I suffered from acne as a teenager. I even experienced it into my 40’s. I am free of it now. I have learned a lot about it so I thought I would share this blog with others so you know what to do to prevent it. Acne has been linked to the intake of refined carbohydrates (sugar and flour products), dairy products (cow’s milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream) and saturated fats found in animal products, trans-fats and deficient omega 3 P.U.F.A.’s.
MTOR aggravators can aggravate acne. Activators of MTOR include proteins especially if they are high in leucine (beef, eggs, whey protein) , having an excess of calories, having an excess of carbohydrates or high levels of insulin (as a result of high glycemic carbohydrates- flour and sugar) and testosterone which is an androgen hormone.
Plants that inhibit MTOR are helpful in reducing inflammation. These foods include pomegranates, raspberries, curcumin found in turmeric root, resveratrol found in red grapes. quercetin (found in onions, garlic, leeks, green leafy vegetables, blueberries), omega 3 fatty acids found in wild fish and flaxseeds (MultiEFA capsules is a supplement that I sell in my dispensary).
Barberries at 1 tsp three times daily can help reduce acne. Go to Amazon.ca if you want to order. Acne-gen is a phytogen I use to treat acne. I also use Unda numbers and homeopathy to treat acne. Probiotics can decrease acne lesions by 45%. Treating the gut cleared my acne so please book in with me if you want to resolve your acne or any other dermatological condition. Dr. Vinge at Parallel Wellness in downtown Calgary 4032321283
References; Nutritional Facts. org, Plant Based Nutritional Conferences