Alternative treatments for ACNE
just wondering if anybody out there has ever tried using any kind of
herbs to cure some stubborn acne and rid of the scars/ blemishes? I'm
allergic to the over-the-counter acne medication that contains "Benzoyl
Peroxide"; I've also been been trying different medications prescribed
by my dermatologists that simply don't work out at all for me.
Right now, I'm about to give up this "chemical" treatment.
I'm thinking about some alternative treatment using natural veges/herbs/
diet that can do a better job
Below are the areas that I had to change in order to improve my skin
conditions. Diet changes alone weren't enough for me.
1. Moving towards a Natural Foods Diet -- see "The McDougall
Program" by John A. McDougall, M.D. for diet ideas as well as a
discussion of acne. The diet is based on whole grains,
vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Some people I've
known were able to easily change to such a diet, others, like myself,
needed to have a very slow transition to a healthy diet. I found
working with an experienced holistic health practitioner made
this transition much easier.
2. Regular exercise.
3. Reduction in stress -- Yoga, deep breathing, other relaxation
exercises. You may want to take a class.
4. Proper skin care -- Ask you dermitologist for a brochure
entitled "Cleansing Your Skin" (Third in the series) put out
by Warner-Lambert Company. It details some very useful
techniques for improving the health of the skin including brushes
and loofah for removing dead skin cells (not for the face), clay
masks, steam baths, etc. I'd trash the little coupon included
with the brochure and buy all of your personal care products at
your local health food store. If you can't find this brochure, I
can email you a summary.
5. You may want to see your local Herbalist, Homeopath, Naturopath,
etc. for more specific treatments. Personally, I found success
with herbal cleansing treatments. I can email you a few
references that helped me in this regard if you wish.