I don’t think one can go an entire day without hearing or seeing advertisements about clearing up acne. While these ads are typically aimed at teenagers, whose hormones are still establishing themselves, acne is for many, a lifetime issue.
What’s the culprit? If there were one catch all reason, we would have found a cure. While the technical cause is a bacterial infection in the pore, the bigger question is how did this occur?
There are many who claim that diet is the culprit. Some claim that when they started to eat a healthy diet, free from refined sugars and fried foods, their acne cleared up. There are, however, just as many who claim that their acne did not improve. Alternately, there are many who do not get acne and whose diets are definitely lacking in nutrition.
This is where one’s complete lifestyle comes into play. What is usually going on when someone alters his or her diet towards a healthy approach? Not many would say they just craved better foods. Most do this because a physical condition has forced them to try to get healthy.
This includes people who are overweight, who have high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. This is definitely evident in feedback from people who’ve tried my Weight Loss Breeze program. They started the program to lose weight but there were several who noticed their problem acne cleared up as they lost weight.
When we exercise, blood travels more efficiently to the different parts of our body, delivering oxygen, vital to maintaining healthy organs and tissues. When the organs like the liver and kidneys and lymphatic system are healthy, they are better able to free the body of toxins from food, medications and other environmental toxins.
Additionally, when we exercise, perspiration leaves the pores and with it, dirt, toxin buildup and excess sebum – all things which provide a nice breeding ground for acne.
Additionally, stress is released when we exercise. Stress is a known trigger for acne.
We also start drinking the required amount of water each day (eight glasses plus a glass for each pound you lose when you exercise). Most people are dehydrated. You can test this by pressing a tongue depressor on your tongue. If it sticks, you need to drink more water.
This is why in dealing with acne; one has to take a comprehensive approach. One’s overall health must be addressed – family history, hormone levels (e.g., menstruation, pregnancy, age) stress level, and diet are all important factors.
If you are looking for a natural program whose breathing and relaxation exercises are simple but effective, I highly encourage you to try my Weight Loss Breeze program!
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