Studies on the topic conducted quite recently have shown the convincing connection between diet and the disease condition that none can deny. The very fact that addition or withdrawal of certain types of food item from someone`s menu affects the person`s hormonal secretion to a great extent, thereby creating dramatic changes in his or her acne manifestations is fairly noteworthy.



Reflecting on the topic, it may be naturally concluded that selective diet patterns have a cumulative effect on our body and mind that can shape us from within as well as externally. And in view of such logical conclusion, denying the obvious link between diet and acne may sound pretty hollow.

Although the physical phenomenon needs little corroborative evidence from outside, yet a recent study undertaken by Dr. Cordain on inhabitants of the Kitavan Islands have provided more realistic proof. It was observed that none of the islanders have ever had any trace of the terror of acne. Mind you, there is no cosmetic cure parlor in those remote islands or any efficient dermatologist to tell them about acne or how to prevent it. The answer can be found in the local customary food which prevented acne formation.

Researchers recorded a strong connection between certain type of food that include refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated oils, dairy products and yeasty savories and acne. Removal of these items from the menu of an acne sufferer, they were surprised to observe, yielded a decline in the virulence of the disease condition. However the diet alone will not work as a cure for acne.

That is because diet is just one of the factors that lead to acne. Actually why someone has acne is quite complicated and there are many internal factors that need to be challenged to help the person get rid of these unwanted growths. Diet is one step in this direction, but the internal environment needs to be taken care of and the problems fixed to be able to come up with a comprehensive solution. Now there is just one way of doing this, and that is by treating the body holistically. Re-planning the diet is the first right step in this.

In conclusion it needs to be pointed out that there is nothing as an "acne diet", though the relationship between the two exists. Many of us eat incorrect food, but not all suffer from acne and so it can be said that food do not cause acne directly. So there is just one way to permanently get rid of acne and that is by treating the internal environment and the causes, but the correct diet and acne principle should be followed.