I have just read an interesting article by Mark Hyman, MD. His message should be of considerable interest to anyone looking for natural acne cures. Hyman says that bugs (referring to toxin producing bacteria, parasites or even worms) in the gut may be the root cause of acne, as well as a lot of other conditions and health problems. Hyman says that this can be true even if you have had no symptoms of digestive problems. His message is that the body's systems -- which includes the digestive system -- can cause problems in apparently unrelated areas of the body. As Hyman says, modern medicine tends to treat symptoms. In acne, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, pustules and even cysts are the symptoms. A typical medical approach works by applying ointments or salves to the affected area, or by taking antibiotics if infection is present. This may indeed eliminate the symptoms -- usually temporarily and sometimes with side effects. On the other hand, wholistic practitioners treat the body as a whole. They look at any symptom as a sign that something is amiss in one or more of the body's systems. Therefore, rather than treat the pimples of acne, they would look at treating the body as a whole. Hyman recommends five steps to take to create and maintain a healthy gut. These steps will work to eliminate the undesirable bugs living in the gut while encouraging the desirable health-promoting bacteria to flourish. Some of his recommendations are also covered at this post: Natural Acne Cures: Look to Diet and Exercise.
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