The excessiveconsumption of Vitamin B12, which isfound in non-vegetarian foods, is one of the most important causes of pimples, acne, boilsand other skin eruptions.Specifically,the excess of COBALT,which is a constituent of Vitamin B12, is the REAL CAUSE of the problem.

According to the ORIGINAL RESEARCH done by me about 40 years back, the excessive consumption of COBALT-rich foods, drinksand dietary supplements can cause pimples, acne, boils and rashes in susceptible persons of any age group, which includes even OLD PERSONS!! The consumption of even small amounts of a COBALT salt like COBALT SULFATE can cause massive eruptions all over the skin of the face and the body of a susceptible person.

The non-vegetarian foods may be eaten in moderation by those who are prone to pimples and boils. Eating 2 eggs per day can give me pimples, even though I am over 73 years old. The persons susceptible to pimples should eat only about 100 grams of meat, chicken or fish on 2 days in a week. If they eat more meat, chicken, fish, lobsters and other non-vegetarian foods, they should first boil them in a large amount of water, and throw away the water to reduce the Vitamin B12content of such foods, before they cook them further.

Even the vegetarian foods like chocolate (cocoa), some beers, some spices and condiments, dry fruits and nuts, which containlarge amounts of COBALT, can cause pimples and other skin eruptions.

The consumption of foods, drinks, and other edible preparations containing COBALT and Vitamin B12must berestricted by all patients who have pimples, acne, boils, measles, chicken pox or rashes of any type, which produce pus in the skin, or even in other parts deep in the body. Besides thenon-vegetarian foods like meat, fish, chicken and eggs, eventhe consumption of Vitamin B12-containing milk, butter, cheese, ice-cream and other milk products should be drastically restricted, or even avoided for some time, by the personssuffering from the skin eruptions. They can obtainCALCIUM from green leafy vegetables and from CALCIUM pills, instead of getting the mineral from milk and milk products.

The patients who are prone to pimples and boils should NOT eat bread, cereals and other foods that are FORTIFIED with Vitamin B12.Such persons must also avoid the pills that containVitaminB12. If they require the B-complex pills, they should take the pills that do NOT contain Vitamin B12.

As Vitamin E is an antagonist of Vitamin B12, itcan helpin reducing the pimples, acne, boils and rashes caused by the consumption of excess COBALT. The mineral SELENIUM, whichproduces a sparing effect on the need for Vitamin E, may also be very helpful in controlling these skin eruptions. The foods rich in Vitamin E and SELENIUM, like whole-grain cereals, green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, help in preventing pimples and boils.

Vitamin E can even be taken in the form of pills, but the daily dose should be restricted to about 10 to 20 milligrams if the treatment is for a long period.

Persons susceptible to pimples and boils should not have dental fillings, caps or bridges containing any traces of COBALT. Theirteeth should be free of COBALT, as otherwise such persons can continuously suffer from the rashes of pimples, acne, boilsand other skin eruptions, which can lead to horrible scars on their faces and other parts of their bodies.

Among the other dietary factors that can trigger the eruption of pimples and boils is IODIZED salt, which should be restricted or replaced by non-iodized salt. Pickles, chutneys and other foods, which contain MUSTARD seeds, powder and oil, should also be avoided, as they are known to cause pimples in many people. Mustard oil should NOT be applied to the faces and hair, or used for massaging the bodies, by such persons. Other foods, which should be avoided by the persons susceptible to pimples and boils, include some mixtures of spices likeGARAM MASALA,GROUNDNUTS (peanuts) and their oil. The consumption of protein and fat-rich dry fruits and nuts should be restricted, as they are also rich sources of COBALT. The excessive consumption of proteins and fats of even vegetarian origin can do great harm.

Lack of sexand the retention of semen for long periods in their bodiesby young men can cause or increase pimples and boils in many of them. The regular ejaculation of semen prevents the formation of pus in the bodies of men, and thus stops the eruption of pimples and boils. The consumption of aphrodisiacal drugs for sexual stimulation can increase the formation of semen, which can trigger the eruption of pimples and boils in the persons who are prone to the disease. So, if they want to avoid getting pimples and boils,they should NOT use sexual stimulants.

Lactating mothers should NOT avoid breastfeeding their babies, as the retention of milk in their breasts can give them pimples!