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ANSWERS FROM KAREN MALLINGER
PSORIASIS
QUESTION: I am 31 years old and I have been suffering from psoriasis for 9 years now. I have tried so many
treatments and nothing seems to work I was wondering if you could recommend an herb to try.
ANSWER: My first suggestion to you involves your diet. Reduce the fat, eat lots of fiber, fish and green leafy
veggies, use fish oil, flaxseed oil or primrose oil supplements every day. I have a fabulous salve that I developed
for a very good friend who suffered from Psoriasis for years. If you're interested, e-mail me with the word
ORDER in the subject line for more information. Chaparral, dandelion and yellow dock are all helpful in
relieving the symptoms of psoriasis.
ACNE
QUESTION: I am a 33 year old female who has suffered with oily skin since 9 years of age. I still get breakouts and
have cystic acne as well. I must wash my hair daily or it looks greasy. My breakouts are worse a week before my
period. I also have patches of skin under my eyes near my nose that get red and flaky, the dermatologist called it
dandruff and I use Elidel which does help. I also use Retin-A which really makes my face feel like it is on fire even
though I only use it about 1-2 times a week. I have very large
pores across my nose, cheeks and chin but scarring isn't that bad. I'm healthy, not overweight and get 8 hours of
sleep a night. I have tried EVERTHING from department stores, dermatologist to home remedies, you name it and
I've tried it , nothing works! Any suggestions?
ANSWER: Well, going back to my old standby, the diet, I have to ask first how you're eating? Our skin is the
largest eliminative organ of our bodies and what goes in, comes out. In one way or another. Since you are 33,
it could partially be hormonal, though I can't be sure. Your doctor can do blood tests to test the estrogen levels
to see if there is an imbalance there. You say you've had this condition since childhood, so it may be genetic as
well. First, make sure you are eating lots of leafy greens and drinking plenty of water. You'd be amazed at the
difference it will make, trust me. Try some lavender cold compresses. 1 part lavender essential oil to 10 parts
pure distilled water. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and place over your face. Leave there until it warms to
body temperature. Then reapply. Do this 3 times a day. Internally, you can try milk thistle or chaste tree either
caps or in tea. The chaste tree will help with the pre-menstrual flare-ups.
RASH
QUESTION: I have a quick question. I have these raised red nickel size bumps on my neck, forearm, leg and
stomach. at first I thought it was ringworm, but they don't have white centers, plus I have been using some
antifungal cream but they haven't gone away. they have been there for about two weeks. I am 21 years old and I work
for a medical facility where i see many patients a day with different problems so I most likely got it form work but I don'
know what it is! oh yeah they don't itch. can you help me?
ANSWER: Unfortunately, being an herbalist, I cannot diagnose or prescribe medicines. Do you have any doctors at
this medical facility you work at? I'd get someone to look at it, preferably a dermatologist.
Once you have a diagnosis and know what it is, I might be able to help. Let me know!
ACNE
QUESTION: I have a reoccurring condition with cysts on my face. Acne they call it. I've tried all kinds of topical
treatments and my doctors only want me to take drugs. I think there could be some underlying cause for them to keep
coming back and in the same spots on my chin. The dermatologist tells me it's not food related but I have a hard time
believing what they tell me because they only want to shove drugs down my throat. Can you help?
ANSWER: Your letter didn't say how old you are. If you are a teenager, you may be experiencing typical acne
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