Acne

BEFORE The Healthy Skin Diet   AFTER only 3 weeks on The Healthy Skin Diet

Acne vulgaris can appear as tender red bumps, small white nodules, blackheads and deep, painful pus-filled cysts that can lead to scarring. The face, back, chest and shoulders are the major problem spots and sufferers can experience embarrassment, poor self-esteem, anxiety and depression as a result of their appearance.

According to studies, acne has been clinically diagnosed in children as young as four years old; and as many as 93 per cent of students aged between sixteen and eighteen years can experience acne, with one in four of these students also having acne scars. However, acne is not just reserved for the young: approximately 13 per cent of Australian adults experience some form of acne vulgaris. In the United States, approximately 85 per cent of twelve- to 24-year-olds have acne.

Many people turn to drug therapies to treat their acne. However, treating acne with medications can not only be ineffective but also a potential health hazard with all sorts of side effects such as severe depression. The drug Accutane (also known as Roaccutane, and with the generic name isotretinoin) is often prescribed for chronic acne; however the US Food and Drug Administration ranks it as one of the top ten drugs that can cause depression and lead to suicide attempts.

Antibiotics are often prescribed for acne vulgaris as they suppress acne-related bacterial infections (known as propionibacterium acnes). Antibiotics can be ineffective, however, due to emerging antibiotic-resistant strains. Antibiotics also wipe out the good gut bacteria that are necessary for a healthy gastrointestinal tract, and negative side effects, such as candida albicans (a yeast infection), and future skin problems can result.

Acne can be treated effectively with natural methods that are not only good for your entire body but also free of harmful side effects. Step one is the management plan and step two is the Anti-acne Program, from The Healthy Skin Diet, which teaches you the true causes of acne and offers scientific ways to prevent your skin from breaking out.

Refer to The Healthy Skin Diet for the complete Anti-acne Program and scientific referencing.

TESTIMONIALS
"Dear Karen, Please see attached my before and after photos of my skin. My before photos show I had a lot of acne particularly on my neck which were pus like pimples and very sore. I am 23 and my acne was really getting my down, I was soo conscious of my appearance and my self esteem was at an all time low. I wondered why on earth do I have acne at 23, what's wrong with me? I had tried every acne cream possible and didn't want to take antibiotics again like I did back when I was 16. I then discovered your book... My after shots are taken after 3 weeks on The Healthy Skin Diet where my acne is beginning to clear up and is less painful without the hard lumps. I feel so much more healthier since starting The Healthy Skin Diet and the antioxidant salad is one of my favourites. I thank you soo much for your book and it can only get better from now up to the 8 weeks and beyond.”
Before and after photos at top of page

"Just wanted to let you know since following the recommendations in your book I have become a different person! I feel really fit, strong and healthy. I have plenty of energy and the pimples that would plague me every time of the month on my chin, have stopped! My husband loves the new me and told me to 'buy in bulk' whatever it was I was using. I am just generally happier, less stressed and very calm. It is quite an achievement when you have 2 small children and a small business to run. So thank you very much."
Monica Mort from Northmead NSW

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