The Pain of Acne and How We Can Help to Alleviate it to Restore a Sense of Self

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 28, 2013

Societal Expectations

We live in a society that values a clear complexion. For sufferers of acne, this often leads to insecurity and emotional pain. Acne is common during the teen years when hormones stimulate the sebaceous oil glands in both males and femalesleading to breakout. Equally disconcerting is adult-onset acne which develops in mid life when you thought your were free and clear of skin setbacks. Over 90% of people will at some point in their lives experience this unsettling skin condition, often due to hormonal fluctuations.

Mild to Severe Skin Acne

Pimples and breakouts are most common on the face, neck, shoulder, back and chest, and even the buttocks. Oily or acneic skins are prone to whiteheads (plugged pores), blackheads (plugged pores that have oxidized), and nodules (painful, deeply embedded pimples). More troubling to many are the pus filled lesions such as pustules or cysts; the most likely to cause scarring to the skin.

Preventing Acne Scars

Acne today does not have to lead to scars tomorrow. Seeking treatments early can help to alleviate the existing signs of acne and prevent scars. The worst thing you can do is create inflammation through squeezing, picking, rough treatment or harsh products. These actions spread bacteria and may cause scarring. Deep cystic acne requires a doctor's assistance as a ruptured cyst is the most likely to damage skin tissue and leave scars in its wake.

Protocols for Oily or Acne Skin

Treatments at Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skincare Clinic include: Photodynamic Therapy with Levulan (PDT), Laser Resurfacing, Laser Therapy and Red or Blue Light Therapy (Blu-U) to name a few. Dr. Shah also recommends over the counter or prescription medication or pharmaceutical grade skincare based on necessity. With proper treatment and maintenance, Dr. Shah has helped change the long-term outlook of individuals with acne.

About Dr. Sachit Shah, MD

Medical Director of Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skin Care Clinic

Medical Director of Amari Medical Clinic

Dr. Shah has been practicing family medicine for over 28 years and cosmetic medicine for well over a decade and has a special interest in non-surgical cosmetic procedures and anti-aging. Along with implementing knowledge and skill in his own practice, Dr Shah trains other doctors in both family medicine and cosmetic laser techniques and conducts clinical research as an examiner for various medical bodies. Dr Shah is a medical graduate of the University of Manchester, UK and holds a Diploma in Practical Dermatology from the University of Cardiff in Wales.

Announcing the Opening of Dollars & Sense in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake, VA (PRWEB) December 14, 2012

Dollar & Sense is a new, affordable and high-quality dollar store with a wide range of items from essentials to accessories, toys, kitchen and bathroom items, stationary, and everything local residence could need. It is located at 1464 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Ste 23, Chesapeake, VA 23322. With a great selection of merchandise, Dollars & Sense is expected to bring even more business to the area while providing a more affordable place to shop for the local community.

The new store is stocked with all of the traditional dollar store items plus a selection of unique merchandise that store owner Ernise Charles-Edmonds is confident will keep customers coming back to see whats new. In addition, thanks to the expansive wholesale supply network, Dollars & Sense is able to offer merchandise of a much higher quality than would normally be available for only a dollar. Categories include baby items and toys, balloons, batteries, candles, cleaning supplies, crafts, food items, frames, hardware, hair accessories, health and beauty products, houseware, jewelry, paper products, party supplies, pet care items, toys, office supplies, and much more.

Ernise contacted Dollar Store Services to help develop the business. Dollar Store Services is the largest developer of independent dollar stores in the world and assists entrepreneurs in securing financing, locating a site, negotiating a lease, business and operations training, store build out, access to a network of suppliers plus savings on orders, marketing and advertising support, and support for life in all areas of your dollar business.

Dollar Store Services has opened over 2,300 dollar stores around the world and is part of Discount Retail Store Services, an independent non-franchise business development firm specializing in turn-key business setup for those who want to start a business including all essential core tasks plus training and ongoing support for the life of the business. Their business models include dollar stores, clothing stores, party stores, teen stores, mail box stores, and fitness centers. Entrepreneurs can get upcoming news about DRSS on Facebook.

Moderation and Common Sense is the Key to Living Well, States New BioGirl Health Show

Michigan (PRWEB) May 05, 2013

Following the health routines and advice Carol dispenses on the BioGirl Health Show on Spreaker Radio show at 1pm every Friday should also result in an improved appearance in terms of a glowing skin, shining eyes and healthy looking hair, she maintains, as well as a boost in confidence and improved feeling of well-being.

Carol, now in her 40s, has been following a natural lifestyle since the age of 16. But then she always had good teachers - as the Michigan mum reveals in her latest show which discusses how her 99-year-old Aunt Marie still has the energy to walk her dog daily and needs no prescription medication.

Aunt Marie does admit to taking a few vitamin supplements to fill what she describes as nutrition gaps, said Carol, But shes never had to take long-term medication in her life. In fact she only started taking vitamins because she feels the soil is less fertile today and as a result foods dont contain as much nutrition as they once did.

Shes always followed what Id term a philosophy of common sense and moderation and its certainly paid off.

Carol goes on to list 10 of her Aunt Maries lifestyle philosophies on the show from eating natural foods such as butter rather than margarine, to laughing a lot and providing the body with the space and time to heal itself.

Outwith the family environment, well-known natural health advocates Dr. Steven Sinatra and Dr. Julian Whitaker also proved to be Carols mentors over the years. Today she is more convinced than ever that nourishing the body with healthy organic living results in an obvious beauty for women - both inside and out.

There is such a great need among women to know how to really take care of themselves and not only feel healthy and strong but beautiful as well, she said. A womans true beauty comes from being in the best of health and having the energy to fully engage in her own life. There isnt a cosmetic in the world that can duplicate the glow and radiance of good health, self-confidence and a peaceful mind.

Carols website BioGirlHealth.com provides a whole host of advice on how to start and continue with those natural lifestyle changes, from choosing the best flax seed oil to cleaning hair with products which wont strip it off natural oils.

More information as well as honest reviews and updated natural lifestyle research can be found at BioGirlHealth.com. Carol can be contacted at Michigan 586-859-8356.