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Question: My daughter is 17 and has mild/to moderate acne. She has been to a dermatologist/tried Yaz, birth control method to control her cycle. Her face still has major break outs. Can you suggest what we can do herbally? Which herb book would you recommend? Thank you.
Answer -- here are the suggestions I would make -- I would start with diet. Since you did not provide info on her diet I must assume she is consuming the Standard American Diet - which is killing our young people !! Your daughters problem sounds almost A typical of a young woman with a hormone imbalance, brought on by an acid diet . Eliminate all fast foods and colas, soda s, and pop, sports drinks, soft drinks, replace with pure water, and fresh foods. On Our website we have an two excellent books on the subject -- please see this link - http://www.asktheherbalist.net/alkaline-acid-diet-books.php I highly recommend adding these books to your library. The goal is to bring the body into balance The obvious things that must be addressed first are digestion, and elimination . The natural remedies are digestive enzymes http://www.asktheherbalist.net/proddetail.php?prod=1836-9&cat=51 and Probiotics, http://www.asktheherbalist.net/proddetail.php?prod=1510-1 Since prescription drugs have been used , I would suggest a liver cleanse--- http://www.asktheherbalist.net/health-conditions/liver-support.php and detox -- http://www.asktheherbalist.net/proddetail.php?prod=874-4 Next consider herbs that help to support the bodys natural cycles -- Consider Menstrual Reg http://www.asktheherbalist.net/proddetail.php?prod=1125-3 Benefits
Helps with heavy menstruation.
Maintains proper hormone balance in the female body.
Supports a more comfortable menstrual cycle.
Menstrual Reg [Glandular]. Menstruation may be uncomfortable, especially when it is accompanied by cramping, bloating and mild mood changes.
Menstrual Reg is designed to help reduce these symptoms by balancing hormone levels. Menstrual Reg contains herbs traditionally used to provide all-over support to the female body.
Treat the body organically, as a whole , Cleanse nourish and balance, the body will heal itself as God intended. Hope this Helps John PS suggestions only - not intended as Medical advise. |
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