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"Other Author/Year Subject Giss and Rothenburg, 1968 Acne vulgaris, acne indurate, acne conglo-bata, acne follicularis Design C, Cm n= 161 patients with acne (30% male; 70% female) Duration 1-2 years (minimum 3-month treatment period) Dosage 20 drops tincture, 2x/day (morning and evening) for 4-6 weeks; then 15 drops daily for 1-2 years. Preparation Agnolyt® vitex fruit tincture vs. standard acne Results/Conclusion 118 patients received Agnolyt®, and 43 received standard acne therapy." - Mark Blumenthal, The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs (Get the book.)

"Acne and Rosacea According to some experts, caffeine-containing foods and beverages can cause or worsen acne. This may be more of an inference by association, however, as the link between the aggravation of rosacea (sometimes called adult acne), a type of skin inflammation in adults not related to acne, can be traced to food sensitivities or allergies associated with caffeine-containing foods. It is also possible that the processed sugar in caffeinated soft drinks aggravates acne." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"Then she developed a rash across her back that looked like a raging case of teen acne. She put some acne cream on it but it didn't go away. She went to her dermatologist, who decided to biopsy the eruptions. The biopsy revealed that Joy did, indeed, have systemic lupus. At that point Joy England was finally given the lupus label." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Mechanics, machinists, and workers who have direct contact with petroleum-based oils and greases may have a higher risk of oil acne. Chloracne. One of the most severe forms of acne that is directly related to environmental exposure is chloracne. Characterized by the appearance of widespread cysts, especially on the face, chloracne is classically described as a reaction to 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-/>-dioxin (TCDD), commonly called dioxin. TCDD is produced as a by-product of chemical manufacture." - Arthur C. Upton, M.D., Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide (Get the book.)

"Propionibacteria are generally nonpathogenic; however, they can cause a number of infections, including the common skin disease acne vulgaris, which is caused by P. acnes. P. freudenreichii is used in Swiss cheese manufacturing to produce its flavor and characteristic holes. P. freudenreichii appears to offer health benefits to the host. In a clinical trial, P. freudenreichii was able to increase defecation frequency in elderly humans. It may also alleviate some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in combination with L. rhamnosus and B. breve. Saccharomyces boulardii S." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"During her initial visit to an alternative practitioner, Sally said that she had suffered from teenage acne. In order to cure the acne, she underwent a year of antibiotic therapy. In addition, she had a series of upper respiratory infections in her early twenties, for which she was given more antibiotics. Heavy doses of antibiotics can destroy healthy bacteria in the intestines, resulting in digestive problems and also setting the ground for Candida to develop." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"You can also develop Cushing's disease (an excess production of Cortisol in the body), symptoms of which include deposits of fat on the upper back and face, high blood pressure, diabetes, slow wound healing, osteoporosis, cataracts, acne, muscle weakness, ulcers, thinning of the skin, and mood changes. When patients are treated for a long period of time, deaths from adrenal insufficiency have occurred with transfer from oral to inhalation steroids, especially during stressors like surgery. You should not be on steroids for long periods of time." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Steam inhalations with refreshing oils such as eucalyptus, lavender, wintergreen or thyme effectively clear nasal passages and relieve congestion, catarrh, asthma, croup and whooping cough and improve skin conditions such as acne by opening facial pores and sweating out impurities. Saunas or sweat baths using eucalyptus or other essential oils relieve colds, flu, catarrh or bronchial conditions and may even alleviate an asthma attack. Of course, a sauna or sweat bath should be followed by a tepid bath or shower to lower the body temperature gradually and avoid catching a chill." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.) "Stress is a huge emotional burden, so it is no surprise to find that many common stress-based disorders such as PMT, eczema, acne, psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive disturbances, insomnia, sinusitis, headaches, muscular aches and pains respond well to aromatherapy. Stress is also a trigger for asthma, so aromatherapy can play a part in its treatment too. The antifungal and antibacterial properties of essential oils also supply the asthmatic with protection against airborne viruses and bacteria." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Other symptoms that were reported included some facial acne, frequent blushing, stomachaches, and sweatiness. Her past medical history was unremarkable, except for asthma that was diagnosed approximately 1 year ago. The asthma was not a concern since her symptoms were reported to be mild with the rare use of an inhaler as needed. Apart from the inhaler, she was on no other medications at the time of the visit. A complete physical examination was performed, and all findings were within normal limits. The only notable sign was some acne along her cheeks and chin." - Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH, Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment (Get the book.)

"INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ Common cold ¦ Cough/bronchitis ¦ Dyspeptic complaints ¦ Eczema, furuncles, acne ¦ Fevers and colds ¦ Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx ¦ Loss of appetite ¦ Tendency to infection It is also used as a dietary supplement for chronic forms of acne and furunculosis. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS General: Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. The intake of large quantities can cause gas. Allergic intolerance reactions are possible (itching, urticaria, exanthema, Quinck's disease)." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Accutane Depression The acne treatment Accutane (isotretinoin) contains a strong warning about its capacity to cause suicide and other psychiatric disturbances. Directly under the warnings headline, the FDA-approved label reads.2 WARNINGS Psychiatric Disorders Accutane may cause depression, psychosis and, rarely, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, suicide, and aggressive and/or violent behaviors. The warnings section goes on to elaborate in detail upon these risks." - Peter Breggin, Medication Madness: A Psychiatrist Exposes the Dangers of Mood-Altering Medications (Get the book.)

"Progesterone breaks down into androgens, which have been implicated as a factor in the development of acne. acne, as anyone who has reached the third decade of life can remember, is the scourge of adolescents. Adolescence also is a time when milk consumption may be enormous. Some teenagers pride themselves on drinking three or four quarts of milk a day. Dr. Fisher observed that his teenage acne patients drank much more milk than the rest of the general population. More importantly, he found that the acne improved as soon as the milk drinking stopped. Not all dermatologists agree with Dr." - Frank A. Oski, M.D., Don't Drink Your Milk (Get the book.)

"The FDA issued a consumer warning in 1992 that the use of "skin peel" products like those containing hydroxy acids, advertised to remove wrinkles, blemishes, blotches, and acne scars, "could destroy the upper layer of the skin, causing severe burns, swelling and pain" (15)) ?an unprecedented action by the FDA. But in spite of these warnings, or more likely because these warnings have been poorly publicized, the public's use of these products has increased dramatically, thanks to reckless but seductive industry claims about how they supposedly enhance the youthful appearance of skin." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Azelaic acid kills bacteria associated £ with acne and acts as an anti-inflammatory. f!j It's recommended by my good friend Alan 70 Gaby, M.D., considered by many to be among m the most respected sources for information on natural and nutritional medicine (along with his teaching partner Jonathan Wright, M.D.). Azelaic acid can be applied topically as a cream and has been shown to be about as effective as .05 percent Retin-A, erythromycin ointment, benzoyl peroxide, or oral tetracycline." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"However, since the last cleanse, my face has been completely clear of acne for more than 13 days (and counting!) for the first time since I was 14 years old. This is a major physical breakthrough for me because for 22 years I have dreaded looking in the mirror each morning. Although in my adult years the acne has been relatively mild, it was still a nuisance. High school was painful because of the major breakouts. I consider it a miracle that I can look someone in the eyes and not be self-conscious of my face. It is a terrific feeling!" - Andreas Moritz, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body (Get the book.)

"She put some acne cream on it but it didn't go away. She went to her dermatologist, who decided to biopsy the eruptions. The biopsy revealed that Joy did, indeed, have systemic lupus. At that point Joy England was finally given the lupus label. Her rheumatologist put her back on Relafen and began treating her with Plaquenil, a medication used for the treatment of malaria that is also useful in treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, although how Plaquenil helps with inflammation in autoimmune disease is still not well understood. But it wasn't enough." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"All were split fifty-fifty on whether hypertension, acne, or gall stones were diseases. For the second poll, the editors offered up a list of 300 labels that they considered nondiseases and asked the readership to vote for the labels that designated the most "non-diseaseness." - Nortin M. Hadler MD, Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America (Get the book.)

"They also can be used for tick fever and acne. Other infections like walking pneumonia, urinary tract inflammation, and prostate infections are also treatable with tetracyclines. Because of the development of multiple tetracycline-resistant bacteria, however, their effectiveness is limited. Common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These drugs can worsen kidney damage in patients with kidney dysfunction. They can also cause liver damage and sun sensitivity." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Acne Research Institute in Newport Beach, California. "In some who are acne-prone, I'd say 1,000 micrograms or one milligram of iodine a day could be a problem." Other research showed that eating two kelp tablets a day, each containing 225 micrograms of iodine, triggered acne flare-ups. There's also Swedish evidence that acne sufferers often have a zinc deficiency. The best sources of zinc? Shellfish, especially oysters and lobster, wheat germ, whole-grain cereals, peanuts, pecans, legumes, liver and turkey." - Jean Carper, Food Your Miracle Medicine (Get the book.)

"In general, these drugs are fairly safe for healthy people, but they aren't as effective in the treatment of acne as medications like Accutane (isotretinoin). Several prescription and nonprescription topical ointments can work in tandem with antibiotic treatment. In general, ointments are safer than ingested pills because very little of the active ingredients gets into your bloodstream. Benzoyl peroxide cream (NeoBenz Micro, Basiron, Brevoxyl, Stioxyl, Panoxyl, Proactiv) is an effective and safe first-line treatment that can be purchased over the counter or obtained by prescription." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"It was pustular, evolving into hard lesions in a process that seemed to spread locally (in fact, like a bad acne, although Stingily nevet uses that descriptot or the specific medical term, comedones, for a blackhead pimple). Even more unusual, in his experience, the skin eruptions seemed capable of continuing fot months ot even years. Stingily, who apparently had not read any European descriptions of chloracne, was baffled. " - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"As a beauty aid, rose tones and cleanses the skin while smoothing wrinkles and clearing blemishes and acne. In Plant Spirit Healing Rose heals the heart when it has been battered, repeatedly hurt, and there is an enormous amount of grief that one has a hard time moving through. The heart chakra appears torn and tattered along the edges when at this level of compromise. Rachael told me the story of her experience with Rose. "During my unsure times with my husband my heart hurt so much. It wasn't just an emotional hurt but a physical hurt, too." - Pam Montgomery, Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness (Get the book.)

"OTHER FOOD CONNECTIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ACNE: THE CHOCOLATE MYTH If you fear that eating chocolate gives you acne or pimples, you are not alone. It is a common belief, but it's a medical myth. Dermatologists at the University of Pennsylvania proved it by persuading sixty-five acne-plagued adolescents to overdose on chocolate. Every day for a month they ate the amount of chocolate in a pound of bittersweet chocolate. For another month, they ate a dummy chocolate bar. The acne did not worsen when the kids binged on the real chocolate." - Jean Carper, Food Your Miracle Medicine (Get the book.)

"In April 1964, a doctor from Nevada wrote in to ask whether the fifty-eight-year-old man he had treated for acne might have contracted his skin condition as a driver of a disinfectant truck, a task that required him to handle both pesticides and herbicides. The responding consultant went through each pesticide, suggesting that theorerically rhree of them might have caused the problem, but not the weed killers. In his conclusion, he reassured, "The othet compounds noted by the inquiring physician I do not believe need be considered as possible causative agents for the acne-form lesions." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"Greedy pharmaceuticals now pursue acne relief rather than a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) or a better antibiotic. Corporate leaders know that the return on investment favors a new acne cream or a better treatment for erectile dysfunction over a cure or even an effective treatment for diabetes or any other life-threatening disease. Pharmaceutical reps and drug companies are not allowed to promote "off-label" uses of prescription drugs. However, doctors may do so. How do doctors come to know of off-label uses for prescription drugs?" - Brent Hoadley, Ph.D., Too Profitable to Cure (Get the book.)

"However, at the high dosage level, there has been some occur-ance of minor side effects, including overstimulation and insomnia, irritability, anger or anxiety, acne, and headaches. Melatonin Melatonin is a natural hormone made in the pineal gland, a pea-sized gland located in the brain. Since its first discovery in 1958, melatonin has been studied extensively and has been shown to be widely beneficial to the body. As with all of the other hormones we're discussing, melatonin levels decline significantly as we age. An interesting note on melatonin." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "Symptoms include nervousness, grinding of the teeth at night, aches and pains that move from place to place in the body, mimicked appendicitis, ulcers and various digestive pain, nausea or diarrhea, itching, acne, foul breath, furred tongue, jaundice, fatigue, menstrual irregularities, and insomnia. Candida And finally, more and more doctors are becoming aware of how endemic yeast infections such as Candida Albicans are." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "And finally, DHEA supplementation (usually in doses greater than 10 mg a day) is often accompanied by side effects that include: • acne and excessive oiliness • Growth of face and body hair in women • Irritability or mood changes • Overstimulation and insomnia 7-Keto As we mentioned earlier, the oral DHEA commonly available is composed of particles that are too big to be directly used; therefore, it is sent to the liver, which ends up converting most of it into androgens. What's left is convetted into 7-Keto DHEA, the useful portion. Well, now a new form of DHEA is available, 7-Keto DHEA." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

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