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| Impetigo |
| Impetigo manifests as honey-colored runny sores on the skin that itch; it is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria. The face and extremities are the body parts most often affected. It is most epidemic in the summer or in the tropics. |
| Practice impeccable hygiene. Change the bedding daily for two weeks. Use only disposable tissues. Get some early morning sunlight and air exposure on the lesions. Avoid long sun exposure though, as it can make scarring more likely. Use separate washcloths and towels, as others in the household can easily become infected. Keep the fingernails cut very short to prevent scratching and spreading the infection. |
| Avoid eating fruit, juice and sugary foods. Drink lots of pure water. Do eat foods such as sea vegetables, millet and rye. |
| Chaparral, echinacea, myrrh or propolis tincture can be applied topically. Internally use infection-fighting herbs such as echinacea. Blood-purifying herbs such as red clover, dandelion root and yellow dock can also be used. Vitamin E can be taken internally to prevent scarring. Also use supplements of vitamins A, D, E, C and zinc to strengthen the defenses of the skin. |
| Liver Spots |
| Age spots are changes in the skin's pigmentation aggravated by nutritional deficiencies and sun exposure. Especially important are the B complex vitamins, particularly folic acid and niacin. Eat foods high in superoxide dismutase such as nutritional yeast or use it as a supplement. Other helpful supplements include the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamins C and E, zinc, glutathione, cystine and |
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