Some Natural Acne Remedies

by Kerris Samson

It is not only teenagers who are prone to the skin condition known as acne, today adults are just as likely to suffer from it as well. As we all become a lot more aware of the importance of looking after our health and our bodies so we are now looking for more natural ways of treating many health problems and ailments. This is a reason why more and more people are now looking for natural acne remedies in order to treat this particular skin condition.

Below we offer some kinds of remedies which are completely natural and which are unlikely to cause the kind of side effects that you associate with more traditional treatments. Along with actually treating the visible signs of acne these treatments help with treating the person's body as a whole.

Treatment 1 - Aloe Vera Juice or Gel - The main reason why this is a suitable remedy for acne is of its anti-biotic properties. It is these properties which will help to fight the infection which has resulted in the acne spots or pimples forming on your skin. It is best if this is taken twice a day and normally it will take several months before you will see any improvement in the condition of your skin. It is also the anti-biotic properties in this plant which help to prevent and stop scarring of the skin.

Treatment 2 - Apple Cider Vinegar - This is extremely effective at helping to clean your skin. All you need to do is put some on a cotton ball and then wipe over your face. This helps not only to clean out the pores and helps to remove the dirt and bacteria which results in the acne forming. But it also helps to remove any excess oil and helps to rebalance the skin's pH, which leaves your skin looking great. This is properly one of the natural remedies that actually works really quickly in treating the condition.

Treatment 3 - Cucumber - Although it is often used as a way of refreshing your eyes it is also ideal for treating acne. You can either use it in a form where it the cucumber has been peeled and then liquified before being applied to your skin directly, or you can drink the juice instead. If you choose to drink the cucumber juice you will need to do so four or five times each day for a week. The properties within this plant help to purify the blood and improve the way in which a person's lymphatic system functions. Which results in their skin looking much clearer and cleaner.

Treatment 4 - Grapefruit Seed Extract - This particular plant extract contains very strong antimicrobial properties and so has very good disinfectant properties. To use this you need to combine it with water. Mix between 4 and 40 drops of the extract to 4 fluid ounces of water. Once mixed together you then apply the mixture directly to the affected area using a cotton ball of Q-tip between two and three times each day.

Treatment 5 - Tea Tree Oil - This has been used for many centuries now because it contains good antiseptic properties and so is perfect for helping to remove dirt and bacteria from the skin. But what strength of oil you use will depend upon how severe your acne is. Plus yes this treatment can take some time before you begin to see any results, but unlike over the counter treatments it does not cause further damage to your skin as it helps it retain moisture.

Above we have provided you with details of some natural acne remedies that you may want to consider trying. Yet if you find that none of these help then a quick search of the internet and you will find plenty more which can help to treat a very common skin condition today.

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October 04 2009 | Acne | No Comments »

Hypertension

by Anju Mathur, M.D.

Hypertension, another word for high blood pressure, can lead to grave physical problems such as heart attack and stroke. Some people have high blood pressure for a very long time without being aware of it, because there are no symptoms. But lack of symptoms doesn't mean that damage isn't being done.

Blood pressure concerns the amount of blood in your arteries and the effort the heart must put out to pump it. The more blood pumped and the more resistance to blood flow because of narrow arteries, the higher the blood pressure.

Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected. And once you know you have high blood pressure, you can work with your doctor to control it.

Unfortunately most doctors hand out prescription drugs to lower blood pressure. But those drugs have side effects and can cause damage themselves. So the doctors hand out more drugs to control the side effects. Hence, you see so many high blood pressure patients on several drugs, not just one. The categories of drugs usually used for controlling hypertension are beta-blockers, diuretics and calcium channel blockers.

There are natural ways to control hypertension and nutritional supplements are a main method of treatment. A leading cardiologist has recommended various supplements -actually a triad of three supplements - a combination of coenzyme Q-10, L carnitine and D-ribose have been found to bring the blood pressure to normal. Other studies have found herbal supplements that help, too

A sensible diet that does not load up on refined carbohydrates and sugar will also help lower blood pressure. Fortunately such a diet will also reduce weight, and extra pounds can be a cause of high blood pressure.

Just a walk around the block will make blood pressure go down. So is that a result of less stress or exercise? Both. A regular exercise program is necessary for a natural therapy for lowering blood pressure.

Prescription drugs and their side effects are simply unnecessary to attain normal blood pressure. Effective supplements with a sensible diet and exercise can do the trick with no side effects at all except a healthier you. Combining a treatment of these effective supplements with a healthy diet and exercise can lower blood pressure significantly without resorting to drugs and their side effects.

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