Your Acne Treatment Options

What is this horrible stuff?Acne is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the skin. It occurs on the face, neck, upper chest and back and even the genitals. Sebum (an oily substance produced by glands in the skin) builds up, especially in oily zones and can block pores causing whiteheads and blackheads. These can become infected when bacteria gets in and become inflamed and pus-filled, resulting in pimples and in extreme cases large painful acne cysts.

Why do you get acne?

1. Hormonal fluctuations during puberty

2. Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation

3. low fitness from lack of exercise causing poor circulation

4. lowered immune function due to lifestyle choices

5. sluggish lymphatic systems from high toxicity of the body

6. drug use, especially smoking as well as iodides and bromides, steroids and contraceptive pills

7. dirt, oils and make up blocking skin pores

8. stress and anxiety9. genetic skin type10. enzyme deficiencis caused by metabolic processes

Your Options for a Quick Fix

1. Green Tea - green tea has powerful bacteria fighting properties and also reduces inflammation and can help balance hormonal levels;

2. Lemon Juice  out lemon juice on your pimples when you go to bed and leave on overnight - This help dry the skin to reduce or remove obvious acne activity

3. Lavender Oil - put on pimples overnight - help emotional balance and skin reponse

4. Honey and Cinnamon paste - put on overnight - great anti-bacterial benefits and will moisturise with oiling your skin

5. Meditate or at least relax - stress and anxiety both leads to acne and will make it much worse. You can deal with the problem so find some time out to relax and de-stress

6. Fruit and Vegies - Natures own helpful chemical powerhouses - get some good quality fruit and vegies into your system as soon as you can and they will get straight to work

7. Drink plenty of water - 8 to 10 glasses a day will give your body all the moisture it needs to get on with the job of dealing with your skin issues

8. Vitamin supplements - focus on vitamins A, B12, B, E, B5, & B6 - give your body the tools it needs!

9. Red Clover - a powershot herb that works to remove toxins from the blood and lymphatic system

Your Options for a long term natural strategy

1. Naturopathy – assists with diet, nutrition and includes supplementation for detoxification and immune system boosting as well as boosting any nutrient deficiencies and balancing hormones

2. Herbalism – includes Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbalism that can assist with hormone regulation

3. Aromatherapy – the us of essential oils are great for the skin as well as detoxification and emotional balance

4. Bush flower (and Bach) remedies – great for cleansing the skin as well as emotional balance

5. Homeopathy – Very useful as treatments are individually tailored for your constitution requirements and can assist on all levels

6. Acupuncture – can work locally to clear pimples and systemically enhance your immune system, digestion, hormonal balancing and stress reduction

7. Chiropractic and Osteopathy – can assist in optimising organ functions and your immune system

8. Massage – lymphatic drainage can assist in eliminating toxins, especially when combined with aromatherapy

9. Shiatsu – works with all the organ systems in unison to promote proper functioning

10. Reflexology – works the bodies' system points to balance hormones levels and improve elimination of toxins

11. Yoga – promotes well-being on all levels, particularly good for lymphatic system attention

12. Meditation – assists greatly with reducing stress and balanceing your emotions

13. Counselling – may assist with dealing with stress and anxiety about your appearance and any self-esteem issues. It can also address any underlying causes that may contribute to the acne itself

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