Information that all sufferers need to know!!!

  • Acne is a common inflammatory disease of the sebaceous follicle.
  • Acne presents itself with comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and possible scarring.
  • Acne is most frequently observed on the face, chest and back where sebaceous follicles are large.
  • Biomedically, the pathogenesis of acne is complex.
  • The course and severity of this condition appears to be determined by an interaction between hormones, keratinization, sebum and bacteria.

ZENMED™ follows the Traditional Oriental medicine etiology for treating the whole body as a way to combat imbalance in your system. With this in mind our first defence for problem skin lies well beneath the skin in our internal regulatory system. Acne is a complex biomedical disorder with the root of the disorder being multi factorial. When dealing with acne it is imperative that we treat this disorder at the source.

Yes, the jury is out on this one, “There is a strong connection between what you eat and your complexion”. A healthy diet can nourish and cleanse your skin.

Dietry Advise;

Diet therapy plays a vital role in the treatment of your acne outbreaks which is why we will outline for you here, foods which you should incorporate into your daily/weekly routine.

****Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, is involved in the formation and maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes.

To keep things simple for you we will list recommended fruits and vegetables. Please note that most or all of these suggestions are either green or yellow in appearance. This is an easy trick to remember when shopping for these products. You should notice a change to your skin within a week of this changed diet.

  • Winter Squash
  • Pumpkin
  • Carrots
  • All leafy greens
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Swiss Chard
  • Water Cress
  • Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Soy Beans
  • Note: All greens contain chlorophyll which purifies the blood of the toxins that cause skin eruptions.

Acne can also be the cause of a faulty fat metabolism so be sure to include foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids like salmon and other fish products. In 1990, 39 percent of the vitamin A (including carotenes) in the diets of Americans came from fruits and vegetables. Dark-green vegetables and deep-yellow fruits and vegetables provided about half of the vitamin A in the form of carotenes coming from this group. Foods that contain small amounts of vitamin A but are not considered good sources can contribute significant amounts of vitamin A to an individual's diet if these foods are eaten often or in large amounts.