A Natural Approach To Managing Acne Written by Dr. Rita Louise
Almost everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another in his or her lives. It is primarily a disorder of sebaceous gland (glands in skin that secrete an oily substance) of face, neck and back. When sebaceous glands become clogged with oily substance they create, accumulation results in pimples. There are several forms of acne, but most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition include heredity, oily skin and androgens. Additional factors include allergies, stress, use of certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and monthly menstrual cycle. In addition, skin functions to eliminate a portion of body’s toxic waste by sweating. If body contains more toxins than kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, skin takes over. In fact, some doctors call skin 3rd kidney. As toxins escape through skin, they can disrupt health and integrity of skin, creating issues. Recommendations for Wellness Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced. Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) to face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water. Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate, removing dead skin cells that may clog pours. As with white vinegar, apply juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when lemon juice is applied. If so, diluting juice is acceptable.
| | Practical Ways to Keep Your ADD Under Control During the Holiday SeasonWritten by ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky
Do last month’s Thanksgiving experiences have you dreading December holidays? The idea of gifts, family, and days off sounds great…but we all know that holidays are some of most stressful times of year. When an ADDer starts to become immersed in shopping, cooking, traveling, and family interactions, their ADD can complicate matters. You can find yourself quickly feeling overwhelmed and overloaded. You may not be able to avoid these feelings altogether, but there are some strategies you can employ to help keep your ADD under control during holiday season. The first thing that you can do for yourself is to schedule some “you” time. Find something that will recharge your battery - take a walk, go for a drive, sit quietly in a favorite chair, meditate, exercise, lay down and close your eyes, etc. Find something that works for you, and commit to doing it every day. Don’t wait until you feel your ADD getting out of control. The holiday season can become more and more intense from day to day. Daily recharging is a method for preventing intense feelings of being overwhelmed. Another thing that you can do to keep your ADD under control is to take frequent breaks during chaotic times. First, identify your stressors. Personally, I find myself overwhelmed and agitated while shopping during holiday season. The streets, malls, and all stores are so crowded that it’s hard to get where you want to go, find things you need, and navigate your way without bumping into people! Some people don’t mind this experience, but it instantly overwhelms me. So I make sure that my shopping trips are short, and I allow myself to take time out to go outside or sit with a cup of coffee when I feel myself getting agitated. I don’t pressure myself to do it all in a set amount of time.
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