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n a book I read by William L. Fischer called Hidden Secrets of Super Perfect Health at Any Age
Book II
1986
I learn how to do herbal footbaths.

In chapter 10
The F-M Circulizer System
Fischer discusses the use of an herbal footbath. After reading this chapter
I realized how herbs in a footbath could improve your skin and help you eliminate acne.

This book was written in 1986 and Fischer claims herbal footbaths have been in use overseas since 1946!

Now
you can do either a footbath or a hand bath. Once you prepare a container with hot water you can put your feet or hands into it and get the same results.

If you already have foot spa
thank your mother
sister
or whoever bought it because you’re in for a treat. If you don’t
with $20 or $30 you can get one just like I did.

When you use a heated footbath
veins in your feet start to expand. Over a period of 15-20 minute
the warm water affects your entire vascular (blood) system and you get improved blood circulation.

By adding an herbal infusion into the hot water in the footbath
minerals and other phytochemicals from the herbs enter the soles of your feet and into your blood stream.

This means that you can introduce herbal phytochemicals into your blood stream using the footbath. During your footbath
these herbal chemicals quickly circulated throughout your body and get to work neutralizing acid
killing bacteria
and improving your skin circulation.

Here is an herbal combination you can use. This herbal combination was taken and modified slightly from a book written by Daniel B. Mowrey
Ph.D.
called The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine
1986
Mowrey says


“This (herbal) blend attacks external skin disorders from within
purifying the blood
carrying away waste
reinforcing the blood’s ability to ward off infectious agents.”

The herbal combination to use is


* Dandelion root – purifies blood and improves liver function
* Yellow dock root – purifies blood
helps liver
is anti-bacterial
* Saraparilla root – has antibiotic action
promotes waste elimination through urine and sweating
* Echinacea – increases immunity and promotes skin healing
* Licorice – protects the liver so that it can detoxify the blood better
* Kelp – provide minerals and vitamins and binds heavy metal that are bad for health
* Chaparral – is anti-microbial making effective against acne.
* Fresh Garlic – cut up a few cubes of garlic and place them into the hot water. Garlic is has antibacterial properties.

Buy one ounce of each herb and mix them.

Here’s how to do the herbal footbath


* Place 2-3 tablespoons of herbal mix into 1 ฝ cups of water
* Boil the water with herbs – use only a glass
porcelain
or stainless steel container
* After water starts to boil
pull the container off the stove
* Let tea sit for 15-30 minutes. The longer the tea sits the stronger the tea and its effects
* Prepare your foot spa with water
* Strain the tea to remove leaves and roots
* Poor tea and cut garlic into the foot spa
* Place your feet or hands in the hot water for 15 – 30 minutes.

I have been using a foot spa for many different conditions for my family and myself. I really like using the footbath. It is a convenient way to by pass your digestive system and get more nutrients into your body

Are you searching for the best skin care method to correct an acne problem? There are
in fact
several "anti-acne" steps you can follow when caring for your skin. Most acne reducing skin care tips are inexpensive and based on common sense.

When washing your skin
do so gently. Limit these cleanings to once in the morning and once at night. (It is also wise to wash after exercise
as well.) Do NOT use strong soap or a rough scrubbing cloth
when caring for your skin. Doing so will only make your acne problem worse.

Dermatologists suggest that you should avoid the use astringents unless your skin is extremely oily. If you feel an astringent is a necessary part of your skin care regiment
use ONLY on oily areas. If you have a problem with oily hair
it is helpful to wash it daily.

It is strongly recommended that those with acne avoid frequent exposure to the sun and visits to a tanning salon. It may seem as though these two activities are helpful when practicing proper skin care
but that is untrue. The results of each are temporary. Sunburn or tanned skin only help to hide an acne problem.

Do NOT squeeze or "pop" skin blemishes. This can cause permanent scaring and the appearance of dark splotches
on the skin. (Not something you want have for the rest of your life.)

Men who have acne should use care when shaving. Either an electric or safety razor can be used. Those who choose a safety razor should always use a sharp blade and soften their beard with soap and water
before applying shaving cream.

It won't happen overnight
but as long as you are consistent
you will start to see an improvement. If you have acne
proper skin care is the first step to controlling the problem.

Everyday numerous acne suffers turn to alternative methods to treat their acne. The two main reasons for the growing popularity of such treatments are; people looking for medication with less harmful side effects then tradition acne treatments. Secondly are the people who have been unsuccessful with the various over the counter and prescription options. Generally alternative treatments are not regulated by the FDA and hence you will not receive much guidance from medical doctors on their use. Word of month and the alternative medical community is the main source of information on such options.

For teenage girls and women herbs that balance hormone levels such as chaste berry
black cohosh
dong quai
evening primrose
wild yam
and red clover are quite commonly tried. Herbalists believe that these herbs balance the female sex hormone estrogen and will counterbalance the hormone androgen. Since androgen is believed to trigger excess sebrum production
which can cause hair follicles to clog and acne to form
acne could be prevented or reduced.

Herbs that are thought to help reduce inflammation and infection can be used for both male and female acne suffers. Echinacea
licorice
dandelion root
and burdock are all thought to contain properties that help with the above by killing bacteria. The herbs salvia and red peony are also used sometimes to help acne suffers improve their skins ability to heal.

Vitamin B5 also known as pantothenic acid is a commonly used vitamin to treat acne. It become widely popular after Dr. Leung a Hong Kong acne expert published a paper on its effectiveness. His paper was based on the theory that acne sufferers are deficient in vitamin B. The result is excess sebum production
the root cause of clogged hair follicles leading to acne. Dr Leung also tested his theory through a clinical trial where 100 acne suffers were given 10g of B5 daily
after six months Dr. Leung’s test group had a ninety percent success rate.

Topical treatments such as tea tree oil and seaweed
which are both believed to have powerful antibacterial properties are also widely regarded as being effective on acne inflammations. Tea tree oil comes from the ti tree in Australia and seaweed from the oceans.

A common belief is that controlling stress reduces the severity of acne. So anything you can do to alleviate stress will help. Many acne suffers turn to exercise for stress relief
yoga being very popular. Aromatherapy can also be used in stress relief
along with acupuncture
and meditation.

While the predominate reason many people turn to alternative acne treatments is to reduce the harmful side effects of tradition medicines the reverse may actually be true. Caution should be used before trying any alternative treatments. They may have adverse side effects not common known due to the lack of regulations on most alternative treatments.

Acne is a skin condition from which most of us have suffered at one time or another
especially in our teens
but for most people it lasted only for a year or two. However it is possible to have this common condition at any time in your life
and many people are plagued by acne throughout their adult lives
and find themselves in an endless search for a drug or product which will end their problem for ever.

Acne itself is a condition caused by excess oil in the skin
and this oil breaks down into fatty acids which cause the skin to inflame. This normally takes place on the face and neck
but can also create more serious scars in addition to the common spots and pimples.

There are many natural and alternative acne treatments available in preference to the conventional chemical acne creams and lotions. Although not technically an alternative acne treatment
as a first step it is advisable to analyze your diet as this can often contribute significantly to the condition. Avoiding processed and prepackaged food is advisable for all of us
regardless of any skin conditions
but an unprocessed food diet should be particularly beneficial for those suffering from acne. Fried and fatty oily food and food cooked in vegetable oils will contribute to the oils which cause acne
but healthy oils such as those contained in fish such as sardines can be consumed
these are known as Omega 3 oils.

A healthy diet will also improve how your body processes food and integral to this is drinking lots of water. Most of us do not drink enough water
only getting part of our necessary intake though the water contained in other products and beverages. Drinking water
up to 10 glasses a day or more
will help to cleanse your system of many of the oils and toxins which may contribute to acne.

Another alternative acne treatment with potential benefits is increasing your vitamin intake. This can be done by buying vitamin tablets and supplements
but care must be taken as high levels of vitamins in the body can also be harmful. Vitamin A supplements can help with acne but as with all supplements they should be taken in moderation and preferably in consultation with your doctor. Similarly Zinc is often seen as an aid to alleviating acne symptoms
as it can help inflammation reduction and helps the immune system which protects against infection. Zinc can be found in foods such as liver eggs and seafood in particular. There are other products created from herbs which are reportedly able to help acne sufferers.

Overall the best advice to those afflicted by acne who want to avoid conventional chemical treatments is to start with a healthy diet
and give this new regime a chance to work. Locate one of the many sites or books outlining a healthy eating plan concentrating on those foods which contain little fatty vegetable oils and significant omega 3 oils
and critically drink lots of water. This simple change may be enough to alleviate many of your acne symptoms.

For some people
acne represents nothing more than the key to the door into adulthood - almost a rite of passage as the body changes. As the most common disease in the world
it is often taken for granted that spots
blackheads and greasy skin will stake their temporary claim on the faces of almost everyone in the world.

However
for approximately 15% of people
these spots will persist
or be widespread and scarring. With surprisingly poor
inadequate information available to teenagers about acne management
many do not even realise the pharmacy assistant and pharmacist are able to provide help.

How much do you really know about acne and its causes? Do you know that there is no proven link with diet and acne? Did you realise that not everyone grows out of having acne
with 5% of women and 1% of men in their 40's still suffering from a 'teenage' problem?

What are the Common Acne Myths?

The starting point of correct acne management should start from clearing up the myths:

1
Acne is caused by food. Scientific studies have not found a link between diet and acne. Prisoners in the United States were enrolled on a trial to determine whether chocolate had a direct effect upon the sebaceous glands. At the end of the trial
it was concluded that acne was not affected by chocolate consumption. However
it is always sensible to advise a healthy
balanced diet
whilst reassuring that food will not affect acne.

2
Acne is contagious. Doctors have studied the effect of extracting pus from one spot and injecting it directly into unaffected skin. This experiment concluded that it did not spread spots.

3
Acne is caused by dirt. Spots are caused by activity beneath the skin and therefore surface dirt will play only a small role in the formation of acne. People think that the black in a blackhead is caused by dirt
but it is the skin's natural melanin
which turns black once it comes into contact with the air. Some people will even claim that over-washing can cause acne
but this may be hard to prove.

4
Acne is caused by too many hormones. Hormones have a large role to play in the formation of acne
but it is easy to misunderstand this as the body producing too many hormones. In one acne clinic held at a top Leeds centre for acne research
all patients attending that day's clinic were asked to provide a blood sample
which was later analysed for hormone levels. There was no significant increase in male hormones in these patients
which suggested that it is therefore sensitivity to male hormones present in normal levels in the skin that is to blame.

5
Everyone grows out of acne. Acne usually has a four to eight year timeline from start to finish. If you get it when you are 12 you should se the end of it between 16 and 20. The average age range for acne is 14 to 22. However Acne can persist into adulthood and 8% of acne sufferers are over 40 It is rare to have acne for a lifetime
but some people will not grow out of their acne. Research from Leeds University suggests that acne lasts on average for eight years.

6
Acne and spots are not same. Many people will try to distinguish between acne and spots. In fact
acne is just the medical name doctors give for spots. However
someone with the occasional
mild spot would not be described as having clinical acne. Approximately 15% of all people who have 'spots' will require further help from a doctor to treat their skin.

7
Stress causes acne. The ordinary stress in day to day living is not an important factor in acne. Only situations of extreme stress
such as divorce
exams or death of a close family member may induce acne or make existing acne worse; however this is not common and will usually respond well to usual acne treatments.

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