Saturday, October 25, 2008

Acne Outbreak: Who's to Blame?

By Amanda F. Penninger

Have you ever met someone who welcomed acne? This undesirable condition often brings about negative thinking, whether it's conscious or not. When we see someone with severe acne, or even a mild outbreak, what do we think of them? Do we assume that it's a poor diet, lack of hygiene, or a low self esteem?

There can be many influences, both internal and external, that cause the outbreak of acne. Age and hormonal changes are often the first thought when we think of acne, and many associate this skin condition with the raging hormones found in the teen years. But acne does not always go away when a person reaches their adult years.

Does diet influence acne? Many believe diet is the primary consideration to health, both internally and externally. Chocolate has been blamed for outbreaks, but in recent years this theory has been proven to be incorrect. Others blame it on fat intake, processed foods, additives and preservatives, and the highly refined foods like sugar.

Can acne be the result of bacteria, virus or other foreign matter in our system? Is it an outward expression of the internal state-of-health? If acne is caused by a toxic internal environment, then how do we treat it? Sounds like a dietary and maybe even environmental change is in order. If it is caused by a parasite, like bacteria or virus, then how do we make ourselves stronger, and end the influence of these microscopic invaders?

We all must agree that a healthy diet is important. When the body is weakened it's not as capable to take care of itself like it is naturally designed to do. Giving the body tools for healthier living can create that stepping stone into better health and more functional living.

What are some of the tools we can use to improve our health and wellness? There are many, and like any other areas of life there are some that work better than others. Clean water is one tool. Eating whole foods with minimal processing is another. Giving our body a good detox protocol is another great tool to help the body grow stronger.

There are many options we have available to us these days for improving our bodies and our environment. One tool, for example, is MMS. This is an inexpensive solution of sodium chlorite, known for years as a water purification treatment. MMS targets anaerobic substances, such as bacteria and viruses, but leaves the healthy, oxygen based human tissues alone. Some use it as a part of their detox protocol as well. There are many success stories of how MMS has been used to treat malaria as well as other bacterial or virus caused health conditions.

Acne does not have to be the battle of a lifetime. We can fight back, and by recognizing the underlying causes we can also find the steps to take within our own lives to end our association with the blemishes that affect our outlook and our appearance. - 15343

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