Re: Aging, Skin, and Low-carb

[Guest guest]

But might all my low-carb eating (about which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Hm, if anything I would think low carb would help aging, rather than make you age faster. Have you been eating plenty of good fats and getting exercise? Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

I don't think it has to do with low-carb eating but if you have lost weight in general then it can contribute to looser skin.Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a stock/broth with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have lots of cartilage on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good fats! Getting the proper nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's elasticity and firmness.

Kathttp://scdkat.com

 

Hey, Gang!

I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs

and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's

getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of

fat!!!

My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms

and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a

swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about

which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING -

laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin

used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS

an object.

Blessings,

Artful Carol

Former me: From babyhood - CFS, Depression, Candida, Severe Chemical,

Inhalant, and Food Allergies. Current me: Global Carb and Fungal

Problems well-controlled past 30 yr. by extremely low-carb, no dairy,

no grains allergy/anti-yeast diet, SCD 01/05. After 35 yrs. no need

for allergy shots since SCD! Magnesium/Vits A, B, D, E/Evening

Primrose, Fish, Olive, and Other Oils, Lecithin. 2 grown kids

recovered from serious developmental problems which I believe were

fungally-caused.

[Guest guest]

Kat

Would SCD gelatin be good for this too? My late father in law was very into

holistic medicines and he had me take a packet of knox gelatin every day for my

joints. I'm just wondering if that would help the skin too.

Thanks,

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - Jan 2008

>

> Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a stock/broth

with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have lots of cartilage

on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good fats! Getting the proper

nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's elasticity and firmness.

>

> Kat

> http://scdkat.com

[Guest guest]

Yes absolutely! I keep forgetting about gelatin separate from broth. Gelatin is in broth and I'm pretty sure it forms mostly from the collagen in bones and cartilage. Making a good SCD flavoured gelatin each day should help the skin.

Kathttp://scdkat.com

 

Kat

Would SCD gelatin be good for this too? My late father in law was very into holistic medicines and he had me take a packet of knox gelatin every day for my joints. I'm just wondering if that would help the skin too.

Thanks,

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - Jan 2008

>

> Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a stock/broth with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have lots of cartilage on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good fats! Getting the proper nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's elasticity and firmness.

>

> Kat

> http://scdkat.com

[Guest guest]

I would also make sure that you are getting lots of fluids so that your skin

stays hydrated.

Have a good day,

June

>

> Hey, Gang!

> I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs

> and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's

> getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of

> fat!!!

>

> My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms

> and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a

> swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about

> which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING -

> laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin

> used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS

> an object.

> Blessings,

> Artful Carol

> Former me: From babyhood - CFS, Depression, Candida, Severe Chemical,

> Inhalant, and Food Allergies. Current me: Global Carb and Fungal

> Problems well-controlled past 30 yr. by extremely low-carb, no dairy,

> no grains allergy/anti-yeast diet, SCD 01/05. After 35 yrs. no need

> for allergy shots since SCD! Magnesium/Vits A, B, D, E/Evening

> Primrose, Fish, Olive, and Other Oils, Lecithin. 2 grown kids

> recovered from serious developmental problems which I believe were

> fungally-caused.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the suggestions, y'all. I hate to be a cynic but what makes anybody

think that just because a person consumes gelatin it would go just where we'd

want it to go?

Blessings,

Artful Carol

> > >

> > > Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a

> > stock/broth with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have

> > lots of cartilage on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good fats!

> > Getting the proper nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's elasticity

> > and firmness.

> > >

> > > Kat

> > > http://scdkat.com

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Estrogen effects skin tone, and menopause has an effect on this. Some people

choose hormone replacement, but for those of us who don't .... here come the

wrinkles...

Perhaps there is a good skin cream that will help, diet helps, exercise and

plenty of water. I don't think low carb has changed it- other than if you lost

weight and the skin seems loose.

Some estrogen is stored in fat and women who are heavier post menopause tend to

keep more stores than thinner women. Genetics plays a part here too with skin

and wrinkles.

At 64, you would be on the side of diminished estrogen, so maybe this is part of

it?

PJ

> > > >

> > > > Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a

> > > stock/broth with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have

> > > lots of cartilage on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good

fats!

> > > Getting the proper nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's

elasticity

> > > and firmness.

> > > >

> > > > Kat

> > > > http://scdkat.com

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Carol

I

am with you on this one, but my experience has been that nothing helps reverse

the aging skin process [big sigh]. My skin started turning crepe-y

not long after my digestive disorders kicked in, not surprising since I’d

been through 8 months of chronic illness, procedures, surgeries. I was 50…

Now, 7 years later my skin is still changing, and not for the better.

Still deteriorating, and becoming dryer and even more sensitive to lotions,

which I didn’t think possible [grin]. I have extremely fair skin,

and also unusually thin skin, according to the dermatologists I’ve seen

over the years. So I’ve always had to take extra care of it just to

keep my skin from cracking and bleeding at the slightest bump or from dryness.

And I have always used sun screen constantly to avoid rapid blistering from sun

burn.

I

know the causes of my skin issues, so not surprised. Just saddened that

it started so early, and am annoyed at the money I’m spending trying to

find lotions that are better tolerated! I can’t do much with my functional

digestive disorders, so I am resigned to dealing with the skin issues. Then

of course there is the worry that my dermatologist doesn’t spot any

melanomas when I visit him every few years for a check-up [sigh].

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>

I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs

> and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's

> getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of

> fat!!!

>

> My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms

> and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a

> swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about

> which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING -

> laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin

> used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS

> an object.

> Blessings,

> Artful Carol

[Guest guest]

I hate to be a cynic but what makes anybody think that just because a person consumes gelatin it would go just where we'd want it to go?Well, you could say that about anything. Just because we take a multivitamin, how do we know it's going where we want it to go? Our bodies are generally pretty smart, so I'd think that they'd just use the materials they're given in the best way that they see fit. Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!)

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,Count me in as another person whose skin has deteriorated more quickly than I expected. I blame chronic illness and the resulting malnutrition over years, which among other things completely disrupted my thyroid and reproductive hormone profiles. Now that I'm on the recovery wagon, I notice the greatest skin improvement with the following:-limiting carbs (I eat a lower carb diet)-plentiful fluids (electrolytes and sea salt added to water, so that I can hold onto more fluids. low-carb causes me to lose more fluid, so i have to rehydrate more diligently.)-plentiful good fats (omega 3's in particular)-keep an eye on my iron/ferritin status (when my iron is low, i look really worn out and

crinkled)I've also stopped using cosmetics and limit other facial products. I get a lot of mileage out of jojoba oil, olive oil (right on the skin), and simple goat milk soaps.The more stuff I put on my skin, the older it seems to look (maybe because of rebound inflammation?)It's a double whammy when I see the "chronic illness" show up on my face. Sometimes it feels really cruel. On that score, I try to practice self-acceptance and just do my best. Laughing daily helps. :)Best to you, Nina in MA >

I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs

> and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's

> getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of

> fat!!!

>

> My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms

> and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a

> swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about

> which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING -

> laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin

> used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS

> an object.

> Blessings,

> Artful Carol

[Guest guest]

> I don't think it has to do with low-carb eating but if you have lost > weight> in general then it can contribute to looser skin.>> Asian cultures rave about cartilage for filling out skin. Make a > stock/broth> with chicken feet, pigs feet or other bones/joints that have lots of> cartilage on them. Have some every day. And eat plenty of good fats! > Getting> the proper nutrients for the skin will help it keep it's elasticity and> firmness.>> Kat> http://scdkat.com>> >>>>>>> Hey, Gang!>> I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs>> and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's>> getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of>> fat!!!>>>> My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms>> and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a>> swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about>> which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING ->> laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin>> used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS>> an object.>> Blessings,>> Artful CarolLow-carb, fairly high-fat eating is very good for your skin.And the best thing you can use ON your skin, as far as I'm concerned is coconut oil -- the kind you eat, not the cosmetic kind. It works wonders.n>> Former me: From babyhood - CFS, Depression, Candida, Severe Chemical,>> Inhalant, and Food Allergies. Current me: Global Carb and Fungal>> Problems well-controlled past 30 yr. by extremely low-carb, no dairy,>> no grains allergy/anti-yeast diet, SCD 01/05. After 35 yrs. no need>> for allergy shots since SCD! Magnesium/Vits A, B, D, E/Evening>> Primrose, Fish, Olive, and Other Oils, Lecithin. 2 grown kids>> recovered from serious developmental problems which I believe were>> fungally-caused.>>>>>>-- Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere

[Guest guest]

On Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:43:35 -0400, Kim Mumbower

wrote:

> Carol

>

>

> I am with you on this one, but my experience has been that nothing helps

> reverse the aging skin process [big sigh].

Have you tried (edible) virgin coconut oil on your skin?

It makes a huge difference, especially if you use it regularly.

n

My skin started turning

> crepe-y

> not long after my digestive disorders kicked in, not surprising since I'd

> been through 8 months of chronic illness, procedures, surgeries. I was

> 50.

> Now, 7 years later my skin is still changing, and not for the better.

> Still

> deteriorating, and becoming dryer and even more sensitive to lotions,

> which

> I didn't think possible [grin]. I have extremely fair skin, and also

> unusually thin skin, according to the dermatologists I've seen over the

> years. So I've always had to take extra care of it just to keep my skin

> from cracking and bleeding at the slightest bump or from dryness. And I

> have always used sun screen constantly to avoid rapid blistering from sun

> burn.

>

>

> I know the causes of my skin issues, so not surprised. Just saddened

> that

> it started so early, and am annoyed at the money I'm spending trying to

> find

> lotions that are better tolerated! I can't do much with my functional

> digestive disorders, so I am resigned to dealing with the skin issues.

> Then

> of course there is the worry that my dermatologist doesn't spot any

> melanomas when I visit him every few years for a check-up [sigh].

>

>

> Kim M.

>

> SCD 6 years

>

> Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

>

> neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

>

>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>

>

>> I'm rather distressed over what's happening to the skin on my limbs

>> and head. Am a fair-skinned 64 yr. old and all of a sudden my skin's

>> getting crepey everywhere but my trunk... which keeps its share of

>> fat!!!

>>

>> My skin has always been fairly transparent and my long, skinny arms

>> and hands have never had much fat on them. I did grow up in a

>> swimming pool pre-sunscreen. But might all my low-carb eating (about

>> which I've had no choice) contributed to this? Is there ANYTHING -

>> laser, peels, whatever - that can be done? I'm single and my skin

>> used to be an asset but it feels like it's going fast. And money IS

>> an object.

>> Blessings,

>> Artful Carol

>

>

>

--

Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:

Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My

Addiction

by n Van Til

www.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S.,

reduced shipping elsewhere

[Guest guest]

I tried coconut oil a few times, but my skin reacted badly to it. Not

surprising, I guess, since my digestion (and immune system) won't tolerate it

either [grin]. My skin reacts to so many things that are supposed to be

beneficial [sigh]. Even epsom salt baths!

And I also can't use a sun screen that has coconut oil or extract (for the

fragrance) in it. Same problem. Skin reddens within moments, starts itching

madly, blisters.... [sigh]. That reaction started many years ago, long before I

developed digestive disorders and developed a severe allergy to antifungals.

I'm checking into other types of oils, and will start experimenting.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

>

> Have you tried (edible) virgin coconut oil on your skin?

> It makes a huge difference, especially if you use it regularly.

> n

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Kim M,

My skin reacts to all sorts of stuff (so much better now though)

Have you tried sweet almond oil?

Coconut oil on my skin is a no go for me too.

Jodi

>

> I tried coconut oil a few times, but my skin reacted badly to it. Not

surprising, I guess, since my digestion (and immune system) won't tolerate it

either [grin]. My skin reacts to so many things that are supposed to be

beneficial [sigh]. Even epsom salt baths!

>

> And I also can't use a sun screen that has coconut oil or extract (for the

fragrance) in it. Same problem. Skin reddens within moments, starts itching

madly, blisters.... [sigh]. That reaction started many years ago, long before I

developed digestive disorders and developed a severe allergy to antifungals.

>

> I'm checking into other types of oils, and will start experimenting.

>

> Kim M.

> SCD 6 years

>

>

>

> >

> > Have you tried (edible) virgin coconut oil on your skin?

> > It makes a huge difference, especially if you use it regularly.

> > n

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Okay. If we " pulse " probiotics do we rotate them? And is there a suggested

schedule?

Thanks,

Artful Carol

> >

> > I tried coconut oil a few times, but my skin reacted badly to it. Not

surprising, I guess, since my digestion (and immune system) won't tolerate it

either [grin]. My skin reacts to so many things that are supposed to be

beneficial [sigh]. Even epsom salt baths!

> >

> > And I also can't use a sun screen that has coconut oil or extract (for the

fragrance) in it. Same problem. Skin reddens within moments, starts itching

madly, blisters.... [sigh]. That reaction started many years ago, long before I

developed digestive disorders and developed a severe allergy to antifungals.

> >

> > I'm checking into other types of oils, and will start experimenting.

> >

> > Kim M.

> > SCD 6 years

> >

> >

> >

> > >

> > > Have you tried (edible) virgin coconut oil on your skin?

> > > It makes a huge difference, especially if you use it regularly.

> > > n

> > >

> > >

> >

>