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Nutrition can play an important role in our health, especially the health of our skin, helping to clear acne and other skin blemishes.
Acne is a common skin condition that involves over activation of the sebaceous glands of the skin. Recently, laser and light therapies have been introduced and have shown promise in the treatment of acne.
Naturopathic medicine, which uses the body’s healing process in conjunction with naturally occurring substances, can be as effective as traditional treatments in combating acne.
Acne usually results from an imbalance or excess in hormones, usually testosterone, or a toxic condition of the bowels and blood. Herbalists often recommend blood purifiers to help remove waste products, and cooling herbs to help remove "heat toxins" from the blood, intestines and liver. Also, alternating hot and cold water compresses on affected areas can be beneficial.
Colon hydrotherapy is a natural approach to treating acne that does not include medications or harsh chemicals, while helping you to have clearer and more radiant skin.
Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria. the ms....
Acne and similar skin disorders can be treated by aromatherapy with essential oils to help clear the skin and prevent future outbreaks.
Acne usually results from an imbalance or excess in hormones, usually testosterone, or a toxic condition of the bowels and blood. Herbalists often recommend blood purifiers to help remove waste products, and cooling herbs to help remove "heat toxins" from the blood, intestines and liver. Also, alternating hot and cold water compresses on affected areas can be beneficial.
Beta hydroxy acids are a group of acids whose skin treatment properties are being rediscovered. Developed long ago for acne treatment, salicylic acid, benzoic acid, butyric acid and other less well ks....
Red root is an excellent lymphatic cleanser indicated for liver congestion, infected tonsils, enlarged spleen, swollen lymph glands, chronic skin problems, such as acne and boils, and fibroid cysts. Red Root has a taste of ASTRINGENT, BITTER and a temperature of COOLING.
Homeopathy offers a variety of remedies to treat the internal causes of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, canker sores, cold sores, hives, psoriasis, rashes, shingles, and warts.
Rosacea is a skin disease typically appearing in persons during their 30s and 40s. It is marked by redness (erythema) of the face, flushing of the skin, and the presence of hard pimples (papules) or a....
Herbal treatment includes hormone regulators, and blood-moving herbs. Herbalists often associate PMS with a congested liver condition. Thus herbs that regulate the blood flow and metabolic functions of the liver are often recommended.
Oregon grape is used for liver toxicity from drugs or alcohol; low stomach acid (poor protein assimilation); infections; or irritation in the intestines (irritable bowel syndrome). It cools the liver, stimulates bile flow, reduces intestinal inflammation, and benefits symptoms of dermatitis. It is one of the most effective herbs for skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, or cysts, for which it can be used with burdock seed. Oregon grape root has been recommended for heat in the stomach with
Burdock is a stimulating (as well as a nutritive) tonic and is often recommended as a cleansing herb. It is considered a blood purifier and is used for acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin problems and for liver stagnation and difficulty with fat digestion. It is indicated for rheumatism, arthritis, gout, cystitis, and anorexia nervosa. Recent research has shown it to be antimutagenic, perhaps acting as a cancer protector. Antimicrobial and antitumor properties have also been reported. Yo
Guggul gum is extracted from the Indian mukul myrrh tree, and it is then processed. Guggul extract has been shown to be effective in lowering cholesterol with no side effects reported. It is also used for acne and is reported to be a thyroid stimulant. Guggulu has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Naturopathic Medicine offers a natural form of treatment for skin conditions that relieves the underlying causes and triggers of acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and fungal infections.
Yellow dock is a bitter bowel tonic that can remove excess heat associated with over-indulgence in heating foods (such as sugar, stimulants, red meat, and alcoholic drinks). It is also a very mild laxative, which because of its astringent properties, can also help stop chronic diarrhea, accompanied by heat, not deficiency conditions with fatigue. Because of its mild astringent action, the overall effect is one of normalizing the bowel movements and clearing heat. The herb is often recommended
Ayurveda can be an effective form of alternative treatment for skin conditions. Many skin disorders are activated by stress, and balancing your body through Ayurvedic Medicine can help.
Tea tree oil () is a multi-purpose herb that traces its roots to the Aboriginal people of Australia. For thousands of years, they used the leaves as an antiseptic and antifungal by crushing the leave, ...