Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Hello- I have been lurking for awhile, and have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I won't lie and say I don't want to lose weight by turning to a raw lifestyle, I do want to lose weight (about 90 pounds) but I also want to get healthier and I am convinced that this is the best choice for me (believe me- I have read a lot! and I watched my mother-in-law waste away from breast cancer) I have one question that I haven't really seen addressed anywhere- is there a good food or foods that help acne? I know my SAD diet has a lot to do with it (I had clear skin as a teen), but I am sure there are some natural foods that may be better than others. Anyone have any thoughts/comments? I JUST started going raw and I know that will eventually help my skin, but there may be something extra I can do to help it. As a side note- I love that there are people from all over the world on this group! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 http://mercola.com/2002/dec/25/bread_acne.htm Bread may be the Culprit Behind Acne Those with acne may find that a low- or no-carbohydrate diet leads to clearer skin. Eating highly processed foods such as refined breads and cereals, which are easily digested, leads to a chain reaction in the body. When breads and cereals are digested, it leads to an increased amount of sugar. In turn, this excess sugar allows the body to produce high levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1). Elevated insulin levels lead to an excess of male hormones, which cause pores in the skin to secrete sebum, a greasy substance that attracts acne-promoting bacteria. Additionally, IGF-1 promotes the multiplication of skin cells known as keratinocytes, a process associated with acne. Previous evidence has shown a link between insulin or IGF-1 and acne. It has been found that when IGF-1 is used to treat certain illnesses, male hormones increase, followed by acne.. On the other hand, when women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that causes an excess of insulin, were treated with the insulin-reducing drug metformin, acne was improved. Moreover, many women with acne problems overproduce insulin and IGF-1, researchers say. While there is anecdotal evidence to support this theory that a reduced-grain diet may curb acne, researchers are putting together a controlled study to test whether teenage boys’ acne will be affected by a low-grain diet. Researchers say that many dermatologists report improvements in their patents’ acne after putting them on low-carbohydrate diets. They also point out the rate of acne in contemporary societies, up to 60 percent of 12- year-olds and 95 percent of 18-year-olds, as compared with the rate in societies such as the Ache of the Amazon and the Kitava islanders in Papua New Guinea. In these traditionally based cultures, refined sugars and grains are virtually unknown -- and so is the incidence of acne. The processes used to manufacture modern breads and cereals may alter the protein structures in the grains, leading to rapid digestion followed by excess releases of insulin. Researchers point out that, along with acne, eating refined starches may be associated with short-sightedness and diabetes as well. Archives of Dermatology December 2002 - Hello- - - I have been lurking for awhile, and have enjoyed reading everyone's - posts. I won't lie and say I don't want to lose weight by turning - to a raw lifestyle, I do want to lose weight (about 90 pounds) but I - also want to get healthier and I am convinced that this is the best - choice for me (believe me- I have read a lot! and I watched my - mother-in-law waste away from breast cancer) I have one question - that I haven't really seen addressed anywhere- is there a good food - or foods that help acne? I know my SAD diet has a lot to do with it - (I had clear skin as a teen), but I am sure there are some natural - foods that may be better than others. Anyone have any - thoughts/comments? I JUST started going raw and I know that will - eventually help my skin, but there may be something extra I can do to - help it. - - As a side note- I love that there are people from all over the world - on this group! - - Shelley - - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Shelley, The body tips out what it cannot use through the skin, the nose, hair and nails as well as the more obvious outlets - talk about calling a spade a spade. Cooked food sends the body into confusion as it was not designed to digest such concoction. The result causes excess fat and waste production; often resulting in a lot of dirty skin, thin hair, soft nails, internal sewage problems, illness and malaise. When you eat simple raw food the body knows exactly how to respond and the fat production is slashed, the digestive tract functions easily, the skin cleanses and health problems galore evaporate. I guess it leaves rawfoodists a thin bunch and I, and I suspect many others amongst us, exercise to increase body weight. Hope this encourages Peter royalfocus <royalfocus [royalfocus] lundi 6 janvier 2003 22:10 rawfood [Raw Food] new to raw food Hello- I have been lurking for awhile, and have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I won't lie and say I don't want to lose weight by turning to a raw lifestyle, I do want to lose weight (about 90 pounds) but I also want to get healthier and I am convinced that this is the best choice for me (believe me- I have read a lot! and I watched my mother-in-law waste away from breast cancer) I have one question that I haven't really seen addressed anywhere- is there a good food or foods that help acne? I know my SAD diet has a lot to do with it (I had clear skin as a teen), but I am sure there are some natural foods that may be better than others. Anyone have any thoughts/comments? I JUST started going raw and I know that will eventually help my skin, but there may be something extra I can do to help it. As a side note- I love that there are people from all over the world on this group! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Read Below for my reply. Roger carlo7 [carlo7] Tuesday, January 07, 2003 2:59 AM rawfood Re: [Raw Food] new to raw food http://mercola.com/2002/dec/25/bread_acne.htm Bread may be the Culprit Behind Acne Those with acne may find that a low- or no-carbohydrate diet leads to clearer skin. [RH] I have found that a raw diet high in fruits and greens and low in raw fats is actually ideal. Raw food teenagers simply don't get acne like many of the other teenagers on the Standard American Diet or Western Diet. +++ Eating highly processed foods such as refined breads and cereals, which are easily digested, leads to a chain reaction in the body. When breads and cereals are digested, it leads to an increased amount of sugar. In turn, this excess sugar allows the body to produce high levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1). Elevated insulin levels lead to an excess of male hormones, which cause pores in the skin to secrete sebum, a greasy substance that attracts acne-promoting bacteria. Additionally, IGF-1 promotes the multiplication of skin cells known as keratinocytes, a process associated with acne. [RH] Here is the problem with science. It will always be incomplete. Dr. Mercola is quoting about this insulin reaction study. But there are many other factors involved. He's only looking through a small lens. In the end we have to look at results for they count the most. What he fails to mention is that if one eats a high carbohydrate diet and about 10% or less fat, then very little insulin is needed to process the dietary sugar. I certainly know this is the case with eating Raw Fruits. According to Dr. Graham, when levels of fat in the blood are low there may actually be no or very little insulin necessary to handle the sugar in fruits. This is according to scientific research as well. So it depends on what part of the research you are paying attention to. There is much more research in general to prove that a high percentage carbohydrate diet is safer and better. I would agree that it makes a tremendous difference the source of the carbs one intakes. Cooked grains are really a horrible source of carbohydrates anyway. The Okinawans are the longest lived people on the planet and they eat a 60 to 70% carbohydrate diet with little obesity and a much lower incidence of diseases. Roger Have you tried the Raw Diet many times but failed to stick with it? Now you can learn the Motivational and Dietary Secrets to success on a 100% Raw Food Diet. From Infinite Potential and Raw Food Coach Roger Haeske the author of Your Hidden Power - eClass, Inifinite Tennis and http://www.superbeing.com. Go to http://www.superbeingdiet.com to learn how to go 100% RAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Hi Roger Thank you for the well informed reply. I would have to agree with what you say. I myself quit eating things like wheat, rye, oats etc many years ago. I am always happy to see information like yours, Mercola's and Shelton's broadcast about. Yes we do need to see through a wider " lens " . It always comes down to raw food, there " aint nothin like it " . Your Web pages are inspiring. Yours for Good Health -karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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