Damp heat and acne in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), damp heat and acne are two issues that are often closely linked. This post looks at how damp heat can cause digestive problems within our body that can lead to acne and also how you can reduce internal heat and dampness by just making a few small changes to your daily routine! How is internal 'damp' created? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, internal ‘dampness’ is thought to be caused by sluggish ...
Diet
Are you getting enough fat? 4 HFLC bloggers reveal all
In this post, we’re talking about how much fat is enough. Are you eating enough fat? Many of you are relying on a tonne of carbs to get your through each day, but unfortunately, all these excess carbs (yes, even ‘healthy’ whole grains) are contributing to blood sugar imbalances, digestive issues and ultimately, your acne. Are you getting enough fat? Chances are you’re not! Dietary fat is so important for healthy hormones and therefore acne-free, clear skin yet so many of us aren’t eating ...
Fluoride & acne: how to detox from fluoride exposure
This article investigates the best ways you can detox from excess fluoride and begin clearing your persistent cystic acne. My first post ended up being crazy long! I got myself into a huge research wormhole on the whole fluoride/acne thang as I just wanted to give you guys as MUCH information as possible…. so ended up splitting the post into two parts. In my previous post I explained how I came across Melissa Gallico’s eye-opening book ‘The Hidden Cause of Acne’ which going deep into the ...
Fluoride & Acne: Is Fluoroderma causing your cystic breakouts?
This article looks at the emerging evidence between fluoride and acne and whether this widespread toxin could be the cause of your cystic breakouts. *SPOILER ALERT* If you’re living in Australia, USA, New Zealand, Hong King or Singapore then the answer is most likely YES! Fluoride & Acne: Is Fluoroderma causing your cystic breakouts? About a year ago I was browsing the internet looking for research and evidence that certain toothpastes could trigger, or at least aggravate, flare ups of ...
Going off birth control? How to avoid acne after coming off the pill
How do you avoid acne after coming off the pill? Can you beat post pill acne AND be free from all the symptoms you suffered from before and during your time on birth control? The answer is yes and I’m hoping this article will provide all the information you need to avoid acne after coming off the pill! Thinking of going off birth control but are terrified of breaking out? There’s so much fear about coming off the pill and what might happen to your acne/weight/hair/moods when you stop taking ...
Vitamin E and clogged pores: 3 reasons you have bumpy skin
Can't get rid of clogged pores? In this post I discuss 3 factors that could be stopping you from getting rid of pesky clogged pores and bumpy skin. The reason we develop tiny bumps and clogged pores is because of sebum oxidisation which occurs when our body is out of balance due to bad skin care (namely harsh acids and detergents), environmental pollution, diet, hormones, stress, gut issues and insulin resistance. These issues cause the good, protective sebum on our skin to oxidise, ‘go bad’, ...
Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese
I couldn’t give you a scrummy pizza base recipe and not also share my awesome recipe for gooey vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese could I?! This recipe is so simple, just uses a few ingredients and can be kept in the fridge for a week – meaning you can add this delicious creamy cheese to a whole host of delicious recipes! Dairy free, vegan macadamia mozzarella cheese So I’m sure I don’t need to go into too much detail about why it’s best to skip the cow dairy when it comes to healing your acne, ...
Best supplements to raise progesterone naturally
This article looks at the best supplements to naturally raise progesterone levels to permanently clear acne and banish PMS for good. Read on to get the complete list of natural supplements that can help raise progesterone levels. PMS IS NOT NORMAL Did you know it’s not normal to suffer from PMS symptoms? It’s crazy that women assume that PMS is ‘normal’ and is something that women have to deal with on a monthly basis when in fact it’s your body crying out to you for help! The reason your ...
How to reduce androgens naturally and clear acne
If you’re struggling with oily skin and acne, you can pretty much guarantee that you also have higher than normal levels of androgens. Excess androgens go hand-in-hand with acne and the only real way to clear blemishes is to reduce androgens within the body. While you may think of testosterone as the main ‘acne baddie’ that needs to be lowered, there’s actually another, more potent, androgen hormone that works alongside testosterone which is the real hormone that causes acne, and that hormone ...
Sugar free milk chocolate for acne prone skin
Want chocolate but without sugar? Today, I’m sharing the recipe for the most deliciously creamy, sugar-free milk chocolate for acne prone skin. You may have tried and tested the recipe for my basic ‘Sugar-Spike Free Raw Chocolate‘ but today, I’m sharing the recipe for the most deliciously creamy, sugar free chocolate that contains NO refined sugar or natural syrups like maple or honey and NO dairy! It’s absolutely divine and I guarantee that if you were blindfold tested with this stuff you’d ...