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Natural and Dietary Therapies for Acne |
by:
Rachel Dayer |
The typical modern medicine
answer to outbreaks of acne include antibiotics, drying agents,
skin peelers and in some cases a very toxic and strong drug Accutane
TM. All of these will normally work for a short period of time,
but eventually, if the original cause of the acne is not addressed
and treated, the acne returns, usually stronger and more widespread
than before.
Many of the common theories regarding the possible cause of acne
point to the improper release of toxins. As the skin is the largest
organ of the body, it helps to eliminate toxins and waste through
sweating if the kidneys and liver are overburdened. When a person's
diet is unhealthy, their hormones out of balance or their skin
clogged, acne is usually one of the red flag symptoms.
In using natural therapies to treat acne, the focal points of
treatment are to decrease the amount of toxins that need to be
excreted, balance the hormones, and in general, bring the body
back into balance. All of the above can be regulated through diet,
herbs and other nutritional supplements.
Vitamin and mineral therapy is a good place to start in the quest
to clear up a case of acne. Crucial additions to the diet include
essential fatty acids, chromium picolinate, and zinc. A variety
of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B complex with extra B3, Vitamin
C with bioflavonoids, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E are also helpful
in supporting the body while it works to come back into balance.
Herbal therapy includes any herb that works to detoxify the liver
and kidneys. Examples include burdock root, dandelion leaves,
milk thistle and red clover. Burdock root and red clover also
help in cleansing the blood which is another important part of
the overall therapy to decrease acne outbreaks. For hormonal balancing
many claim that chaste tree berry works very effectively.
Regardless of the type of treatment you decide to use, always
check with your doctor first about the natural therapies you would
like to try.
About the Author
Rachel Dayer runs and operates MustAsk Network , a health related
portal.
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