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The Western Diet is typically composed of high-glycemic foods, which have indicated in several studies conducted, to cause acne breakouts. Such foods that have high glycemic index (GI) include refined sugar and starchy foods such as cereals, grains, milk, breads, and processed foods.

According to some studies, the increase in the level of insulin hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in the human body system, results to the rise of testosterone level in males. Consequently, as testosterone directly affects the secretion of sebaceous glands, increased testosterone brings about an excessive sebum production. The sebum or oil produced inside the body may clog the pores of the skin, creating a bacteria-friendly environment and thus triggering acne outbreaks. Also, the previously mentioned hormones cause the overproduction of skin cells, further aggravating the clogging of the pores and nourishing the acne-causing bacteria.

A certain study conducted had observed that participants, who only ate natural foods rather than the highly-refined foods common in a Western diet, showed minor, or no pimple problems at all.

Furthermore, they conducted the same study on immigrants on westernized locations. Surprisingly, these persons, who used to consume only natural foods and did not ever experienced acne before, have developed the disease when they moved to their current western residence and have adapted the western diet that is composed of highly refined foods.

Western Diet – High Fat Foods

This diet also consists of high fat foods. Large amounts of fat inside the body can lead to over secretion of the sebaceous glands. Moreover, the fatty content in Western foods is composed primarily of sebum. Also, high fat foods can actually lead to poor blood circulation in the body, making the person more prone to acquiring acne.

Furthermore, incorporating the Western diet in young teenagers causes a sudden increase in the sex hormones, causing an even higher occurrence of acne.

Studies have also shown that too much caffeine can also increase the stress hormone levels inside the body. The large amounts of these stress hormones can further trigger the development of acne, or worsen existing acne conditions. The Western diet typically includes high-caffeine beverages, such as tea, soda, and coffee.

Other studies have also presented the relevance of the significant amounts of dairy products and red meats in the Western diet to the incidence of acne problems. The large content of protein in this diet increases the levels of IGF-1, which, as mentioned earlier, can also increase the level of testosterone, indirectly over stimulating the production of sebum, as well.

Studies further show that dietary changes concentrating on low glycemic carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, have positive endocrine effects that are therapeutically effective in treating acne. Such beneficial endocrine changes maintain the normal and healthy growth of the cells of the skin, as well as promote normal production of sebum.

Although there is actually no firm evidence on the relationship of certain foods in the Western diet and the occurrence of acne, it is still best to control the amounts (neither too little nor too much) of whatever kinds of food that we take.

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Cosmetics, cosmecueticals (ways of treating the skin and making it look nicer by applications that act like pharmaceuticals) and other beauty aids of the same ilk may well be effective when it comes to anti-aging skin care. However, they may be quite expensive and do they really get to the root cause of premature aging and skin disorders such as acne, spots, psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis?

Let me put it like this. You put your car into a garage because it’s not running well. The mechanic carefully beats the bonnet into a nicer shape, paints over it, then re-lacquers the surface and finally gives it a nice waxy sheen. He then tells you your car has been fixed. Indeed you are delighted with the look at it and you drive away from the garage a satisfied customer. …Until you find that the fault still persists.

This is an absurd way of dealing with the car problem because the mechanic never got to the underlying root cause: that which is below the bonnet, the engine! This is an analogy that can be likened to the way in which many people are being treated for anti-aging skin care and skin disorders. ‘The route cause of the problem lies beneath the skin!

Treating the underlying root causes.

Whether it’s through premature aging or by disorders, poorly skin can manifest a result of:

1. Poor nutrition 2. Toxicity 3. Stress 4. A lack of exercise

So anti-aging skin care and the prevention of disorders can be very effectively handled by.

Good Nutrition

-Take foods containing plenty of vitamin C. This has the effect of forming good connective tissue, which is capable of preventing wrinkling and is immune system building for fighting infection.

- Get a good supply of omega-3 fats. This is found, for example, in fish oils or flax seed oils. Be sure to get a good quality supply, such as cod liver oil. Omega-3 helps to keep skin fats normal and retains moisture. This is a good way to prevent inflammation; skin cracks and helps prevent disorders such as acne, spots, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

- Eat a range of fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic. Nuts are good for the skin, since they are rich in vitamin E. Remember, vitamins, enzymes and minerals act synergistically and all serve to effectively slow down the ageing process and prevent skin disorders.

-Keep insulin levels reasonable constant. Don’t let them fluctuate too much by meal skipping or overeating…

-Get around 10-15 minutes of sunshine a day.

Avoid

-Junk food. It causes aging and body toxicity. Junk food, for example, is capable of giving rise to oily skin: The sebaceous glands produce sebatin during toxicity. They then get clogged up with dead skin and micro-organisms, resulting in pimples and spots. Don’t ever underestimate the potential damage that junk food is capable of.

Toxicity

-Avoid environmental toxins. Use chemical-free lotions.

-Smoking. This causes free radical damage to the surface of the body’s cells, or the DNA or RNA inside. This can lead to aging or serious illness.

Stress

-Look into ways of managing stress.

-Sleep well

-Avoid tensions, particularly around the facial muscles. Acupuncture is a good form of making the facial muscles relax for reversing the aging process.

Exercise

-About half an hour a day is recommended.

About the Author:

I, Paul Phillips am a health writer researcher. I graduated in ‘Biological Sciences’ which includes biochemistry, physiology and nutrition. I have worked in various related research and development labs. I am always willing to give advice and help people in my field. For more information please try the link: http://www.HealthNewsLive.net