Acne And Diet
The Most Honest Account of an Experience With Acne and Possible Solutions You’ll Probably Ever Read by CB Michaels
Everyone who ever had acne has got a story about it. Whenever they show up online, it’s usually to tell you some bogus story about how they “battled acne for years until the discovered a revolutionary cream/treatment/makeup” and that you, too, can enjoy an acne-free life. Malarkey. As I discussed in another article, none of the experts can explain what really causes acne, which never ceases to amaze me. Whatever it is, it’s more complex than “clogged pores” or a high fat diet, and while topicals might treat the external symptoms then don’t come close to touching the underlying cause.
Over time and with continued observation, there are a couple of things that I now believe play at least a partial role in warding off acne and ensuring the maintenance of healthy skin. I have yet to narrow down any one predominant aggravator that seems to fuel outbreaks, but the combination of these things has yielded the most promising results I’ve experienced in over five years. Keep in mind also that everyone’s body is different, and this is just what I’ve observed with my own.
Water consumption – Humans are designed to take in a certain amount of water (about 60 – 80 oz, depending on body weight) daily in order to keep organs and tissues hydrated and flush out accumulated wastes. More water seems to help, however if this is the only factor than 90% of the soda-drinkers I know who /should/ be perpetually broken out aren’t.
Sun – Apparently someone somewhere came up with the idea that sunlight is bad for you? I flat out disagree with this – sunning to me feels like one of the most natural things in the world. It feels healthful in an instinctive way, like a good exhausting run, or a deep gulp of water after said run. I don’t know how exactly, but sunning daily or every other day for fifteen or twenty minutes definitely seems to help.
Exercise – I go through alternating periods wherein I exercise regularly or not at all, and this is one I’ve just not factor been able to detect a direct correlation with However, everyone knows that exercise is a necessary component for health – we are designed to be active, it keeps our energy and out metabolism high, and profuse sweating seems like the most effective way to flush the pores.
Alcohol – This is the one that I’m closest to pegging as the biggest root of the problem, at least for me. During my recent military deployment we didn’t have access to any alcohol, and while all the other variables were subject to slight fluctuation towards the end of the tour my skin cleared up more extensively than it has since I first developed acne, and stayed that way indefinitely. Now that I’m back home and have taken to a nightly glass of wine, so too are many of the symptoms. Prior to deploying this was something I’d never considered, so I plan to cut out the wine for a set period of time and observe any changes.
Diet – This is another big one that I’m watching closely. As I mentioned in a previous article discussing acne, I’ve recently become aware of just how heavily chemical and pesticide laden the food we eat really is. (It’s interesting to note that if this is the case, it ties in perfectly with the correlation I’ve noticed between acne and alcohol. Grapes are among so of the most susceptible fruits to heavy pesticide contamination, which is then fermented into most of the wine you see anywhere.) I’ve since begun making the switch to organics, so if an allergy or reaction to harmful chemicals is the culprit I should see significant improvement soon.
Fear – The great mind-killer; believe it or not, the more I think about my appearance and stress over my acne the worse it becomes, whereas the less often I check the mirror and allow myself to forget about it, the quicker it clears up. This could be due to subliminal reasons (ie. unconsciously touching the face more, which introduces more aggravating bacteria to the existing sores) or also metaphysical ones, depending on your school of thought. Whatever you make of it, the connection between the two is undeniable.
Picking – Sometimes it is beneficial to purge the pores and rid them of their plugs, however it must always be done gently and when skin conditions or favorable. If you attempt to squeeze a pore and encounter resistance, leave it alone. There is some unknown factor that makes popping zits either mostly beneficial or hugely detrimental, and the only way I know to gauge it is by how easily they expel their contents – if conditions are right, you should barely have to apply any pressure. If you try and have no luck, just leave it alone and give it another shot in a week or so. Scratching, scraping, and picking in general are never advised, and all contact should be avoided when the sores are at their most sensitive.
Acne is almost always an unpleasant subject to discuss (especially that last paragraph – ugh!) however it is such a traumatizing and upsetting condition that so many people deal with that it deserves honest, useful insight and study.
About the Author
CB Michaels is a long time author and supplier of internet content, most recently discussing subjects such as metal patio covers and retractible awnings.
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