Care for the Human Animal

People often don't think about self-care in the same way as they do in caring for their pets.  For example, if a person wants their pet to have a shiny coat, proper nutrition is often recommended as the solution.  For example, this pet food manufacturer states that "nutrition is the key" for a shiny coat in dogs and cats.

But what if a person wants a "shiny coat" (skin and hair)?  For this, department stores have aisles and aisles with topical remedies.  Splash on some oil or antioxidants or what not to cure the problem.  Yet this thinking is outside-in, while the correct thinking should be inside-out.  Treating a symptom will not cure the problem; the root cause needs to be addressed.

Healthy-appearing hair and skin starts on the inside, and is largely dictated by nutrition.  If you have dry skin, dry hair, dry eyes, etc., then you are most likely not getting enough fat (that is, good fat) in your diet.  Science has proven some of this and will eventually prove the rest. 

If you want a "shiny coat", make sure to eat a lot of omega-3 and other healthy fats.