I have been raw for 11 days now!
Also, it has been 11 days off of Proactive (which I have been on for the past 5 years). Proactive worked great at first, but recently it started to loose its effect (and my conscience was getting to me about the chemicals I was putting on my body).
I know I am detoxing right now, and breakouts are expected, but it is soooo painful! My face feels dry, yet oily and super red. I am using Dr. Bronners Tea Tree soap and tea tree oil on the blemishes.
I would really appreciate any words of encouragement, my husband actually hid the Proactive from me. Also, suggestions on facial regimens/soaps used by others would be great. Keep in mine I have oily/sensitive skin.
Thanks in advance!
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Thanks, Katie, Kundalalita, and Jenoz.
I am going to try to use only water and a wash cloth on my face, in fact I did just that this morning. I have been applying vitamin E oil on the sores where the tea tree totally burned off my skin. I will to try the coconut oil tonight!
As for the urine thing…I have heard about that, and I did know someone several years ago who tryed it (I don’t remember the outcome). I think I will try using just water to see if I get a balance out of that first.
I belive that I may have Candida. Do you have any suggestions, Jenoz?...What foods should I eat/not eat and how much grapefuit seed extract and tea tree should I take orally?
Thanks again!
Get some sunshine on your face. The sun will kill the bacteria and seriously assist your body with detox. Sunshine is so important for your skin, you will see amazing results.. there is much less risk this time of year for burns, too.
Thanks Raw_Chocoholic, Mamastinky, and Odalys for the support!
Raw_Chocoholic, my husband did the master cleanse…and I have thought about doing it. I am a little scared because I tend to shakey and dizzy without having food for too long (like 3-4 hours).
Mamastinky, I wish I could be in the sun more often, but my job (office assistant) keeps me inside for most of the day! I will have to wait till the weekend.
Odalys, are you seeing progress with the application of tomato/lemon juice and aloe vera? Have you seen progress since being 100% raw for a month now?
Odalys: I eat tons of fruit (alot of dried fruit too) a fair amount of nuts (and nut butters). I know I need to incorporate more greens into my diet!
I did take the candida spit test this morning, and not a big shocker…I have it! Thanks, Jenoz for the info.
I am trying the water fast today. I have not had anything since 4:30pm yesterday (18 hours ago)....I feel aweful. I think I am going to breakdown and eat something soon cause I am at work so I can’t really rest.
Thanks to all for the support, I am in need of it. My husband said he hasn’t heard me laugh all week. :(
odalys: just wondering if you took the candida spit test?
i bought Candidase by Enzymedica at my local health food store yesterday. it was pretty expensive $48.00 for two weeks worth of pills. the store associate recommended it as the “best they had”. i took it last night before bed, as you are to take it one hour before a meal or two hours after. anyway, i had very strange reactions to it….fast beating heart, cold chills, hot sweats, weakness in limbs. i had to call off work today! i am supposed to take two pills 3xs a day, but i think i might cut that down to twice or once a day so i can function. i also bought a book on candida, and the “candida diet” seems impossible to me. in the book it states that you will loose 10 pounds in two weeks which i surely can’t afford. so i don’t think i will stick to the diet….no fruit, avocados, or nuts…i don’t think i can hang.
Or, maybe this is part of the detox? i feel pretty aweful though! my head aches, i feel like i might be coming down with a cold, i’m shakey and light headed. no energy whatsoever!
well, i am off to bed.
i forgot to mention that i look yellow around my eyes and mouth. is this normal? i thought it may have something to do with my liver….?
odalys, I just checked out that website, and I think grapefruit seed extract may be the way to go. Probably WAY cheeper than the $48.00 pills I bought. I am willing to spend money if it is going to clear my skin, but I hate the side effects. The ingrediants are cellulase and protease…? I called the 1800# on the bottle to tell them my reaction, and they have not heard of a reaction like mine, go figure. They suggested to use a lower dosage, but I might just get some grapefruit seed extract instead!
we will figure this out, and clear our skin together! :)
Hey guys!
I relate to your problem julie!!! I’ve suffered from acne for many years! It’s been REALLY bad, but expecially on my back!
Cutting out dairy and animal products really helped, and now after being mostly raw I hardly ever break out anymore!
What helped me the most was seeing a real Chinese Herbal Doctor, he was SO good! If any of you live in Sydney, Australia, I’d highly recommend looking up Dr. Cheng in the mall in Mona Vale! :)
A chinese herbal doctor might give you a herbal medicine that’s gonna taste like absolute crap, but it’ll really help! The doctor also performed acupunture and cupping on my back, and in a matter of weeks you could really tell a big difference, and it was so nice!
Good luck with your problem!
My family all live right near the Thursday Plantation that grows Australia most renown Tea Tree Oil. I’ve had mixed results when it comes to spots and when I was a teenager eating fruit alone for 4 days really solved my problems.
This year after 12 months 90% raw I was sick as a dog with candida. Definitely too much fruit but added with bad food combining was the clincher. Even a squeeze of lemon in a salad had me doubled in pain. See me on the right in this pic at my brothers wedding (soon before I bolted to the toilet!) http://a474.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6…
I can barely look at the photo!!
I got rid the cramp pains and weakness with Citrus Seed Extract (Citricidal Australia) and Yeast Balance (www.enzy.com/women). Wasn’t great example of raw for my return visit to my family but with the help of HUGE salads and sensible eating I returned to London refreshed.
I’ve recently started using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide a lot. Sprayed straight on a cotton pad and gently wiped over a damp face avoiding the eyebrows and hairline. Hydrogen Peroxide is of course H2O2 – that’s the same as pure water with an extra element of pure oxygen!! When it comes into contact with the skin it releases the oxygen (bacteria hates oxygen) and you’ll see even see the tiny bubbles at work. When I’ve ever run out my skin tone really drops.
Finish with coconut oil (also antibacterial) used as a moisturiser and your still damp face. A little goes a long way!