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Acne Alternative Treatment Ideas
There are plenty of articles written on what is the definition of acne and what are the causes of acne. This article will focus on the alternative treatments that you might not be familiar with. Alternative acne treatments include nutrition, herbs, vitamins, aromatherapy acupressure, Reflexology and other types of treatments to help you with acne problems.
Zinc for Acne
Zinc is sometimes used as an alternative acne treatment for those who suffer from acne. Zinc has proven effective in dealing with acne in two research studies however; antibiotic medications have been shown to be more effective for people that have acne. Some people have complained of a metallic taste and upset stomachs from using zinc. If taken in large dosages zinc has several harmful side effects. Also if you think scarring from your acne might be possible you might want to avoid using zinc as your alternative acne treatment.
Herbal Medicine
Some herbalists recommend black currant seed oil and also primrose oil. You may have to take it for three months. Other herbal medicines recommended as alternative acne treatments are tea tree oil, Echinacea, and goldenseal. If your doctor believes that stress is making your acne worse try relaxing by drinking a cup of lavender or chamomile tea. Chinese herbalists have suggested people use honeysuckle flower to combat acne.
Although the majority of specialists in treating acne do not believe that foods cause acne, some alternative acne treatment specialists believe a diet rich in beta carotene which can be found in cantaloupe, carrots and other fruits and vegetables can help people treat their acne problem.
Face Washing
Some people recommend washing your face with a paste mad out of chic pea paste. One of the more unusual alternative acne treatments involves combining goat’s milk with almond powder and applying the paste to your acne. After a few minutes the paste should dry and then simply remove the paste.
Homeopathy remedies
You might want to consider seeking the advice from a professional homeopath for alternative acne treatments. However, there have only been a few studies that have looked at the benefits of homeopathic remedies for acne. Some homeopathic specialists have recommended Calendula for skin problems that involve pustules. If you have pain form puss filled acne you might want to inquire about Hepar sulfur.
If you are trying to eliminate pustules or acne that forms pits in your skin you might want to investigate using Silica. It is important to get advice form experts before using most of these alternative acne treatments because some of them can have harmful side effects and some of them have not been thoroughly studied by professional researchers to evaluate their effectiveness or their possible harmful side effects.
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Barbara Walters News Special: On 60 Minutes, Dr. Christoph Wesphal explains that Resveratrol is a naturally occurring component of red wine that can apparently extend human life.
WebMD: Resveratrol may prolong life and fight age-related diseases.
Resveratrol is one of a group of antioxidant compounds called polyphenols found in red wine that has been reported to have anti-inflammatory as well as anticancer properties.
Resveratrol may counter type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, a new study shows.
CNN: At high doses, resveratrol appears to prolong life spans and improve health in mice. Human trials are under way.
This research, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, was published in the journals Nature and Call in November, and bottles of resveratrol have been flying off the shelves since. Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Department of Internal Medicine's Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic says "This may be the best thing since sliced bread for human beings, but we just don't know yet."
Fox News: For years, red wine has been linked to numerous health benefits. But the new study, published online in the journal Nature on Thursday, shows that mammals given ultrahigh doses of resveratrol can get the good effects of cutting calories without actually doing it.
"If we're right about this, it would mean you could have the benefit of restricting calories without having to feel hungry," Sinclair said. "It's the Holy Grail of aging research."
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