Hair & Skin | NATUROPATHY

HAIR

Hair has been seen as a powerful symbol in many cultures, connected to everything from strength and wisdom to magic and transformation. Hair is like antennas to the mental and astral planes. In many cultures all over the world, the hair is considered an extension of our intuition.

The ancient Indians, Chinese, Japanese, and the Native Americans keep their hair long. In other cultures, they braid their hair, some in dreadlocks.

Have you ever wondered why in times of fear, danger, or intense situations of urgency, the hairs of your body would stand on their ends, as if they were antennas trying to pick up signals?

SKIN

The skin is the body's largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against environmental factors, microorganisms, and physical trauma. It is incredibly complex, both in structure and function, and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis.

The skin is made up of three primary layers:

Epidermis (Outer Layer)
Dermis (Middle Layer)
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous Layer)

The skin serves as a physical barrier to prevent pathogens, chemicals, and physical damage from reaching internal organs. The epidermis' dead cells form a tough outer layer, while melanin offers protection against UV radiation. Sweat glands help cool the body through perspiration, while blood vessels in the dermis constrict or dilate to regulate heat. The skin acts as a barrier to prevent excessive water loss from the body, maintaining hydration and electrolytic balance.The skin acts as a barrier to prevent excessive water loss from the body, maintaining hydration and electrolytic balance.

Using the cholesterol in your body, your skin also produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, which is essential for bone health and immune function.

The skin contains numerous nerve endings that allow it to detect pressure, pain, touch, and temperature changes. This provides vital feedback to the brain for survival and interaction with the environment. Sweat glands help excrete waste products like urea, salts, and toxins from the body.

The skin can regenerate itself. The outermost layer, the stratum corneum, sheds and renews every 28-30 days. The average adult has about 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and 22 square feet (2 square meters) of skin. And skin color and texture can change due to factors like diet, hydration, and emotional stress.