Green Health

Natural Skin Care for Acne

If you’ve been trying to treat your acne for a long time, you’ve probably already felt the pain in your wallet.   Acne can make you feel awful and can put a real dent in yourself esteem.  This is made even worse when you’re let down over and over again by yet another “miracle” product. You don’t need to spend a fortune to treat your acne.  In fact, many mainstream acne treatments make the problem worse and can even be harmful to your overall health. Instead try some natural options to help alleviate and even get rid of your acne once and for all. Here are our top tips: Healthy Diet: A healthy diet is the very best thing you can do for your acne.  Sugar is deadly for acne sufferers.  It has been proven to cause an inflammatory reaction in the skin which makes acne worse (or even helps it develop in the first instance).  Reduce or better yet remove all sugar from your diet and you will see a difference in your skin. In addition to getting rid of sugar, eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Opt for an array of colors so that you can get the most antioxidant power in ...

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What to Do About Your Fungal Infection

One of the most common conditions that people complain about are fungal infections.  This occurs when parasitic fungal organisms start to colonize on your skin causing a number of negative and unwanted effects.  The more common spots where fungal infections occur on the body is the areas of the groin and the feet since they are both warm and moist areas of your skin.  If the fungal infection is assaulting you for the first time it may be gotten rid of quite easily with normal over the counter drugs that you can pick up at a local drug store.  There is an assortment of different creams you can try along with tea tree oil, which has very good results when used.  It has a low price and requires only a small amount of effort. A common fungal infection that almost everyone has heard of or been afflicted with is athletes foot.  It is a very common fungal infection to attract if you visit any sauna's, steam rooms or if you participate in yoga.  This infection is very common among men of all ages, barely effects woman and it even more rare with children.  Therefore, if you are going to be visiting ...

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Curing Dandruff Naturally

While chemical shampoos may temporarily cure your dandruff, they also sit on your scalp and seep into your body.  So why deal with all those synthetic substances when you can get rid of your dandruff safely, effectively, and naturally? The key to treating dandruff is realizing what it is.  All dandruff is flaky skin from your scalp.  It can be dry or oily, depending on the cause.  The problem with treating it is that you can’t smear lotion medications on your scalp or you’re going to be left with greasy flat hair. The first step in treating dandruff is to have good hair care habits and hygiene.  Try washing and brushing your hair more regularly.  This promotes good scalp circulation and help slough off old dead skin cells.  While it may mean some extra time getting ready in the morning, it may be all you need to cure your dandruff. If your dandruff is a little more difficult to get rid of, you can try these natural topical treatments. * Fenugreek Seed. Soak the seeds overnight in water.  In the morning, grind the seeds into a paste and apply it to your scalp.  Allow it to sit for about an hour then rinse with ...

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Treating Eczema the Natural Way

Eczema is a group of skin conditions characterized by extremely dry skin with inflammation and red patches.  Eczema can be very traumatizing for the sufferer.  It can look unpleasant as well as be painful and irritating. Unfortunately, many prescription eczema medications are quite irritating and often make the condition worse.  In many cases, the medication isn’t effective at all. If you have eczema, you may want to treat your symptoms naturally.  Here are a few tips and remedies to help you look and feel better. Paying attention to your diet is a great way to help calm your eczema symptoms.  Many doctors believe build-up of toxic chemicals from food in the body is one of the causes of eczema outbreaks.  While you probably will not be able to get rid of all your symptoms with diet alone, eating healthy can reduce some of the symptoms.  Try these small changes to see big results. * Eat more fruits and vegetables * Avoid processed foods * Eat raw foods rather than cooking them * Take your vitamins * Reduce your intake of dairy products Food allergies are another possible cause of eczema symptoms.  Pay attention to your diet and your symptoms and you may figure out if they’re related.  The easiest ...

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Rosacea Herbal Remedies

If you have rosacea, you’ve probably had many appointments with your dermatologist, but probably haven’t found the right remedy yet.  For rosacea sufferers choosing the right treatment is important because while some people find relief from prescription medication, many don’t and can even see an increase in pain and redness. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition often mistaken for acne.  Those with rosacea not only experience acne-like pustules, but also often have red skin, small visible capillaries, blush easily, and sometimes have a red, swollen nose.  While these symptoms are mostly just superficial, they can be detrimental to the sufferer’s self esteem and emotional health.  Especially since most people with rosacea are older than the average acne sufferer. Relief from Rosacea: While nothing cures rosacea permanently, many people have found relief and significant improvement from herbal remedies.  Here are just a few herbal medications that may be able to offer you some relief. * Licorice. The herb, not the candy.  It can be applied topically once a day to help reduce facial redness. * Green Tea. Green tea is recommended for treating all sorts of conditions, including rosacea.  While drinking it helps, you can get more high powered treatment by applying the tea directly ...

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