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Tips for Treating and Preventing Acne

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If you enjoy this post, please share it using the buttons to your right >> , or email it to a friend , we'd really appreciate it! You can also get natural health articles delivered free by email or RSS - AND get a free mini-course on the Healing Art of Reflexology! No one likes to see acne staring back at him or her from the mirror. Treating acne so it disappears fast and better yet preventing future breakouts is what every teen dreams of doing. Here are some tips for treating and preventing acne that are based on the causes of acne. Washing your face with a mild soap and warm water twice a day is the single most important thing you can do for your face. Acne is caused by excess oil clogging the pores of your face so getting rid of the oil are going to help prevent pimples. Avoid makeup that contains oil, you do not want to add oil to your face; you want to get rid of oil that is on it. Unclog pores by using a pore strip or mask that will pull the blackheads out of the pore

Nutrition, Alternative Health Products and Depression: Don't Feed the Black Dog!

Most of us have encountered depression in our lives - if not personally, then through the experience of a close friend or family member. With the advances in our understanding of the neurobiological basis for severe clinical depression, most people are unaware that mild and moderate depression (which is still quite painful to live through) actually has many natural remedies, alternative health products, herbs and nutritional supplements available to help get people back to normal functioning. Today we look at the top ways you can avoid 'feeding the black dog', with nutritional advice for those suffering from depression. Stay Steady Keeping your blood sugar steady is one of the keys to avoiding the little mood peaks and massive dips that you sometimes find in depression. Choose foods that are as natural as possible and low GI as natural remedies for depression. Watch Your Protein Research has found that your CNS serotonin levels are suppressed in response to excessive protein

Natural Health Holistic Therapies and Healing Remedies Online - A Path to Alternative Health Part 1

Part 1 of 2 Where can I find sites that offer valuable free Natural health care information and resources online? There are many great sites with free health information available. The Health Holistic sites found online can help to educate you on Natural health and how to learn about the benefits of holistic therapies such as Herbal remedies, Homeopathic remedies and other Natural remedies online. Alternative health sites promote a Holistic approach to therapy and treatment with respect to the individuals needs.The goal of the natural Healing sites found online is to not only provide a one stop source to find and buy the most effective healing remedies, therapies and products but to allow their visitors to express what their own experiences have been with personal health issues. To allow you to share what health promoting techniques have been a benefit for their family and for themselves on the path to optimal wellness.Most Health blogs and sites invite you to participate and voice

Natural Health Remedy For Better Living

Natural health remedy actually holds a simple and effective solution to improving health. No matter how well people have built their professional work credentials, those people still know very little about how the human body works. Many are unsure about the links between their health and certain diseases, which is why they are easily panicked by the diagnosis of certain diseases and are always obedient to doctor's instructions regarding the treatment. But with a little diligence digging up information about available options for both orthodox and alternative treatments, they can start building their own understanding of their health conditions. Armed with this information, they might be more confident in trying out a natural health remedy and treatment solution. Background With conventional medical treatments, many principles and methods are in contradiction as new discoveries and results of relevant research emerge. On the other hand, Western medicine is now recognizing the rea

Looking For an Alternative Health Magazine But Feel Confused by the Array?

People in their droves are turning their backs on the manipulative medical and pharmaceutical markets and are starting to take control of their own health. It's a turning point for the world. As you take control of your own health, so you influence the greater world. With the booming of the natural and alternative health market, you could be forgiven for being confused. There seem to be so many modalities. Some do this, some do that. Some are hands on (and so could be worrying for the nervous), some are hands off. There's homeopathy, massage, naturopathy, kinesiology, herbalism, flower essences, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Bowan therapy, chiropractic, hypnotherapy, the list is endless. You may never have heard of many of them. And some of them cross over. By subscribing to an alternative health magazine, even if it does specialise, will mean that you'll get a better understanding of what that modality can do and if you are attracted to it. Knowledge is power! You can&

What Acne Alternative Treatments Work?

If you suffer from acne then you will have heard that there are many acne alternative treatments available to use in successfully eliminating your acne, zits and cysts. In this article you will learn what these acne alternative treatments involve, and how well they combat acne lesions. I mean, there is a vast amount of information on literally thousands of websites about these acne alternative treatments, so I hope I will save you lots of time by giving you a good summary of them all. The first acne alternative treatment you may try, assuming you have already done the conventional route without success (namely, antibiotics, Accutane, cleansers etc), is to use vitamins, minerals and other supplements in the hope that they will help clear your skin. Often stated as being effective is Zinc, Vitamin E and Vitamin A. However, do not fall for all the hype surrounding supplements curing acne, as in reality they will only make a small difference to how clear your skin is. When treating acne