Comments on: Cupcakes are dee-licious http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:48:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Colin aka Slim http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11007 Colin aka Slim Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:36:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11007 Good stuff Dan! I would be really interested in whether dairy products can cause acne. Good stuff Dan! I would be really interested in whether dairy products can cause acne.

]]> By: jo the girl http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11010 jo the girl Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:12:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11010 just yesterday my husband and i were talking about the same subject. i tried the diet thing as well eliminating grains,dairy,sugar it work for a few weeks, then after some time i began breakingout again your totaly right! just yesterday my husband and i were talking about the same subject. i tried the diet thing as well eliminating grains,dairy,sugar it work for a few weeks, then after some time i began breakingout again your totaly right!

]]> By: Edmond http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11012 Edmond Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:18:16 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11012 Dan, The Japanese, before they were introduced to a westernized diet, had no signs of acne (and obesity). Once they were introduced to a western diet, they started breaking out and gaining weight. There are tons of more epidemiological evidence relating diet to disease, acne, obesity etc. Everyone should read "The China Study" if they get a chance to. It's a life changing book.... Dan,

The Japanese, before they were introduced to a westernized diet, had no signs of acne (and obesity). Once they were introduced to a western diet, they started breaking out and gaining weight.

There are tons of more epidemiological evidence relating diet to disease, acne, obesity etc.

Everyone should read “The China Study” if they get a chance to. It’s a life changing book….

]]> By: john http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11014 john Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:42:11 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11014 Hey dan havent posted for a while but still been watching the videos they are fantastic, really entertaining i love them keep it up! Hey dan havent posted for a while but still been watching the videos they are fantastic, really entertaining i love them keep it up!

]]> By: Realme2008 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11015 Realme2008 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:46:38 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11015 Wow, I wonder how much just one of those cupcakes cost? lol You were really enjoying those cupcakes, weren't ya Dan? lol :) What kinda upsets me is that when I used to have breakouts my family used to always tell me it was because of all the sugar I ate. I'm wasn't breaking out, because I ate a slice of pizza or chocolate. I personally can't drink milk, because I noticed that I do break out from it about a week later. A lot of people actually break out from milk and dairy for some reason though. I just take a calcium supplement. Wow, I wonder how much just one of those cupcakes cost? lol You were really enjoying those cupcakes, weren’t ya Dan? lol :) What kinda upsets me is that when I used to have breakouts my family used to always tell me it was because of all the sugar I ate. I’m wasn’t breaking out, because I ate a slice of pizza or chocolate. I personally can’t drink milk, because I noticed that I do break out from it about a week later. A lot of people actually break out from milk and dairy for some reason though. I just take a calcium supplement.

]]> By: Fab girl http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11016 Fab girl Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:00:42 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11016 I was drinking about 1/2 a gallon of skim milk a week and I was breaking out. I didn't think the milk caused it but now I'm thinking maybe it did because I have stopped drinking skim milk for a couple of weeks now and my acne has gotten better. I don't know? I'm sooooooooooooo confused. I was drinking about 1/2 a gallon of skim milk a week and I was breaking out. I didn’t think the milk caused it but now I’m thinking maybe it did because I have stopped drinking skim milk for a couple of weeks now and my acne has gotten better. I don’t know? I’m sooooooooooooo confused.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11017 Tricia Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:08:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11017 You're such a sage! I went on this vegan/ low sugar/ no caffeine/ little grain diet for 2 months, using tea tree oil, lavendar oil, jojoba, and a tea tree oil cleanser, and my acne worsened by far. I came out of my denial that this was working, and started Proactive, which helped, but didn't clear satisfactorily, then began the Regimen about 6 weeks ago, which is working well, minus the redness and flakiness. Thanks Dan! You’re such a sage! I went on this vegan/ low sugar/ no caffeine/ little grain diet for 2 months, using tea tree oil, lavendar oil, jojoba, and a tea tree oil cleanser, and my acne worsened by far. I came out of my denial that this was working, and started Proactive, which helped, but didn’t clear satisfactorily, then began the Regimen about 6 weeks ago, which is working well, minus the redness and flakiness. Thanks Dan!

]]> By: Voce http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11018 Voce Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:50:57 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11018 I had heard that dairy was implicated in breakouts, but thought they were talking about the hormones in it; ie, non-organic dairy. You mentioned skim milk. That totally got my attention. Am looking forward to hearing what you found out about it. I had heard that dairy was implicated in breakouts, but thought they were talking about the hormones in it; ie, non-organic dairy. You mentioned skim milk. That totally got my attention. Am looking forward to hearing what you found out about it.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11021 Anonymous Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:10:22 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11021 that's so weird this is your post today and I joined today and my name is cupcaker1. maybe it's a sign that i'll be acne free? yes, yes it is. that’s so weird this is your post today and I joined today and my name is cupcaker1. maybe it’s a sign that i’ll be acne free? yes, yes it is.

]]> By: Laura http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11022 Laura Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:22:37 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11022 Man how many cupcakes did you eat in this video, they do look good good good though, I wanna a cupcake!! Great video Dan, I follow a healthy balanced diet and acne or not I don't want to stop eating certain foods I love eating! I'm off to get a cupcake now ;-) Man how many cupcakes did you eat in this video, they do look good good good though, I wanna a cupcake!! Great video Dan, I follow a healthy balanced diet and acne or not I don’t want to stop eating certain foods I love eating! I’m off to get a cupcake now ;-)

]]> By: frank http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11023 frank Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:27:37 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11023 dan your videos are great!! dan your videos are great!!

]]> By: leila http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11025 leila Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:31:59 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11025 nice video dan:)!!!!!!! nice video dan:)!!!!!!!

]]> By: CAKES http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11029 CAKES Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:52:44 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11029 Those birds were louddddd. Great Video :) Those birds were louddddd.

Great Video :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11030 Anonymous Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:06:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11030 I think that the entire Diet and Acne issue is an indicator of how little real knowledge most people have about acne. For example, although there are a great number of people at my high school who are affected by acne, very few of them seem to know much about acne at all. Some plaster their face in toothpaste every night, some religiously scrub away at their faces, and some blame it all on spicy food and chocolate. I can’t blame them, of course; I knew just as little about acne as them before I took the time to do some research. Although acne treatment has progressed very far, a shocking number of people still suffer needlessly from it. This is one of the reasons your site is so valuable, Dan. You aim to provide genuine knowledge and help to those who need it, not just get people to buy overpriced junk out of sheer desperation, like many other acne care companies. Education is the key to the battle against acne. I think that the entire Diet and Acne issue is an indicator of how little real knowledge most people have about acne. For example, although there are a great number of people at my high school who are affected by acne, very few of them seem to know much about acne at all. Some plaster their face in toothpaste every night, some religiously scrub away at their faces, and some blame it all on spicy food and chocolate. I can’t blame them, of course; I knew just as little about acne as them before I took the time to do some research. Although acne treatment has progressed very far, a shocking number of people still suffer needlessly from it. This is one of the reasons your site is so valuable, Dan. You aim to provide genuine knowledge and help to those who need it, not just get people to buy overpriced junk out of sheer desperation, like many other acne care companies. Education is the key to the battle against acne.

]]> By: frank http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11031 frank Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:33:35 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11031 anonymous is right we cant thank you enough for what your doing. anonymous is right we cant thank you enough for what your doing.

]]> By: J http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11041 J Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:23:44 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11041 That said, he still has not explained why it is so important to let you face dry after you wash. Does anyone know? The regimen is working for me; I just have that one little question, why do we have to wait for the face to air dry?????? That said, he still has not explained why it is so important to let you face dry after you wash. Does anyone know? The regimen is working for me; I just have that one little question, why do we have to wait for the face to air dry??????

]]> By: Dan http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11047 Dan Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:26:29 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11047 Hey J. It's just how it works best. I'm not sure exactly why. I can guess that it is because the BP absorbs better that way, but that's just a guess. We'd have to do some scientific experiments to be certain why. Just trust the Regimen and do it exactly as outlined until you're completely clear. Then you can change one variable at a time if you'd like, and see if you stay clear. So, once you're clear try not waiting and see if that works for you. If it does, you're good to go. If you break out, you'll know you need to wait the prescribed amount of time after washing. Hey J. It’s just how it works best. I’m not sure exactly why. I can guess that it is because the BP absorbs better that way, but that’s just a guess. We’d have to do some scientific experiments to be certain why. Just trust the Regimen and do it exactly as outlined until you’re completely clear. Then you can change one variable at a time if you’d like, and see if you stay clear. So, once you’re clear try not waiting and see if that works for you. If it does, you’re good to go. If you break out, you’ll know you need to wait the prescribed amount of time after washing.

]]> By: Aren (c'est la vigne) http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11050 Aren (c'est la vigne) Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:14:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11050 Jeeze, Dan. Thanks for making me want cupcakes. I may have to go out and buy cake mix and frosting now. Jeeze, Dan. Thanks for making me want cupcakes. I may have to go out and buy cake mix and frosting now.

]]> By: Juliana http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11062 Juliana Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:19:26 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11062 In response to J: I think that by allowing the BP to dry/absorb first, less of it is taken off when you apply moisturizer (since the BP coheres with the moisturizer), so it's more a matter of maximizing the amount of BP on your face all day/night. This cupcakeness is more effective than commercials, which I don't watch anyway. Good thing I'm going to the store later... Hah I wonder how many people will eat a cupcake within the next few days after viewing this. In response to J: I think that by allowing the BP to dry/absorb first, less of it is taken off when you apply moisturizer (since the BP coheres with the moisturizer), so it’s more a matter of maximizing the amount of BP on your face all day/night.

This cupcakeness is more effective than commercials, which I don’t watch anyway. Good thing I’m going to the store later… Hah I wonder how many people will eat a cupcake within the next few days after viewing this.

]]> By: Matt http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11454 Matt Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:29:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11454 I'm half and half on this subject. I went camping last year with a few mates, and all we had was rappy food and drink (beer, coke, sweets, chocolate, cake etc). All i know is, after the 5 days of camping my face was absolutely covered in spots...coincidene? I’m half and half on this subject. I went camping last year with a few mates, and all we had was rappy food and drink (beer, coke, sweets, chocolate, cake etc). All i know is, after the 5 days of camping my face was absolutely covered in spots…coincidene?

]]> By: Uriel Salomon http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11588 Uriel Salomon Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:45:53 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11588 Hello people, Although I did not personally tried it, the Dan's regimen looks magnificent and interesting. On the other hand, this regimen fights the *symptoms of acne* not the *causes of acne*. You will first need to understand the basic creation of pimple: First an overflow of sebum (the oil that covers our body) pressures the skin from underneath, bacteria *naturally present there* then prosper, the body then attacks with anti infection white cell, it swells, the skin from the outside looks reddish (blood vessels are being pressed), and *finally* the pimple comes out. Most of the exterior treatments (including Dan's) attack the pimple, mistakenly. What causes that overflow of sebum in the first place? Researches indicate three factors: 1) Dairy products. Dairy has hormones that stimulates your body to create more oil. 2) Stress glands. Google "stress acne" for more details why. 3) Sex glands (either female or male). Google "stress sex gland" for more details why. I avoided dairy as soon as I heard this, and I cleared up in no time (6 years later, my skin is clear). I did not try, though, to interfere with the activity of my sex glands, and I don't recommend doing so also. I did not try lessen the total stress in my life, while this sounds a good idea. Google: "acne milk" for more details. Have a clean life, Uriel Salomon. Hello people,
Although I did not personally tried it, the Dan’s regimen looks magnificent and interesting. On the other hand, this regimen fights the *symptoms of acne* not the *causes of acne*. You will first need to understand the basic creation of pimple: First an overflow of sebum (the oil that covers our body) pressures the skin from underneath, bacteria *naturally present there* then prosper, the body then attacks with anti infection white cell, it swells, the skin from the outside looks reddish (blood vessels are being pressed), and *finally* the pimple comes out. Most of the exterior treatments (including Dan’s) attack the pimple, mistakenly.
What causes that overflow of sebum in the first place? Researches indicate three factors:
1) Dairy products. Dairy has hormones that stimulates your body to create more oil.
2) Stress glands. Google “stress acne” for more details why.
3) Sex glands (either female or male). Google “stress sex gland” for more details why.

I avoided dairy as soon as I heard this, and I cleared up in no time (6 years later, my skin is clear). I did not try, though, to interfere with the activity of my sex glands, and I don’t recommend doing so also. I did not try lessen the total stress in my life, while this sounds a good idea.

Google: “acne milk” for more details.

Have a clean life,
Uriel Salomon.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-12913 Anonymous Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:23:47 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-12913 Both dairy and meat are pumped full of artificial hormones which most definitely affect our own endocrine system, so choose organic if you are going to eat them! Both dairy and meat are pumped full of artificial hormones which most definitely affect our own endocrine system, so choose organic if you are going to eat them!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-17989 Anonymous Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:12:12 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-17989 I think that there may be hormone-mimics in certain food that when absorbed can fluctuate and cause an imbalance to hormone levels and thus lead to breakouts? So if that is true then maybe we just need to avoid foods rich in certain types of hormone-mimics......not sure though! I think that there may be hormone-mimics in certain food that when absorbed can fluctuate and cause an imbalance to hormone levels and thus lead to breakouts? So if that is true then maybe we just need to avoid foods rich in certain types of hormone-mimics……not sure though!

]]> By: Paranoid Android http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-19235 Paranoid Android Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:23:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-19235 Just to share my opinion on this, at least with myself and those around me who I have advised - all have cleared up with a change in diet. I don't think it's really anything to do with calories as you have mentioned, as I have been doing my approach for a just under 2 years now. That's not to say that the approach that you perscribe is not a good one, I think it really is down to the individual to be honest - and we ourselves must do a bit of trial and error to find what works best for our own situation. I definitely agree with what someone else mentioned in an earlier post, people in Asia have only been getting acne and excessive weight gain through the recent Westernisation of their diet. Indigenius people around the world and those excluded from the excesses of modern living do not get acne. period. It's as simple at that. As for an example closer to home, I'm sure most of us have been in a situation where we have indulged in a rich dessert, and the next morning have a inflammed memento. I do agree with you that there are sadly many in the world that wish to profit from the troubles of others, and push their pill/diet/solution as a solution for acne - at a price. These obviously should be handled with care, but saying that there are plenty of professionals, including even doctors who publish their diet and lifestyle centric approach Free of charge to all. These should not be discounted in my opinion. My advice to any interested in a diet based approach? First off (as dan mentioned) skip dairy, it's by far one of the worst offenders in Western eating, if you suffer from very inflammed skin in particular, erasing dairy has a huge effect. If you want any more advice, please ask, I would be only to happy to help ya out. My Forum name on here is 'Bacon n' Paranoia' ;) Just to share my opinion on this, at least with myself and those around me who I have advised - all have cleared up with a change in diet. I don’t think it’s really anything to do with calories as you have mentioned, as I have been doing my approach for a just under 2 years now. That’s not to say that the approach that you perscribe is not a good one, I think it really is down to the individual to be honest - and we ourselves must do a bit of trial and error to find what works best for our own situation.

I definitely agree with what someone else mentioned in an earlier post, people in Asia have only been getting acne and excessive weight gain through the recent Westernisation of their diet. Indigenius people around the world and those excluded from the excesses of modern living do not get acne. period. It’s as simple at that. As for an example closer to home, I’m sure most of us have been in a situation where we have indulged in a rich dessert, and the next morning have a inflammed memento.

I do agree with you that there are sadly many in the world that wish to profit from the troubles of others, and push their pill/diet/solution as a solution for acne - at a price. These obviously should be handled with care, but saying that there are plenty of professionals, including even doctors who publish their diet and lifestyle centric approach Free of charge to all. These should not be discounted in my opinion.

My advice to any interested in a diet based approach? First off (as dan mentioned) skip dairy, it’s by far one of the worst offenders in Western eating, if you suffer from very inflammed skin in particular, erasing dairy has a huge effect.

If you want any more advice, please ask, I would be only to happy to help ya out. My Forum name on here is ‘Bacon n’ Paranoia’ ;)

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