There are many acne medications that are taken orally or that are applied topically to the skin. These types of medications can be expensive and ineffective or can come with multiple side effects. Therefore, many individuals that are suffering from acne choose to seek alternative treatments for their acne on their face and body.
Here are some of the most popular acne treatments:
Tea tree oil has very effective anti bacterial properties and is used in the treatment of acne for many people. It is important to dilute the tea tree oil with a little water before applying directly to the pimple. Removing the bacteria from the pimple can be an effective way to clear the breakout.
Zinc is the second herb, that can also be applied topically to the skin or taken orally through the use of daily supplements that can reduce the breakouts that the patient experiences. There are many foods that contain high levels of zinc and it has been thought that adding these foods to the diet can help to reduce the instances of breakouts which are associated with acne.
Turmeric, combined with coconut oil to create a paste can be applied to the skin as a paste to reduce the acne that appears on the skin.
These natural treatments come with very few side effects and can be effective in the treatment of many types of acne.
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The Four Types of Acne Lesions
Posted on 28. Mar, 2009 by admin.
There are four types of acne lesions which are found on the skin and on the other parts of the body. These lesions can develop on the skin and lead to painful sores that can last upwards of two weeks. Most often, acne is caused by an excess build up of oil within the skin which can lead to a breakout. Here are the four types of acne lesions and how to identify each of the lesions.
Papules are small pink bumps that can appear on the skin and cause the skin to become sensitive to the touch. Although these are small lesions, they can become increasingly painful and are hard to remove from the skin.
Pustules are what most people commonly refer to as pimples and are small red eruptions that have fluid inside, often white pus, or blood.
Nodules are found deep within the skin and can lead to painful bumps that appear cyst like. These are some of the most painful types of pimples which are common the back and the chest as the oil glands are larger in these areas.
Cysts can cause scarring and are also found deep within the skin. These lesions are filled with pus and can cause severe pain through the process of trying to lodge the pimple.
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Sweat n Shop
Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by admin.
Ok, yoga mats or an aerobic mat are not really my ideal floor coverings. I prefer a large blanket… and a bucket of popcorn and a good movie. But when I moved into my new apartment and my next door neighbour mentioned in passing that her New Year’s resolution was to lose weight, I decided to go along with her to the local gym. Together we walked on walkers, rowed on rowers and cycled on cycles. We sweat together and drank litres of water together – and lost weight together. In fact, together with someone else is the best way to lose weight. We invested in our own yoga mats to use at home, and used the aerobic mats at the gym when we worked out there. And when the time came to do a Swiss ball class, we bought one each – try sharing Swiss balls UK. They might be large, but not large enough for two people! We invested in new sneakers and training outfits. And swanky water bottles, gym bags and sweat bands (we loved Olivia Newton-John’s Physical clip!). Not to mention hand weights, goggles for the pool and, of course, new swimmers.
By the end of the year, we had gotten to our respective ‘goal’ weights, found husbands in the process (at the sports store) and had forged a friendship that survives to this day.
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The Benefits Of Being Fit
Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by admin.
It has been highly publicized by the medical world, that keeping your body in good shape through regular fitness workout is a very healthy way to live. Indeed, those who fail to heed the advice of these professionals, often find themselves battling disease or illness later on in life. So just what is it about exercise and fitness that is so good for us? Why can’t there be an easier, more gentle way to achieve the same results as regular fitness, but without having to do all the hard work? Well, let’s find out.
One of the first things you will notice when you start exercising is that your heart begins to beat faster. Indeed - this is the start of a the beneficial process that exercise brings about. Forcing your heart to beat faster circulates blood, gets air pumping through your lungs, and gives your body a general stress test. After a few rounds of such fitness exercise, the body begins to develop and react to these positive changes by almost remembering what you are requiring from it. This is why exercise becomes easier - the longer you do it. Overall - the entire body and mind benefits for a bit of fitness training, so get out there and do some now!
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Sticking To A Fitness Routine
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Let me describe a situation to you, and we will see if you have been through it before in your life. Let’s say you decide to start a fitness program - you are going to run 3 nights a week (starting tonight), and then go for a swim during the summer months, one a week. Your diet will consist of very little fat, and you will attempt to cut out high GI carbohydrate foods during the course of your fitness regime. The first run goes well, and you are very enthusiastic to keep it up. The next run goes according to plan, but then there is a problem. For the third run, something else comes up, and you don’t get to go out to complete your fitness for the day.
From here on in, things start to go significantly downhill. For some reason, you just can’t seem to be bothered going out for your runs and your fitness routine comes to an abrupt end. So what went wrong here? Well, there could have been a number of things. Firstly - and this is advice that any fitness professional will give - don’t rush in to things and make plans that you will be unlikely to keep. Think modestly, and then follow through. You’ll be much better off for it in the long run.
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Joining A Gym For Fitness
Posted on 24. Dec, 2008 by admin.
If you really want to get in to a good fitness regime, one which pushes and challenges you at every bend - it’s time to think about visiting a gym. Fitness centres and gyms are a great place to meet like minded people, who have the same goals and aspirations as you do. No matter what the current state of your fitness is, ie. whether you are overweight, or already an athlete, gyms can accommodate you and assist you towards the ultimate fitness status.
So, how much will joining a gym cost, and are there any catches? Well, this depends on what you mean by catches. If you think that a minimum number of required months of membership is a catch, then yes - there most certainly is one. Indeed, gym’s tend to lock you in to longer term contracts, such as 6 months or 12 months, for 2 reasons. The first being an attempt to generate more revenue from you. If fitness centres are able to lock you in for the long term, they benefit from regular subscription payments from you each and every month. Secondly, it may actually be favourable to you - because it requires you to keep working towards your goals, and legally not give up.
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New Age Fitness Techniques
Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by admin.
Has anyone heard of the awesome new toy from Nintendo called Wii Fit? I just couldn’t resist going out to buy one the other day, and surprisingly - it’s better and more effective than you may think. Of course critics voices can certainly be found post any almost any public announcement or product release. Who am I fooling, I’m usually one of them when it comes to fitness products. But for some reason, I have taken a fond liking to the Wii Fit. Let me explain why.
Firstly, it actually does require a bit of physical work. As far as electronic video games go - this is far better than just sitting on the couch with a controller. Assuming you get up and actually do your fitness exercises - the results will no doubt follow the amount of effort you put in. Speaking of effort - you may have thought that a little robot in your screen coupled with a “balance board” is not particularly stimulating nor encouraging. Well think again - because the program has many of it’s own new features to prompt you up for you daily fitness and body test.
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Get Out and Walk For Your Daily Fitness
Posted on 01. Nov, 2008 by admin.
For some reason, people tend to disregard walking as a form of exercise. There is now a significant amount of proof that walking can actually be better for you than a long, tiresome run! And what’s the best thing about walking over running? Well, it’s simple to walk! Get up from your seat, visit the kitchen for a glass of water, and come to sit back down. There is 20 seconds of exercise! You didn’t have to leave your home, put on different clothes, or go out of your way for anything.
Of course, walking to and from the kitchen is probably not enough fitness each and every day. What I am simply trying to imply is that people should try to consider walking a little bit more! Let’s face it - most of the population does very little exercise anyway, so by encouraging more walking instead of full on running - this is sure to assist people in their fitness goals faster than doing nothing at all! Park further away from work, and walk the rest of the distance? Anything you can think of to walk that little bit further now and then.