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Is there anything I coule be eating that is promoting this acne?? Please, anyone with experience help!

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"Since removing eggs completely from my diet i`ve noticed more improvement than i`ve ever experienced..."

I recently started eating raw eggs and after 2 days I got like 4 painful lumps on my face (didn`t come to a head) and that was the only recent change I could link it too. Then I started thinking about how eggs have pretty much been a staple in my diet for a long time, eat it nearly everyday. Since removing eggs completely from my diet I`ve noticed more improvement than I`ve ever experienced! Eggs can be a common allergen which is only noticed by a head ache and runs if you eat too much. But if you eat just a little every day....well, you just think it is not hurting you. I think if you do an elimination diet to narrow down foods that you may be allergic to, on top of taking probiotics you may very well be on your way to improved skin and overall health to boot

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Q. Does a good diet cure acne?
hi i know you probabley get hundreds of questions on this topic but i was just wondering if it was true that if you cut out junk food and ate plenty of fruit and vegetables and drank plenty of water that your acne would improve. thanks 1 second ago - 3 days left to answer

Before, I started with an efficient eating habit I was having trouble with my face. I was see pimples, skin discolorations, and dry spots. This a problem I never had before, therefore; I stopped drinking soda and started eating healthier foods. Now my skin is back with it's nature glow. So a healthy diets does have a lot to do with skin.

Q. Im considering doing the 3 day apple diet to cure acne. has anyone done it?

i wouldnt do it if youre only eating apples your depriving yourself of other vital vitamins unles your'e goin to eat something else? the only thing you will lose it weight. hope this helps steph x

Q. Apple diet to cure acne?
i heard that if u eat nothing but apples for 2 days ur acne goes away for good? how true is this??

"(when there's acne..."

I don't think this is true. Here are some tips that if you do them...they will help. Dab a bit of acv(apple cider vinegar) or (lemon) on your pimples and leave it on for 10 min. then rinse it off. Give it atleast 2 weeks to work & you have to be consistent daily. After the acv or lemon you can beat a raw egg and apply it to your face for 1/2 hr. then rinse. The protein supposed to help. You can do the acv or lemon first and then the raw egg thing after every other day. After you rinse the egg; you can apply tea tree oil. Apply tea tree oil to the area several times each day. Eat a serving daily of almonds(20), sunflower seeds (1/4 cup), or walnuts(14 halves) they have zinc. Also take zinc supplements. (when there's acne; there's usually zinc deficiency). -Omega-3. Omega-3 fatty acids give the skin healing power. Omega-3 helps to clear up acne by thinning the sebum that clogs the pores. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include fish and fish oils. Salmon and flaxseed oils are known for boosting Omega-3. (You can take Omega 3 supplements) -Sugar. Cut the sugar out of your diet. I used to have monthly flare-ups of blemishes. The remedy that worked best for me was to give up sugar. No aspartame either...(Also avoid greasy oily foods like fast food or deep fried) Make sure you make your own fresh fruit juices. Drink green tea 2-3xs a day. Drink lots of water (8-10 glasses) to flush out the toxins Whatever you do...Don't pop your pimples and all should work out.

Q. Anyone know a good diet for curing acne?
i have pretty bad spots, and nothing i try seems to work.. can anyone give me an example diet or information about what i should eat to help the situation?

"Bad acne the only thing that properly cured mine was medication from the hospital..."

when I had acne I was told to drink goats milk instead of cows milk and just drink lots of water as well If its really bad acne the only thing that properly cured mine was medication from the hospital . It was strong but it has totally cleared it up. I reccomend you visit the doctor to see if he will refer you for medication its much better than waiting around for a change of foods to clear it up and to be honest, I don't think diet helps at all, its hormones. hope this helps

Q. Diet cleanse to cure acne?
aaahh!!!! ....i have seemingly tried everything. i've had moderate to severe acne for about four years now (starting when i was twelve), and as much as i'm trying to be optimistic about the whole thing, it's becoming pretty difficult. i'm starting to doubt that it will ever go away. a bit about me... i'm a vegetarian- have been since i was six. i don't eat any meat, or fish, and very rarely eat eggs (only when they are in baking etc.) i don't eat much cheese or milk either- i guess i'm almost vegan except i could never live without icecream =]. i've been off wheat for about nine months now... due to another health problem, but also slightly hoping that it will help my pimples (which it hasn't).... i'm not anorexic or anything, but i've always been very slim- i'm about 5"8', and weigh about 115 lbs. (and i'm sixteen) intuitively i feel like i should try a cleanse.... i feel kind of clogged..... throughout my whole body- i often get muscle cramps and back pains, and have suffered from ear pressure problems for about five years. i've tried tons of topical creams and nasty stuff, with no good results whatsoever... so the conclusion i've come to is that there must be something i'm putting into my body that is causing my pimples. however, i'm kind of scared to do a cleanse, cause i've heard that they make you lose tons of weight, and i can't really afford to lose weight..... :s does anyone have some suggestions? do you think would a cleanse be beneficial in the long run? i've heard ohsomany theories on how to get rid of pimples.... but am still prepared to hear some more- if you're willing to share. thanks!

"Can be a great home remedy for acne as it is a natural antiseptic..."

Vinegar diluted in water can be a great home remedy for acne as it is a natural antiseptic and kills bacteria on the skin. Drinking a apple cider vinegar mixture will help clean your skin from the inside and is also a a way to clean out your intestines. I think i would help. The source is a article I wrote on vinegar for eczema but it has the same effect for acne.

Q. For those who have cured acne by diet?
i've been battling acne all my life. i had it under control for a while, but i think now that i'm getting older, i may be using products that are too harsh on my face, that cause breakouts. years ago, i bought an acne book by jim iannelli that really helped, and i lost a ton of weight. i only eat foods that come from the ground. some foods still aggravate my skin, like apples and a lot of fruits, but most veggies i'm, ok with. i've been getting these itty bitty whiteheads and some blackheads, but i think it's because the products i've been using are just too harsh (acne-free system). i'm 37 now, and it may be that i don't need to use this stuff anymore. i can see my skin drying up and take days to flake off sometimes. moisturizer helps, but it just prolongs the period of time to when my skin gets over dried. is it possible i just don't need these harsh products anymore? what do you wash your face with since you've perfected your diet?

"Percent of the people who use conventional acne treatments get rid of their acne..."

Hi, Ninety five percent of the people who use conventional acne treatments get rid of their acne temporarily and sometimes their acne ends up worse than when they started. Curing acne can never be achieved by tackling one of the many factors responsible for acne. If you've ever tried to cure your acne using a one-dimensional treatment like antibiotics or even detox diets and failed it's probably because you tackled only one aspect of the disease. The Acne, skin care and drug industries are filled with snake oil marketing vampires that are getting rich by preying on our desperation, hopes and dreams. The second thing we discovered is that almost everyone is dead wrong in the way they try to control and treat their acne. It's a fact; the methods we're probably using right now to clear our acne might be severely damaging our internal system and your health. Most of us have tried: Accutane, Antibiotics, Zenmed, Proactive, Oratin, Benezoyl peroxide, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, macrobiotics, reflexology, Chinese Medicine, vegetarianism, the Wai diet, magnetic therapy, the mucus-less diet, blood type diet, went to psychiatrists, homeopaths and even healers...Yet we Still Suffered From Severe Acne. Needless to say most of these methods, treatments and so called cures either made our skin condition and our acne worse and filled us with heart breaking disappointment and frustration or they worked only short term, and acne came back with a vengeance. Some of these treatments simply didn't have any effect what so ever on our skin condition. The only way you can ever cure your acne is from within by listening to what your body is trying to tell you, work with it and free yourself by curing your acne holistically, just like i do.

Q. Acne curing diets or regimens?
does anyone know any diets or something that can help cure acne? i've tried everything and can't get rid of it. please help, and if you don't know, don't bs. thanks.

"Healthily you should start to see an improvement to your skin within two weeks..."

Well Ive found that drinking the recommended 2litres a day of water and eat healthily you should start to see an improvement to your skin within two weeks but go to see your doctor if thatdoesnt work, i did and he told me about all different kinds of cures like roll ons, tablets, the pill etc its worth a try

Q. How do you cure acne?
i've tried alcohol, bandages, and carrots and my acne still won't go away! is diet a major factor in this? can you offer some things that worked for you? please help!

"Diet (a diet high in iodine..."

Unfortunately, acne is a really complicated ailment. It can be caused by: 1) Hormonal changes due to puberty 2) Overactive sebaceous glands (genetic) 3) Stress 4) Presence of p. acnes bacteria in pores 5) Diet (a diet high in iodine, milk products contain iodine) 6) Exposure to certain chemicals (like high amounts of chlorine) It's usually a combination of various factors. Acne goes away for most people as they leave adolescence, while others (like myself) don't develop acne until they're in their 20s. Some general recommendations: 1) Don't over-wash your face. Wash it once in the morning, once before you go to bed. Other than that, only after you exercise. 2) Don't touch your face with your hands unless you're washing your face. It spreads more bacteria. 3) Don't be discouraged when one treatment doesn't work. Acne is caused by a lot of factors.. it can take a lot of different treatments before you find the right one for you. It took me a dozen! My complexion was perfect until I hit 21, then got worse. Accutane finally "set me free." 4) Wash your pillow case often. This keeps skin cells/oil from building up, potentially worsening your acne. 5) DO NOT POP YOUR ZITS. This can lead to permanent or semi-permanent scarring, can make zits -worse- and spread the bacteria to other pores! Make an appointment with a dermatologist. They're best equipped to help you.

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