10 Secrets to Beautiful Skin

“Dull, sagging, puffy, blotchy skin can be a symptom of poor underlying diet/digestion/health etc,
not a sign that your $100 wrinkle cream isn’t working.”
-Kendra Smith, ND
Collingwood Naturopathic Doctor

If you’ve been to the clinic recently, you may have noticed two things. The first is the smiling face of our newest team member, Dr. Kendra Smith, ND.

The second thing you might have noticed is that she has amazing skin! One of Kendra’s areas of focus in her Collingwood practice is on anti-aging, including facial rejuvenation acupuncture. On her blog, she recently shared ten of her lifestyle tips that support a good clinical protocol:

  • As a rule of thumb I drink minimum 2L water/day. I also love unsweetened coconut water, herbal/green tea, and freshly juiced green vegetable juice.
  • I get my beauty sleep; 8-9 uninterrupted hours of sleep each night & go to bed before 11pm.
  • I wear natural sunscreen, yes even in winter and on cloudy days (ok I’m not so good at this one all the time)
  • I avoid dairy such as cow’s milk, ice cream, and cheese, I also avoid processed foods with excess sodium and sugar. In traditional Chinese medicine these foods create dampness in the body which show up on the body as double chin, sagging jowls, and puffiness around the eyes
  • I barely ever wear makeup, I know this is not for everyone, but caking on foundation will pollute and weigh down the skin and block pores
  • Sweat! I am active 30min each day minimum, this increases blood flow and promotes metabolism in that area, toxins will get flushed out and cells will heal and grow faster and this slows the aging process

You can read the rest of Kendra’s tips on her blog.

For your complimentary 15 minute skin assessment and to find out how our Naturopathic Anti-Aging Protocol can work for you, call 705-444-5331.