You might be able to prevent or cure your acne with hypnosis. According to such a reliable source as Philip D. Shenefelt, M.D., M.S., Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, hypnosis has proven to be an effective means of treating pain related to dermatologic or cosmetic procedures. This would include dermbrasion and other procedures often performed as an acne cure. Even better, in some patients, hypnosis has shown to be effective at preventing and even curing acne outbreaks. Hypnosis is certainly a natural acne cure, and one that I am excited to hear about. It's a natural, safe approach to pain management and stress reduction. Anything that reduces stress is likely to reduce the occurrences of acne , particularly in adults. Hypnosis and other related approaches to altered consciousness can be learned and practiced by the individual, giving it great potential as a self help procedure as well as a clinical procedure. And, once learned, you can practice self hypnosis on any pain, stress or other condition that may occur. The "down side" to hypnosis that it is only helpful to patients deemed "hypnotizable." The article is published online in Modern Medicine. Here is a video demonstrating a group of people using hypnosis to create an "anaesthetized" arm. Warning: if you're a little squeamish, give this one a miss. It shows people getting pins inserted in their arms. Hypnosis is well worth a try if you suffer from acne or other skin conditions. There are plenty of skilled and trained hypnotists around, not to mention the many self help DVDs, books and videos that help you learn self hypnosis.
Are you reluctant to try acne homeopathic remedies because you have heard it said that homeopathy is a scam and a hoax? It is true that homeopathy has not yet been scientifically proven. Most studies conducted thus far suggest that the cures affected by homeopathy are attributable to the placebo effect. Homeopathic practitioners themselves say they do not understand precisely how homeopathy works. However, research in the fields of quantum physics and molecular biology are beginning to shed light on the mind-body connection, which is the vehicle behind most approaches to wholistic medicine. So given the above information, should you try treating your acne with homeopathic remedies? In my view, why not? At this point, western medicine does not have a permanent cure for acne. Your dermatologist will prescribe a number of over-the-counter or prescription medicines that may or may not work and which are not inexpensive. If they do work, they are likely to be temporary. They are likely to cause side effects. And, in worse case situations, the only solution may be surgical intervention, such as dermabrasion or laser treatments. How consider homeopathy. The remedy may or may not work. It is likely to have a similar financial cost to the medications and procedures used by western medicine. Side effects are unlikely. And, if the remedy works, the treatment is more likely to be permanent, given that wholistic medicine treats the cause, rather than the symptom. When you look at is that way -- acne homiopathic remedies suddenly start to make as much sense as the traditional treatment approach, don't they? Scoffers will be quick to tell you that homeopathy cures are simply a placebo effect. In other words, the healing occurs simply because you believe it will and you expect it to. And what would the problem be with that? I fail to see the drawback. LOL Here's a short video of a young woman explaining acne homeopathic remedies Acne homeopathic remedies are controversial. There are those who swear by this approach to ridding the face or body or undesirable pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and pustules that comprise the skin condition known as acne. Others scoff and say that homeopathy is a scam and a hoax and is nothing more than the placebo effect. What to believe? Let's start by thinking about homeopathy and what it is. Homeopathy is an alternative,.wholistic approach to healing the body's various systems. Like all wholistic healing methods, it regards disease or "unwellness" as an indication that something is amiss in one or more of the body's symptoms. This differs from western medicine in that western medicine is more likey to treat the symptom. Therefore, in the case of acne, western medicine is likely to treat with salves, ointments, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics if there is infection. In severe cases, surgical procedures such as laser treatments may be used. Wholistic medicine would view the acne symptoms as an indication that something is amiss in the body symptoms and would use treatments designed to correct the systemic imbalance. Homeopathic medicine, as mentioned earlier, is a branch of wholistic medicine. Homeopathic practitioners use tablets or other substances that are ingested by the individual. These tablets contain extremely diluted substances that they say activates the body's natural healing abilities. Homeopathy works on the principle that "like cures like". Homeopathic practitioners liken this substance to a vaccine that introduces a tiny amount of bacteria in the body, which in turn protect us against similar bacteria attempting to invade the body. Why homeopathy works, if it does, has not been scientifically proven. However, recent developments in quantum physics are beginning to shed light on the issue. This brings us back to the question: should you use acne homeopathic remedies to cure your acne? My thoughts are why not? You have nothing to lose except the cash you pay for the remedies. You could easily spend more on over the counter pharmaceuticals that may or may not work, may have side effects and are likely to be a temporary cure. If acne homeopathic remedies work, then the cure is apt to be long lasting or permanent, given that they have addressed the root of the problem rather than the symptoms. And if the cure is a placebo effect, as some suggest, does it really matter? The goal here is to clear your face of acne spots and if its a placebo effect that does this, so what? Either way, you end up getting what you want. A clear face with no acne pimples.
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.
Anyone researching natural acne cures needs to understand one important factor: Acne comes in three general varieties and the best remedy will depend upon which type of acne you are trying to treat. I have used the term "general varieties somewhat inaccurately. Actually, medical professionals identify quite a number of different types of acne, many of which are quite rare. However, they tend to divide the other, non-rare types into three categories discussed below, which range from mild to serious. Also, please note that acne is not the same as eczema or rosacea. Rosacea is sometimes called "acne rosacea" and it does indeed tend to resemble acne in many cases. However, it is a different condition entirely with a different set of causes. Comedonal acne is the mildest form of acne. It is considered a non-inflammatory acne. It consists of blackheads or "comodomes". Commercial products used to treat comedonal acne usually contains salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid. Products containing salicylic acid are likely to cause dry skin and other types of skin irritations. Products containing Retinoids may be used instead. Acne vulgaris is the second variety of acne. It is a more severe form than comedonal and consists of a combination of blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps and pimples containing pus. Approximately 90% of acne sufferers have this type of acne. Depending on the number of spots and the degree of inflammation, acne vulgaris can range from milk to severe. Acne vulgaris is usually treated with benzyl peroxide, retinoids, anti inflammatory medications, hormonal treatments and antibiotics. Various medical procedures may be used as well, including Dermabrasion and phototherapy (light). Cystic acne is the third type and the more serious. Symptoms include comedones, pauples pustules and cysts. Cystic acne is particularly painful, due to the inflammation and infection. If untreated, permanent scarring can result. It affects deeper skin tissue than do the other forms of acne. Treatment may include any of the methods described above. Laser treatments may be used to remove the scarring. Before attempting any of the commercial treatments. many individuals look for natural acne cures, including acne herbs, vitamins for acne and acne homeopathic remedies.
Oplon-Pure Science Ltd., a company based in Israel, is currently performing clinical trials to study the effectiveness of an electronic acne patch. When applied to the affected skin, the patch releases a small electrical current that kills bacterial associated with the skin condition known as acne vulgaris. Preliminary studies look promising. Apparently the acne spots improve immensely after three days of use. The current acne research project uses two groups of acne sufferers. One group is given the patch and the second group receive a placebo patch. At this point, we don't know whether the patch will show better results than the placebo or where there will be side effects. We also don't know at this point whether or not the acne is likely to return. It seems to me that it will -- given that the bacterial will most certainly still be present. In the meantime, why not try some natural acne cures?
Anyone researching natural acne cures will soon discover that acne herbs can be useful for ridding the skin of the unpleasant condition known as acne. A quick Internet search turns up tons of web sites advocating the use of various herbs. Undoubtedly many of these sites provide accurate information. Also, undoubtedly, some provide inaccurate or downright dangerous information. The thing to remember is that herbs may contain ingredients that affect the body's functioning. The fact that they grow in nature does not mean they are necessarily safe. Or, they may be safe if taken in certain quantifies, or if used in a certain way -- but dangerous in other situations. Anyone deciding to try acne herbs is strongly advised to do so under the care of a professional herablist or medical practitioner The correct herb and the correct dosage for you will depend upon your individual, unique condition. And also remember that herbs, like pharmaceutical medications, can have side effects and can interact with any other medication or herb that you may be taking. A professional will monitor this. The following are examples of acne herbs that you may be advised to use: Burdock: Burdock is a common weed that has long been used as a natural remedy for acne and skin conditions. The root and leaves are used in an array of teas, tinctures and supplements. Using burdock under the guidance of a herbalist is a good idea. Experts have not fully researched this plant's toxic properties, nor do they fully understand the healing properties. Burdock should not be taken by women who are pregnant or nursing. It can cause complications to the pregnancy..Diabetics may want to avoid burdock as well. In some studies, burdock has improved diabetic conditions, but in other studies, has worsened it. Also, be aware that when ingested, burdock is known to stimulate the appetite This is useful if you want to gain weight; it is a consideration of a different matter if you want to reduce your weight. Red Clover: In addition to allegedly bringing you luck, prosperity health and protection, red clover can help rid you or acne and other skin conditions. It can be taken internally or externally as a salve or ointment. As with burdock, I advocate using it under the care of a herbalist. Be aware that isolated red clover isoflavone products are much different than the herb as a whole. Isoflavone is a type of plant estrogen. Children, pregnant women, breast feeding women and women with a history of breast cancer should not use this herb. People who are taking hormones (which includes the birth control pill) should not use red clover isoflavones. These are but two of the many acne herbs that can be tried.
Once again, I have to emphasize the importance of trying natural acne cures before turning to pharmaceutical remedies. Why? Because now, according to a study in Norway, youth with acne, especially bad or severe acne, are more likely to have suicidal thoughts than youth with clear skin. One in five teenagers is likely to develop acne pimples serious enough to be labelled as severe. This makes sense, so far. We understand that adolescents are at a developmental phase in which fitting in with peers and looking good are critical to the self esteem. Severe acne damages self esteem, no question about it. However, here's there things get tricky. The researchers don't know whether this suicidal thinking occurs because the youths have acne and feel bad about themselves, or if the suicidal thinking is a side effect of the acne medications they were using. Common acne medications such as Accutane and Claravis contain an ingredient known as Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin has been linked to depression, suicidal thinking and suicide. However, the researchers thought the depression was more likely to be related to the acne than to the drug. However, they could not rule out the drug as being the cause. No question about it, acne is an emotional devastating condition for some teens. It seems to me that trying natural acne cures (such as vitamins for acne) along with counseling or peer support is a better approach than turning to medications that just may make the depression worse.
