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Worms, Bacteria And Acne – Is There A Link?

by Seppo August 2, 2011

Can worms and parasites have something to do with acne? That’s what I started thinking when I listened to a recent episode of Science Friday podcast: Exploring The Wild Life Of Our Bodies. Now there’s a lot of talk at the natural health community about parasites being a cause of a wide variety of diseases. [...]

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Issue 10: How to make your own yogurt

by Seppo February 25, 2011

In this issue of Clear Skin Tips you’ll learn how to make your own yogurt. But let’s first see why you would want to make your own yogurt. To begin with, it’s good for your skin. In an earlier issue I talked about the importance of probiotic bacteria for health and clear skin. Homemade yogurt [...]

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Issue 9: Of Celery Sticks and Self-hatred

by Seppo February 11, 2011

Not the two things you would often put together. But when you look carefully you’ll see that celery sticks and self-hatred often go hand in hand. Confused? And what does this have to do with your skin? Please allow me to explain. Many people struggling to get clear run into the insanely strict diet problem. [...]

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Issue 8: The Incredible Probiotics and Clear Skin

by Seppo February 4, 2011

Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that live your digestive system. They help with digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Now scientists say they may even help to clear your skin. The bacterial balance in the gut influence inflammation levels, insulin resistance and glucose tolerance. They can even help you to fight acne causing bacteria. [...]

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Issue 7: The Real Cause of Acne Finally Explained

by Seppo January 26, 2011

I think I have cracked the code for acne. I’m in the middle of updating my book Clear for Life. In the process I have read a lot of scientific studies (enough to give me a headache and to substantially increase Tylenol sales). I believe that I have finally put together a comprehensive explanation for [...]

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Problems with Benzoyl Peroxide

by Seppo January 22, 2011

Benzoyl peroxide is perhaps the most frequently used active ingredient in acne treatment products. Once applied to the skin it decomposes and releases free radicals that kill bacteria. Unfortunately free radicals are not precision weapons and they cause damage to all the cells they come in contact with. Because of this inflammatory effect BP can [...]

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Issue 6: Can Shampoo Cause Acne?

by Seppo January 19, 2011

Can something as innocent as washing your face with shampoo lead to acne? For long time I would have said no. That as long as you take care of your internal health what you put on your skin doesn’t matter that much. I have to admit I was probably wrong about this. What you put [...]

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Issue 5: Acne Diet Tips From Two New Studies

by Seppo January 6, 2011

Happy New Year from Clear Skin Tips. I hope you had a fantastic holiday seasons. In this issue I’m going to tell you about two interesting dietary studies. One study looked at the impact of meal timing on blood sugar levels. The other one studied the effect of eating grass-finished beef on blood omega 3 [...]

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Issue 4: How To Get Clear: Summary of Important Steps

by Seppo December 29, 2010

Perhaps you are one of the many acne victims who are completely at lost on what to do about their skin. If so, this is for you. In this issue of Clear Skin Tips I summarize the most important things you can do for your skin. I wanted to share these with you because every [...]

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Issue 3: Can The Mind Cause Or Cure Acne?

by Seppo December 22, 2010

How much the mind affects the body? And can your mind affect your acne? These questions have always fascinated me. In this issue we are going to look at some interesting studies that show the effect of the mind on the body. From improvements in eyesight and men getting physically younger to attitudes shaving years [...]

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