Acne
Pimples, zits, spots, blackheads, whiteheads
Acne is a skin inflammation.
Even though there is no known cause for acne, there are contributing
factors: Heredity, onset of puberty, oral contraceptives,
allergies, stress, and excess junk food. What's up with
blackheads? Blackheads and whiteheads are form when skin cells
(pores) are completely blocked trapping bacteria and dead skin
cells. This cause it to become visible on the top of the skin.
What is Acne?
A disorder of the skin in which oil glands and hair glands
become inflamed (sebaceous glands). When the pores become
plugged, clogged, congested, pimples occur. These
pimples, spots, or zits can be found on the
face, neck, back, chest, shoulders, and the bum.
Although acne is usually not a serious health risk it can be a
source of significant emotional anguish and embarrassment.
Severe acne can lead to permanent scarring.
Pre-Disposing Factors / Common Causes:
1. Diets high in refined carbohydrates
2. Hormonal insufficiency
3. Insufficient zinc, magnesium and
vitamins A and E in the diet
4. Diet high in hydrogenated fat
5. Gland and Hormone Imbalances.
6. Sugar saturated skin
7. Poor Liver Function
8. Constipation
9. Emotional stress
Lifestyle
Sleep at least 8 hours a night
Fresh air
Sunshine
Drink Fresh water
Yoga to reduce stress
Review medications to insure they are not the underlying cause
Eat a balanced diet
Supplements that may help:
Supplement
Property of Supplements
Pu
Gong Yin
Dandelion Herb |
Helps to eliminate
abscesses and hard lumps under the skin |
Lian
Qiao
Forsythia fruit |
Reduces swelling,
reduces pain from boils or any red inflamed area. |
Ye
Ju Hua
wild Chrysanthemum |
Directs healing
energy to the surface of the skin |
| Chlorophyll |
Aids in cleansing
the blood; preventing infection |
| Digestive enzymes |
Proper food
assimilation |
| Zinc |
Aids in healing of
tissue and prevents scarring |
| Acidophilus |
For friendly flora
in digestive tract |
| Burdock
root |
For proper liver
and kidney function |
| Magnesium |
Required for rapid
cell replication |
| Silica |
Helps to provide
elasticity of the skin |
| Margarite
Acne Pills |
Clears Heat |
References:
Fats and Oils by Udo Erasmus
Be Your Own Doctor by Ann Wigmore
Hidden Food Allergies by Stephen Astor
Medical Applications of Clinical Nutrition by Jeffrey Bland
Chinese Patent Medicines by Mark Taylor
Healthy Healing by Linda Page
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