Natural Cures for Common Illnesses

Acne is not always thought of as a painful condition, but it is both physically and psychologically. Researchers have advised dermatologists to consider their patient’s psychological health as they provide treatments for the health of their skin. Here you will learn about relieving the physical and the emotional pain.

• Solutions for the Pain of Acne

The most effective solutions are those that address the causes of the pain. Pimples and nodular cysts are painful because of inflammation caused by minor infections.
The psychological pain is caused by the appearance of the pimples. People think they look ugly. Both the psychological and the physical pain may be related to poor diet. A lack of essential dietary nutrients can cause depression, anxiety and unhealthy skin.

• Which Nutrients Are Good For Acne?

There are nutrients that are beneficial when consumed and others that are beneficial when applied directly to the skin. In some cases, the nutrient can be consumed and applied directly. If you are upset about acne, cheer up. You are about to learn what you can do easily and naturally to treat the problem.

• Sulfur Treatment

Sulfur is a dietary element that can be consumed and applied directly to the skin. Sulfur-based cleansers help to maintain the skin’s natural pH balance, which is normally acidic. The acidic environment is not conducive to bacteria growth. Thus, there is an increased risk of infection.
Sulfur is also needed to regulate insulin production. Insulin contributes to inflammation. If you have noticed that things like chocolate, soda or other foods seem to cause pimples, it is actually because they cause spikes in insulin levels, which then leads to increased inflammation.

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There is a serious lack of omega-3 fatty acids in the modern diet. Researchers believe the lack of essential omega-3s contributes to chronic diseases. It is known that a lack of omega-3s in the diet contributes to inflammation throughout the body.

The best source of omega-3 fatty acids is fish oil. Some fish oil has proven anti-inflammatory activity. When the inflammation goes away, the physical pain goes away.

A lack of an omega-3 called DHA can cause depression. DHA is not found in many foods other than fatty fish. So, with regular supplementation, omega-3s can help relieve the physical and the emotional pain of acne.

• Vitamin E

Vitamin E can be taken orally and applied topically. It is important that the vitamin E is the natural type. Most of the vitamin E on the market is synthetic, created using petrochemicals. Instead of making your problem better, the synthetic vitamins could make it worse.

• What Else Can You Do?

In addition to the basic nutrients mentioned above, there are foods that provide additional benefits, because of the many nutrients they contain or because of the specific way that they act within the body. The foods can be included in skincare products to help heal acne blemishes and prevent new pimples from forming.

• Active Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is a special kind of honey found primarily in Australia and New Zealand, although it is now being sold around the world via the internet. Active manuka honey has proven natural antibacterial activity.

The benefit-it helps to heal the infections.

• Shea Butter

Shea butter is a kind of nut butter. It is not a popular food in the US, but it is in Africa where the tree is native. Shea butter contains a variety of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has proven natural anti-inflammatory activity.

The benefit-it reduces inflammation, redness, swelling and pain.

• Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is an excellent source of vitamin A. One of the prescription acne creams is actually a synthetic form of vitamin A. It helps to reduce acne pimples and scarring, but its use is accompanied by increased redness, itching, irritation and inflammation.

The benefit-reduced pimples and scarring with no unwanted side effects.

• Functional Keratin

Functional keratin is not a food, but another nutrient that is particularly beneficial for the skin. It has potent natural anti-inflammatory activity. It promotes healing by stimulating the production of new skin.

The benefit-faster healing, reduce redness, reduced pain and swelling.

Where Can You Find All of These Nutrients and Foods?

In my resource box below I will show you where to get the nutrients you need to have healthy skin. Their omega-3/DHA fish oil is the best on the market.

While there are many skin care products that contain one or two of the foods and nutrients mentioned above, only a good Restorative Night Cream contains all of them. You should use it every night after you wash your face. Try to get a good night’s sleep. You’ll feel and look better in the morning.