My Cleansing Program Blog

The scalp is prone to breakouts just like the face and body. Whiteheads, blackheads and pimples on the upper forehead, at the hairline and in the scalp are not uncommon. Such problems can be caused by genetics, hormones and bacteria. There is also a direct connection between an oily scalp and scalp acne.

You have more serious situation if you have folliculitis. It looks similar to acne. It can develop anywhere there is hair on the body. It is occurring when there is blockage and infection of the hair follicle. The bacteria that causes folliculitis is different from the acne bacteria and can easily spread.

There are several solutions to this problem:

1. To treat an unexpected blemish or two, apply salicylic acid to a cotton swab and dab it on the pimple.

2. By mild irritations and acne, try a shampoo with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide like PCA Skin (pHaze 31) BPO 5% Cleanser. It consists of anti-inflammatory botanicals that work to control redness and calm irritations.  It doesn’t dry out skin like other cleansers with Benzoyl Peroxide, so no wonder it gets  rave customer reviews.

3. Medicated shampoos with salicylic acid are also good. They exfoliate the hair follicles and prevent them from getting clogged.

4. If you have severe case of scalp acne, ask your dermatologist if an antibiotic (topical or oral) is right for you.

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: acne, folliculitis, skin care

The human body is designed to have 1-2 bowel movements a day. Constipation leads to all kinds of problems like allergies, depression, obesity, gas, insomnia, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, acid reflux, bad breath, bad skin and nails, and more. Here are 7+1 specific and simple ways to cure constipation:

1. Detoxify once a year with a cleansing program that includes colon cleanse, candida cleanse, parasite cleanse and liver/gallbladder cleanse
2. Do 6 to 8 colonics within a month (at least once a year)
   
3. Drink prune juice or eat prunes
4. Drink more water
5. Flax seeds (put a table spoon of them in a glass of water and leave over night, drink in the morning before breakfast)
6. High fiber and high protein meal for a breakfast
7. Walk, run, do sports
8. Occasionally take herbal supplements like:
   

ReNew Life’s Constipation Stop 60 Vcaps: is a herbal laxative formula that helps relieve occasional constipation quickly and effectively.It includes magnesium hydroxide to hydrate the bowel and soften stools for easier elimination, as well as buckthorn—a natural stool softener. Cape aloe and rhubarb are bowel-stimulating herbs that promote peristalsis and help strengthen and tone colon muscles. Marshmallow, okra and slippery elm help soothe and lubricate the bowel.

Constipation Relief Tea in Capsules by Bell Lifestyle Products 60 cap is a natural mild laxative without side effects. Lubricates the intestines and relaxes the stomach nervous system. Has a carminative effect (relieves flatulence) as stool pushes out of the colon system. Fights intestinal infection, eliminates worms and deals with inflammation in the entire digestive system. Keeps stool soft, enhances gall bladder, spleen, liver function and promotes healing of duodenal ulcers.

Digestive Advantage For Constipation contains new highly effective Hydrocolloid fibers that work together with patented Lactobacillus cultures to help relieve constipation normalize digestive function and keep your system regular.

Stay healthy!

Tags: candida cleanse, Colon Cleanse, constipation, Diet and Weight Loss

Two weeks ago I have heard the following statement:

If you are trying to lose weight and you love milk, cheese, butter, or any dairy products, then eat only organic products that have not been pasteurized or homogenized. The dairy products you want to buy should be labeled “organic”. Not organic dairy products have growth hormone in them.

I have taken it seriously and excluded all dairy products from my diet for 5 days. Already in the evening on the third day  my stomach looked flatter. I weighted myself and discovered that I am 1 pound lighter than on the usual evenings. So, I guess there is some truth to the whole “growth hormone in the dairy products” thing.

You might want to ask me how about all the good bacteria we usually try to get from the yogurts and such? Well, during these 5 days I relied on
Pure Encap’s Probiotics-5 60Caps. This product is phenomenal: it is dairy-free.

Don’t you want to lose a few pounds before summer? I guess the answer is yes. Try to stay away from the dairy products and take some good probiotic. If you do, please leave a comment and share your experience.

Stay healthy,

Mary

Tags: Diet and Weight Loss, probiotics