Microorganisms such as certain types of bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis - the condition of functioning optimally. Changes as a result of genetic or environmental factors can lead to a variety of medical conditions. For instance, did your parents ever tell you as a teenager that if you kept drinking soda and eating unhealthy foods, your acne would never go away? You probably revolted anyway, but if you're still experiencing hormonal breakouts or other skin concerns, it may be time to reconsider your diet. The link between skin and intestinal health is interesting and complex.

Did you know that the stomach and the skin have comparable functions in our bodies? It may seem strange, yet these two very different-looking organ systems operate together to perform very comparable and important tasks. The skin is the biggest organ in the body, and it, like the gut, is made up of countless microscopic, living microorganisms. These microorganisms fight off dangerous bacteria and keep our body's bacteria balanced, as well as maintain our immunity and general health.

The skin, like our stomach, has billions of bacteria that make up its unique character. The skin and gut microbiomes collaborate in a direct link known as the gut-skin axis, which aims to fend off any dangerous germs trying to attack the body from the outside. Together, they work to prevent inflammation; fend off bacteria that can make us sick or irritate us, reduce stress levels, increase our ability to regulate blood sugar levels, improve metabolic rate, maintain a state of equilibrium and help manage stress. 

The skin is one of our body’s most important communicators, indicating when anything is out of balance within. Whether the discomfort is caused by inflammation, allergies, hormones, or unbalanced gut flora, the skin will react in several ways: rash, hives, breakouts, and discolouration. While not every skin ailment is directly related to the stomach, many unhealthy, severe skin conditions are linked to what we eat and the balance of bacteria in our bodies.

Inflammatory bowel illness, for example, increases the risk of inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis, which is an autoimmune illness and can worsen when the gut’s flora is unbalanced. Other skin-related problems such as rosacea, acne, and dry skin are all caused by poor gut health and function.

The Following Diseases Can Be Caused By Gut Health Issues:

• Rosacea is a skin ailment that develops a lumpy, blushing rash on the face. Chronic illness is linked to bacterial overgrowth in the skin and small intestine
• Acne, a relatively prevalent skin disorder in young people, causes the oil or dead skin to plug hair follicle pores. Acne has been linked to dysbiosis, a fancy term for an imbalanced and diseased gut
• Dry skin is a very common skin issue that is usually caused by environmental causes but when it becomes chronic, it can be directly connected to irregular bowel movements

Skin Inflammation Can Occur For Variety Of Reasons:
Dairy causes and triggers poor gut health and a leaking gut, but some items feed the nasty bacteria that may already be present in an unhealthy gut. Sugar, white bread, rice, pasta, candy, sweets and soda are all sugary foods. When these unwise dietary choices feed the nasty bacteria, it exacerbates the already existing inflammation.

According to one of the best skin experts, Kimberly Synder, the gut is a complicated colony, not simply one thing. It contains billions of different kinds of bacteria and other microbes, collectively known as the gut microbiome. “This microbiome keeps the body’s homeostasis in balance, but if it becomes out of balance, it might have a major effect on our other organs, especially our skin. Our skin is typically the first area we notice gut issues, such as inflammation, leaky gut or digestive difficulties.”

In other words, if your gut or stomach is experiencing some problems like digestion, loose motions or inflammation, your skin will be the first to inform you. So, watch your skin and look out for your gut.

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