microneedling. Which one will you choose?
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#acnescarstreatment #beautyhometreatment #skinhometreatment #dermarollertreatment #microneedling #antiageingtreatment
Anyone else feeling Blue Monday? What are you doing to get out of the funk?
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#newyearresolutions #2023goals #healthgoals #wellnessgoals #womenshealthmatters #mentalhealth
Often underestimated in the journey to healthier skin.
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#adultacne #hormonalacne #acneskin #holisticskincare #personalgrowthjourney #healthyskintips #antiageingtips
Could nutrient deficiency be making your acne worst? This is one of the 10 reasons I have found can cause or worsen acne in the last 15 years as an Integrative Skin & Hormone Doctor. I’ve shared all 10 in my YouTube video “10 reasons why your acne is not clearing in 2023”. Check out my stories for the link.
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#hormonalacne #adultacne #hormonalbalance #womenshealth #holisticskincare #womenwellness #skinnutrition
How does strength/weight training (ie building muscle) improve skin & slow down ageing?
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Apart from feeling stronger and standing taller, strength training also:-
🔹 Improves insulin sensitivity which means cells are more efficient in using up glucose (sugar) so excess does not circulate in the blood which results in cellular glycation (rusting & crusting leading to more wrinkles)
🔹Boost Human Growth Hormone (HGH) which helps to maintain, build and repair heathy tissues. It increases bone density, increases muscle mass and decrease body fat. This helps to maintain the structure of the face which can look gaunt as the years pass due to loss of facial bone density.
🔹 Boost testosterone which declines with age. Testosterone is important for energy, sex drive, mental clarity, firm muscle and skin
🔹 Boost serotonin and endorphins to help reduce stress, anxiety and improve sleep
🔹 Don’t forget you can get a good sweat which is great for detoxing
🔹 Improve circulation so more oxygen, nutrients and colour goes to your skin
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I need to point out however, taken to extreme can accelerate the ageing process. It’s about balance and nourishing your body enough so it doesn’t go into catabolic state (wear & tear) which is not healthy for hormones. I would recommend working with a trainer/teacher/practitioner if you’re just starting who respects the uniqueness of a woman’s body, cycle & hormones. As Dr Stacy Sim say “Women are not small men!”
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Remember think strong and healthy, not just weight loss. Are you incorporating strength training into your beauty routine?
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#strengthtrainingforwomen #beautyroutines #antiageingtips #preventativemedicine #hormonalbalance #womenwellness #womenarenotsmallmen
If your budget is tight, then I would recommend investing in this beauty tool for 2023. I’ve replaced exfoliation and even facials with this home treatment. Skin care doesn’t need to be complicated. I find when I do less on my skin, it seems a lot happier
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.#beautytools #skintools #healthyskin #skinbooster #holisticskincare #hormonalacne #adultacne
Words can heal or destroy.
It can help us focus and direct our intentions for the life we want or don’t want.
Words can help us change our old patterns and rewrite our future. It can help us navigate through life with a little more awareness, ownership and courage.
Words can make peace or war. Within us or outside of us.
It can stir emotions, sometimes without warning. Delirious joy or overwhelming sadness.
Balancing hormones, tears clearing, energy flowing and skin glowing. Words can be a powerful part of the healing journey.
Do you have a mantra for 2023? Here’s some of mine. Feel free to take what you need if it resonates with you
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#hormonalacne #adultacne #womenwellness #hormonalbalance #perimenopause #personalgrowth #burnoutrecovery
My wish for you for 2023 ✨ I hope it’s been a good start to the year so far. I’m slowly finding my rhythm and fun again when it comes to IG after being offline for many months to recuperate. I look forward to reconnecting
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#hormonalbalance #personalgrowth #personaljourney #selfhealing #morejoy #skinenergy #holisticskincare #womenwellness
The most popular diets that claim to be the best for hormonal imbalance like PCOS are keto diet, intermittent fasting and low carb diet.
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It may seem to help at the beginning - reducing weight, clearer skin, less cravings but I see it done too long and often see more problems after.
The reason why this occurs is these restrictive diets put the body in a lot of stress which increases stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol drives inflammation, weight gain and insulin resistance. Stress on the body affects the thyroid gland making it sluggish which slows down metabolism, resulting in weight coming back, feeling bloated and water retention. Restrictive diets can affect ovulation as the body doesn’t feel “safe” to procreate
Restrictive diets also becomes blurred in with eating disorders as whole macro food groups are removed and “bad” food are vilified replaced with “pseudofood”
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Every woman is different and instead of going on a diet, choose real food, eat more and enough nutrient dense food, unpack your cravings, eat at the right time and in the right conditions. If you choose to go on special diets, make sure you work with a practitioner who can guide you
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What special diet have you tried? Did it help or did it make things worst?
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#pcosdiet #pcosproblems #pcosskin #hormonalacne #adultacne #ketodietlife #intermittentfastingdiet
Something to reflect for the weekend. How much space do you have in your day and life?
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#healthyreflection #newhealthifestyle #newlife #healing #timetoheal #newcareer #newskin
I covered what is insulin resistance yesterday and how it can worsen PCOS symptoms. Today I cover how to improve it.
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1️⃣ Eat enough healthier food to balance blood sugar levels are so important!
I recommend my patients to have as the main dish vegetables, clean protein and healthy fats. Starchy carbs aim to keep the size of a side dish and keep simple carbs to a minimal. This is a guide. The aim is to choose more nourishing foods, rather than restricting foods.
2️⃣ Eat breakfast within an hour of waking.
3️⃣ Carry heavy stuff - weight training I mean. Muscles soak up the excess glucose in your blood.
4️⃣ Prioritise and improve sleep.
5️⃣ Keto and intermittent fasting can help BUT advised to do it with a practitioner as it may worsen problems afterwards if done too long or if you have underlying cond
6️⃣ 💊 For supplements, here are some recommendations. I am unable to give doses because
~ everyone is different
~ I don’t know your history
~ I can’t carry out a medical history over IG
But here it is for your information
~ Chromium Picolonate
~ Cinnamon (okay more of a spice)
~ Myo-inositol
~ Alpha Lipoic Acid
~ Berberine
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What special diets have you tried in hope to improve insulin resistance? Did it help?
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#hormonalacne #hormonalacnesolution #adultacne #PCOS #insulinresistance #acneawarenessmonth #acneawareness #womenwellness #naturalacnetreatment