ROSACEA
About Roseacea
Rosacea,
sometimes called acne rosacea, is a relatively common condition, especially in
women between the ages of 30 and 50.
Men suffer from rosacea less commonly, but more severely.
The
usual areas to be affected by the facial flushing and acne-like eruptions are
the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Groups
of capillaries close to the surface of the skin become dilated, resulting in
blotchy red areas with small bumps and pimples.
There
is evidence that many people with rosacea have reduced stomach acid and reduced
enzymes needed for fat digestion. These
can be supplemented in capsule form (see below).
Food intolerance is also frequently involved and nutrition consultants
will be able to arrange for testing.
Nutrition Facts
& Diet Advice for Rosacea
Consider the following nutrition guidelines:
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Eat
a diet high in fibre, with plenty of raw and lightly steamed vegetables,
and whole grains such as brown rice, millet, buckwheat, oats, amaranth,
quinoa and spelt.
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Use
fresh vegetable juices. Consider
buying a juicer and a book on juicing.
See below.
The Champion
Juicer as used by the Gerson Institute is available form this site.
Click on this text to go there.
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Eat
berries, e.g. bilberry, blueberry, blackberry, etc. for vitamin C and
bioflavonoid content.
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Avoid
foods which cause flushing, e.g.
hot
drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee.
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Avoid
beef, pork, lamb and the skin of chicken and turkey, as well as dairy
produce. These promote
inflammation.
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Avoid
fried foods for the same reason.
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Avoid
salt and sugar.
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Allow
food to cool slightly before eating it.
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A
vegetarian or vegan diet may be best suited.
Do take care to get all the nutrients you need if you decide to
become vegan – see a nutrition consultant if possible, who can check for
food intolerances and leaky gut at the same time.
Health Supplements
for Rosacea
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement
medical claims)
Recommended
Books
health book - Rosacea: Your Self-Help Guide
see also:
cookbooks
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