Thinking Whole

Thinking Whole

Joyce Kincaid, nutritionist at the Vitamin Cottage in Santa Fe also emphasizes the importance of whole foods in the diet ? whole eggs, whole fruit instead of juice, nuts and grains will keep the entire body running well.

¡°The colon is the center of it all,¡± she says, so fiber is especially important.

Kincaid also suggests adding anti-oxidants for the skin, like vitamins A, C, E and selenium, as well as coenzyme Q10.

But beware of the quality of vitamin E you take, says Moses. Avoid the synthetic kind, that is made from petroleum and which the body cannot synthesize. Buy only vitamin E made from soy, wheat germ and sesame oils.

Before embarking on any new herbal or supplemental regimen, it¡¯s best to talk to the experts, and always tell your physician what herbs and supplements you are using.

If you would like to try making your own natural body care products, an excellent ¡°recipe¡± book is¡°The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book¡± by Josephine Fairley. Her delicious formulas for ¡°milk, cucumber and mint cleanser,¡± ¡°lettuce face pack,¡± ¡°fruit bowl facial¡± and ¡°vita-carrot face mask,¡± are based on items found in the refrigerator blended with those that are easily obtainable from the herb or health food store.

But if you intend to exchange your skin¡¯s chemical dependency for a more natural lifestyle, don¡¯t expect instant results.

¡°It¡¯s not going to work overnight,¡± says Moses.