Treating Acne Naturally

by Lois Brown

After years of treating his acne with nearly every over-the-counter and prescription medication available, 26-year-old Bruce Jensen was desperate. The countless OTC acne scrubs had never helped. Years of taking tetracycline had done nothing but given him intestinal problems. At last Bruce turned to nutritionist Dr. Jonathan Wright, M.D.

Working together, the two discovered Bruce was allergic to wheat and corn. Six weeks after limiting his intake of these two foods, Bruce's acne had diminished by more than half. A second test found that Bruce's stomach didn't secret enough hydrochloric acidthe acid that helps the body absorb essential minerals such as zinc (a well-known skin aid).

After this discovery, Bruce started taking betaine hydrochloride tablets before meals which lead to the end of his 15-year battle with troublesome acne.

While no one's acne is the same, many who suffer from this skin disease have found success by treating it naturally rather than with problematic OTC products and possibly dangerous prescription medications such as tetracycline or Accutane.

"Medical wisdom tells us that diet has absolutely nothing to do with the integrity of the skin. This is, in my opinion, complete and utter nonsense. Natural healers recognize the fact that what goes in must come out... and it will come out through the bowel, kidneys, lungs, mucous membranes, and skin," writes author Judy Cobb.

The key to successfully fighting acne is finding the natural treatment that works for you. Since inflammatory skin disorders afflict to some degree about 80 percent of all Americans between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, treatment for the problem may vary. Some may find that cutting out junk food and refined sugars is all that is necessary. Others may have to treat their acne more extensively by including certain vitamins, minerals, and herbs in their diet, and by applying essentials oils.

To finish this article point your browser to http://www.itsnet.com/~treelite/HL/Acne.html 
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New York Times Women's Health
American Health
Women's Health Action
Her Health (Holistic)
Women's Balance(alternative)

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