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[freeliving]

did you ever consider what you were washing your skin with could be a problem?

[throughbeingcool]

thank you shieldoffaith. i'll look into zinc oxide, but right now i'm taking a lot of different things so i don't wanna overdo it!

UPDATE:
-i started the vitamin D along with the probiotic a couple weeks ago
-i started Armour Thyroid yesterday morning so we'll see if that helps matters. when it gets closer to day 14 of my cycle then i'll run out and get my progesterone prescription.
-i also think that the vitamin a stopped working already :/ my skin is still oily and the breakouts NEVER stop!

i was just looking through old pictures and during the time i was on the pill, my skin was so great and i wish more than anything i could have that back--naturally at the time i probably wouldn't have said it was all that great, but i wouldn't even wear makeup if it was like that now! if i don't see any improvements on this regimen within the next two months i think i'm going to start thinking about going back on the pill once and for all...

did you ever consider what you were washing your skin with could be a problem?

yes, of course i've considered that and i want to go as natural as possible but i still need something that will wash off my makeup too... it's tough finding out the best way to go
is there anything you recommend?

[dreamer7]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

[throughbeingcool]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

Hello!
I think it was worth it, but unfortunately I haven't seen results in regards to my skin yet. Like I said, the vitamin A seemed to have stopped working, but I'll take it until I run out. I'm glad I found out my allergies, but it's made things pretty difficult! Especially living at home with my mom who doesn't know what too cook for me anymore. I could do a better job with COMPLETELY and 100% eliminating all of my allergens for a couple weeks, but I still don't think that would make a difference in my skin. It's not like I keep eating gluten or cheese every day; I stay away as much as possible. But sometimes things slip in and I just tell myself that it's okay, It's not gonna ruin my skin or anything. It has led me to believe though that my acne is pretty much all hormonal (I think). No matter what I eat, I still get breakouts.
That being said, I so far don't look or feel any different just by taking Armour Thyroid (it's been over a week I believe). But now that my cycle's started, I can get my progesterone cream and start that 14 days in. I'm hoping that's the missing piece I need that'll work along with the thyroid stuff! I will update when that happens.
So yes, I'm glad I got my hormones tested as well, but it's a really expensive test if insurance doesn't cover it (I paid around $120, when it would have cost over $600). Do you think yours could be hormonal as well? Or just food-related?

[dreamer7]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

Hello!
I think it was worth it, but unfortunately I haven't seen results in regards to my skin yet. Like I said, the vitamin A seemed to have stopped working, but I'll take it until I run out. I'm glad I found out my allergies, but it's made things pretty difficult! Especially living at home with my mom who doesn't know what too cook for me anymore. I could do a better job with COMPLETELY and 100% eliminating all of my allergens for a couple weeks, but I still don't think that would make a difference in my skin. It's not like I keep eating gluten or cheese every day; I stay away as much as possible. But sometimes things slip in and I just tell myself that it's okay, It's not gonna ruin my skin or anything. It has led me to believe though that my acne is pretty much all hormonal (I think). No matter what I eat, I still get breakouts.
That being said, I so far don't look or feel any different just by taking Armour Thyroid (it's been over a week I believe). But now that my cycle's started, I can get my progesterone cream and start that 14 days in. I'm hoping that's the missing piece I need that'll work along with the thyroid stuff! I will update when that happens.
So yes, I'm glad I got my hormones tested as well, but it's a really expensive test if insurance doesn't cover it (I paid around $120, when it would have cost over $600). Do you think yours could be hormonal as well? Or just food-related?

Yeah I imagine it's very hard eliminating all those allergens. I've only recently decided to try the food-related route, eliminating dairy first and I've now removed most red meats from my diet, as well as trying to fit in more vegetables each day. I haven't noticed much yet. I feel like my breakouts seem random too, no matter what I eat, but I don't know whether that's because they aren't food related or because I'm actually just crap at pin pointing this sort of stuff! I'm trying to address all these possible causes myself, but it would be helpful knowing what's going on in my body so I don't have to spend all this time doing stuff that I don't know will work or not.

I think it's entirely possible that mine is hormonal as well. I'm still in my teens, so my hormones are most likely on a rampage. Which is why I cut out dairy for starters, seeing as it's packed full with hormones. It would be good to get them tested, but I'm not sure if there's really anything you can do about male hormones. And about the thyroid hormone, I'm not sure if you were told this, but I believe it could take a while for that to work on your body, up to a few months. However you only have minor thyroid problems, so it could be shorter I suppose.

Thanks for replying. Luckily I've got a private health cover, so I think for the most part it might be covered. I will get onto booking an appointment soon and let you know how it goes. Good luck with the cream!

[throughbeingcool]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

Hello!
I think it was worth it, but unfortunately I haven't seen results in regards to my skin yet. Like I said, the vitamin A seemed to have stopped working, but I'll take it until I run out. I'm glad I found out my allergies, but it's made things pretty difficult! Especially living at home with my mom who doesn't know what too cook for me anymore. I could do a better job with COMPLETELY and 100% eliminating all of my allergens for a couple weeks, but I still don't think that would make a difference in my skin. It's not like I keep eating gluten or cheese every day; I stay away as much as possible. But sometimes things slip in and I just tell myself that it's okay, It's not gonna ruin my skin or anything. It has led me to believe though that my acne is pretty much all hormonal (I think). No matter what I eat, I still get breakouts.
That being said, I so far don't look or feel any different just by taking Armour Thyroid (it's been over a week I believe). But now that my cycle's started, I can get my progesterone cream and start that 14 days in. I'm hoping that's the missing piece I need that'll work along with the thyroid stuff! I will update when that happens.
So yes, I'm glad I got my hormones tested as well, but it's a really expensive test if insurance doesn't cover it (I paid around $120, when it would have cost over $600). Do you think yours could be hormonal as well? Or just food-related?

Yeah I imagine it's very hard eliminating all those allergens. I've only recently decided to try the food-related route, eliminating dairy first and I've now removed most red meats from my diet, as well as trying to fit in more vegetables each day. I haven't noticed much yet. I feel like my breakouts seem random too, no matter what I eat, but I don't know whether that's because they aren't food related or because I'm actually just crap at pin pointing this sort of stuff! I'm trying to address all these possible causes myself, but it would be helpful knowing what's going on in my body so I don't have to spend all this time doing stuff that I don't know will work or not.

I think it's entirely possible that mine is hormonal as well. I'm still in my teens, so my hormones are most likely on a rampage. Which is why I cut out dairy for starters, seeing as it's packed full with hormones. It would be good to get them tested, but I'm not sure if there's really anything you can do about male hormones. And about the thyroid hormone, I'm not sure if you were told this, but I believe it could take a while for that to work on your body, up to a few months. However you only have minor thyroid problems, so it could be shorter I suppose.

Thanks for replying. Luckily I've got a private health cover, so I think for the most part it might be covered. I will get onto booking an appointment soon and let you know how it goes. Good luck with the cream!

Ahh yes, I know exactly how you feel. Mine seem very random as well which has made finding the root cause difficult, so that's why I finally broke down and went to a naturopath. Do you eat organic fruits and vegetables? Conventionally-grown produce contains a lot of toxins that add up in our bodies and can contribute to acne. Also, make sure you drink a LOT of water...at least 8 glasses a day (I shoot for 10). It will help flush the bad things out. Thanks for the little tidbit about my thyroid medication. I am one to give up easily and not give things enough time, so getting reminders like that is great! But yeah, giving up dairy if you're still in your teens is definitely something you want to do. You're pretty smart! How long has it been? Give it at least a month before you give up!
Thanks for the reply and keep in touch.

[dreamer7]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

Hello!
I think it was worth it, but unfortunately I haven't seen results in regards to my skin yet. Like I said, the vitamin A seemed to have stopped working, but I'll take it until I run out. I'm glad I found out my allergies, but it's made things pretty difficult! Especially living at home with my mom who doesn't know what too cook for me anymore. I could do a better job with COMPLETELY and 100% eliminating all of my allergens for a couple weeks, but I still don't think that would make a difference in my skin. It's not like I keep eating gluten or cheese every day; I stay away as much as possible. But sometimes things slip in and I just tell myself that it's okay, It's not gonna ruin my skin or anything. It has led me to believe though that my acne is pretty much all hormonal (I think). No matter what I eat, I still get breakouts.
That being said, I so far don't look or feel any different just by taking Armour Thyroid (it's been over a week I believe). But now that my cycle's started, I can get my progesterone cream and start that 14 days in. I'm hoping that's the missing piece I need that'll work along with the thyroid stuff! I will update when that happens.
So yes, I'm glad I got my hormones tested as well, but it's a really expensive test if insurance doesn't cover it (I paid around $120, when it would have cost over $600). Do you think yours could be hormonal as well? Or just food-related?

Yeah I imagine it's very hard eliminating all those allergens. I've only recently decided to try the food-related route, eliminating dairy first and I've now removed most red meats from my diet, as well as trying to fit in more vegetables each day. I haven't noticed much yet. I feel like my breakouts seem random too, no matter what I eat, but I don't know whether that's because they aren't food related or because I'm actually just crap at pin pointing this sort of stuff! I'm trying to address all these possible causes myself, but it would be helpful knowing what's going on in my body so I don't have to spend all this time doing stuff that I don't know will work or not.

I think it's entirely possible that mine is hormonal as well. I'm still in my teens, so my hormones are most likely on a rampage. Which is why I cut out dairy for starters, seeing as it's packed full with hormones. It would be good to get them tested, but I'm not sure if there's really anything you can do about male hormones. And about the thyroid hormone, I'm not sure if you were told this, but I believe it could take a while for that to work on your body, up to a few months. However you only have minor thyroid problems, so it could be shorter I suppose.

Thanks for replying. Luckily I've got a private health cover, so I think for the most part it might be covered. I will get onto booking an appointment soon and let you know how it goes. Good luck with the cream!

Ahh yes, I know exactly how you feel. Mine seem very random as well which has made finding the root cause difficult, so that's why I finally broke down and went to a naturopath. Do you eat organic fruits and vegetables? Conventionally-grown produce contains a lot of toxins that add up in our bodies and can contribute to acne. Also, make sure you drink a LOT of water...at least 8 glasses a day (I shoot for 10). It will help flush the bad things out. Thanks for the little tidbit about my thyroid medication. I am one to give up easily and not give things enough time, so getting reminders like that is great! But yeah, giving up dairy if you're still in your teens is definitely something you want to do. You're pretty smart! How long has it been? Give it at least a month before you give up!
Thanks for the reply and keep in touch.

I just had that moment the other day, breaking down to the point where I need to really get this under control. I'm booking a naturopath appointment tomorrow. I don't eat organic produce. I probably should. I will have to check out my supermarkets next time I go. My mother usually does the grocery shopping. Australia is pretty behind with organic food. My mother is actually into all that healthy organic eating and stuff, but it's just so hard to find it all here. I've been off dairy for about 2-3 weeks now and no major results, but we'll see I've just come out of a breakout period and I'm hoping it could be the last, although I doubt it. I'm like the wife of an abusive husband. Even though I get these horrible breakouts, after they finish I tell myself it won't happen again and I'll be fine.But they keep happening and not matter how much I hurt each time, after it I feel fine. But now I'm going to make sure I get the right help haha. I'm starting to think there's no way to treat my acne, and maybe I'll just have to wait to grow out of it. I really hope not. *SIGH* this is life. I'll let you know how my appointment goes. Fingers crossed.

[throughbeingcool]

How are your results going? Do you think going to the naturopath was worth it? I'm thinking of going. I suppose even if the information they give me doesn't end up helping my acne (like everything else doesn't), it will still benefit my body knowing my allergies and deficiencies etc. I just really want to get to the root of the problem and I feel that's the best way to go. I've been on vitamin A for just over two weeks as well, and noticed slightly less oiliness, but no major results.
Anyway, it would be good to hear how you're doing.

Hello!
I think it was worth it, but unfortunately I haven't seen results in regards to my skin yet. Like I said, the vitamin A seemed to have stopped working, but I'll take it until I run out. I'm glad I found out my allergies, but it's made things pretty difficult! Especially living at home with my mom who doesn't know what too cook for me anymore. I could do a better job with COMPLETELY and 100% eliminating all of my allergens for a couple weeks, but I still don't think that would make a difference in my skin. It's not like I keep eating gluten or cheese every day; I stay away as much as possible. But sometimes things slip in and I just tell myself that it's okay, It's not gonna ruin my skin or anything. It has led me to believe though that my acne is pretty much all hormonal (I think). No matter what I eat, I still get breakouts.
That being said, I so far don't look or feel any different just by taking Armour Thyroid (it's been over a week I believe). But now that my cycle's started, I can get my progesterone cream and start that 14 days in. I'm hoping that's the missing piece I need that'll work along with the thyroid stuff! I will update when that happens.
So yes, I'm glad I got my hormones tested as well, but it's a really expensive test if insurance doesn't cover it (I paid around $120, when it would have cost over $600). Do you think yours could be hormonal as well? Or just food-related?

Yeah I imagine it's very hard eliminating all those allergens. I've only recently decided to try the food-related route, eliminating dairy first and I've now removed most red meats from my diet, as well as trying to fit in more vegetables each day. I haven't noticed much yet. I feel like my breakouts seem random too, no matter what I eat, but I don't know whether that's because they aren't food related or because I'm actually just crap at pin pointing this sort of stuff! I'm trying to address all these possible causes myself, but it would be helpful knowing what's going on in my body so I don't have to spend all this time doing stuff that I don't know will work or not.

I think it's entirely possible that mine is hormonal as well. I'm still in my teens, so my hormones are most likely on a rampage. Which is why I cut out dairy for starters, seeing as it's packed full with hormones. It would be good to get them tested, but I'm not sure if there's really anything you can do about male hormones. And about the thyroid hormone, I'm not sure if you were told this, but I believe it could take a while for that to work on your body, up to a few months. However you only have minor thyroid problems, so it could be shorter I suppose.

Thanks for replying. Luckily I've got a private health cover, so I think for the most part it might be covered. I will get onto booking an appointment soon and let you know how it goes. Good luck with the cream!

Ahh yes, I know exactly how you feel. Mine seem very random as well which has made finding the root cause difficult, so that's why I finally broke down and went to a naturopath. Do you eat organic fruits and vegetables? Conventionally-grown produce contains a lot of toxins that add up in our bodies and can contribute to acne. Also, make sure you drink a LOT of water...at least 8 glasses a day (I shoot for 10). It will help flush the bad things out. Thanks for the little tidbit about my thyroid medication. I am one to give up easily and not give things enough time, so getting reminders like that is great! But yeah, giving up dairy if you're still in your teens is definitely something you want to do. You're pretty smart! How long has it been? Give it at least a month before you give up!
Thanks for the reply and keep in touch.

I just had that moment the other day, breaking down to the point where I need to really get this under control. I'm booking a naturopath appointment tomorrow. I don't eat organic produce. I probably should. I will have to check out my supermarkets next time I go. My mother usually does the grocery shopping. Australia is pretty behind with organic food. My mother is actually into all that healthy organic eating and stuff, but it's just so hard to find it all here. I've been off dairy for about 2-3 weeks now and no major results, but we'll see I've just come out of a breakout period and I'm hoping it could be the last, although I doubt it. I'm like the wife of an abusive husband. Even though I get these horrible breakouts, after they finish I tell myself it won't happen again and I'll be fine.But they keep happening and not matter how much I hurt each time, after it I feel fine. But now I'm going to make sure I get the right help haha. I'm starting to think there's no way to treat my acne, and maybe I'll just have to wait to grow out of it. I really hope not. *SIGH* this is life. I'll let you know how my appointment goes. Fingers crossed.

I know exactly how you feel when you put it in that metaphor! But yes, do try your best to eat organic MOST of the time. Does your mom ever shop at farmer's markets? Those usually have lots of organic produce. Otherwise I have no other knowledge of Australia! Speaking of it though, I LOVE this site: www.highonhealth.org if you've never heard of it. It's run by Fran who is from Australia! It seriously has helped me so much when it comes to all things acne, and she's a bit of a foodie herself. That's why I thought of farmer's markets as an option for you

It's been a while since I've updated with pictures so here they are. The past few days have been going very well for me! I finally got over a huge, embarrassing breakout (I had 3 pimples in one spot right in the middle of my cheek and the whole area was super red and hard to cover up) and my skin is healing surprisingly fast. However, it usually is like this the first week or so after my period, so I doubt it will stay but I'm crossing my fingers :/ I still have a few near my mouth, too, but I'm making sure I DON'T PICK! That's helping too, since any spots I get are generally small whiteheads (not big zits and cysts, finally!!) The only thing I have to complain about are my red spots left over. I have a lottttt that take forever to heal. If I didn't have so many, I don't think I would be wearing makeup out in public right now, that's how much better my face feels overall.
ALSO, I started my progesterone cream last night, so I'm on day 2. It's like rubbing lotion all over my stomach! Weird! But I'll let you know if I notice any changes due to that.

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[throughbeingcool]

I'm beginning to find a pattern to my breakouts! This one's mostly for the ladies I guess...
Usually right before and during my period is my "clearing up time", but then a few days after it ends, I get another breakout that lasts to almost the end of my cycle. At this time, any spots on my face seem to get redder and I just overall look way worse
I find this kinda strange cause everything else I've read about hormonal acne has said that usually you break out right before your period, which is not the case for me! Is anyone else like this?

Regimen update: I ran out of Armour Thyroid so I've just been on Progesterone cream every night. So far, no effects good or bad. My acne is still behaving like it always does (as stated above). I am getting extremely frustrated.

I also sometimes slack off on my food allergy diet. I will eat foods with small amounts of gluten/dairy/soy/corn/coconut, etc. I keep telling myself to be strict about it but it's terribly hard sometimes, especially when I'm at school and STARVING in between classes. I really need some ideas for whole food/veggie snacks to bring along...
If anyone has some experience with food allergies, how bad do you think it is to occasionally eat small amounts of your allergens?

[dreamer7]

I'm beginning to find a pattern to my breakouts! This one's mostly for the ladies I guess...
Usually right before and during my period is my "clearing up time", but then a few days after it ends, I get another breakout that lasts to almost the end of my cycle. At this time, any spots on my face seem to get redder and I just overall look way worse
I find this kinda strange cause everything else I've read about hormonal acne has said that usually you break out right before your period, which is not the case for me! Is anyone else like this?

Regimen update: I ran out of Armour Thyroid so I've just been on Progesterone cream every night. So far, no effects good or bad. My acne is still behaving like it always does (as stated above). I am getting extremely frustrated.

I also sometimes slack off on my food allergy diet. I will eat foods with small amounts of gluten/dairy/soy/corn/coconut, etc. I keep telling myself to be strict about it but it's terribly hard sometimes, especially when I'm at school and STARVING in between classes. I really need some ideas for whole food/veggie snacks to bring along...
If anyone has some experience with food allergies, how bad do you think it is to occasionally eat small amounts of your allergens?

You are insanely pretty!

I wouldn't stress about slacking off your food allergy diet unless you actually do get really bad break outs from those foods. Trying to avoid gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and coconut would be really hard. Are you sure all those foods cause you trouble? Gluten is one that I would find incredibly hard to avoid. I don't think it's bad to occasionally eat small amounts, but I have only had a few months experience. Say, when I'm avoiding dairy, I will avoid milk products like milk, cheese, cream, chocolate and things that are mainly made up of milk. But if it's biscuits or small things that have small dairy content, then I don't really think it matters (although I don't actually eat biscuits!).

I find salads a great things to snack on during the day. I usually make a salad up with dinner, and enough so that there is some left over for the next day. I love eating celery, capsicum (bell peppers), cucumber, spinach, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, carrot etc. If you don't have time to prepare it, most cafe's/diners sell some sort of prepared salad. I love eating nuts too, like almonds or walnuts. Some people find that they break them out though.

Goooodluck!

[throughbeingcool]

Thanks, that was really helpful. What kind of dressing do you put on your salads? I like making my own so it's not processed.
And as for my allergies, I literally have not noticed any symptoms besides the breakouts (if they're even caused by them!). I got allergy tested and that's what my doctor told me to avoid. It rates the allergies from one * (asteric) to three ***, and the ones with 3 are the more troublesome ones. Mine are gluten, cow's milk, cheese, wheat, and I think nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts). I used to love those nuts too! But there are still some others I can eat But I've been doing the same thing as you...not worrying too much if I eat foods that are made with small amounts of those ingredients. But then I'll feel guilty afterward so I vow to stay away and only eat foods I KNOW are safe!
I do use coconut oil sometimes though, do you think that matters? I think it's health benefits outweigh my small allergy towards it. Also, do you think applying your allergies topically (like coconut oil again) would have any negative affects since you're not digesting it? There is so much to learn!

Thanks again for your reply!

[throughbeingcool]

This is my skin as of today :/
(the breakout that you see is slowly starting to heal, finally)
Look at all my red marks!

Regimen update:
- My aunt is an esthetician and really into the natural health field and she passed on this info through my mom: Bragg's apple cider vinegar to dab on skin and drink internally, PB8 probiotics, digestive enzymes.
- So, I've been drinking about 2 tbsp of ACV in water EVERY morning and night (it used to be lemon & water in the morning but I've ran out...I will get more though and go back to lemon in the morning and ACV at night). It's been about a week doing that.
- I've been putting diluted ACV on after I wash my face morning and night (sometimes I forget to do it in the morning before my jojoba oil moisturizer). Again, it's been about a week.
- I've been taking digestive enzymes with nearly every meal
- and I just got my PB8 in the mail yesterday so I will take 2 a day
- 1000 mg of vitamin C daily
- still taking 1000 i.u. of D3 daily (sometimes twice as much)


How long before I finally see some changes!? Does anyone see anything wrong with what I'm doing?

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[Ghost08]

Your regimen seems flawless (In my non-professional, personal opinion)
I do the all natural myself, so saying this sounds wrong, BUT....
Have you ever used an acid (aka; AHA or something else) to try and prevent clogged pores?

[throughbeingcool]

Yes, actually. I have a jar sitting on my dresser right now! I read really good reviews on Walgreen's AHA so I got some to see if it'd help my red marks. I probably haven't used it enough to see a difference though, because it's CHEMICALS! I know deep down that it's only damaging my skin and it's not worth it in the long run, so I've had a hard time continuing to use it :/ I've noticed I've gotten quite a few clogged pores on my cheeks around a month ago though, and I don't know how to get rid of them. It's very unusual for me! I didn't know AHA was supposed to help with that.

[Chestercool]

hi there!

are you taking all nutrients i mean, meats, veggies, fruits, fiber in a decent amount?

[tk112233]

hey throughbeingcool,
you said you had your blood drawn to test for food allergies, do you know if there was a specific name for this blood test? or is it just called food allergy blood test? and did you give a list of all the foods you wanted tested?

[throughbeingcool]

hi there!

are you taking all nutrients i mean, meats, veggies, fruits, fiber in a decent amount?

I do not eat meat, but I get plenty of protein. The only thing I guess I could improve on is eating more raw veggies?

hey throughbeingcool,
you said you had your blood drawn to test for food allergies, do you know if there was a specific name for this blood test? or is it just called food allergy blood test? and did you give a list of all the foods you wanted tested?

Hello!
Well when I got my blood drawn at my doctor's, they got the results from Alletess Medical Laboratory. I'm not sure if there was a specific name for the test I did...I just said I wanted food allergy testing! And going into it I did not have in mind any specific foods that I wanted tested (although I was sure dairy would be one of them), I just got back a biiig long list of all different kinds of foods: nuts, meats, cheeses, spices, etc. which were all rated from 0-3.

[Chestercool]

hi there!

are you taking all nutrients i mean, meats, veggies, fruits, fiber in a decent amount?

I do not eat meat, but I get plenty of protein. The only thing I guess I could improve on is eating more raw veggies?

hey throughbeingcool,
you said you had your blood drawn to test for food allergies, do you know if there was a specific name for this blood test? or is it just called food allergy blood test? and did you give a list of all the foods you wanted tested?

Hello!
Well when I got my blood drawn at my doctor's, they got the results from Alletess Medical Laboratory. I'm not sure if there was a specific name for the test I did...I just said I wanted food allergy testing! And going into it I did not have in mind any specific foods that I wanted tested (although I was sure dairy would be one of them), I just got back a biiig long list of all different kinds of foods: nuts, meats, cheeses, spices, etc. which were all rated from 0-3.

where do you take the protein from? soy? many people is allergic to soy. The real cure of acne is a balancet diet avoiding some foods, check the thread "the real reason you have acne" by moonbase in the nutrition forum, its very complete in my opinion

[throughbeingcool]

hi there!

are you taking all nutrients i mean, meats, veggies, fruits, fiber in a decent amount?

I do not eat meat, but I get plenty of protein. The only thing I guess I could improve on is eating more raw veggies?

hey throughbeingcool,
you said you had your blood drawn to test for food allergies, do you know if there was a specific name for this blood test? or is it just called food allergy blood test? and did you give a list of all the foods you wanted tested?

Hello!
Well when I got my blood drawn at my doctor's, they got the results from Alletess Medical Laboratory. I'm not sure if there was a specific name for the test I did...I just said I wanted food allergy testing! And going into it I did not have in mind any specific foods that I wanted tested (although I was sure dairy would be one of them), I just got back a biiig long list of all different kinds of foods: nuts, meats, cheeses, spices, etc. which were all rated from 0-3.

where do you take the protein from? soy? many people is allergic to soy. The real cure of acne is a balancet diet avoiding some foods, check the thread "the real reason you have acne" by moonbase in the nutrition forum, its very complete in my opinion

Nope, I stay away from soy for sure. I get all my protein from sources like beans, lentils and quinoa. Yum

[throughbeingcool]

Okay, you are GORGEOUS. Seriously, I didn't even notice your acne because your bone structure is just beautiful. Secondly, I also had my food allergy testing done and they used the * method as well. I don't avoid any of the allergens just because the foods I'm supposedly allergic to are the only thing I can eat on a Paleo diet. Also, I haven't noticed any other issues or red flags being raised when I eat the alleged allergens. My acne literally popped up over night and I've been eating some of the foods I'm supposedly allergic to, my WHOLE life. So yeah. That being said, I do avoid dairy, gluten and soy, just as a precaution. I don't know how related food is with acne, I know they have an effect on hormones and such but I've been eating extremely healthy for almost 2 months and my acne hasn't improved all that much. I'm also seeing an aestethician so you'd think my acne would be long gone since I'm approaching it from as many points as possible but alas, I'm still fighting this every single day. I've had my hormones checked too and it turns out my androgen levels are high so my endocrinologist is trying to find the next step to fixing me up.

Good luck, keep us posted!

Aw wow, thank you so much. I haven't been complimented on my bone structure in a long time! haha
But yes! Exactly. That's how I deal with my allergens pretty much. I mean I switched from almond to hemp milk because I'm apparently allergic to almonds, and I don't eat any faux-meat products made from soy...but over the past few weeks I've eaten way more cheese than I usually do just because of the holiday and stuff, and nothing happened! I mean, right now I have like 3 bigger zits around my mouth but everything else seems to keep on healing. And I wanna say these zits were here before I ate "BAD" foods! So I don't know what gives. I think what's most important is keeping a positive attitude and just not caring about how you look. Of course I still eat healthy but I'm experimenting and allowing myself to slip up and I see no correlation yet. I really want to try taking Spirulina tablets though and see if those give me a boost. I've also heard from highonhealth.org that EstroBlock is the best supplement for hormonal acne and I'm really eager to try that too (once I run out of my prescriptions).