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Herbal Acne Remedies That Work

By on Friday, January 30th, 2009 | No Comments

Acne is a skin condition that usually occurs at the beginning of puberty in both men and females. There are various factors associated with the development of acne, some of which are poor hygiene, changes in hormone levels, excessive secretion of sebum, and the kind of food eaten by the individual. An acne remedy can be derived from many different and even weird things. Some of the home remedies for acne can be outright painful to apply, particularly for those with sensitive skin, while others have the gentle reassurance of grandma.

Herbal Acne Remedies

Herbs are one of the first things that many look to for home remedies. The reason why herbs are usually thought of as a natural acne cure, is because herbs have been used in many cultures to cure and treat a lot of different conditions in the human body. Among the more commonly used herbs for acne remedies are tea tree oil and nettle tea. Tea tree oil is sometimes directly applied on the face as an acne natural cure. Tea tree oil has antibacterial components that are helpful in getting rid of the bacteria that are involved in the spread of acne in the face.

Nettle tea is not often applied to the skin, but is used to treat acne from the inside out. Many natural therapists advise drinking at least four cups of nettle tea every day, not only as a home acne treatment, but also to improve other skin conditions that may be affecting you. Other herbs, as illustrated by the many acne articles around, that may be effective as home remedies include calendua flowers’ extract, burdock leaf tea, rose water, the application of wet basil leaves and many others.

Other Types Of Acne Remedies

Other natural acne treatments that have been used – but may or may not get rid of acne – are toothpaste applied to pimples before going to bed, washing your face with vinegar, applying a solution of water and lemon juice, and many others. Bear in mind that some acne remedies may not be as effective as others swear they are.

Recognizing The First Symptoms Of Menopause

By on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 | No Comments

What to Expect Symptom-Wise

Perhaps one of the most significant first symptoms of menopause is the hot flashes which can cause you to sweat at night or even during the day when everyone else is comfortable or even cold. These hot flashes may or may not be accompanied by red blotchy skin, flushed skin or even a prickly kind of heat. 

If you normally experience pre-menstrual symptoms like cramps and mood swings, chances are that these symptoms will worsen as time gets closer to menopause. Other early signs of menopause include irregular periods, tenderness of the breasts, sleeping problems and fatigue. In terms of sex, your libido may decrease and there may be some pain during sex due to vaginal dryness.      

Urinary problems may also be early signs of menopause but should always be checked out by a doctor to re-affirm the cause. Frequent need to urinate, development of a urinary tract infection and even leakage of urine when sneezing, coughing or exercising can also be attributed to perimenopause.

Irregular periods, of course, are early signs of menopause as well. However, because perimenopause can last years, whenever you start exhibiting signs of irregularity, you should be examined by a doctor to rule out other health issues like tumors, fibroids, cancer and more. There are many things that can cause irregular periods and should not be the “end all to end all” signals of menopause. 

Diagnosis of Menopause

The early signs of menopause can help point the way to perimenopause, which mentioned early, can last for years. A doctor can perform a blood test to check hormone levels but these are not always conclusive. Therefore, you may have to take blood tests at various intervals in order to check for true hormonal fluctuations that can be early signs of menopause.

Find a Good Physician

Whether you feel you should begin an exercise program or possibly go a step further and start hormone replacement therapy seek out a trusted physician that specializes in menopause.  She will help guide and direct you to the proper therapy.  There is a lot of documentation and personal opinions available on how to provide some relief from the first signs of menopause. The important thing for me was to start something immediately after I started experiencing these first signs of menopause.  For me it hasn’t been all that bad.  My menstrual cycles when I was young were very regular, lasting 2 to 3 days, and I rarely experienced any adverse symptoms of headaches and cramping.  Now my husband may have a different opinion, especially when (on a very rare occasion) I may suddenly lash out at him or ask him to turn the heater off on a very frigid winter night.

More info on menopause can be found here Surgical Menopause as well as here Herbs For Menopause

Identifying 4 Underlying Acne Causes That You Must Know

By on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 | No Comments

Admit it, acne can turn your life upside down. Acne causes are as diverse as the acne sufferes themselves and is the most common skin disorder with no cure. For those who are long time sufferers of chronic acne, you know that frequent out breaks can affect physical appearance, lower self esteem and impact both social and professional life. As dismal as is it sounds, acne sufferers need to understand the causes of their acne and more specifically need to be identify effective treatment for their acne.

When Acne Becomes A Problem?

Acne flare ups occur when oil glands trap dirt, grime and bacteria in your pours thereby clogging them up and creating acne flare ups. This happens when the clogged pores turn into pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, cysts or lesions.Although acne varies in appearance and looks, there are 4 acne causes that can be identified. Here they are:

Heredity

Unfortunately one cannot change ones heredity thus unable to change its characteristics. Listening to your dermatologists recommendations, will be able to manage and eventually control your acne problem. Despite making adjustments to adapt your current condition you will be living a healthy normal life.

Affects of Changing Hormones

Women can regulate hormone levels by using birth control pills. In young adults which include teenagers, avoiding certain foods such as white flour and sugar will help to reduce insulin levels can affect hormones.

A New Diet Can Have Positive Affects

You can easily improve your skin condition by changing your diet by avoiding caffeine, processed foods, sodas, pasta and fatty foods. This is how you control your acne problems.

Affect Your Acne Condition By Stress Control

Reducing your stress will allow you to manage the affects of your acne. By letting your daily affairs such as work, relationships or health affect interfere in your life, you are better off trying relaxation methods and exercise to manage your stress. Methods such as aromatherapy,excersise,hypnotherapy and visualization can relieve stress and reduce acne outbreaks.

Acne Treatments

What if treatments like following a healthy diet, managing stress, trying to get proper amounts of rest, staying out of the suns or maintaining a skin care program fail to improve ones acne? Then you should seek a professionals help.Your doctor can recommend topical or oral forms of medications. Antibiotics or retinoids also offer the most successful treatments for acne. To slow down and reduce acne, cosmetic treatments like facials, dermabraion and laser treatments are effective.

With Time Can Acne Improve?

Things do change over time and so can your acne. If you are an adult now and you’ve noticed that your current  treatment isn’t working, it is best to see your dermatologist to help you find a different treatment now that you are older. Currently there isn't a cure for acne but don't stop your treatments and do continue seeking new treatments.

A Quick But Temporary Solution

Accutane can be prescribed as a last resort. Sometimes called a quasi-cure for acne, Accutane medication does possess life threatening side effects. Historically there are excellent results with over 60% success. Side effects include birth defects or even severe depression. Now that you know, you could talk to your doctor about becoming eligible for this disputable medicine.

Although this can sound like a gloomy reality for those who are having a hard time controlling there acne can still live a normal life. The key is to get educated about acne. Understand what causes acne? Discover what effective treatments are available and keep up to date on what the future hold for a cure.

Any one that has suffered a long time with chronic acne can tell you that with frequent break outs, it can affect your daily life by pulling your spirits down.

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