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Common Flu Symptoms and How to Manage Them

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Madeleine Innocent asked:


Before we talk about flu symptoms and how to manage them, lets first look at the difference between colds and flu. Common cold symptoms may include one or more of the following symptoms:

nose discharge stuffed up feeling cough sore throat headache

With flu, you may experience any or all of the above symptoms, but you’ll also have:

a fever or chills body aches or pains and possibly gastrointestinal disturbances

You can see straight away, by the symptoms, that flu is more serious than a cold. You wouldn’t get a fever unless your body was responding to something that wants to greatly disturb it.

A fever in itself is a good thing. It means your body is dealing effectively with throwing out the pathogen that is trying to gain entry. The more violent the fever, the more healthy you are. The milder the fever, the weaker you are - your body just doesn’t have the energy to fight.

Imagine someone trying to break in to your house. If you are prepared and indignant, chances are you’ll put up a powerful fight and win. If you are unprepared and feel vulnerable, chances are you’ll not fight at all and the burglar will probably get away with what he came for, possibly hurting you in the process.

Preparing your body for pathogen invasions means allowing things to take their course. Children are not born with an immune system. They need to practice by catching mild diseases.

Do you remember the chicken pox (and other childhood diseases) parties where people would bring their child to catch it? That’s what it was all about.

Today, in the vaccine laden world, this concept is no longer fashionable. But it is the best way for children’s immune system to become strong.

By experience.

Let them catch colds. Let them develop flu symptoms. Just keep an eye on things and be prepared to seek professional advice if you think it’s necessary.

A few days in bed may be all that is necessary. And when a child has recovered from an illness, without any suppressive drugs, you can often see a growth spurt. They needed that experience to evolve.

And they’ll become healthier adults, as a result.

Back to flu symptoms.

So you have a fever.

But you’ll also likely to have body aches. This can take the form of muscle aches or bone aches. Only you can feel the difference.

In addition to a fever and body aches, you may also have gastrointestinal symptoms. Perhaps in the form of nausea or vomiting or diarrhoea.

Digestion takes a huge amount of energy, so when you are very unwell, you will not feel hungry. This is because the energy it takes to digest is needed elsewhere.

The old saying of ‘starve a fever’ is very sound advice. Never try to force feed anyone who is acutely ill.

But continue to drink plenty.

Seek professional advice if it continues more than a couple of days without showing signs of improvement.

Homeopathic medicines work with the body, rather than suppressing its symptoms. This means you can effectively deal with your flu symptoms with a specific homeopathic medicine for your type of flu. This will speed up the process, without causing damage.



JACKSON

Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Shingles

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Juliet Cohen asked:


Shingles is virus infection. Virus name is varicella herpes zoster. Herpes zosteris same virus in Chicken Pox .Chicken Pox is very common in children mainly of age group between 1 to 10 years. Initially, red patches of rash develop into blisters. The first sign of shingles is often burning or tingling pain, or sometimes numbness or itch, in one particular location on only one side of the body. Sometimes, however, the rash can lead to a debilitating complication called postherpetic neuralgia. This condition causes the skin to remain painful and sensitive to touch for months or even years after the rash clears up. Shingles erupts along the course of the affected nerve, producing lesions anywhere on the body. The most common areas to be affected are the face and trunk, which correspond to the areas where the chickenpox rash is most concentrated. There is usually a line of eruptions running from the spine along the path of the affected nerve on one side of the body. Early signs of shingles are often vague and can easily be mistaken for other illnesses. The condition may begin with fever and malaise (a vague feeling of weakness or discomfort). Within two to four days, severe pain, itching, and numbness/tingling (paresthesias) or extreme sensitivity to touch (hyperesthesia) can develop, usually on the trunk and occasionally on the arms and legs. VZV remains as a symptomless infection in the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord. It may or may not become active again, that is, begin reproducing, later in life. Reactivation occurs more often in older people, probably as a result of decreased immune response with age.

Shingles is an infection of the central nervous system. Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. Some possibilities caused of shingles is stress, fatigue ,weakened immune system ,Injury of the skin where the rash occurs and cancer. Shingles’ symptoms may be vague and nonspecific at first. In the United States, there are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year. Shingles can lead to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation (encephalitis) or death. For about 1 person in 5, severe pain can continue even after the rash clears up. People with shingles may experience numbness, tingling, itching, or pain before the classic rash appears. In the pre-eruption stage, diagnosis may be difficult, and the pain can be so severe that it may be mistaken for pleurisy, kidney stones, gallstones, appendicitis, or even a heart attack, depending on the location of the affected nerve. The Outbreak The pain can be mild to severe. Blisters then form and last from one to 14 days. If shingles appears on your face, it may affect your vision or hearing. The pain of shingles may last for weeks, months or even years after the blisters have healed. The rash develops into fluid-filled blisters that then collapse, forming small ulcers. These dry out and form crusts. The risk of getting shingles increases as a person gets older. People who have medical conditions that keep the immune system from working properly, like cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or people who receive immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids and drugs given after organ transplantation are also at greater risk to get shingles.

Treatment for shingles is primarily with antiviral drugs. Early treatment with medicines that fight the virus may help. The shingles virus can be treated with antiviral medication. Apply cool tap-water compresses to weeping blisters for 20 minutes several times a day to soothe and help dry the blisters. Shingles that affects the eyes requires antiviral therapy and urgent referral to an ophthalmologist. Several medicines, acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir), are available to treat shingles. These medications should be started as soon as possible after the rash appears and will help shorten how long the illness lasts and how severe the illness is. The treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia can involve painkillers, capsaicin cream and, if necessary, specific antidepressants. The pain associated with shingles, and with the postherpetic neuralgia that may linger (especially in older patients, after the condition has otherwise resolved), is best treated using combination therapy based on antivirals, antidepressants, corticosteroids, opioids (morphine), and topical agents (applied directly to the skin). Do not scratch. This may increase the risk of secondary bacterial infection and scarring. Keep the area clean with mild soap and water. Application of petroleum jelly can aid in healing. Wear loose clothing to avoid extra pain from clothing rubbing against the rash. Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with others who have not had chickenpox, are ill, or who have a weakened immune system.

Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Shingles Tips

1.Make a paste from turmeric powder. Apply the paste to affected areas of the skin for pain relief and to speed healing.

2.Crush two aspirin, mix them with 2 tbsp rubbing alcohol, and apply the paste to lesions three times a day. This will provide relief by desensitizing the nerve endings.

3. Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of water. Moisten a clean cotton face-cloth with this solution. Wring slightly and rub affected area with the moist towel upwards towards the heart after the shingles attack subsides and the blisters dry up. Repeat this procedure for an hour daily, as needed.

4. Dust colloidal oatmeal powder on the parts of the body where clothes rub against your skin. This may reduce pain.

5.Apply aloe vera gel, raw honey, or fresh leek juice over the rash several times a day. You can also use hydrogen peroxide on infected blisters

6.A gel made from licorice root appears to be an excellent topical application.

7. Pear juice is rich in antiviral caffeic acid. Drink it as a fruit juice and eat lots of pears for shingles.

8. Avoid foods containing the amino acid arginine, such as chocolate, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds.

9.Baking soda and water solution can also be applied as a cold compress.

10.Take bayberry, cinnamon, ginger, lobelia, and valerian root to aid the healing process.



FREEMAN

Conventional Medical Treatment for Chickenpox

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Alien asked:


Description

Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood diseases. It is a highly infectious illness, characterized by a body-wide rash that strikes about two weeks after exposure to the varicella zoster virus (a member of the herpes zoster family). The virus can be spread through infected respiratory droplets or by touching open chickenpox sores. At first, the rash consists of small, itchy red bumps that appear on the torso. After a day or two, these bumps fill with fluid. In another day or two, the sores drain and scab over. During the first five days, however, new sores continue to appear, covering the body with a variety of bumps, fluid-filled sores, and small scabs. The condition is contagious until the last of the bumps have scabbed over.

Since you become immune to the virus after you’ve had it, and since most people get the illness during childhood, it is rare to see an adult with chickenpox. On the other hand, adults suffer more seriously from the virus than children do. The fever, rash, and fatigue that accompany adult chickenpox can force the frail and elderly into the hospital. Also, people with adult chickenpox often develop pneumonia as well. A pregnant woman can pass chickenpox to her unborn Child increasing the risk that the child will be born with a congenital malformation. Chickenpox is a highly contagious, itchy, uncomfortable infection that is spread through droplets from the nose and throat of the infected person. It shows up about 10 to 20 days after exposure to the virus and ususally lasts about 4 days to a week. The rash is superficial and appears first on the chest, abdomen and back, gradually extending to other parts of the body. The rash goes through a series of stages, beginning as a red bump, making a blister then erupting with fluid and then making a scab. There may be an elevation of temperature, the extent of which may be closely related to the severity of the case as every case is different in severity.

Signs and Symptoms

An extremely itchy rash that progresses from small, red spots to fluid-filled sores, which rupture and develop scabs

Fever

Fatigue

Conventional Medical Treatment

A physician can diagnose the condition with a physical exam, but an office visit usually isn’t necessary. A phone call to your doctor to confirm the symptoms is typically enough. To prevent spreading the condition, keep the affected person away from other people until the rash disappears. Keep the skin clean with tepid baths, and apply calamine lotion directly to sores to reduce itching. Cool oatmeal baths with over-the counter oatmeal powders can also help relieve itching.

For children or adults with severe cases of chickenpox, or those with suppressed immune systems, acyclovir (an antiviral medication) may be prescribed.



KEVIN

A Remedy For Head Lice

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Shanon Sandquist asked:


 

 

Getting Help Treatment for Head Lice

 

Lice are.

Body lice provide as sources of individual pathogens. Removal of these lice is given extra care to avoid harming the eye. Oftentimes, an instrument is used to treat these lice. Although, these animals can be infested with a different type of lice, lice from birds or other mammals are also different from the human lice. Though very small, they can be seen by the ***** eye. Lice aren’t hazardous to people but it can be very frustrating because if it is not totally removed, it comes back again.

Behavior of Lice

It is very hard to see the lice because they are so small and they move very fast in their own atmosphere but they can be seen using a ordinary magnifying glass and with the help of a bright light. However, this person may have numerous possible, dead and hatched nits. In general, a few living lice, lesser than a dozen, infest a person. These nymphs start feeding and become adult lice in a week or two also. These six-legged pests have extraordinary claws that make them grip very tightly to the hair.

Lice History

It was more prevailing than chicken pox at that time. The National Health Service in the U. In spite of the development in health and avoidance of human disorders in the 20th century, lice attack is persistently dominating. Approximately 6-12 million public, mostly children, are given treatment every year for head lice in the United States.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

The infection is caused by the severe scratching of the head that lead to skin irritation. There is another method besides using the louse comb. If you observe that your child is persistently scratching his/her head and tells you that this tremendous itch won’t stop, bring the child to the doctor. Do this for five minutes regularly. It cannot really cause bacterial infection. This is the best way to become aware of having a live louse on your hair.

Treatment

Remove lice and nits using a nit comb on the child’s wet hair every 3 days after seeing the last living louse. The National Pediculosis Association forcefully gives an opinion against the use of lindane because it has been reported that it caused some severe health circumstances like seizures and possibly tumor. Substances that terminate adult and nymphs called “lousicides”; others that kill growing embryo inside the egg are called “ovicides”. He will ask you to repeat the treatment in a week or two just to make sure that there are no more nits left behind.

These are the essential ways to remove lice and nits and to keep them from coming back:

He/she can only go back to school if the lice have been treated. Inform the school about lice thus they can perform a random check up of all the children. Lice cannot fine anything to hold on to. It may cause harm rather than resolution. Massaging the hair and leaving the mayonnaise for as long as possible then simply comb out the nits

Blow dry the hair, the heat can eliminate the lice and nits. If this menace is not treated or removed properly, the lice will come back and you will have to start all over again. Do not place the dryer too close or you might damage the scalp

If preferred, shave the head.

Prevention

Some children just place their coats together with their classmates’ personal things

Disinfect all the child’s equipments if exposed to lice

Tell the children to refrain from lying down on mattresses, beds of other person who were previously treated with lice. However, no product can kill all the nits. Know the symptoms. Lice and nymphs do not die immediately after medication. Look for photos of lice and nits to know what you are dealing with.



BLAKE

Baby’s Skin Care

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Juliet Cohen asked:


A newborn’s skin is soft and delicate. Proper skin care and bathing can help maintain the health and texture of the baby’s skin. It is important to understand that to take care of Baby’s skin the most natural way is often best. Newborn baby may have some skin conditions that seem unusual to you. Most are fairly common such as Baby acne is a red, pimply rash on the face. Generally, it disappears over time. Cutis marmorata is a condition where the skin looks like pinkish-blue marble when exposed to cold temperatures. Erythema toxicum is a common, splotchy red rash that can affect newborns. Some have firm yellow or white bumps surrounded by a flare of red. The rash tends to come and go on different parts of the body. Vernix is a greasy white substance that coats and protects baby’s skin in the mother’s uterus. Some babies are born with lots of vernix still on their skin.

Milia are tiny whiteheads on your baby’s face. It is harmless and can be washed or wiped off. Crusty patches on scalp. Overactive glands in your baby’s scalp can cause cradle cap. If so, use a mild soap containing olive, coconut, or palm oil and possibly herbal extracts such as calendula. Contrary to popular thought, most babies may only need to be bathed two or three times a week or every other day. Baths can be given any time of day. Bathing before a feeding often works well. Sponge baths are required at first. Bathing in a tub of water should wait until the baby’s umbilical cord falls off, and a baby boy’s circumcision heals, to prevent infection. Contact dermatitis can develop after your baby’s skin comes into contact with something irritating or that she’s allergic to. Keep your child’s skin moist. After bathing, apply moisturizer within three minutes to retain the moisture in the skin. Avoid sudden temperature changes.

Avoid using soap if possible and do not scrub skin with washcloth. If soap is needed, use mild, moisturizing, unscented soap. Heat rash also problem baby skin and causes little bumps on the skin that can show up when your baby overheats. Keep your baby comfortably cool by dressing him in loose-fitting, light cotton clothing, especially in warm, humid weather. Massaging lotions and oils into your baby’s skin can relieve irritation. But anything you use should be free of petrochemicals , which are themselves irritants. Premature babies skin is even more delicate, so it is important to withhold all products until their approximate due date, as their skin takes longer to mature. If your baby is overdue, his/her skin may well be dry and cracked. Don’t be tempted to use any creams or lotions. If night-time itching is a problem, use a cold, damp washcloth to soothe the child’s skin.

Baby Skin Care Tips

1. Babies’ skin needs cleaning and cares for a healthy function during their growth.

2. Humidity causes macerations. Don’t use talc. It is abrasive and irritates the skin.

3. Protect baby skin from sunburn as well as associated problems such as freckles and premature wrinkles.

4. Avoid frequent baths for eczema.

5. Keep baby’s skin from becoming dry and itchy by adding non-allergenic oil to the bathwater.

6. If your baby has seborrheic dermatitis, a mild hydrocortisone cream (0.5%) is safe and usually effective.

7. Apply unscented petroleum jelly or a cream with zinc oxide to the skin of the diaper area to protect and lubricate for diaper rash.

8. Avoid using baby powder or talc.



JOHNIE

Diaper Rash – Natural Remedies for Diaper Rash

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
peterhutch asked:


Diaper rash is a very common infection that can cause a baby’s skin to become sore, red, scaly, and tender. In most cases, the rash occurs because the skin is irritated by diapers that are too tight; soiled diapers that are left on for too long; or certain brands of detergent, diapers, and baby wipes.

Most children get at least one diaper rash, and many get them over and over. If your child gets frequent diaper rashes you might change the type of diaper you are using (cloth vs. disposable diapers), change brands of disposable diapers and/or baby wipes, apply a barrier cream after each diaper change, like Aquaphor or a cream with zinc oxide, and keep a symptom diary to see if you can link the rash to something that your child is eating or drinking.

Natural Remedies for Diaper Rash

Let your baby go diaperless in a sunny spot as much as possible. Yeast thrives in a dark, moist environment, so sun and air will help. If you’re living in a place that isn’t sunny right now, try one of the full-spectrum light bulbs used to treat SAD.

Butt Paste works fast and is especially good for babies with sensitive skin. The bonus with **** Paste is that it works on a lot more than just diaper rash. You can use it for chapped skin anywhere on the body, so when the diaper rash is gone you won’t feel like you’ve got cream sitting around going to waste.

Let the baking soda dissolve and let baby soak it the water for about 15 minutes. When you get baby out of the bath let him go without a diaper for about 10-15 minutes to allow the area to dry. Then apply Flanders Ointment and put babies diaper on.

For severe diaper rash after you clean their bottom with a warm washrag (No Wipes they contain alcohol) put some Malox (the liquid kind) all over the sores. It will coat their bottom and it is for reducing acid in your stomach and diaper rash is usually caused by acid in their stools. Also be sure to change the baby often (even more than you think they need it) to help clear it up.

Make a very weak vinegar solution (1 T white vinegar to 1 cup of water) and swab your baby’s bottom with it. It will make your baby’s bottom inhospitable to yeast.

Skip the talcum powder, as the dust is harmful to your baby’s lungs if he breathes it in. If you want to use powder, choose the safer cornstarch-based type. Shake powder into your hand, away from your baby; never directly on or near him, and keep the container well out of his reach at all times. At every diaper change, carefully wash away any powder that accumulates in your baby’s skin folds.

Breastfeed your baby for as long as you can. Breastfeeding boosts your baby’s resistance to infections in general and makes him less likely to need antibiotics, which can contribute to diaper rash.

Try placing your baby on an open cloth diaper during nap time. Check the diaper shortly after your baby falls asleep and replace it if it’s wet. Babies often urinate right after falling asleep.



TOMMIE

Eliminate your Hair Bumps or Razor Bumps: How to Treat Barber Rash

Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Peter Gregory asked:


Before I tell you about a natural product that worked for me, here are some things that you can do from home to fight your hair bumps:

1. Buy all new shaving equipment and keep it sterilized with alcohol.

2. If you go to a barber shop, ask your hair stylist to clean their blades before shaving your face or to use a new blade if possible.

3. Before Shaving always use a cotton warm clothe to moisturize your skin before shaving. Never shave your face or skin dry.

4. After shaving do not apply fragrances or lotions immediately to your skin. Let any cuts or scraps heal before covering them with chemicals and makeup.

5. Always, Always, Wash Your Face, Neck, or Bikini area with an anti-bacteria soap.

6. See your doctor and ask for antibiotics. This will help you fight the bumps from the inside out. Don’t just let your doctor recommend surgery as a first resort. Ask for Help or See another doctor for medication. It will definitely make a difference.

A friend also told me to try Beauty 4 Ashes HBD hair bump cleanser and solution. I could not believe the results; within 3 to 4 weeks my neck was clear of all of my major bumps. The hair bump destroying solution was extremely effective at eliminating bumps from my sensitive skin without causing flaking or peeling to occur. Unlike harmful chemical solutions, which claim to eliminate your hair bumps overnight, each one of Beauty 4 Ashes hair bump solutions comes with an all natural tea tree soap that you use to wash your skin free of embedded bacteria and unclogged ingrown hair bumps.

In a recent study, Beauty 4 Ashes Hair Bump solution was given 4.5 out of 5 star rating, for being one of the only all-natural products on the market that contains natural salicyclic acid, or white willow bark. The product was identified as one of the few products that worked effectively on eliminating bumps on women and men’s faces within 1-2 weeks.

You can purchase the hair bump destroying solution online, through wwwdiscoverb4acom. I have used several products to get rid of my ingrown hair bumps and none of them performed like this one. I wish I had found it sooner and encourage anyone with hair bumps, bikini bumps, or neck bumps to give their hair bump destroying solution and tea tree soap a try.



COURTNEY

Causes of Chicken Pox

Monday, February 9th, 2009
peterhutch asked:


Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the varicella virus. Most cases occur in children under age 15 but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one child to another. Symptoms include an uncomfortable, itchy rash, fever and headache. The rash is like blisters and usually appears on the face, scalp or trunk Chickenpox is a mild, but highly infectious disease that most children catch at some point. It is most common to catch the disease between March and May. It takes 10-21 days for the symptoms to show after you have come into contact with the virus. This is called the ‘incubation period’. What causes chicken pox? Chicken pox is caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) A person who has chickenpox can transmit the virus for up to 48 hours before the telltale rash appears and remains contagious until all spots crust over. How do you catch chickenpox? The viral infection is transferred from one person to another through direct contact with the broken chickenpox blisters and through airborne droplets. Symptoms of Chickenpox Chickenpox causes a red, itchy rash on the skin that usually appears first on the abdomen or back and face, and then spreads to almost everywhere else on the body, including the scalp, mouth, nose, ears, and ********. The chickenpox rash usually appears less than two weeks after exposure to the virus and begins as superficial spots. These spots quickly turn into small liquid-filled blisters that break open and crust over. New spots continue to appear for several days and may number in the hundreds. Itching may range from mild to intense. After a chickenpox red spot appears, it usually takes about 1 or 2 days for the spot to go through all its stages. This includes blistering, bursting, drying, and crusting over. New red spots will appear every day for up to 5 to 7 days. How Does Chickenpox Spread? Chickenpox is contagious, meaning that someone who has it can easily spread it to someone else. Someone who has chickenpox is most contagious during the first 2 to 5 days that he or she is sick. That’s usually about 1 to 2 days before the rash shows up. So you could be spreading around chickenpox without even knowing it! Diagnosis of Chicken Pox The diagnosis of varicella is primarily clinical. In a non-immunized individual with typical prodromal symptoms associated with the appropriate appearing rash occurring in “crops”, no further investigation would normally be undertaken. If further investigation is undertaken, confirmation of the diagnosis can be sought through either examination of the fluid within the vesicles, or by testing blood for evidence of an acute immunologic response. Chickenpox Treatment Cool compresses applied to blisters may give relief, as may calamine lotion. Lotions containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl) should not be used — erratic absorption through open skin lesions may occur and be associated with toxicity due elevated blood levels. Most of the treatment for chickenpox focuses on relieving the annoying itch of chickenpox blisters and preventing broken blisters from getting infected from scratching. Oatmeal baths and calamine lotion can help to reduce the itchiness. Trim fingernails to decrease the risk of infection and scarring from scratching.



JULIO

Overview of Acne Cures

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Gilles Coulombe asked:


Eighty percent of the people suffered from some form of acne in their life, People between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point. Close to 100% of people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least an occasional whitehead, blackhead or pimple, regardless of race and ethnicity. More than 40% of adolescents have acne severe enough to require some treatment. In most cases, acne starts between the ages of ten and thirteen and usually lasts for five to ten years. Acne normally goes away on its own sometime in the early twenties but, acne can persist into the late twenties or thirties even beyond. Some people get acne for the first time as adults. Acne lesions are most common on the face, the neck, chest, back,shoulders and upper arms and legs. Acne affects young men and women about equally. Americans spend over a hundred million dollars a year only for over-the-counter acne treatments. Acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin disorder in the United States.

CAUSES OF ACNE AND ACNE MYTHS

Acne treatments are developed every day, but a cure for acne has not yet been discovered. No one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormones stimulating the sebaceous or oil glands of the pores by dead skin cells, bacteria living in the pores breaking down the oil and causing inflammation probably play a role. Another factor could be genetics, family history with acne. If other people in your family had acne, you may be more likely to develop it too. There are many myths about what causes acne. Contrary to what you may have heard, acne is not caused by dirty skin .According to studies conducted at Stanford University, washing the face once or four times daily did not change the condition of acne. Also, based on the finding of those studies,, regular exercise can be encouraged for patients with acne. There is no evidence that stress causes acne, but it can make it worse. The Stanford survey also found that poor diet and decreased sleep can negatively affect acne and that drinking more water could improve the quality of the skin.

ACNE IS CURABLE AND TREATABLE

Having acne isn’t a pleasant experience. Are there any ways to get rid of acne naturally that actually work? In fact, using natural products can be a quick and easy way to reduce your acne or even eliminate it altogether. Eating a balanced diet always make sense. Nutritious foods can help keep you healthy, and your skin will benefit from getting enough vitamins and minerals. Acne, eczema, dry skin can be healed through healthful foods and supplements. Vitamins A, B, C, E and zinc are all necessary for healthy skin. Excessive amounts of processed. fatty and fried foods, fatty red meat . junk foods and sugar contribute to acne. It is important here to mention that acne could indicate an acidic condition in the blood. If this acid is flushed from the system, the skin will start looking and feeling better. A diet rich in whole foods like fruits, vegetables, healthy oils and grains along with more water intake could reduce acne outbreaks. Best is to filter your water and it is as pure as bottled water.

Start by increasing the amount of water you drink. This will help to detoxify your body. With the state of tap water nowadays, it’s probably best to filter your water. This is cheaper than buying bottled water and it is at least as pure. Jug style water filters are easy to use and many are designed to be kept in your fridge so that your drink is cool as well. Water helps rehydrate your body, which is around 50 to 60 percent water depending on your age. Water also helps flush away the different toxins that accumulate in your body and helps your body to naturally carry out detoxification.

Next up, start taking flax seed oil on a regular basis. Although it’s not technically an acne cure, it helps heal your skin and many people have reported having less acne symptoms once they’ve started adding flax seed oil to their regime. It’s also a great natural moisturizer. Don’t pick at your acne! This is easier said than done, but resisting the temptation to pop your pimples as much as possible is a good move in order to avoid scarring and spread the infection. There are many natural supplements that can help you out . Those natural remedies are enhanced with selected herbs and nutrients including multi-vitamin with vitamin A and Zinc. Those homeopathic Acne formula can heal existing pimples and prevent the emergence of new pimples. Take action now in order to control, prevent and enhance your skin.

Gilles Coulombe B.A. B.LL D.S.A.

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FRANCISCO