So, we all know what it is like to wake up in the morning, and there it is, smack in the middle of your face! That very large zit! Man, that is just no fun. Well, for some people it is a larger issue, acne is a problem that is hard to treat and sometimes can be very taxing on the body…and on the spirit. The western cultures tend to move into the world of medicine, which for some people can work wonders, but can you take a natural approach? ABSOLUTELY!! It is a LIFE change, that can be fairly simple. I need to be clear, there are times that these medications are necessary, in no way am I say NO to them, but I simply want to show you some great natural ways to make a change for the better in your skin!
The medications out there for acne can be intense on our body. Products like Accutane and other antibiotics can have some side effects, depression, aggression, heart problems, liver damage, headaches, yeast infections, and a compromised immune system, along with many others. We have to come to the root of Acne, what is it about? It is about an imbalance in the body, and we have to find a way to balance it. Taking an antibiotic is actually masking an overall health and life well being issue. So, what could those things be? Check out this article by Dr. Merkola.…loads of info on your skin and ways you can make a natural change for the better!
1. Sugars and Grains: This is probably the single most important step you can take to improve your skin health. If you can eliminate all sugars and grains for a few weeks there is a major likelihood you will notice rapid improvement in your complexion. Check out this study on a group of men who went on a low gylcemic load diet, after 12 weeks their acne dramatically improved!!! Try taking those simple carbs out of your diet…see what can happen for you!
2. STRESS! – Here it goes people…SLOW DOWN!! Take a moment to relax! Taking time each night to wash the face, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin…and then relax..this will make a HUGE difference, stress can cause our immune system and nervous system to get out of whack..what is our largest organ? OH YEAH! Our skin! This is where you are going to see it first! Take those couple of minutes for yourself and DE-STRESS! Here is a study done on college students, and the effects of stress on their acne!
3. Water: Drink plenty of fresh, pure water every day. Hydrating your body facilitates cell growth and regeneration, elimination of wastes, and sloughing away dead skin cells. Hydration will also improve your skin tone.
4. Sleep: Did you know that a good night’s sleep can decrease your stress and lead to clearer skin? Your body’s time for healing and rebuilding is at night while you sleep, and this applies to your skin. Sleep is also required for good energy and mood.
6. Natural Skin Care Products: – If you are going to take time to take care of your insides, take time to be aware of what your are putting on your skin externally! Use natural products, Enso uses all natural an 98% organic skin care, check out the options for acne facials….doing one each month for a 6 month period can be of great benefit!
5. How much Gluten is in your diet? -
Check out this info according to The Gluten Free Diet
Try it for a month, see what happens! Here is the cool thing, this is all good for you, not just your skin, but overall for your entire body, and you do not need to spend tons of money to do it. Some of these concepts can be hard to change, but give yourself a month to try it and see if it helps!
