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Do a Google search for ‘acne myths’ and you’ll see what I mean. You’ll end up with an almost endless list of articles about acne myths – all parroting the same old things. Let’s take a fresh look at some of these acne myths and how the ‘conventional wisdom’ may have prevented you from curing your acne

The so called acne myth 1: Acne is caused by diet

This is one of the most common ones. Internet seems to be full of ‘experts’ quoting studies from the 60s saying that no scientific link has been established between diet and acne. That’s true, but it’s also equally true that it’s nearly impossible to study such a link.

Consider the following quotes by different doctors: (Dermatology Times – 5/1/2003)

“There are still a lot of people around who claim that if they eat a lot of chocolate, they break out worse. I don’t know that there are any good, scientifically controlled studies.” -Lee J. Vesper, M.D

“Teen diets vary so widely, you have to have a very controlled study, and how can you do that with teens? You can’t trust teenage boys. There’s no way you can dictate a diet for any length of time that would have an impact on the skin.” -David M. Spencer, M.D.

“A number of years ago, there was a study that said chocolate was not a factor in acne. That was funded by the Hershey Corporation. Some studies had college students eat a certain diet, and offered compensation for that, but they were never really hard, double-blind studies because, how do you do that with food?” -Dennis D. Knutson, M.D.

“I do think the issue needs to be re-looked at, because there have never been very good studies.” -on the subject of diet and acne, Dennis D. Knutson, M.D.

And that’s just from one issue of one magazine!

The truth of the matter is that there are no scientifically valid studies to prove a point in either direction. Just use your common sense.

Ok, what’s your average Western diet compromised of? Potatoes, bread (mostly wheat), meat, milk and other dairy products, sugars and fats.

Now, what do all those things have in common? They are hard to digest and take long time to digest and/or don’t digest properly. They sit long time in your stomach giving all the millions of bacteria there time to putrefy them. When something putrefies in your stomach you know it’s not good. You can smell it once the stuff comes out.

Point being, that all those foods create a lots of toxic or acidic waste during metabolism that needs to be eliminated. Your liver is your primary organ for doing that, along with colon and kidneys. However, those organs have only a finite capacity for handling that stuff.

What happens when they reach that capacity? Your body pushes all those toxins out through secondary channels (your skin and lungs, for example).

Now, guess in what kind of environment all that ‘bad’, pimple producing bacteria thrive? Yes, they like acidic/toxic environment. And you just discovered that your body is doing a hell-of-a-job in providing your skin just that.

Could this contribute to acne?

The so-called acne myths 2 & 3: Stress, sex/masturbation causes acne

Let’s deal those together since the mechanisms are basically same.

Levels of certain hormones affect your sex drive. Having sex causes your body to release hormones. Your body responds to stress by releasing hormones. Simple, we all know this.

Once those hormones have served their purpose your body needs to process them to less active stuff and expel them. You probably guessed already that your liver is responsible for processing most of the hormones.

Now your liver is probably already fully booked with all the stuff that you eat. So it needs to push some of the toxics, that it would have otherwise processed, out through your skin to deal with the extra load.

Those hormones alone are probably not enough to cause acne. Combine them with a bad diet (which 90% of the Western population has) and they can make things worse.

The so-called acne myth 4: There is no cure for acne

If you keep on with the life style that caused acne then this acne myth is true. Acne is an effect not a cause. As long as you maintain the cause (overload of toxins/acids) nothing will permanently remove the effect (acne). Clean up your system and acne will be gone all by itself.

Don’t let your hopes down because of some ‘debunkers’ whose only intention is to continue selling you ineffective acne products that will never cure your acne.

Get a fresh perspective on acne, take action and claim the skin you deserve.

After all – if you continue doing the same things you are going to get the same results.

Seppo Puusa

http://www.natural-acne-solution.com

Give me 20 minutes and I’ll show you that acne can be cured – and how to do it.
Click here for FREE information on natural acne treatments, acne cures and acne medications.

Every successful project is built upon a foundation of planning.

Here are seven tips that will make your next meeting a success.

1) Involve key participants in preparing agendas for meetings that deal with complex or controversial issues. Your agenda will then have their approval because they helped create it.

2) Set a policy of no surprises. Insist that people tell you about new information, discoveries, or events as soon as possible. This will help you avoid calling a meeting to work on issues that have been resolved or that have a different scope than you expected. It also protects you from being ambushed by surprises.

3) Inform key participants about new policies, solutions, or programs before the meeting. People resist sudden changes. Thus, give them time to become comfortable with the new issues before the meeting. If necessary, schedule your meeting at a later date to allow people to prepare for new issues.

4) Solicit volunteers before the meeting. People are often reluctant to volunteer for new activities without knowing what their participation entails. Advance information allows the participants to study your requests and to work them into their schedules.

5) If you plan to include a presentation in your meeting, write out the goal for that presentation. Then be sure to tell the speaker about this goal and what you expect from the presentation. Provide supporting information that will help the speaker, such as a description of the audience’s interest or agreement with the topic and key issues to include or avoid.

6) Call those who are scheduled to give a presentation to check their degree of preparation. Ask if they have rehearsed the presentation. Also, remind them about the time allotted for their presentations.

7) If appropriate (or possible), have the presenters preview their presentations with you before the meeting. This provides practice for them and gives you a chance to request changes.

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Hybrid cars are getting a lot of attention from consumers looking to purchase a new car. One reason is that they use less gas and therefore save you a lot of money at the pumps. However, their popularity is not just based on their fuel saving design, they also require less maintenance than that of their conventional cousins.

It can be frustrating to have to take time off from work to go to the mechanic for maintenance checks and repairs. It is equally frustrating to use up part of your weekends for this as well. Owning a Hybrid helps you to avoid this frustration, thanks to their unique design. There are various features that contribute to these benefits.

One reason is that they have fewer parts than conventional cars. For example, the Hybrid vehicle does not have a starter. A car that has fewer parts requires less maintenance and less maintenance means less expense. Another important factor is that the engine is smaller, between 10 to 20 horsepower and designed to run more efficiently by using only one speed.

The generator runs on a separate, gas powered motor and contributes to the lesser need for maintenance. It also does things that conventional vehicles need additional parts for. The generator handles 80 percent of the braking, which helps to extend the life of the brake system. It does this in several ways, such as preserving brake fluid. Brake fluid can be contaminated by the effects of over heating, so by minimizing the heat exposure, the life of the brake fluid is extended. The lesser heat usage also helps reduce the risk of warped rotors. By the generator taking on more tasks, the battery usage is less and therefore will have to be replaced less often.

Another great feature that the design offers is that the air conditioner runs off of electricity and not gas. The steering system is superior in that it is also electric and does not require a belt the way hydraulic systems do. It also provides a smoother ride on rough road surfaces.

Other maintenance saving features are that the valve system requires no adjustments and the injectors don’t have to be cleaned.

Hybrid vehicles offer longer warranties that also include the battery. This definitely adds to their attraction. The Prius, offered by Toyota, offers an eight year or 100,000 mile warranty that includes the hybrid system. The Honda Insight warranty offers 8 years or 80,000 miles and includes the power train.

When considering purchasing a new vehicle, definitely think about owning a hybrid. They require less maintenance than the conventional cars and therefore save you money and time spent at the auto shop. They are much more fuel efficient, and offer attractive warranties.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Car Care Wizards at http://www.carcarewizard.com

Conventional dental and dentists’ practice help many people enjoy excellent dental and oral function for years. Conventional dentistry’s stature throws dentists practicing alternative dentistry methods into obscurity. Lina Garcia, DMD, a so-called environmental dentist clears up several issues regarding the untraditional means that they practice. She also exposes several ways how conventional dentistry procedures harm patients and the environment.

Environmental dentistry does not differ widely from conventional practices. But they do uphold a principle: the mouth as an integrated member of a person’s body and must be treated using this perspective. The primary objective of environmental dental and dentists’ practice is to treat dental and oral problems without causing harm and adverse effects on the body. Environmental dentists claim that conventional dental procedures often use methods that are harmful to the body over time. Environmental dentistry’s recent findings indicate that some of the most basic services of conventional dentists are hazardous for the patients and their environment. Garcia identifies these problems as the common and basic services patients often ask from their dentists. Amalgam fillings, root canals, cavitations, implants, surgery, and the use of stainless steel in the oral cavity are cited in a report by Garcia.

According to her, amalgam fillings are still 50% mercury which make them dangerous and toxic when ingested. Root canals also cause more mouth problems because they encourage the growth of bacteria; it is also the same with cavitations. Environmental dentistry also abhors the use of implants without bio-compatibility testing. They claim that it aggravates the immuno-defense system and often start allergies and negative reactions. They also cite the results of studies that indicate that use of stainless steel in any open body part is a cause of cancer.

The critiques from environmental dentistry are many but the conventional dentistry explains these as nuisance. Conventional dentists assert that the mercury in amalgam filling is converted to a non-toxic substance once it reacts with the oral fluids and bacteria. They also cite lack of evidence and proof to support the environmental practice’s claim on the relation of dental care to other major diseases like heart disease and cancer. Conventional dental and dentists’ service providers encourage patients to consult only dentists who advocate scientific treatment. What they termed “holistic” practices such as environmental dentistry, are often unsafe and poses serious health risks.

Both camps have their cards on the table. I think that it is up to you, as patients to decide in which practice you feel comfortable with: a “holistic” environmental practice or scientific and clinical dentistry? I strongly advise research and making informed choices when it comes to health matters.

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