Skin ~ A Vital Organ

Some people say the eyes are the window to the soul. That may or may not be. Next time you're in the checkout line at your grocery store, take a look at the person next to you. Sure enough, it's easy to use the appearance of their skin as an indicator of how the foods in their cart affect their health.

The importance of keeping your skin healthy can’t be overemphasized. It’s the body’s first defense against disease and infection and it protects your internal organs from injuries. It is, in fact, the largest organ in the body. It regulates body temperature and prevents excess fluid loss. It also helps your body remove excess water and salt. The skin indicates youth or advanced age, overall health and protects internal delicate tissues from harm.

Our external covering is not isolated from other organs of the body, but rather clearly represents the health and cleanliness of the internal terrain. An experienced eye can easily identify nutritional deficiencies as well as other problems by simply examining the skin. This visible condition can indicate anything from the first signs of internal troubles to the final manifestation of more serious conditions within.

Treating any skin condition externally, while neglecting to address internal causes, may temporarily help in appearance but will seldom remedy any health situation permanently. Most topical applications of medications, over-the-counter aids and cosmetic solutions do little more than temporarily cover up the problem and such attempts become futile and frustrating. Careful consideration of lifestyle must be included in any permanent response.

The skin is intricately linked to each and every function connected to life. The elimination of toxins is possible because of the tremendous ability of the skin to remove poisons. The skin is our temperature regulator, body water regulator, nerve and pain/pleasure sensor and vitality-energy activator.