According to the Taoist traditions, our skin is an extension of the Lung channel, so when we experience an excess of blemishes, eruptions, psoriasis etc, a part of these issues are correlated to a deficiency in lung Qi. Common skin issues like acne, eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis relate to heat in the Lung channel, weak Lung Qi & dampness in the body. Plus we know day-to-day stress weakens our immunity & diverts Qi to our sympathetic nervous system; we don’t want this.
Diet - Be mindful of food allergies or sensitivities & focus on an anti-inflammatory diet, by removing dampening foods (gluten, dairy, salicylates, amines/histamines, cheap oils & the four whites - sugar, wheat, dairy & processed salt). Lungs - As the Lung organ system governs the skin, toning the lungs is key. Lung Qi tonics & breathing exercises can profoundly benefit the skin. & think about this: our lungs are one of our major defences against the outside world (namely pathogens & bacteria). When our immunity is deficient, what often happens?! Breakouts! Dryness! Plus, our lungs control our skin respiration; this includes controlling the pores & sweat glands.
To tone & support lung function, we love Astragalus, Tremella & Schizandra.
Gut health - Is always connected to any skin issues, especially if you are suffering from leaky gut.
As we have discussed, when we have low immunity (the gut houses our immunity), our skin shows it. You must focus on supporting & nourishing your gut microbiome. Aloe vera, bone broths, collagen & chlorophyll-rich juices are all your gut’s best friend. We love Mason’s Mushrooms.
Stress - Will absolutely trigger eczema & psoriasis. Burnout & exhaustion shows up on your skin. So please rest, intuit into your needs. Take space. Meditate. Connect to spirit. We love Reishi.
Love your liver - If there is a toxic load present & your liver is under pressure, skin issues are more likely to arise. We love Beauty Blend, MSM & Schizandra.
Toxicity - There are so many toxic factors that can contribute to the health of your skin. (Caption continued in comments...)