Expert: Imran R. - 6/23/2007

Question
I have been suffering from Acne for a few years now. I am 16 years old and I have tried everything to get rid of it.
I was put on a low course of antibiotics , which helped the acne, but gave me an upset stomach and diarreah often, so I haven't gone back to the anttbiotics as I know what harm they must be doing to my body. I've tried benzoyl peroxide, and countless other things from the drug stores and supermarkets but have come to the conclusion it must be an internal problem. I have a healthy balanced diet, I eat lots of greens and fruits and take vitamins every day, drink loads of water and wash my skin twice a day, and get plenty of excercise. I think the current acne might be aggrevated by the fact that I am very stressed at the moment, but It seems to be a problem ( though not quite so bad)  even if i am happy and not stressed. I went  to a Naturopath who told me that she could tell that I was very obviously acidic, just by looking at me. She also said I had a yellow ring in  my eyes around the pupil, which shows that me Liver isn't functioning properly, probably due to the fact that I was stressed. She mixed me a bach flower remedy suitable for me , which seems to have made me more laid back and my emotional state improved a  bit but the acne is still prevalent. Can you help me? I want to treat this as naturally as possible and be in optimum health. I would like to cut  meat out from my diet, but It would be hard to do so because I am still young and am not allowed to do this.

Answer
Dear Charlotte,

Thank you for writing, your question has now come through.

Yes, i can help you. The antibiotics and other chemical ridden solutions are out of the question. They will only cause an increase in the acne over time, not decrease.

Antibiotics destroy all bacteria including the friendly flora our intestines need to function in a healthy and balanced manner.

You should start by taking probiotics. Look up primal defence ultra or I-Flora, on google search. Take one of these supplements daily. Take double the dose for the first 2 weeks, then reduce to the regular dose after that. Always take these products on an empty stomach, about 10 minutes before a meal. It would work very well if you could open the capsules and completely empty them into some yogurt, and consume that. You can also take them with milk that is certified organic.

This will replenish the flora you are missing and will act towards reducing all harmful bacteria in your system.

Next, if you are taking a multivitamin, please stop. They are synthetic and harmful to your body. Do not take them. Replace this with a good nutritional super-food. Look into this:  http://www.tryfrutavida.com/main

This product is absolutely wonderful. You would take 2 ounces daily. Divide the dose; 1 ounce twice daily, 10-15 minutes before a meal.

It will provide the nutritional needs your body is lacking, aid your body in balancing hormones, strengthening your immune system and will get rid of free radicals. Will also help the liver.

Apply this same liquid to the acne affected areas
every night before bed. Apply liberally and rub in.

This protocol will get rid of the acne for you.

You should also look into detoxifying the lymph and blood. For this you will not need to purchase any products as the nutritional superfood will help the detoxification process as well to a degree. To hasten and increase detoxification, please research  "oil pulling" on google. Use sunflower oil. It is cheaper and tends to taste better. Swish for 10 minutes, spit it out, and then do another ten minutes.

Following these steps will rid you of the acne for good. Be patient and persevere with it. You will however, notice a difference in the condition within the first 2-3 weeks of applying this protocol daily.

Hormones can play a role in the production of acne, and this refers to an excess state of estrogen. However as mentioned the nutritional product will address that. Sleep is also something that plays a role. I would add that it is important to get to bed early every night. The liver can begin to cause problems when one sleeps late every night. Circadian rhythms are also imbalanced and the skin will have difficulty regaining its balance.

Sleep by 10PM or earlier every night.

General recommendations:

Cut out all soy products, soy causes thyroid degradation. Cut out pasteurized milk, take only certified organic or raw milk.

Cut out all artificial sweeteners: splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra sweet, equal, spoonful, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, sorbitol, cyclamate, alitame. These sweeteners are toxic.

Make sure you read labels on all products before you purchase; *make sure you avoid everything that says "sugar free" on it.

Cut out the use of microwaves, they lower haemoglobin levels, deteriorate immune functions and produce high numbers of radiolytic compounds in foods. Replace your microwave with a nuwave oven when you can.

Avoid all hydrogenated oils, avoid margarine, canola, rapeseed, and soybean oil.

Replace with butter, ghee, unrefined coconut oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil.  

7-10 glasses of water per day is a good idea to help flush out toxins from the body. Warm or room temperature water, never cold. Never drink tap water or distilled water. Remember, drink purified water only.

If you are using toothpaste that contain fluoride, please replace with a herbal toothpaste that is fluoride free.
If you have dental (mercury) amalgams---get them removed by a dentist who knows how to remove them.
Never agree to silver amalgams either, as they are 50% mercury. The dentist must provide a bio-agreeable material
as a filling.

Info on vaccines:
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/VaccineResearcher.html

Email me if you have any more questions.

With best wishes,

Imran R.