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Posted: 8/29/2009 4:16:42 PM | monalee, could you point me to some sources that talk about the disadvantages of turmeric? I haven't been able to locate any, and I don't want to trade one problem for another, or add new ones...
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Posted: 8/29/2009 8:51:29 PM | | hi Micheroo... anything ~Natural Hygiene~ will teach you about irritating spices... get the book fit for life by Harvey Diamond, his book condenses Natural Hygiene which is a course for about 500 US dollars, 1000 back when I took it... anything David Wolfe will teach you that spice as a medicine, a few time a week, may help with parasites but daily it is too irritating.... both sources will advise againts black pepper but David will accept turmeric if used sparingly... google Frederic Patenaude for his no nonsense approach to eating the best of raw foods and what foods to avoid... if turmeric works then the most I would do would be 1/2 a teaspoon 2 times a week, I have not used black pepper in 25 yrs... cayenne is another medicinal spice that I use a few times a week, raw garlic and onions too.. Davids Sunfood site has a forum where you can post any health or nutrition question and get quite a few educated responses....Dr Doug Graham as well....many blessings with this | |
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Posted: 8/31/2009 12:00:08 PM | I used to get acne when I was a teenager. I tried all the doctors stuff but went to the health shop and she gave me some white cream dont know what its called but it instantly got rid of it all. vitamin E is good. drink lots of water. Dont smoke. Eat raw food cos the vitamins go straight to your skin, Eat low fat not high fat. carrot and ginger are good for the skin as well.
Junk is terrible for the skin. Fresh air some sun helps. Diet and water is best you may have a vitamin deficiency. Stress can cause skin problems as well. check out the healthfood store. | |
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Posted: 8/31/2009 8:17:14 PM | Aw man! I wish you remembered what that white cream was. I'd love to give it a shot!
Seriously, though, I think I'm loving the turmeric, so far. And I recently read about a supplement that has turmeric and other ingredients in it that's supposed to be good for skin, among many, many other things. I might try it just for the simple fact that my mom has early-onset Alzheimer's (diagnosed at 47), and it could help prevent me from getting it, too, or at least put it off a few more years (if I do, indeed, have the gene.)
The product is called Total Balance Unisex. Anyone ever heard of it or used it? Some honest reviews would be great! | |
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Posted: 9/1/2009 12:01:37 AM | | The type of oil you are eating, guess where your skin oil comes from... the food you eat. Eating bad food=bad skin oil which can= bad skin unless you have unnatural genetics. You need fish, cut back on fried foods, go for grilled, and go to the store and buy omega 3 supplements if you simply cant get any in your diet. btw vitamin E on quanities of over 150% DV have been proven to not provide any additional benefit, there is evidence to suggest once you hit 250% dv it can actually be harmful. | |
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Posted: 9/1/2009 12:19:51 PM | @koncrete:
How many international units is a lot before you reach 250%?
I had the worst case of acne that was known as cystic acne. My chin looked bruised and the zits were huge. My doctor prescribed tetracycline at 500 mg for two weeks at a time. I was a teen then and it worked wonders for me that my skin was so clear you wouldn't have guessed that I did have acne. Prolonged use, however, can damage your liver so that it is prescribed two weeks at a time, two weeks on, two weeks off. I didn't use them for very long before my skin was completely clear, zits AND scars.
Of course, I may get one very small zit about that time of month and that lets me know that I am close to getting it. They go away with minimal treatment and do not leave scars. | |
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Posted: 9/1/2009 1:32:20 PM | UG I ment to say IU not %. I read some studies awhile ago that said adults who took 400 IU actually received negative benefits. heres one I found
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/408/60985_2.html | |
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Posted: 10/10/2009 10:32:46 AM | There are so many myths and misconceptions about acne causes (some of which I see in this thread), the impact of diet, etc. The oil you eat in your food does not influence facial sebum production. Oily skin is largely genetic - some people are just more oily than others. Oil production is also influence by hormones. These hormones CAN be impacted by dietary factors and stress - which can increase oil production and breakouts in those who are acne prone. Research has linked dairy to increased acne and there is also some research showing that diets high in sugar may also cause problems for skin. Iodine (in iodized salt, kelp, etc.) may also be problematic for acne sufferers - excess iodine is partially excreted through the pores and can irritate and inflame any existing acne lesions or clogged pores.
Oh, and not everyone who is oily will get acne - you also need to be prone to having pores that clog (because of skin cells that don't shed properly and that clump together).
Acne is a very complicated disorder - its is caused by a multitude of factors, and often needs to be treated with multiple methods - topical treatments, oral medications, lifestyle/dietary changes, etc. | |
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Posted: 10/11/2009 3:11:01 PM | | I mix Noxema with oil absorbing clay masks...the clay absorbs the excess oils, the ones that cause pimples, while the Noxema leaves behind a thin layer of protective oils (don't want to strip all the healthy oils from the skin, just the bad ones) I also use an oil based facial wash... Laboratoire Dr Renaud Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk...expensive but worth it | |
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Posted: 11/2/2009 3:12:27 PM | I recently began using something that seems to be having a wonderful effect! I hope I'm not speaking too soon, but coconut oil seems to be a great product when used in place of lotion. I know it sound weird to rub oil on the skin to treat acne, but here's the difference I've seen so far:
- acne began drying up immediately and flaking off
- skin, which is typically oily and needs to be blotted a few times a day to get rid of the shine, pretty much stays matte all day. I can tell it's still a little oily if I blot it, but nowhere near as shiny as it was!
- looks a little smoother, pores less noticeable.
I've been using it as a face lotion for about a week and still do get little pimples, but the big, obvious ones I had before are going away. A few other pros are that it smells FANTASTIC, helps my makeup go one smoother, is organic and all-natural, and rids me of all the other products I've had to use before (none of which even worked as well.) I don't even use my eye-cream anymore. I'm just going to continue using the coconut oil to see if it works just as well.
To use: I keep some in a plastic containter in my bathroom for topical use only. (In the future I plan on getting a jar for bathroom use only.) After washing my face, I fill the sink with about 1 inch of hot water and place the container in it to allow it to liquify. After getting dressed, I come back, remove the containter from the sink, remove lid, wash my hands and dry thoroughly on a clean towel, then dip my fingertips from one hand into the oil. I then rub between both sets of fingertips (or I'll use a little extra and rub all over my hands before applying to face) then rub on face in light outward, circular motions. I rub it all over, including my eye area and my neck. Don't use too much, but if you do, and even if you don't, it doesn't hurt to blot with a clean towel or tissue when you're finished. I usually wait about 10 minutes or so before I blot, unless I need to apply makeup and scramble out the door if I have somewhere to go.
I can't say it's a cure, and I don't know if I should quit using my eye-cream, but so far it seems pretty nice. Time will tell if this is all I'll ever need to use on my skin!
I also use a turmeric-coconut oil face mask twice a week. The CO is sooo much better than the previously used olive oil!!! Just use a small dish for mixing and use about 3-4 tsp organic, ground turmeric. Then drizzle the coconut oil in and mix with fingertips until you have a pasty (but not too oily) mixture. Then just apply to skin on face and neck. Avoid getting into eyes. Allow to sit on your skin for 15-20 minutes, then remove by, first, rubbing a small amount of face wash in circular motion on skin (works like a face scrub.) Then remove slowly with wash cloth or fingers in shower. Be sure to get it all off and, again, avoid getting it into your eyes!!! This face mask really makes my skin glow when I'm done.
If any of you try this method, post your results! I'd like to see if it works for others as well as it works for me!!!
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Posted: 11/3/2009 10:16:00 AM | Thank you! For the information...After reading this forum I left and went out and bought some Coconut oil...Tea Tree Cleansing bar and Pure & Clear acne gel for my son...let's hope this all works...I'll let you know soon if it does or not... | |
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