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<title>Acne Program- Step 3:  Relieve Your Constipation with a Three Day Mini-Juice Fast</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:16:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Getting your bowels moving and cleaning out your colon is necessary for having facial skin without blemishes or acne.  By reducing the toxins in your colon, you minimize the toxins that can seep out of your facial pores and contribute to acne.<br /><br />If you eat 3 meals each day, you should have at least 2 bowel movements a day. If you only have one, then you are short 1 bowel movement.<br /><br />To get your bowels moving like they should, you need to, clean out what is in your colon right now.  So the first day is for cleaning out your colon.  The next two days is too keep cleaning the colon and to detoxify the body.<br /><br />Doing a 3-day mini-fruit juice fast is the best way to start cleaning out the colon, to detoxify the blood, and rejuvenate your body.  Just doing a fast for three days is not a cure all and it will require more work on your part by starting to eat more natural foods.<br /><br />In her extensive book, Coking For Healthy Healing, 1991, Linda Rector-page, N.D., Ph.D., talks about what a fast does,<br /><br />"Fasting works by self-digestion.  During a cleanse, the body in its infinite wisdom, will decompose and burn only the substances and tissue that are damaged, diseased, or unneeded, such as abscesses, tumors, excess fat deposits, and congestive wastes.   Even a relatively short fast can accelerate elimination from the liver, kidneys, lungs and skin, often causing dramatic changes as masses of accumulated waste are expelled.  Live foods and juices can literally pick up dead matter from the body and carry it away."<br /><br />Day before the fast<br /><br />The day before the fast, eat a large salad and two apples.  This will give you plenty of fiber to scrub the walls of your colon as you move fecal matter out of your colon the following day. <br /><br />First day of colon cleanse<br /><br />Do this cleanse on a Saturday, Sunday or any other day that you don't have to go anywhere.  You will be going to the bathroom all day and at times you need to be there quick.<br /><br />Buy the following items.<br /><br />*   Organic apple juice - one gallon<br />*   Organic apples - 6 for one day<br />*   Organic prune juice - one quart<br /><br />When you first wake up in the morning, drink,<br /> <br />*   8 oz of prune juice<br />*   10 minutes later drink another 8oz of prune juice<br />*   10 minutes later again drink another 8 oz of prune juice<br />*   wait 20 minutes than drink 8 oz of apple juice<br />*   wait 30 minutes than drink another 8 oz of apple juice<br /><br />If you haven't sped to the bathroom yet, you will in a little while.<br /><br />Now you will be drink 8 oz of apple juice every hour until the end of the day.  You can stop drink apple juice around 5pm.<br /><br />During the day you can eat three apples in the morning and 3 apples in the evening.<br /><br />This process will clean out any fecal matter that has been sitting your colon for days and gets you ready for the next step.<br /><br />Second way to start the colon cleanse<br /><br />Another way to start a colon cleanse is to use a product that is called "Oxy-Powder."  This product is in capsules and is used to 30 days.  Simply by taking capsules everyday, you will clean out your colon and any build up along your colon walls.<br /><br />You can get this product on the internet, just type in Oxy-powder.<br /><br />Second day of mini fast<br /><br />During the second day you can drink different kinds of juice and eat 2-6 apples.  You can drink any kind of juice be it fruit or vegetable.  A combination of fruit and vegetable juice is good.<br />  <br />Third day of mini fast<br /><br />The third day is like the second day where you can drink different kinds of juice and eat 2-6 apples.  You can drink any kind of juice be it fruit or vegetable.  A combination of fruit and vegetable juice is good<br /><br />Fourth Day, after the fast is done<br /><br />After you have finished your three-day mini fast, start eating soft foods to gently adjust your system to food.  Here are some of the foods you can eat:<br /><br />*   Baked potato<br />*   Fruit salad<br />*   Fruit smoothie<br />*   Light soup<br />*   Oatmeal, multigrain cereal<br />*   Salad<br />*   Yogurt<br /><br />If you are ill, not feeling good or your immune system is down, do not do this mini-fast.  Wait until you feel strong.  After do the mini-juice fast you are now ready for the next step in clearing your acne.<br /><br />--<br />Discover how you can eliminate or prevent illness using natural remedies. Go here Now to get my Free report on the “Top 67 Best Foods” to eat to keep disease free.<a href="http://www.natural-remedies-thatwork.com">Relieve Constipation</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne Skin Care Products And Treatments</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It wasn't that long ago when acne (Zits) was considered a curse for the many individuals that suffer from this problem; but there are now many treatments available which can help the condition so it is more bearable. It is one of those areas where research has continued to make advancements; the result of this effort is new, more effective, treatments are becoming available. <br />We can classify skin care products for acne into 3 broad categories:<br /><br />    * Drugstore or Internet: Preventative medication<br />    * Over-the-Counter: Treatments for conditions that do not require prescription<br />    * Prescription: Issued for specialized medication from a doctor etc. <br /><br />Those that fall into the preventative category are based around general skin conditioning to help stop acne from forming; this sector deals with skin creams, lotions and cleansers that can help stop the problem. This is a market where many people use this type of product every day to condition their skin; many use these products to protect their skin from the environment even if they do not have the acne condition. Some of these products are designed to act like an acne skin care product and act against the causes of this complaint; they ensure the facial pores (and other areas) remain free of oil. Excess oil needs to be stopped from clogging the pores as this oil make it easier for bacteria to grow, exacerbating the condition.<br /><br />Exfoliation skin peels have proved quite effective as a skin care treatment and at controlling the problem; these can be bought easily over the counter or on the internet. Dead skin cells and other atmospheric pollutants are removed cleaning the pores which reduce the chance of any bacterial growth. The growth of the skin care market has allowed even more specialized acne skin care products to be available without the need to visit the doctor. These formulations contain the chemical benzoyl peroxide and the naturally occurring salicylic acid; these ingredients are used to remove the additional oil in the pores of the skin. Therefore, there are a variety of very decent Toners And Cleansers For Acne readily available to buy off the shelf.<br /><br />It is often a good idea to start with a product that has lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide (e.g. 5 percent) to see how the skin responds; should a reaction occur, products containing alpha hydroxy acid are generally safer. It might just be a case of trial and error to find an acne skin care product that works; if finding something that works is proving difficult, your dermatologist should be able to help. On-prescription treatments are prescribed by a dermatologist and can include ointments that can be applied on the affected area or oral antibiotics or just any topical ointment.Under certain circumstances, having the infected material removed from the pores under a local anesthetic may be suggested by your dermatologist; specialists never recommend the sufferer tries this themselves as it can cause permanent skin damage.<br /> <br />An alternative that has been shown to work well is hormone therapy; this type of skin care treatment has been very effective in many cases. Finally, if you would like a more expensive, but highly reviewed treatment, you may want to opt for Acne Laser Surgery. This should be investigated before you commit to it and you must certainly find a reputable company with a good name first.Tackling and stopping acne is not the problem it once was and if treated properly, permanently marked skin does not have to occur.<br /><br />About the author:<br />This article is authored by  for acne laser surgery, Toners And Cleansers For Acne, Acne Laser Surgery,stopping acne. Please visit for more information about www.acnelasersurgery.net<br /><br />--<br />This article is authored by jasper batting for acne laser surgery. Please visit for more information about <a href="http://www.acnelasersurgery.net/toners-and-cleansers-for-acne.html">Toners And Cleansers For Acne</a>, <a href="http://www.acnelasersurgery.net/index.html">Acne Laser Surgery</a>, <a href="http://www.acnelasersurgery.net/stopping-acne.html">stopping acne</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne advice, information, documentation</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Acne affects more than 85 percent of teenagers but frequently continues into adulthood. Although there are more than 2 million visits to office-based physicians per year for patients in the age range of 15 to 19 years, the mean age at presentation for treatment is 24 years, with 10 percent of visits taking place when patients are between the ages of 35 and 44 years. Patients evaluated at tertiary care centers are prone to depression, social withdrawal, anxiety, and anger and are more likely to be unemployed than persons without acne. Scarring can lead to lifelong problems in regard to self esteem. The direct cost of acne in the United States is estimated to exceed $1 billion per year, with $100 million spent on over-the-counter acne products. <br /><br />Classifying Acne (The severity of acne is generally assessed by the number, type, and distribution of lesions.):<br /><br />Mild Acne (no inflammatory lesions) are the main lesions.<br />Papules and pustules may be present but are small and few in number (generally &lt;10). Multiple open and closed comedones are present, with few inflammatory papules.<br />Moderate Acne - numbers of papules and pustules (10–40) are present. Mild disease of the trunk may also be present. Erythematous papules and pustules are the predominant lesions, and disease is limited to the face.<br />Moderately Severe Acne - numerous papules and pustules are present (40–100), usually with many pimples (40–100) and occasional larger, deeper nodular inflamed lesions (up to 5). Widespread affected areas usually involve the face, chest, and back.<br />Severe Acne Nodulocystic acne and acne conglobated with many large, painful nodular or pustular lesions are present, along with many smaller papules, pustules, and comedones.<br /><br />Topical antimicrobial agents are effective in the treatment of inflammatory disease. Benzoyl peroxide is a bactericide and is an excellent first-line medication. The response to this agent is rapid, with improvement noted as early as five days after treatment has begun, but irritation is common. Water-based products, as compared with alcohol based products, when used at low peroxide concentrations (2.5 to 5 percent) will help to limit this problem and have an efficacy similar to that of other products in this class. Benzoyl peroxide does not induce resistance; when used with topical or oral antibiotics, it protects against the development of this problem.<br /><br />Oral antibiotics are indicated for moderate-to severe disease, for the treatment of acne on the chest, back, or shoulders, and in patients with inflammatory disease in whom topical combinations have failed or are not tolerated. After control of the acne is achieved and maintained for at least two months, a reduction in the dose can be attempted. Hormonal treatment is especially useful in women who desire contraception or have other manifestations of hyperandrogenism, such as irregular menstrual cycles or hirsute. Oral antibiotics and topical therapy may be used in combination with hormonal treatments.When the use of this agent is being considered, an assessment of the severity of disease should include the effect of the acne on the patient, such as the potential for scarring. <br /><br />Product reviews: http://www.acne-stop.com<br /><br />--<br /><a href="http://www.acne-stop.com/">Acne treatment</a><br />Acne treatment best rated products. Clear pores natural acne treatment products for skin care. Which acne treatments work? Acne treatment reviews from  2000 to 2008.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne Prevention Methods</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ There are people who are having quite emotional and psychological problems due to acne as it proves a friend who is hard to get away. If you are not suffering from acne, you should consider yourself lucky and make sure to adapt preventive methods. As they say prevention is better then cure. Though Acne cannot be fully prevented as it is hormonal but the following should be adapted to avoid Acne:<br><br>&#61607;	Regularly washing your skin softly with a good cleanser everyday is the most important habit that helps prevent acne. But you should be careful not to do excessive cleansing as it may irritate your skin and can be hazardous to any acne you currently have. After sweating too much, it would be better to tenderly wash your face with an effective cleanser as the sweet mixed with oil coming out of the body can block the pores.<br><br>&#61607;	Bursting any existing pimples would do nothing, but simply cause infections that would pave the way for acne and scars.<br><br>&#61607;	Tight clothing should be avoided at all times especially when you exercise. Sweat containing oil coming out from your body will excessively get absorbed into your body which will block the pores of your skin and cause acne.<br><br>&#61607;	Adding multi-vitamin foods in your lunch and dinner would help your skin to be healthy and won’t cause dead cells.<br><br>&#61607;	For men, shaving carefully with a safe razor would help prevent acne from appearing on face. There are razors in markets that are of low quality and irritate skin, those must be avoided.<br><br /><br />--<br />Brian has many years of experience in the field of skin care. He writes for various publications on a variety of topics about common skin disorders and their treatments. For more articles on acne and its causes please visit http://www.acneclearup.com<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne & Menopause</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Menopause is a stage of rapid changing in a womans life. In addition to all the uncomfortable emotions caused by menopause. Menopause is associated with a number of other cosmetic problems which some women find very distressing. Estrogen deficiency leads to a reduction of collagen and elastin, the fibers in the skin which are responsible for its elasticity and firmness. There are many symptoms of Menopause. Women can experience insomnia, hot flashes, extreme night sweats, irritability, anxiety, headaches, achy joints, mood swings, trouble concentrating, and even acne. Menopause and acne often go hand in hand.<br /><br />When the body is going through another major hormonal change. Acne in menopause can also be due to the night sweats that many women suffer from. Acne menopause does not have to be a problem for you. Acne during menopause occurs for much the same reason that acne occurs during any other portion of life. The skin has a number of sebaceous glands. These glands produce skin oil, scientifically known as sebum. Skin cells are consistently regenerated. Old ones die, and they are quickly replaced with new ones. Blackheads also occur when the bacteria and oil combine under the skin, but with a blackhead, air leaks in. <br /><br />As a result, the material that is caught in the pore turns black. Although menopause acne is a frustrating aspect of the change of life, you have multiple options for clearing up the problem. First, make sure your diet is high in calcium and fiber. Another way to fight off acne is with the benefit of supplements. There are a number of quality herbs, minerals, and vitamins that can help fight off excess oil. For example, for perimenopausal women, experts highly recommend both Vitamin B and C. In addition to a healthy diet, more water, and natural supplements, you also want to clean your skin at least twice a day. By using a good exfoliate and facial cleanser. <br /><br />You can prevent the buildup of bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil that are notorious for creating acne. Follow that by a good toner to help close off the pores and a moisturizer for smooth skin, and you will look amazing, even throughout menopause. It is recommended that people drink eight to ten glasses of water per day. Water will help detoxify and keep your skin clean. It is also important to eliminate as much fatty foods from your diet that you can. menopausal women’s groups that can help you discuss your struggles with menopause. Exfoliate on a regular basis, as this can help get rid of those dead skin cells.<br /><br />--<br />Get information on <a href="http://www.freehairstyles.net/">Hairstyles</a> and hair trends, including sections dealing with <a href="http://www.onlinehairstylestips.com/2007/08/06/teen-hairstyles-tips/">teen hairstyles</a>.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne Help</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Acne treatment and prevention is a long-term process which means you will need to make certain things part of your normal daily routine for maximum results.<br /><br />There are many products available for acne treatment and there is no reason not to research and find out which one will work best for you. Regardless of the cause, there will be an acne treatment available; you will just have to decide which is best for you.<br /><br />Acne treatment and skin care products claim to cure acne and each brand claims superiority over the other. Instead of having you dig deeper into your pocket for various types of expensive acne treatment remedies, you should, initially, attempt to fight acne naturally by avoiding clogging your pores.<br /><br />The problem is a lot of people aren't aware of natural acne treatments. I found that when acne broke out on my face the most effective method at the time was to gently, and I repeat - gently - wash the acne area twice a day with warm water and soap. <br /><br />I tried to be proactive in my acne treatment. When that didn't work, I visited my doctor, who prescribed me various acne treatments, many of which had varying degrees of success.<br /><br />Physically it is difficult to cleanse and apply back acne treatments; treatment of back acne needs special care as it mostly gets noticed in acute stages. Just like with any other form of acne, the right treatment for back acne is not easy to find.<br /><br />All home made acne treatments should be strictly followed for over a period of time. As you can see, even with prescriptions, it takes time for acne treatments to take effect. <br /><br />Zinc has shown remarkable results in clearing acne. Acutance is one of the most potent conventional acne remedies ever developed that virtually eliminates your problem. Bergamot oil is one of many acne remedies that have been around for a long time.<br /><br />Laser acne treatments, when performed by licensed doctors, help in the complete obliteration of scars that result from severe acne. With so many commercial anti-acne medications to choose from, how do you know which medications are the best acne treatments. Keep in mind that even if you have tried several different acne treatments to no avail, there is always something else to try for your acne.<br /><br />There are more skin care tips than ever before, and there are hundreds of products on the market, either over-the-counter topical acne treatments or prescribed acne medications. Externally, herbs have been used to treat acne, blemishes, wounds, dysentery, and diarrhoea. Be assured, scientists are constantly looking at new non-invasive ways to treat acne.<br /><br />It is also advisable to opt for natural acne treatments, which are really effective on your body and have no side effects. Antioxidants, like Vitamin C, E and Alpha Lipoic Acid, are very helpful in clearing acne, Along with acne clearing masks. <br /><br />If you see no improvement using natural acne products, you should try one of the other popular acne remedies such as Proactive, which is probably the most common acne treatment worldwide. Another great weapon against acne breakouts is the "Acne Free in 3 Days" Product, which has been proven to cure most cases of acne within a small 3 day period. <br /><br />If you're truly serious about eradicating your acne problem then you should visit: <a href="http://www.insightempire.com/acnefree.htm" target="_top">Acne Free in 3 Days</a> now!<br /><br />--<br /><p>Uchenna Ani-Okoye is an affiliate marketer who writes articles on various topics</p><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne Supplement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:39:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Treating acne in pregnant women with natural remedies is best option. Ensuring nutritious diet, adequate sleep, relieving stress and using natural dietary supplements can help in preventing occurrence or aggravation of acne. <br /><br />Colloidal silver is considered as one of the safest natural supplements. Colloidal silver is manufactured from pure silver through non-chemical process. The microscopic silver particles in colloidal silver supplement are easy for absorption by the body cells. These particles eliminate bacteria by affecting enzymes essential for growth of bacteria and killing them.<br /><br />Use of dietary supplements like colloids is one of the remedies preferred by many sufferers. Hormonal imbalances can be repaired with dietary supplements and Colloidal Silver is a natural supplement. Furthermore, Colloidal Silver is also known for its proprietary of killing bacteria and hence can be used in treatment of acne. We will elaborate on this proprietary of Colloidal Silver in the succeeding paragraphs.<br /><br />Cleansing regimens, medications, surgical procedures, and a host of over the counter and natural supplements bombard the market on a daily basis. However, much of the success of treating acne comes from treating the body from the inside out - much the way that vitamins for acne claim to work.<br /><br />Good herbal supplements should contain balanced quantities of all essential herbs - Bergamot, Burdock, Chamomile, Dandelion root, Lavender, Juniper and the like of highest standard and quality. You can rely on the supplements marketed by companies that have a proven track record.<br /><br />Not only will vitamins and herbal supplements help improve your overall health but they can also help control and prevent acne over time. Small doses of Vitamin A can help reduce the production of sebum and keratin. Vitamin B6, which aids in the metabolism of hormones, is an anti-oxidant and is helpful in dealing with mid-cycle or premenstrual acne. Vitamin B5 has been shown in recent studies to help with the over-production of oil with none of the side effects found in over the counter medications. Insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 can actually cause oily skin. In fact the whole range of B vitamins will help keep your skin clear.<br /><br />Vegetable oil is most commonly used as a cooking oil, such as sunflower oil. To clear acne you must not use this type of cooking oil. Vegetable oil is also found as an ingredient in several foods, so you should be sure to check the food ingredients label for vegetable oil before buying your food if you want to clear acne.<br /><br />Acne products and medications don't have the same effects in every individual. It may work for some but it may not work for others. It is very important to find out one product that will truly work for you. You must always remember that Colloidal Silver is just one of the many acne products sold in the market and it can cure your acne. As mentioned earlier, one of the causes of acne is hormonal imbalance. If you want to correct that imbalance, then Colloidal Silver is the product for you.<br /><br />Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements are very anti-inflammatory and shown to help acne caused by hormones only when supplemented in the clinically proven doses. But make sure you are getting more of the actual Omega-3 acids and not just the fish oil.<br /><br />--<br />Read about <a href="http://ayurvediccure.com/constipation-supplement.htm"> constipation remedy </a>. Also read about <a href="http://ayurvediccure.com/acne-skin-supplement.htm">acne treatment </a> and <a href="http://ayurvediccure.com/digestive-supplement.htm">constipation supplements</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Acne Program – Step 9 Protein and Other Food to Eat</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:16:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Eating the right kind of food is what can give you a strong immune system and help you prevent sickness and all kinds of skin blemishes including acne.<br /><br />Here are some of the foods that can help you overcome the acne on your face or throughout your body.<br /><br />Protein<br /><br />Eating excess meat is harmful to your health. Eating too much meat, more than 2-4 ounces per day, has been found to contribute to narrowing of the arteries.<br /><br />If you do physical labor and are involved in a lot of movement in your work, then you should eat more than 2-4 ounces of protein per day. Just make sure that the meat has a minimum of additives and preservatives.<br /><br />Remember, meat is high in saturated fat, which blocks the activity of EPA and DHA, which produce prostaglandin and control the activity of your hormones.<br /><br />Meat and bread is a big contributor to creating constipation. Meat is difficult to digest and many times it will get into the colon partial digested. This condition benefits the bad bacteria and allows them to dominate the colon and create constipation.<br /><br />Because meat and bread have little fiber, they move slowly in the colon, which leads to constipation and eventually to some type of colon inflammation.<br /><br />Bad bacteria, decaying meat and other undigested food contribute to the build up of toxic matter in the colon. This is the type of condition you should try to avoid, if you have acne. You need fecal matter in the colon to move regularly and out the rectum, otherwise, toxic matter will build up and end up in your blood stream<br /><br />Here are the grains you should be eating:<br /><br />* Brown rice – contain many amino acids that help rebuild skin tissue<br /><br />* Whole grains – contain folic acid, magnesium, and vitamin E, B vitamins, minerals, and fiber<br /><br />* Oats – use them in the morning with honey or raisins. Oats have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and help to keep you regular.<br /><br />Seeds and nuts<br /><br />* Almonds - Almonds contain protein, the B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Use them as a snack. These small nuts help to build muscles and tissue.<br /><br />* Flax seeds – These seeds are known for containing plenty of omega 3 oil, an essential oil for life. They also contain fiber when used ground up and put into smoothies. Omega 3 is also an anti-inflammatory oil, which is good for acne.<br /><br />* Pecans – This is one of the good nuts to eat. It contains Vitamin A, B’s, C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Use them as a snack.<br /><br />* Pine nuts – these nuts also one of the best to eat. They contain vitamin A, C, B’s, protein and iron.<br /><br />* Sesame seeds – They are high in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. They are helpful in relieving various skin diseases such as acne by reducing the swelling.<br /><br />* Sunflower seeds – These seeds should be used as a snack. They are high in protein, calcium and vitamin A. They provide nutrients for building the whole body and are good for dry skin.<br /><br />All of these nuts and seeds should be eaten raw. Heating and other processing will kill the life force of the nut or seed and also reduce the quantity of the vitamins and minerals.<br /><br />Eat these nuts and seeds as snacks. Sesame seeds, sunflower, and flax seeds can be put directly into your blender as you make your smoothies.<br /><br />--<br />Here's a great free deal...go get a free copy of "<a href="http://www.natural-remedies-thatwork.com">Top <br />67 Foods</a>" for great skin then go get information on how to get rid of acne here: <a href="http://www.remedies-for-acne.com">Food for Acne</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Cystic Acne: Serious Cures for Serious Acne</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Cystic acne is a more advanced case of a pimple. Millions of people around the world have some kind of acne or another, but cystic acne is one of the more severe types out there. It develops from a regular pimple, also known as a pustule, by rooting itself deeper within the skin and forming a painful sore known as a cyst. These cysts can vary in size and color from small and pink to large and a dark purple. In severe cases, multiple cysts in the facial area and on the body can be extremely painful. <br>		<br>	While almost everyone is exposed to some kind of acne at some point in his or her life, cystic acne seems to be largely hereditary. If one of your parents had or has cystic acne, there is a higher percent chance that you will be exposed to some form of it as well. On the face may be the worst, but cystic acne can form on other parts of the body also. It commonly appears on the chest, legs, neck, shoulders, and back. These cysts can be covered by clothes, but be cautious: tight-fitting clothing can further irritate and dry out the skin, leading to more painful cysts. It is a good idea to try and wear loose fitting clothing when suffering from bodily acne. <br>	<br>	When a person is going through a cycle of cystic acne, they can often be desperate for a fast cure. One of the known medications found to be effective for severe cystic acne is Isotretinoin. It is found in the prescription drug Accutane and is a concentrated form of Vitamin A. While it is proven to be effective in severe cases of acne, Accutane should be used as a last resort because of its side effects. In pregnant women, it has been known to cause birth defects and even possible miscarriages. Women who are prescribed Accutane are required to also use two forms of birth control to prevent conception. <br>			<br>	If you are a woman, you may want to consider a product that is still effective without being quite so potent. Many women have found success with deep cleaners such as Neutrogena or <a href=http://www.crescatsententia.org>Proactiv solution</a> , products that contain higher levels of benzoyl peroxide, a substance proven to be safe for pregnant women to use. Another advantage of trying other products before seeing a dermatologist is the cost, as consulting a physician can very often be pretty expensive. It may be cheaper to find out that a treatment available without a prescription worked as well as a cure that required a doctor visit. <br><br>	Whatever treatment you decide is best for yourself, remember that cystic acne can be overcome. There are many treatments available and you may not find the most effective one right at first. Talking to a physician or dermatologist may be able to point you in the right direction on your way to a clearer complexion.<br><br><br /><br />--<br />Michael Usry is the author of the online instructional articles "Beauty and Health in Plain English" and a top affiliate of <a href= http://www.crescatsententia.org>ProActive solution</a><br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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<title>Laser Treatment for Rosacea and Acne</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Since mid-eighties many dermatologists throughout the world have been using laser treatment for rosacea—a hideous skin disease often encountered by people of the age group between thirties to sixties. Various laser therapies are in use to heal a number of symptoms associated with rosacea. Rosacea is mainly characterized by red vascular lesions (also known as telangiectasias), flushing and redness of the facial area, and rhinophyma or swelling of the nose. All of these traumatic manifestations could be effectively treated with a proper laser therapy.<br /><br />Laser treatment for rosacea mainly follows the principle of selective thermolysis. The light energy of the laser is aimed at the affected area, namely the blood vessels or more specifically the content of the blood vessels. Through a noninvasive manner the vascular lesions are removed by destroying them. This unique procedure would not create any collateral damage to the external skin surface. In some cases where the tissues are puffed up due to the accumulation of fluid at the rosacea site, laser therapy is used to vaporize the tissue so that shape of the deformed affected area could be remodeled and the natural look of the organ could be restored successfully. The effectivity of the laser treatment entirely depends on the nature and location of the damaged area, which helps the laser surgeon to choose the appropriate laser technique for a particular patient.  <br /><br />For years experts are using this laser treatment for rosacea. Pulsed dye laser is found to be effective for alleviating some of the common rosacea symptoms like flushing, redness of the skin, visible blood vessels, etc. Through a study it has been revealed that rosacea patients treated with this laser have experienced significant improvements. After two treatments it has been found that the redness of skin is decreased by 40 to 60% while other symptoms like flushing, inflammation, itching, dryness, swelling, sensitivity, etc. also found to be improved to a large extent. Although with pulsed dye laser you might achieve highest degree of success at your neck and facial area, while the torso and areas at the extremities do not usually show much improvement with this technique. This method is safe and imposes minimum risk of having a scar or discoloration. Some advanced models utilize a dynamic cooling system to minimize pain and epidermal damage. It has been found that light skinned people respond more quickly and successfully to this laser therapy as for them the light energy pierces deeply through the skin.<br /><br />Immediately after the treatment with pulsed dye laser patients might experience crusting and grayish spots on the affected areas which could be treated successfully. Intense pulsed light laser might inflict mild side effects like temporary erythema and crusting. Although CO2 laser is not known to cause any harm, however, over treatment or inefficient treatment could lead to destruction of nostrils and unwanted deformation. With the advancement of science and technology hopefully one day laser treatment for rosacea would come of age to be regarded as the best treatment option for giving you relief from this terrible skin disorder permanently.<br /><br />--<br />Juliet Cohen writes articles for <a href="http://www.acne-treatment-care.com/" target="_blank">Acne Treatment</a>. She also writes articles for <a href="http://www.makeup-care.info/beauty/skin-problems/blackheads.htm" target="_blank">Blackheads</a>.<br><br>Source: <a href="http://www.articletrader.com/">http://www.articletrader.com</a> ]]></description>
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