3430-D
Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA
23139
Ph: (804) 598-5352 www.herbalconsultant.com
AUGUST,
2004 NEWSLETTER
ACNE AND SKIN HEALTH
I was told that acne was a problem that affects teen-agers and would go away when I grew up. THEY LIED! (Who are THEY, anyway??!!) Acne comes and goes throughout one's life and affects men and women equally. Women's acne tends to be more cyclical and shows up during adolescence, PMS, peri-menopause and other times of hormonal changes. Men's acne stays active longer, often for years. Stress, poor diet, environment, toxicity and poor hygiene can all contribute to acne. In fact, natural health professionals believe that when our livers become overloaded with toxins, they will be released through the skin. This results in acne, cysts, boils and rashes. There are many easy ways to keep skin healthier and free of problems. Here are a few tips.
1. Eat a healthy diet! Poor diets full of sugars, processed foods, "bad" carbs and are lacking in lots of fresh fruits and vegetables often lead to acne and other skin problems. Sodas are notorious for aggravating skin conditions.
2. Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of pure water every day. Water flushes toxins from our systems.
3. Wash with all natural cleansing products. Good acne products often include tea tree oil, a natural anti-bacterial. Many traditional soaps contain petroleum products and other chemicals that actually damage skin and are absorbed into our systems through the skin. These can contribute to toxic conditions and even allergies and rashes.
4. Do an entire system detoxification. Eat nothing but raw fruits and vegetables and drink only water for a few days to clean out your system. Your skin will actually break out MORE at first as your body gets rid of toxins. You'll feel wonderful. After that, stick to a healthy, whole foods diet and see how great your skin will look.
5. Take Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 EFA's). EFA's are critical to keeping skin looking healthy and cells working properly. In fact, besides a good multi-vitamin, EFA's are the one supplement I recommend to EVERYONE! They moisturize skin from the inside without aggravating over-active sebaceous glands.
6. Use a good internal skin support formula that contains one or more of the following: yellow dock, burdock, Oregon grape root, and myrrh. This will cleanse the liver and assist the detoxification process.
Having clear skin is easier than you may think. Eating a healthy diet will cure many ills, inside and out. Why not give natural health a try! It works!
ACNE & PROBLEM SKIN PRODUCTS
Lomalux Acne - Homeopathic acne tablets
Yellow Dock Skin Cleanse - Herbal formula to internally cleanse liver & skin by Planetary Formulas
Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash with Tea Tree Oil
Desert Essence Blemish Stick with 11 natural oils
Bupleurum Liver Cleanse by Planetary Formulas
NATURAL SUMMER PRODUCTS IN OUR STORE & ONLINE
Stop Buggin', an all natural bug spray made by Whole-istic Health, Powhatan, VA. Contains no Deet!
Natural Sunscreens by Alba Botanical- One is made just for kids (SPF 30, waterproof)
Itchy-Scratchy Relief Rub, made by Apothecarian Herbals, to give itch relief from bug bites and rashes
Aloe Vera Gel by Alba Botanical to soothe sunburn
Vitamin K Skin Cream by Jason's Naturals for moisturizing and nourishing skin
Nature's Gate SPF-15 moisturizing skin cream
DO YOU HAVE TOO MUCH ZUCCHINI? I CAN'T EVEN GIVE IT AWAY ANY MORE!
Here's a low-fat, lower-sugar, whole wheat recipe for
Zucchini Bread
(makes 2 loaves)
3 C. whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2/3 C. raw sugar or Xylitol
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 C. plain yogurt + 2 T. oil
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 C. applesauce
1 tsp salt
3 eggs (or ¾ C. Egg Beaters)
1 tsp baking soda
2 C. shredded zucchini (drained)
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. raisins
3/4 C. nuts (optional)
Mix wet ingredients together. Mix dry ingredients separately. Add wet to dry & stir until just mixed. Pour into 2 loaf pans, greased & floured. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour OR until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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POWHATAN'S WELLNESS NETWORK ASSOCIATES
Apothecarian Herbals, LLC 598-5352
Higley Family Chiropractic 598-6300
Inlight Books & Yoga 598-8694
Powhatan Family Physicians 794-1555
Whole-Istic Health Massage & Aromatherapy 677-0805
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