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Acne and Homeopathy...

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WHAT IS ACNE? Chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes spots, pimples, especially on face, back, shoulder, neck, chest and upper arms. UNDERSTANDING ACNE... There is Sebaceous glands beneath our skin and it secretes an oily or waxy matter called sebum that helps lubricate and waterproof the skin and hairs of mammals. The combination of sebaceous glands and hair follicles is the 'pilosebaceous unit' where acne, pimples and cysts develop. PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION FOR UNDERSTANDING ACNE... BUT, why it doesn't affect everyone?? The reason behind is.. It can be hereditary, allergic, as post or pre menstrual symptom, menopausal symptom, because of hormonal disturbances, dietary patterns which includes more oily, spicy food and like, patients with constipation, stress, fear, modern medicines like Testosterone steroids, etc. Also, the more you touch, or scrub acne, the more it develops.. Moreover, constantly living in humid atmosph

ANTIBIOTICS...

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ANTIBIOTICS : Drug used to treat bacterial infection.. It is like a substance produced by one micro-organism that selectively inhibits the growth of other.. But better to say that in today's era of Antibiotics, self-medication without proper knowledge or even wrong dosages and all causes more harm than good. Adverse effects range from nausea, fever to allergic reaction including anaphylaxis.. So to AVOID such effects and have a healthy life I would suggest today some of the antibiotics hiding in your kitchen and better alternative to antibiotics.. TURMERIC HONEY GINGER PASTE - It offers anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory support. Oil from herb OREGANO is effective in treatment against drug-resistant bacteria. Both ONION and GARLIC have compounds that fight infection and boosts immune system. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR is an all-rounder includes antibiotic and antiseptic properties. HORSERADISH ROOT accounts for easing URTI i.e. Upper Re