Nutrition & Wellness
“OMG not again!?!!” As if dealing with stress in your life wasn’t enough, stress-induced acne makes everything worse. I totally understand! You’re probably pretty well clued into the regular stressors, like exams, moves, your job, squabbles with a loved one, travel, money worries. And if your complexion is susceptible to stress, you’ve seen blemishes pop [...]
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! You feel great and can’t wait to meet your little one. But why is your face suddenly a mess? According to WebMD, about 50% of pregnant women experience acne, especially during the first two trimesters. And it’s probably no surprise that hormones are the culprit! Pregnancy hormones—in this case, progesterone–increases levels of [...]
If you ever experience bloating, gassiness, skipping bowel movements, diarrhea, stomach aches or cramping, start taking probiotics! Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when taken orally, provide numerous health benefits. Comprised mainly of beneficial bacteria, you can take probiotics as supplements as well as eat foods prepared using bacterial fermentation such as sauerkraut, tempeh and kimchi. [...]
Stubborn acne got you down? Then you already know that acne is far more than skin deep. It takes a huge toll on your emotional health, too. The American Academy of Dermatology says it’s quite common for people with acne to develop anxiety, lack of confidence, depression, loneliness and a decreased quality of life. Many [...]
At the Natural Acne Clinic, we educate our patients about everything, including birth control and everything around it. Birth control pills, IUDs, implants, and shots are widely used today and prescribed often as a means to control acne. Most forms of birth control can have the potential to cause acne and weight gain in those [...]
Do you know YOUR primary acne cause? Still struggling with an unsure self-diagnosis? We created a short quiz to help you Discover YOUR Acne Cause Take The Quiz Time to get fit, buff up, drop weight, look and feel healthier. Wherever your dreams lie, you’re resolving to make change happen. And your diet is a [...]
When you’re looking at a list of “super vitamins” for overall health, Vitamin E always makes the top of the list – and for good reason. Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that supports your immune system and promotes artery health. It helps increase circulation and strengthen muscles. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that reduces [...]
If you’ve been suffering with acne symptoms for years, chances are you’ve heard about the connection between dairy and acne. Myths about dairy and acne are just as common as the acne itself. However, is it real? Will quitting dairy products completely clear my acne? Is this the ultimate cure for my long-lasting acne symptoms? [...]
Selenium is an antioxidant that is one of the 32 nutrients considered essential for our health. Taken alone, selenium isn’t likely to cure acne. As an acne treatment, selenium needs to work synergistically with Zinc and vitamin E. Here’s how selenium helps treat acne Through protecting other antioxidants, selenium increases your overall antioxidant levels which [...]
