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column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text]No one wants to look in the mirror to find a newly formed pimple on their skin or acne.Acne, zits, spots\u2009\u2014\u2009whatever you call them\u2009\u2014\u2009will affect approximately eighty five percent of people between the ages of twelve and twenty four.Furthermore, it will continue to occur in up to fifteen percent of women into their thirties and forties, though men experience it as well.There are ways you can manage it with diet though, and today we\u2019re going to look at some of them.Once you complete your Diploma In Holistic Nutrition online course, clients will ask you about using nutrition for acne.And it doesn\u2019t take an advanced nutrition course to understand the connections between diet and healthKeep reading to learn more about using nutrition to help your clients manage their acne \u2013 or to manage your own.What Actually Is Acne?Acne occurs because of secretions from the skin\u2019s sebaceous glands.These secretions clog pores and hair follicles resulting in those spots no one wants to see when they look in the mirror.Whiteheads and blackheads are also the result of clogged pores.Another, more severe, type of acne is cystic acne which occurs when there is swelling and inflammation beneath the surface of the skin.What Does NOT Cause Acne?There are a lot of myths surrounding what causes acne.It might surprise you to learn the following things are not the cause of your acne:\u25cf Poor hygiene \u25cf High sex drive \u25cf Chocolate \u25cf Greasy foodPoor hygiene and diet may aggravate acne that already exists, but they\u2019re not the root cause.So What Does Cause Acne Then?So now that we know what doesn\u2019t cause it, let\u2019s take a look at the actual causes.In short the cause of acne comes down to a couple of factors: bacteria and hormones.The hormone testosterone is responsible for a number of things, including the production of oil.This is part of the reason why teenagers going through testosterone driven puberty tend to be more likely to experience acne outbreaks.When oil gets trapped in the pores, it creates an environment which is hospitable to bacteria which causes acne\u2009\u2014\u2009these bacteria grow, and cause irritation which leads to inflammation and eventually, zits.Taking A Holistic Nutrition Approach To AcneIf you\u2019re dealing with acne, there are a lot of approaches you could take to combat it.While it might seem easy to get some high powdered creams or prescription medications from the pharmacy, these may not be ideal solutions.Creams can be drying and irritating, and medications may come with adverse side effects.You may want to first consider a more natural, holistic solution such as targeting acne through diet and nutrition.Keep reading to learn more about how to do this.1. Try An Elimination DietThe premise of an elimination diet is to remove most foods which could be irritating or otherwise causing you issues from your diet, and then gradually add them back in, and watch how your body responds.Elimination diets can be used for a variety of conditions, including stomach upset, inflammation, food allergies, and skin issues including acne.This process can help you pinpoint which foods cause a reaction.Foods to eliminate can include processed sugar, white bread, and dairy.2. Eat An Anti Inflammatory DietInflammation plays a large role in many skin conditions, including acne.Avoiding foods which trigger inflammation and adding more which help combat it is important for healthy skin.Some examples of foods which help fight inflammation include:\u25cf Olive oil \u25cf Tomatoes \u25cf Fruits \u25cf Leafy green vegetables \u25cf Turmeric \u25cf Fatty fish \u25cf Beans \u25cf Sprouted whole grains \u25cf Flax and chia seeds \u25cf Black walnuts3. Increase Your Chromium IntakeChromium is used by the body to help with the metabolism of sugar.This is important since high blood sugar levels can cause an increase in acne development.Foods containing chromium include:\u25cf Pears \u25cf Dates \u25cf Mussels \u25cf Brazil nuts4. Increase Your Zinc IntakeZinc is a trace mineral which your body uses for a variety of purposes, including blood clotting, thyroid function, and immune system function.It can also help to regulate your oil glands, which is why it\u2019s useful for helping to combat acne.Other properties of zinc which make it useful for combating acne include:\u25cf Wound healing properties \u25cf Preventing scarring \u25cf Antioxidant properties\u2009\u2014\u2009protecting against free radicals \u25cf Metabolizing testosteroneSome food sources of zinc include:\u25cf Pine nuts \u25cf Pumpkin seeds \u25cf Oysters \u25cf Mushrooms \u25cf Asparagus5. Increase Your Selenium IntakeThere is evidence that low selenium levels can contribute to acne, as well as other skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema.It helps to prevent inflammation which can lead to acne.To get more selenium in your diet, try adding the following:\u25cf Eggs \u25cf Brazil nuts \u25cf Spinach \u25cf Sunflower seedsContact The Edison Institute Of Nutrition TodayDo you want to learn more about the way\u2019s food can affect your health?Are you interested how dietary changes and holistic nutrition can make a big impact on conditions which many people reach for medications to help with?If you think a career in holistic nutrition is the right move for you, then contact us today at the Edison Institute of Nutrition to learn more about the programs we offer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row] "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Using Holistic Nutrition For Acne","item":"https:\/\/edisoninst.com\/using-holistic-nutrition-for-acne\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]