Flaxseeds : A Home Remedy For Acne?
Even though there is no scientific evidence proving that food causes acne, it is rather obvious that what we do eat (and even what we do not eat) can have indirect effects on our skin. Our sebaceous glands which are producing and regulating oil (sebum) in our bodies are needing essential fatty acids coming from outside food sources in order to function properly. When they do not get the essential oils they require, the glands are forced to increase sebum secretions which can then contribute to clogging skin pores and cause acne.
The bad news in this is that the usual Western food diet is significantly lacking in essential fatty acids. Not even knowing it, several people have overgrown sebaceous glands that are damaging the health of their skin.
An ideal way to remediate to this imbalance is by incorporating flaxseeds in your diet. They will not merely help prevent the formation of blackheads and pimples by fueling the sebaceous glands with the oil they require but flaxseeds will also accelerate the recovery of skin already damaged. In addition to all this, the benefits extend beyond those associated to skin care and will help to prevent high blood pressure and even cancer.
Luckily, flaxseeds are not costly. They are easily found in a good number of food products (such as cereals) in supermarkets. Still, in order to get the necessary amounts to make a significant difference, it will be better to buy pure flaxseed and add them into your diet. Whole flaxseeds cannot be assimilated by the body so it will be necessary to grind them in a coffee grinder.
Flaxseeds will taste good in salads, cereals and shakes. It is not a strong taste nor is it unpleasant. Another way to enjoy the benefits of flaxseeds is by buying the oil and incorporating it in your food without heating it up through baking or cooking. Start with one or two tablespoons a day see how your body takes it. Because flaxseeds are rich in fiber it will be important to drink a lot of water every day otherwise constipation may ensue – not that you shouldn’t drink a lot of water anyway, especially if you have a poor skin condition.
Avocados, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, olives and green leafy vegetables also contain those same essential fatty acids found in flaxseeds and will make excellent additions to your diet.
