Expert: Imran R. - 12/19/2006

Question
hello

for the last few years i've suffered from worsening acne.  i'm 27 and it has never been this bad, although i've suffered from problem skin since high school.  i've been prescribed antibiotics for years, which i've learned has only exacerbated the problem.

giving up on conventional medicine and prescription drugs/treatments, i turned to a naturopath for answers.  using blood microscopy, she determined that i had yeast, parasites, fungus and a dangerously low immune system and white blood cell count, and that my hormone regulators were completely out of whack.  a colon hydroptherapist confirmed candida and parasites recently.  

i am athletic, in great shape and eat exceptionally well.  i used to eat 2-4 servings of animals proteins/supplement shakes per day, but have cut it to one serving of salmon, tuna or turkey, all organic, and i drink plenty of lemon water and green, alkalizing foods.  i'm sugar, dairy, soy and gluten-free as well, w/ no artificial sweeteners, just stevia.  i don't even eat fruits b/c of the sugar content (except lemons).  i have confirmed food allergies to almonds, kidney beans, and casein, yogurt and whey.

basically, on paper i couldn't be more healthy.  i take high quality organic, naturally occurring EFAs, vitamins and minerals, and am currently on a candida cleanse.  my diet is high in fiber as well.

despite my stringent diet, however, the acne persists, in breakouts that start with benign 1cm bumps on the skin that erupt into big acne flares.  i constantly feel run down and tired, and 8 hours of sleep hardly seems to be enough.  i've cut down on all the rigorous exercise as well.

i am at my wit's end here - should i just ride out the candida and parasite cleanse and hope for the best?  working in a performance field, my condition has all but stunted a promising career, and i'm desperate for help!

thanks,

steve

Answer
Dear Steve,

Thank you for your question.

I am glad to hear you have cut out soy, dairy, and artificial sweeteners. Stevia is good, it is natural, as is xylitol. Unrefined brown sugar is not bad either.

Based on your symptoms alone, it is clear you have an under-functioning immune system. This can be correct quite easily.

We use a specialized natural peptide product to super charge immunity, the body then does the rest.

We are working to get info of the peptides on a website. For now, email us if you would like the info on word document. Add "peptide info needed" in the subject.
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You would take a dose of 7 vials. 1 vial each day for 7 days. This will provide an excellent start...will address the parasites, candida as well as your blood count.

Further more i suggest you get onto taking a product called primal defence ultra. Search for it online. Building internal flora is the best way to bring future prevention of candida.

Water with some lemon in it is a good idea. However, overall, nutrition wise you seem to be lacking... you are getting protein but from what i read not enough natural anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Look into the super-food below. Take 2 ounces daily, therefore one ounce twice daily...on an empty stomach. Shake the bottle well, let the liquid sit under your tongue for about 30-60 seconds each time.

Also, nightly; apply the same liquid externally to the acne affected areas, rub in. Do this daily just before bed. Skin will regain its health, acne will disappear as a result.

Info:
www.tryfrutavida.com/main  

www.frutavidastories.com

Although your diet is good, and you are doing mostly everything right in that area, i have still added the info i usually do, for your reference.

Dietary Advice:

Cut out all soy products except fermented soy. Miso, tempeh and 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 milk. Pasteurized milk 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 bad, if not worse than aspartame. These sweeteners are all very toxic and are found in store bought vitamins, protein powders, anything sugar-free, gum, chocolate, soda... etc.

Please read labels carefully and cut out all artificial sweeteners. This is very important.

Both soy and artificial sweeteners weaken the immune system. The immune system is one of the main keys to healing any illness. Therefore, the more we can support immune related health the better.

Cut out all margarine and hydrogenated fats. Cut out canola, rapeseed and soybean oils.
These are very 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.

Vaccines:

This is a subject that most do not pay enough attention to. The truth is that despite popular belief, vaccines are actually harmful. This has now been proven by medical doctors/physicians.

You can do some research on Google:
"dangers of vaccinations". You can search for vaccine information at this site also:  www.mercola.com

Medical comments on vaccines are found here:
http://www.deepdownwellness.com/althealth/vaccination.html

Email me if you have any further questions.

Best wishes,

Imran