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Other natural therapies used along with reflexology can complement and dramatically speed the healing process. These include:
Colonic irrigations
Herbs
Vitamin, mineral, and (more…)

The same systemic oral antibiotics used to treat acne that I discuss in Chapter 10 also calm the papules and pustules of your rosacea. Here, I provide you with the rosacea specific information and tips associated with these drugs. For complete information, including how to take the medication and potential (more…)

Also called steroid rosacea, this type of “rosacea” isn’t really rosacea, and I can tell you the cause of this condition — the inappropriate use of topical steroids (cortisone) on the face. The steroid creams are (more…)

One of the main side effects of tetracycline is staining the teeth of children. There are also risks to the teeth and bones of unborn babies and nursing children. You shouldn’t take them if you are:

· A child under 10 years of age: The use of any of the tetracy-clines during (more…)

Here are some other side effects that may occur when taking the tetracyclines:

· As with many other antibiotics, you may experience mild indigestion and abdominal upset. They can also cause more severe gastrointestinal irritation (inflammation of your esophagus or stomach).

· Rashes are uncommon, but when they (more…)

I recommend that you make every effort to taper off oral antibiotics as soon as your acne is under control. An oral antibiotic may be intended for daily use over an extended period of time, often for four to six months and possibly much longer. Eventually, your doctor will taper off the medication and finally (more…)

Antibiotics, both topical and oral, have been central to the treatment of acne for many years. However, public health concerns about their widespread use have increased in recent years due to a number of issues:

· Bacterial resistance: Resistance means that a medicine no longer works, or (more…)