Here’s a toughie. You want to embark on a new diet. You ask yourself: “Do I have to get my doctor’s approval”?

Although enzymes are considered a safe food not needing a doctor’s approval, it is always advisable to get input of your health care physician when making decisions or changes regarding your health. This includes with any diets (particularly very restrictive ones), supplements, or over counter products. Many supplements or diets can affect neurology. Some supplements may not be safe in higher amounts. A medical professional needs to know everything you are taking or would like to take in order to make good recommendations for your health. Although enzymes are very rarely a problem, adverse interactions are possible among other ‘all natural herbs,’ vitamins, or over-the-counter compounds. Most doctors do not have much training in nutrition and they may recommend you see someone who specializes in nutrition. Most doctors consider digestive enzymes a safe thing to try, just like you would bottled water, fresh fruit, or whole grains not really requiring medical approval.

Many people nowadays have given up on physicians – medical profession – generally and have opted for alternative medicine. So, alternatively, you should consult, if not your physician, then certainly your Holistic Health Care Provider. In fact, in basic medical classroom training typical Holistic Doctor has one full semester of academic work more than what medical doctors training provides, and same residency and professional requirements.

So, having come this far, what else do I need to know?

What is Acne? Acne is an inflammation of skin that can be caused by a number of factors. Contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum is a common cause of acne, as is use of certain medication, steroids, on contraceptive pill. However, acne is most often cause by secretion of androgens. Androgens are sex hormones that are initially secreted at onset of puberty. They are male hormones but they are secreted by females as well. Androgens stimulate production of oil from skin's oil glands. Acne occurs when these oil glands become overactive and exit from gland is blocked, causing oil to build up in gland and swell. A bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, glands may burst into skin and produce cysts.

Over ninety percent of acne patients respond to acne medication, although treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few of common herbal, homeopathic, and traditional medications that can be used to treat acne.

Acne Medications

Herbal Medications: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve overall condition of skin. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne. I recommend skin rejuvenation program at http://www.acne-answers.org website.

Homeopathic Remedies: For patients with pustules and blind boils, especially on face, neck, and back, may be helped by Kali brom. Taking selenium internally is often used for acne sufferers with oily skin, blackheads, and pustules. And hepar sulph. is typically used for patients who suffer from pustules that are painful and filled with yellow pus.

Nonprescription Medications can be toxic to skin over a period of time. (Not Recommended for Use).