by Nicole Sherwin – founder, Eco Diva Natural Superfood Skincare
In the labyrinth of our bodies, a bustling ecosystem thrives, composed of intricate biomes that influence not just our physical health, but also our mental well-being. From the bustling metropolis of our gut microbiome to the protective shield of our skin microbiome, and the enigmatic realm of our mental biome, each plays a vital role in our overall wellness. Join us as we embark on a journey to understand why it’s crucial to maintain balance in these biomes and explore three natural and healthy tips to achieve harmony within each.
Gut Biome: The Microbial Melting Pot
Our gut, often referred to as our “second brain,” is home to trillions of microorganisms orchestrating a symphony of processes crucial for digestion, immune function, and even mood regulation. However, modern lifestyles often disrupt this delicate balance, leading to digestive woes, weakened immunity, and mental health issues.
Tip 1: Embrace Probiotic Powerhouses
Incorporate probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi into your diet. These fermented delights replenish beneficial bacteria in your gut, promoting digestion and bolstering your immune system.
Tip 2: Feed Your Flora with Fibre
A diet abundant in fibre acts as fuel for your gut microbiota, encouraging the growth of diverse bacterial species. Load up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to keep your gut flora flourishing.
Tip 3: Mindful Eating for Gut Serenity
Practice mindful eating to reduce stress on your digestive system. Slow down, savor each bite, and tune into your body’s hunger and fullness cues. By fostering a calm environment, you support optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Skin Biome: The Guardian of Glow
Our skin, the largest organ, serves as a formidable barrier against external aggressors while harboring a bustling community of microbes known as the skin microbiome. Disruptions in this delicate ecosystem can lead to a myriad of dermatological issues, from acne to eczema.
Tip 1: Cleanse Gently, Preserve Microbial Harmony
Avoid harsh cleansers that strip away beneficial oils and disrupt the skin’s natural pH balance. Opt for gentle, non-comedogenic cleansers that respect your skin’s microbiome while effectively removing impurities.
Tip 2: Nourish with Natural Oils
Harness the power of botanical oils like jojoba, argan, and rosehip to hydrate and replenish your skin barrier. These natural elixirs lock in moisture without clogging pores, fostering a healthy environment for your skin microbiome to thrive.
Tip 3: Cultivate Inner Radiance with Antioxidants
Fuel your skin from within by indulging in antioxidant-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, and nuts. These nutritional powerhouses combat oxidative stress, supporting skin health and vitality from the inside out.
Mental Biome: Nurturing the Mind’s Garden
Beyond the realms of flesh and bone lies the ethereal landscape of our mental biome, where thoughts bloom and emotions sway. Just as our gut and skin biomes require nurturing, so too does our mental well-being demand attention and care.
Tip 1: Cultivate Mindfulness Through Meditation
Engage in regular meditation to cultivate mindfulness and quiet the cacophony of thoughts. By observing your thoughts without judgment, you foster mental clarity and resilience in the face of stressors.
Tip 2: Prioritize Restorative Sleep
Prioritize quality sleep to rejuvenate your mind and body. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, limit screen time before bed, and create a restful sleep environment to ensure deep, restorative slumber.
Tip 3: Cultivate Connections, Foster Joy
Nurture meaningful connections with loved ones and engage in activities that bring you joy. Laughter, shared experiences, and acts of kindness bolster your mental resilience and fortify your inner landscape against adversity.
In the intricate tapestry of our existence, achieving balance across our biomes is not merely a pursuit of health but a celebration of vitality in its purest form. By embracing these natural and healthy tips, we honour the symbiotic relationship between ourselves and the microbial worlds within, nurturing a harmonious equilibrium that radiates from within.
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ABOUT ECO DIVA NATURAL
Eco Diva Natural – Superfood Skincare offers biology smart, functional skincare, gut balance and make-up from Africa, focusing on holistic beauty, wellness & sustainability. Every product is manufactured with impeccable organic superfood ingredients that not only creates a radiant complexion, but also provides the skin with the nutrients it needs to self heal from all skin conditions. The high vitamin, antioxidant & omega count in every product is the key to skin re-balancing, necessary to heal & calm skin irritations like eczema, dermatitis, rosacea and psoriasis, dark marks and pigmentation as well as breakouts and acne. The key healing factor is the powerful plant superfoods that re-balances the skin pH, creating a harmonious skin microbiome.
The Eco Diva ethos and practice is clean. kind. ethical. That means kindness to people, planet and animals.
When applied, skin recognizes the specific nutrients it needs to enable deep absorption of these nutrients for self healing and self repair.
Eco Friendly | Organic | Non-toxic | Chemical-free | Paraben-free | Sulphate-free | Cruelty-free | Vegan | Beauty Without Cruelty Certified | Proudly made in South Africa.
The Eco Diva Natural range is gender inclusive and safe for pregnancy. Packaging is either fully biodegradable, recyclable or upcyclable. Eco Diva never test on animals, only on willing humans. All ingredients are impeccable in the harvesting and manufacture of all products through GMP, eco-certified laboratory partners.
We’re passionate about holistic skincare.
“Nature-cure is based upon the observation, that it is the nature of things to heal themselves. We believe the same exists for our skin and that is why we choose only the highest quality natural ingredients that support skin’s regeneration & self-healing”. Nicole Sherwin, founder Eco Diva Natural
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nicole Sherwin is a serial ecopreneur with a mission to inspire more change for good. She is the founder and director of Eco Diva Natural Superfood Skincare and partner at Danish furniture brand SOFACOMPANY and is laser focused on bringing about more consciousness around health and safety in cosmetics, personal care products, care for the environment, care for animal welfare and self-care, something most of us put off as a nice-to-have.
In 2011 with a lifetime of holistic health experience and wellness knowledge, garnered from her father, Dr. Philip sherwin, Nicole revived her health after a life-threatening heavy-metal poisoning episode (lead and mercury found in her cosmetics and personal care products), and healed her own skin from adult acne, pigmentation and rosacea completely.
Nicole was invited to join the team on SABC3’s Expresso Show every Thursday morning as their plant-based cosmetic chef. For 2 years she created over 85 different natural personal care, skin care and cleaning products and launched Eco Diva Natural – Superfood Skincare. Eco Diva Natural offers biology smart, functional skincare, gut balance nutricosmetics and superfood make-up products that focus on holistic beauty, wellness & sustainability.