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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