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1. Clear Skin! Aaaah!
Good morning!
Today I want to tell you a bit about natural remedies
for acne. You may have read my previous article
about acne written over a year ago, but I have some
new information that I believe is important to share.
It’s funny too because as I was planning this article I
received a message from a new subscriber yesterday
who asked me to write about fighting acne naturally.
Okay…let’s get to it.
My Breakouts
When I was 18, I moved to Orlando, FL for school,
and my skin began to break out all over my forehead.
It was strange because I had never had major
problems with acne growing up. I typically had one or
two zits at a time, but certainly not numerous
inflammations. Since I was passed the puberty stage
(at least I hoped!), I became suspicious about what
might be causing it. I began cutting different things
out of my diet to see if it would go away. Coffee was
probably my newest edition to my diet, and sure
enough when I eliminated it, the acne resolved. To
make a long story short, the culprit turned out to be
caffeine. Even the consumption of decaf coffee and
tea would result in a breakout. Unfortunately I had
to give up chocolate as well if I wanted to keep my
skin clear.
As I grew older (21) and began occasionally drinking
alcohol, my skin responded the same way.
Soy and Dairy
Finally, as a holistic health counselor, I have become
very conscious about my body and the affect the
environment, stress, and food has on it. I have also
done experiments with different types of food for
different reasons. I have learned that my skin is also
sensitive to large quantities of soy in the form of tofu,
and to dairy. Though I do have break outs when I
consume tofu and dairy products, the breakouts are
milder and it tends to take a bit more of that product
to produce acne, whereas 1 sip or 1 bite of anything
containing caffeine or alcohol affects my skin.
I discovered that my skin was more difficult to take
care of when I went through a phase of eating goat’s
yogurt everyday. It wasn’t until I stopped eating it
completely that I noticed that my skin began to clear
up. I didn’t make the correlation while I was eating
the yogurt because the breakouts were less mild than
when I would have caffeine. The interesting thing is
that around the same time I read an article on
Medscape about a reputable study which found a
correlation between dairy consumption and acne in
teenage girls. Below I have posted some quotes from
the study as well as a link to the complete article.
The Scientific Study
“There has been a remarkable paucity of evidence for
an association between diet and acne. Our previous
studies suggest that there is an association between
milk intake and teenage acne.”
“In conclusion, our study suggests that milk may have
biological effects in the consumer. Because milk
contains androgenic hormones and other bioactive
molecules, moderation of milk intake may be useful as
part of the management of teenage acne. Furthermore,
this finding raises the possibility that other hormone-
sensitive glands may be affected by the hormonal
constituents of milk. Because of the potential
detrimental effect of milk products on acne, breast
cancer,[42] and prostate cancer[43], these
relationships should be evaluated further.”
Milk Consumption and Acne in Adolescent Girls
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/537367_print
My guess is that the food products that affect my skin,
probably in some way cause an imbalance in my
hormones and my skin ends up producing more oil.
A Couple More Tips
Finally, I have discovered that I must wash my face
and exfoliate once per day. When I say exfoliate, I
just mean a gentle scrub with a wash cloth and soap.
When necessary, if I notice a blemish beginning to
appear, I use 2.5% Benzoyle peroxide which kills the
acne bacteria and reduced inflammation. My skin is
very clear, and I rarely have to use the Benzoyle
peroxide.
Granted, these solutions are not necessarily the
answer for everyone, but if you haven't tried them, it
might be worth a shot.
The hard part for most people is sticking to the
eliminations once they discover the things that are
affecting their skin. That’s where I come in. If you
need support, let me know. (p.s. green tea has
caffeine in it, some people are not aware of this.)
Have a terrific week. Check out the cooking classes.
There are new menus and dates.
Love you lots!
Melissa
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4. Cooking Classes
(located on the Upper West Side)
Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company
"I truly enjoyed the cooking class. It was more than I expected.
I met some really interesting people, and Melissa was a great
instructor, patient and very informative. Not to mention the dish
we made (salmon burgers, quinoa,and our very own salad dressing)
were all so easy to make and very tasty and satisfying. I look
forward to taking another class soon" - Valerie-Saun Alerte
Wed., November 29
Meatless Loaf (contains egg)
Homemade Applesauce
Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Mooless Chocolate Mousse
Tues. December 5
Veggie Quiche (contains egg)
Rosemary Sweet Potato with Caraway Seeds
Sautéed spinach with garlic
Almond Apricot Cups
Wed. December 13
Scrambled Tofu
Sweet Potato and Green Apple Salad
Fluffed Quinoa
No-bake carob peanut butter balls
Tues. December 19
Teriyaki Seitan
Baked Rosemary w/ Caraway Sweet Potato
Dandelion Stir-Fry
Mooless Chocolate Mousse
Pre-Register Today – Only $40 per class
All classes are held on the Upper West Side
Class is from 6:30 until 8:30p.m.
And includes all of the following
*Hands-on instruction
*Meet new people
*Learn cool facts and tips about the food you’re eating
*Get healthy tips
*Receive a copy of the recipe to take home
*Enjoy a DELICIOUS meal at the end of class!
Made by The Fabulous You!
Please contact Melissa at Melissa@myheartdances.com for
more details and to register or call 917-689-6530
**Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating! They are
great for beginners!
**Private classes are also available, more details at:
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living from their heart and going after what they want in life. Our
mission is to support you in deciding to be honest with yourself
and be honest with others so you can face your fears and go after
your dreams to "let your heart dance!"