It always fascinates me when I think how closely connected our health and balance is to the health and balance of our planet. Think about it, Earth is 70% covered by water and our bodies are made up of 70% water. Earth has a natural, delicate balance that must be respected, and when violated (polluted), its surface can change color and appearance. Likewise, our bodies are designed to live a long healthy life, and when we “pollute” it with unhealthy diets and toxins, our body can signal the imbalance by changing the appearance of our skin. One of the most common skin changes is acne. Why does the skin breakout? Something in our bodies is off balance.
So, Where do we start? We start with the most basic element in our bodies – water. It is safe to assume that most of us do not drink anywhere near the amount of water we should be drinking. Our cells love water, and so do our vital organs. With plenty of water your body has the ability to flush toxins and unwanted substances out of the system. With abundant water your skin cells are hydrated and more flexible, which makes your skin look softer and healthier. Another great benefit of water and the flushing of toxins is that it can help clear your skin. When too many toxins get re-absorbed into the blood-stream in our intestinal track, for example, our skin can react in many ways, and usually acne is one of them.
The Good News -
Water is readily available, so drink plenty of it, your skin will thank you, and you will see a difference. I recommend filtering your water too, either with a pitcher that has a filter, or a filter installed right on your kitchen water tap. As a rule, you should be drinking at least 2 liters or half a gallon of water a day – 8 tall glasses of water will do the trick. I start and end my day with a big glass of water. For me it’s a habit, so, I don’t even think about it. If you do it for 30 days it will become a habit. By the way, soda, coffee, and sweet drinks are not the way to go. I’m talking about water, although quality organic tea is good, and I drink many cups throughout my day (typically green, red, and white tea).
Acne Treatment from the Inside -
Fighting your acne will take another big step, and this one is far more challenging than drinking more water. I’m talking about the food (and junk food) you put in your mouth. There aren’t enough late night TV infomercial acne treatment products to cure your acne or oily skin. If you don’t change your eating habits, spreading harsh chemical creams over your skin is simply attacking the acne symptom, not the cause of acne. That’s like taking a pain killer for a tooth ache. You will numb the pain, but you’re doing nothing for the cause of the tooth ache. Making changes to help your acne condition doesn’t mean I’m talking about becoming a monk or a vegetarian necessarily, we all enjoy the experience of eating tasty foods. However, there are foods that burden our bodies and ultimately mess with our hormonal balance, which in turn can contribute to acne, not to mention other inflammatory responses in the body.
