The purging process can be annoying, but also a good sign. It’s a completely legitimate process and here’s what causes skin purging, how to identify it, and what you can do about it.
I’ve had a passion for healing my acne holistically after I tried literally everything including Accutane, which did not work as the final solution. This was also the time in my life when I started to have a huge interest in anti-aging regimens and this whole thing about not aging faster than I needed to.…
Before we get started on the HOW to balance your hormones, I want you to first understand the WHY behind these imbalances so strongly linked to chronic acne. We hear the phrase “hormonal imbalances†a lot, and we’ve heard it so much it sounds practically unhelpful. So I went to dig in further and figured…
After going through a ton of research and testing some myself, I have handpicked five effective natural supplements backed by scientific research to help reduce acne by balancing hormones. Natural supplements are important because they will speed up your healing process and help reset your body. They can help out your skin while you transition…
What you’re eating, when you’re eating, and how your foods are cooked all influence whether you will experience hormonal imbalances, and inflammation. Before digging into the details, we need to understand WHY food impacts acne, and how food can change the youthful appearance of your skin. So the first thing I want you to know…
In the last lesson, we talked about how acne is a symptom of inflammation due to the damaging effects of free radicals and high insulin levels. Chronic acne is a sign that you’re not getting enough anti-oxidants in your diet to combat the oxidative stress. Did you know high glycemic foods also contribute to free…
Cooking methods DO matter if you want clear and youthful skin. The way you cook can create oxidative stress inside your body and increase insulin resistance, making you prone to more acne and signs of aging, much like sugar. As a recap, when blood sugar levels are elevated, the sugar molecules attach themselves to collagen…
Let’s focus on what foods to embrace on this holistic journey. Add in various fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, spices, herbs, and teas that are all rich in anti-oxidants into your regular diet. I would also encourage you to consume fermented, probiotic-rich foods, like kombucha and pickled vegetables, which boost absorption of these nutrients and…
In the last lesson, we talked about the importance of getting a diversity of vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat, because they work better together. In this lesson, we will go over some practical ways on how to meet these nutritional needs for your skin on a regular basis. Before we get started,…
So far we have gone over a number of foods that are good for the skin, however, not everything that seems healthy is good, especially if you have a food intolerance. Food intolerances are different than food allergies because the symptoms (like acne) are not life-threatening and may happen only if you eat the food often.…
