Expert: Imran R. - 3/5/2007

Question
I have had blackheads and whiteheads for about 25 years.  I am close to 40 and would really like to get rid of this problem. I have several place on my face that have had a black head or whitehead come out, but they do not go away.  It is like they just fill back up! Also, I get some cystic acne.   Please, can you help me?  I don't feel like I should have to deal with acne and wrinkles.

Thank you for your time,

Samantha

Answer
Dear Samantha,

Thanks for your question. Yes, i can help you. White/black heads appear due to blockages of pores, and certain bacteria, acne is often involved here.

Many advise that the skin needs to be cleaned and so on using anti bacterial products or products that remove dead skin cells. Really, this is not an external matter, but an internal one.

If something appears on the skin, a break out for example, it is because there is an imbalance under the skin and in the body, otherwise it would not appear. It has come through the skin.

The solution is to heal the internal condition; the hormonal and immune system are involved here. One needs the hormones in balance and the immune system to be strong and functioning well.

Nutrition is key to targeting these two system and healing the skin. This is the permanent solution.

My advice is that you follow a good diet; see below for more info, and to take in good high quality natural nutrition. I take the product found below, and in my opinion it is the best i have found. It will address the immune system and hormonal system very well.

http://www.tryfrutavida.com/main

If you use this one, take 2 ounces internally, daily, and apply the same liquid to the affected areas on the face. Rub in the liquid. Do this before going to bed at night.

Keep your skin clean in general.

Go here: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/skin.html

Scroll down just under half way to: "10/10/2006: Anjeanette from Chicago". This is a home made facial scrub, will help as well. Together with a good diet you will no longer have skin issues.

General Dietary Recommendations:

Cut out all soy products, except fermented soy. Miso, tempeh and natural soy sauce are healthy. [fermented]

Soy contains goitrogens which depress thyroid functions. It also contains phytic acid, which hinders the body's ability to absorb proteins, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. In general, it is an enzyme inhibitor.

Do not drink pasteurized milk as it is quite harmful. Take only certified organic or raw milk.

Make sure you avoid all artificial sweeteners:
splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra-sweet, equal, acesulfame potassium.

Splenda/sucralose has become very popular these days and is just as toxic as aspartame. These sweeteners are found in store bought vitamins, protein powders, anything sugar-free, gum, chocolate, soda... etc.  Therefore please read labels carefully.

Both soy and artificial sweeteners compromise the immune system.

Cut out all margarine and hydrogenated fats. Cut out canola, rapeseed and soybean oils.
These are unhealthy. Replace with butter, ghee, unrefined coconut oil, sesame oil, and virgin olive oil.  

7 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. It must be filtered. Avoid drinking distilled water. It leads to mineral depletion and hair loss.

Educate yourself on vaccines: See information below:

http://www.deepdownwellness.com/althealth/vaccination.html

Research vaccines here as well: www.mercola.com

Email me if you have any further questions.

Best wishes,

Imran