Health
PROBLEMS
OF THE SKIN
Skin
disease is not merely a problem with the skin itself - all
types of skin disease are also different manifestations
of some internal imbalance. The most common causes of skin
disorders are animals' food - e.g.. meat, eggs, dairy and
fish - followed by other modern dietary habits. When approaching
skin disease, we should ideally not try to suppress this
discharge, but allow it to come out while at the same time
eliminating the cause of the problem.
All
skin disease serve the invaluable function of discharging
excess (toxins, fluid etc.), which has accumulated internally
in and around various organs, as well as throughout the
digestive and lymphatic systems. The discharge of toxins
permits the internal organs and tissues to continue functioning
smoothly. Since the intestines are the first to be affected,
it is especially important to work initially at strengthening
their functions. Weak intestines will lead to poor absorption
of nutrients, and elimination will be forced through the
skin. Other internal structures that are adversely affected
during the course of skin problems are the kidneys, liver
and thyroid gland. The kidneys are weakened by milk and
milk products, sugar, fruits, chemicals and very strong
drugs (e.g. antibiotics and various pharmaceuticals). The
liver is weakened by over consumption of animal foods, sugar,
and by the more gradual, long- term effects of ingesting
chemicals or food additives. The diminished functioning
of both organs results in an over-acidic and polluted blood
condition, accompanied by mucus and fat deposits throughout
the lymphatic system. These mucus deposits not only hinder
the filtering functions of the lymphatic network. Deterioration
of the thyroid often parallels that of the kidneys and liver,
and underlies many cases of abnormal elimination through
the skin. Until the kidneys, liver, lungs and intestines,
have regained their collective capacity for eliminating
toxins, the thyroid will become overworked and weakened-
until eventually even the skin begins to fail as the last
resort for discharging excess. If this stage is reached
more severe degeneration such as skin cancer may become
evident.
Skin
affections such as psoriasis and eczema can be considered
as a pre-cancerous stage, just as white or brown spots that
appear on the skin.
Eczema
is one of the types of skin problem. This condition is characterized
by itchy, red and dry skin, and may be chronic or acute.
Eczema may occur either as an allergy or as a general hyperreaction
to irritating or toxic substances. The internal triggers
are usually not revealed by conventional diagnosis, the
person suffering from eczema seeks to alleviate the condition
with moisturizing and softening creams and cortisone ointments
applied directly over the skin.
The
eczematic person has the same general dietary history which
tends to produce other skin disorders. This primarily includes
dairy foods, sugar and sweet-tasting foods, but also the
excessive intake of baked flour products, fruits, oily or
greasy foods, and chemically processed foods. The dry condition
is caused by accumulations of fat and mucus directly under
the skin and in the lymphatic and digestive systems as a
result of general overeating and prolonged consumption of
oily or fatty foods (e.g. pizza, french fries, and hamburger)
and baked foods. The itchy skin characteristically reflects
the declining quality of the peripheral nervous system.
Eczema
is a common disease of infancy often observed in the first
few weeks of life, reflecting greatly imbalance eating habits
throughout the mother´s pregnancy. Most cases of eczema
are apparent by the age of two years. During this time the
development of the immune and digestive systems are in constant
flux, depending on the relative balance of expansive and
contractive foods* in the mother´s and post- breastfed
baby´s diet. Harmonious eating during this time is
fundamental to the prevention of eczemas. In subsequent
years, eczema will also involve impaired functioning of
the respiratory system, and individuals frequently develop
respiratory allergies such as hay fever and asthma.
In addition
to diet, an important factor in relieving skin allergies
is to try and minimize direct contact with artificial clothing
and environments. Synthetic or woolen clothing can irritate
the skin and easily trigger an allergic reaction. Whenever
possible, garments worn directly next to the skin can be
of cotton; and all synthetic or irritating cosmetics may
be kept to a minimum.
To help
eliminate the symptoms of any skin eruption one can additionally
apply certain plasters, compresses and baths.
Source:
Michio Kushi - Natural Healing & Allergies
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