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Can Lack Of Sleep Make Your Skin More Oily?

This happens to me too..I cant specifically say oily but I look dull within a few nights of inadequate sleep and my sebum production increases that I will be more oily by EOD.

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Please Help

Ok I mantain a food log but wheat chapatis /methi(fenugreek) oparathas were a new addition. Also I ate some sushi this weekend after almost 2 months. I dont know if that had anything. Thanks for your...

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12 years ago
Please Help

no I used to have 1 wheat chapati made at home daily. I feel the last time I started breaking out was also after antibiotics and this time also it looks the same. I really need help. This time round ...

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12 years ago
Please Help

I thought I am having things under control but this week I am breaking out like never before and in places I never broke out. I have pimples not on my nose but 4 of them symmetrically on either side. ...

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12 years ago
Embarking On The Holistic Approach

During the period I was clear I had one chapati daily in the afternoon..I think the amount also matters. As I started breaking out only after eating 6 that day...

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12 years ago
Embarking On The Holistic Approach

Thanks Aana....I have seen a lot of imptovements over the last few weeks with changes in my diet and leading an active lifestyle with 8 hour fixed sleeping cycle. I noticed something last week, I eat ...

In forum Diet & holistic health

12 years ago
Indian Brown Skin Facial Hair Removal

Hello all I am Indian. And my sideburns are really yuck.. I have tried threading them and they grew back worse than before and I broke out. I have waxed them a week back and religiously use this cream...

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12 years ago
Anemia Supplements Breaking Me Out More

Hi, Typically iron supplements which you take for anemia, make you slightly constipated. If that is happening and you are not able to eliminate wastes through your bowels completely your skin may get...

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12 years ago
Precautions To Take Before Week Long Antibiotics And Time To Take Probiotics

Hi everyone I have almost recovered from my surgery and I am on my last day of antibiotics. I did quite well. Thanks for your help. I have one issue I have one pimple on my cheek which I do not reall...

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12 years ago
Goat Butter + Goat Cheese + Goat Milk Safe?

I have been having little goat milk with my tea in the morning--less than quarter cup but daily and about 1/2 cup of homemade goat yogurt daily 1 week so far.. I will keep you updated if I think any b...

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12 years ago
I Need Help!please!gluten!

Thanks AAna..Yes I am stressed out about it.. I was normal this morning...Might be that was it..

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12 years ago
Precautions To Take Before Week Long Antibiotics And Time To Take Probiotics

I think this is the post vista is talking about

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12 years ago
Precautions To Take Before Week Long Antibiotics And Time To Take Probiotics

Hi whoartthou1: I dont know if this is right and works for everyone but works for me. I avoid tomatoes, citrus, dairy. I do consume a little ghee daily which has really helped with my mild constipati...

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12 years ago
Precautions To Take Before Week Long Antibiotics And Time To Take Probiotics

Thanks Vista. Yeah I think that plan works well, but the thing is most doctors would recommend taking the antibiotics with some food and not on an empty stomach. What should I do then? I will find abo...

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12 years ago
Precautions To Take Before Week Long Antibiotics And Time To Take Probiotics

Hi everyone, I am slowly starting to see the effect of eating nutrient dense food and sleeping on time waking up early. I am in no way clear. But I get 1-2 spots compared to a warzone my face was abo...

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12 years ago
I Need Help!please!gluten!

Yeahh it would be good to wait for a month. I was clear for 10 days till yesterday, thanks to my Mom's diet. I have a new bump on my forehead this morning. I also after 10 days have not had a BM for t...

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12 years ago
I Need Help!please!gluten!

Hi Aana, I am sorry I am seeing this post so late. Are you eating a lot more white rice than usual to compensate for the lack of gluten (wheat chapatis)?? It could be insulin spikes cause of that. P...

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12 years ago
Drink Recipes

Cumin Corriander fennel tea: This is something which would be made 4-5 times a week at home when I was in India. My Mom would make a lot and we would drink it through the day. It helps with digestion...

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12 years ago
Feeling Really Low

I think some of the sweets may have some form of dairy in them..I am just thankful that they are going away fast now.. Also I was eating something which has sugar/jaggery in it almost after a month, a...

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12 years ago
Feeling Really Low

Thanks everyone for their responses...I dont think I had anything I am intolerant to but I had couple of Indian sweets and banana chips...I will watch my diet very closely for atleast next few months ...

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12 years ago
Feeling Really Low

Hi everyone, I am eating well more than 90% times. This weekend my parents visited me from India and had got some Indian delicacies. Within couple of days of eating some I have developed 2 big pimple...

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12 years ago
Embarking On The Holistic Approach

Thanks Aana...Your diet looks good. I am worried about falling off the bandwagon with respect to acne. My parents are here and I am meeting them after almost a year. And you know Indian Moms and all ...

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12 years ago
Long Term Antibiotics

I have a big pustule on one cheek and few tiny whiteheads which are drying out. I still avoid all dairy other than ghee. I tried milk tea and coffee 2 days back and I think the pustule is the result. ...

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12 years ago
Long Term Antibiotics

Hi eveyrone, This may seem strange to hear but I have had regular bowels for a week now...Touch wood.. My parents are visiting and my Mom saw me cook and she said you need to add a little more ghee a...

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12 years ago
White Rice Or Wheat?which One Is,lets Say, Less Harmful For A Acne Patient(In General)?

aanabil something which you can try instead of chia seeds is tulsi seeds or sabja (which they use to make falooda) and put it in water. It will absorb it and become gelatinous. It is very good to calm...

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12 years ago