SKIN DISORDERS

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | 2:01 am

Most skin disorders do not have a single cause and can be created by toxins accumulated in the blood. This may be due to the weak functioning of one of the eliminating organs, such as the liver, colon, lungs or kidneys. Faulty digestion, especially constipation is also often at the root of a poor skin condition. A tendency to certain skin problems can also be inherited, among these are dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and acne. Poor nutrition and eating habits also contribute to skin reactions.

Remember: The skin is the mirror of our health. Herbs used traditionally to improve the skin are herbs supporting digestion and blood cleansing.

The following herbs are used in mixtures aimed at promoting general well-being:

Amaranthus, birch, chamomile, echinacea, elecampane, evening primrose, fenugreek, heatherscotch, horehound, lady’s bedstraw, liquorice, madder, new jersey, oat, pansy, plantain, sarsaparilla, sorrel, St. John’s wort, stinging nettle, walnut, wild pansy, wild Oregon, grape.

Skin trouble Herbal teas are chamomile, peppermint, lime, lemongrass, rose hip, dandelion, elder flower, heartsease, fennel seeds, ladies mantle, liquorice root and yarrow.

Check your diet to see if it has a good source of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin’s A, B, C, E zinc, kelp and spirulina are essential. Natural blood cleansing minerals such as iron, sulphur and potassium are found in radishes with their green tops, parsley, celery, young dandelion leaves, spinach, carrots, water cress, green pepper, and spring onions. As constipation is generally a key factor in most skin problems, the following herbs are beneficial for treating and detoxifying the blood -dandelion, burdock, yellow dock, echinacea, chaparral, sarsaparilla, nettle and red clover.

Stress is also one of the major factors causing skin problems, therefore regular exercise in order to stimulate the circulation, plenty of fresh air and sunlight are all essential. Skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne all heal faster with regular exposure to sunlight. Aches and pains also diminish with the comforting warmth of the sun.

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