When people tell me that they choose to only eat vegetarian, vegan, raw food, or any other restrictive type of diet, I always ask them if they changed their diets specifically to help their skin.   Most say yes, and I see how baffled and confused they become by the reality that their skin is totally out of control despite an unbelievably conscious diet, an ultra-fit and meditative lifestyle, and great coping skills for their stress…

How can this group of people still have so much Acne??

It baffles everyone and causes a frustration that eventually can lead to hopelessness.

I’m going to try to help ease this very common misconception here and emphasize the point with a Live Documentary Case Study.

Here’s the root of the confusion:

   There is an undeniable reality that better diets and conscious eating have overwhelmed modern medicine in a great way, helping to prevent all types of diseases that once haunted people needlessly.  I changed my eating habits recently in a subtle way and noticed an immediate increase in energy and sensation of well being.  I can see first hand why so many people are so enthusiastic about new eating strategies. 

However, there is a great mistaken assumption made by both enthusiasts and professional healers that sounds like this,  ”If dietary strategies can heal so many ailments,  It must be able to clear all acne as well”    This adamant assumption can create a serious emotional problem of hopelessness for someone who is eating perfectly and still suffering.  It’s a set up for failure, stress, and depression. 

The more responsible and accurate statement that needs to be made about dietary strategies will be made here to ease the stress of those making great efforts, yet still struggling:

“Although dietary strategies of all kinds have helped many people battle their acne,   their will inevitably be those with acne more powerful than the healing power of nutritional selectivity.  Those who are still struggling despite amazing nutrition need not be baffled.  They are one of a great many who is eating ultra-consciously and suffering from chronic active acne. ”

My personal recommendation to vegetarians who are still suffering:

If years of dietary changes have not brought you satisfaction yet,  do not be surprised at all.   Look for other ways to fight this battle while keeping your healthy lifestyle going.

Some may ask,   “What’s wrong with trying many new diets for a couple years to see if it can handle the acne.”

My response is typically:     “You have about 3-4 weeks to play around with acne.  As time passes, trial and error can have many side effects.  

(see this post:  time = scarring)

Others may presume,    ”Well, those vegetarians are probably eating a lot of junk food that has no meat in it.”   or   ‘They are doing the diet incorrectly”

(I often remind people that Acne patients are very motivated.  This is a very powerful condition.)

—The assumtion that someone who still has acne is just not doing the diet right and claiming to be perfectly health conscious is highly  offensive to any intelligent health conscious sufferer.  No one should assume that someone with acne is not trying amazing efforts to get clear.  My experience with acne sufferers has shown that acne patients are often times the most health conscious people ever,  even when their faces are totally active. 

Bottom Line:  

People are still underestimating the power and stubbornness of this condition.  

(I see this every day)

Eating great is wonderful for the mind, body, and spirit.  Do not be surprised, confused, or lose hope in any way if your eating habits do not solve all of your acne problems.  

This live video series should give hope to any motivated sufferer who accidentally lost hope while under a strict dietary regime.

Parts 1 & 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5 (After-After)

 



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©2009 “Vegetarians with Acne??”     by  Dr. Neal Schwartz