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Viewing How to Eliminate Acne - Things to AvoidHow to Eliminate Acne - Things to Avoid
By gcleanth
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A number of actions can worsen acne in anyone. In my experience, I have discovered quite a few, but that does not mean there are not others and it also does not mean that everything I list in the article below will affect you in the same way. A number of actions can worsen acne in anyone. In my experience, I have discovered quite a few, but that does not mean there are not others and it also does not mean that everything I list below will affect you in the same way. The only real way to identify your own personal stimulants is by paying close attention to what you eat and what you do. If you can, record your daily food intake so that when you have flare-ups you can reference the records and see any links. For a more comprehensive list and more detailed information, I have created a complete guide available at from my website. Medication Some doctors will prescribe certain antibiotics to treat acne. The basis for this treatment is the concept that bad cases of acne usually imply a high susceptibility to infections. This concept is true. However, all people who have a low pH level are highly susceptible to infections and illness. By using antibiotics, you are both ignoring the reason behind this vulnerability, and stopping your body from producing its own antibodies. You will then build a tolerance to antibiotics and require more when you are actually ill. Some conditions require the use of anti-inflammatory medication. These can include prednisone, salazopyrin, cortelone, etc. In general, most (if not all) anti-inflammatory medicine will aggravate infections, turning what would be a minor passing infection into a major flare-up. Your body frequently handles minor infections with ease, but, unlike pH balance, which simply allows infections to develop, taking anti-inflammatories will both cause and worsen these infections. Wherever possible, avoid this type of medication. Understandably, some conditions will require them, and there is little or no alternative. During these periods, you will need to work extra hard on your pH balance. Eating 80% raw vegetables and cutting out junk food and red meat altogether is a necessity. In some cases (depending on the strength of your dosage), it will still not be enough. The only way to be sure your acne is at its absolute minimum while on anti-inflammatories is by eating entirely raw vegetables and maintaining a pH of 7 or slightly higher. Red and Processed Meat Processed meats lack substantial nutritional value. Meat pies, hot dogs, and frozen meats all go through an extensive preparation process that extracts the little nutritional value they have and allows them to further 'decompose', making them even more acidifying than they already were. Even fresh meat is notorious for its negative effects on pH balance. It is a fact that a dead animal will have an acidifying effect on your body. That is not to say that it is completely unhealthy. Meat has its benefits: protein, energy, some nutrients. However, over-indulging in any type of meat is definitely not a healthy choice. In particular, red meats should be kept to an absolute minimum. White meats like poultry and seafood are better options, as they are less acidifying and still provide necessary proteins. Additionally, while there is no direct scientific evidence to link red meat to cancer, it is widely accepted by medical practitioners that red meat aggravates the bowels and can cause (or at the very least worsen) diseases that develop in the bowel. As the most important part of the digestive process, the bowels are responsible for extracting nutrients from the food you eat. Any damage done to either of the bowels will adversely affect your body's ability to digest food, even healthy food. This will, among other more serious things, lead to a lower pH level. Touching Affected Areas Don't touch your pimples! Here is why you shouldn't. Acne on the skin is based on bacteria and infection. Touching affected areas spreads bacteria and infection to surrounding areas. Additionally, our hands come into contact with hundreds of different objects every day - door handles, keyboards, tables, cars, floors, plants, etc. - all of which hundreds of other people have touched and which probably have not been cleaned for many months (if ever). Bacteria and/or dirt cover the majority of these objects, and until you wash your hands, you will spread them both over anything you touch. So why touch an area that is bad enough to have acne and make it worse? Junk Food Generally, you will find that certain foods will aggravate your acne far more than others will. For example, chocolates, ice cream, fried foods, oily foods, etc. Foods that are high in sugar and fat content have a strong acidic effect on your body's pH balance. While your body can digest and dispose of small amounts of these kinds of food, you should avoid having them more than once or twice per week. For some of you, even that will be too much. Oily, Dirty, and Dead Skin Throughout the course of the day, your skin will sweat, shed, and produce oil. It will also collect dirt from the air. You must avoid allowing this to build up. There are a few ways to maintain your skin. The first is to make sure you have a shower every day (twice a day is better, but once is minimum). Always use an exfoliator (a facial scrub and loufa will do). If you exercise or play sports, always shower immediately afterwards - if no shower is available, at the very least you should wash your face. Sweat is one of the most efficient ways for your body to discharge toxins that have built up. This is why exercise will always help the fight against acne. However, if you allow the sweat to remain on the skin, it will allow excessive growth of bacteria and collect even more dirt than usual. For those of you who do suffer from oily skin, the best treatment I found is to apply Himalayan Crystal Salt 2-3 times a day. It is 100% completely natural, and does not damage the skin. Simply wet and apply. Easy. About the Author: George Cleanthous suffered from acne for over 10 years. He now provides free information on acne, including articles on acne causes, acne treatments, acne medicine, acne 'cures', and how to deal with acne. To view George's articles, visit http://www.myacnereview.com. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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