Linda Parker Natural Therapies: November 2009

Many of us suffered the trauma of Acne as a teenager...

Our hormones went crazy and so did our emotions.

Acne is no fun at all!

Even adults can continue to have Acne later in life. Usually there is a hormonal component (eg after childbirth or before a woman's period) or else the diet or too much stress can also be to blame.

If you implement these 15 things into your daily life, your skin will DRAMATICALLY improve within no time...

1. Drink 2 litres of water each day (this does not include tea or coffee).

2. Make a hot lemon with fresh ginger tea each morning

3. Have 3g of Pure Fish Oils or 1 dessertspoon of Flaxseed Oil each day (remember to keep all oils in the refrigerator).

4. Eat one big crunchy salad 1 - 2 x day and 3 pieces of fruit

5. REMOVE SUGAR and DAIRY FOODS from your diet (ie anything from a cow which is very congestive to the skin, liver and lungs).

6. Drink fresh vegetable and fruit juices every day eg carrot, lemon, apple, parsley, celery, ginger and pineapple.

7. Check your HORMONE LEVELS (esp testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone) with blood tests, then balance those hormones using Herbal Medicine (check with your naturopath).

8. Stay calm and do what you have to do to REMOVE STRESS

9. Don’t touch or pick your face (this will only transfer bacteria and can scar your skin).

10. Wash skin daily with Sea Salt water washes (warm water) and lightly moisturize with a natural moisturizer.

11. Check for FOOD SENSITIVITIES/ALLERGIES with a blood test from your Naturopath.

12. Eat plenty of FIBRE to ensure your Bowel Movements are at least 2 x day, soft and easy to pass. This will improve elimination of toxins and waste material from the body.

13. Visualise yourself having clear, glowing skin. Keep your mind focussed on the end result of perfect skin you are proud of.