Milia
Overview
Small, raised, pearly-white or yellow bumps, milia are most often seen on the skin around the eyes, eyelids, nose and cheeks but they can occur anywhere on the body. A type of tiny cyst filled with a protein called keratin, milia are usually found together and measure about one or two millimetres across generally.
While they’re common in new born babies, milia can affect people of any age and may clear by themselves without treatment. In some people, however, they take longer to clear and in persistent cases, natural treatment may be an option.
Milia do not usually cause any symptoms but, in some people, they can become itchy.
It’s not clear what causes all the different types of milia, but there are a few different types nonetheless. Here they are:
- Neonatal milia – Seen in young babies soon after they are born, this type of milia is very common and is usually found around the nose area, but may also occur on the scalp, cheeks, upper body and inside the mouth. They are thought to arise from sweat glands that aren’t fully developed or mature, and around half of all babies develop neonatal milia. In fact, because they are so common, they are actually considered as normal in newborn babies.
- Primary milia – This is the type of milia that occurs in both children and adults
- Secondary milia – These are milia that develop in an area of the skin, anywhere on the body, that has previously been damaged or injured. This could perhaps be after a burn or a blistering rash. The milia develop as the skin heals and it is thought that damage to the sweat glands may be an underlying cause.
- Milia en plaque – Milia of this type are rare, developing on an inflamed, raised patch of skin known as plaque. The cause is not fully understood and it usually occurs behind the ears, on an eyelid or on the cheeks of jaw.
- Multiple eruptive milia – Crops or patches or milia that develop over time, these usually appear on the face, upper arms and upper trunk and they’re also rare.
It’s not clear what causes all the different types of milia, but some believe it is due to overexposure to the sun.
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While there are no specific foods to include in your diet to target milia specifically, there are a few things to consider for healthy skin in general.
Most experts say eating a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and plums are great due to their high antioxidant content. Also, ensure you’re drinking plenty of water, cut out junk food, processed food and too much sugar.
It is important to not add further toxicity to your system so try to adhere to the following:
- Do not consume any artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, NutraSweet or Aspartame
- Do not consume high fructose corn syrup or mono-sodium glutamate.
- Do not drink any carbonated beverages.
- Avoid all fast food restaurants.
- Avoid all canned food.
- Eliminate conventional dairy products. The best dairy products are raw, unpasteurised and homogenised dairy from grass fed cows. If this is unavailable, then buy organic dairy.
- Avoid conventional beef. The best beef is organic grass fed beef.
www.grasslandbeef.com The second best is organic meat; this includes beef, veal, lamb, chicken and turkey.
Supplements:
Niacin or vitamin B3 is an important nutrient lacking in many diets. It’s believed to help maintain healthy skin and treat milia.
Biotin and B-complex vitamin is also known as vitamin H. Most people take in enough biotin through diet alone, but if you suspect that you may need more, you can also take it in supplement form. Speak to your health practitioner before embarking on any new treatment.
- Take Vitamin D3 50,000-100,000 International Units a day for periods of 4 weeks at a time.
- Wholefood supplements are the best way of ensuring your nutritional needs are met. The best we know on the market is Kevin Trudeau’s “KT Daily” product. You can find more details here.
- Take an Omega 3 supplement:
Cod liver oil – www.drrons.com
Prescription and non-prescription medication:
What non-prescription and prescription drugs are you taking? Your non-prescription and prescription are partially the reason that you have this illness or disease – you need to get off these medications, but do so only under the guidance of a licensed health care practitioner.
We know that when the body is out of balance, energy doesn’t flow, leading blockages and eventually disease. Here are some things you can do to combat stress and restore balance:
- Go to a Dr. Morter BEST (Bio-Energetic Synchronisation Technique) Practitioner.
- Sign up for Energetic Re-Balancing: 2 practitioners to consider are:
Stephen Lewis, founder of the Aim Program. Find out more by clicking here.
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- Consider using Mary Millers Iching System Products – ichingsystemsinstruments.com
- Reiki healing is very powerful in releasing stress and emotional baggage. Find a practitioner here.
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) has had remarkable results in dissolving stress. Find a local practitioner here or go to www.thetappingsolution.com or www.tftrx.com
- Try Hypnotherapy to relax the mind. Find a practitioner here.
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The best way to cleansing and purification of the body www.naturalcures.com/recommends/
Mother Nature’s Natural Germ Fighters naturalhealthdossier.com/2012/03/mother-natures-natural-germ-fighters
Immune health NC_Newsletter_07-11.pdf
Squeaky Clean (Colonic Irrigation) www.naturalcures.com/squeaky-clean
Colloidal Silver NC_Newsletter_09-08.pdf
Heal Your Body and Raise Your Consciousness – Qigong NC_Newsletter_12-08.pdf
Health Care that Won’t Cost You a Single Penny – EFT NC_Newsletter_12-06.pdf
Become Master of Your Mind – taking charge of your reaction to stress NC_Newsletter_12-10.pdf
Jump for Joy – Rebounding is a great stress busting workout NC_Newsletter_12-10.pdf
Hypnotherapy for stress management – why it is so effective www.naturalcures.com
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EFT for treating disease www.garythink.com/eft/physicial.html
Further Information (links and books)
Ayurveda for skin www.mindbodygreen.com/0-1302/7-Ayurvedic-Skin-Care-Tips-for-Healthy-Glowing-Skin.html
Top 5 herbs for skin www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4151/Top-5-Herbs-For-Glowing-Gorgeous-Skin.html
Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics by John McKenna
The Healing Power of Nature Foods: 50 Revitalizing Superfoods & Lifestyle Choices To Promote Vibrant Health by Susan Smith Jones
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food … A-To-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies) by Phyllis Balch
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindi Green
Detox and revitalize by Susana L. Belen
Colloidal Silver: The Natural Antibiotic Alternative by Zane Baranowski
The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal
The Healing Herbs: The Ultimate Guide to the Curative Power of Nature’s Medicines by Michael Castleman and Prevention Magazine
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Living Freedom, Emotional Release Work
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Callahan Technique, Thought Field Therapy
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Dianetics, Dianetics Technology
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Neuro Emotional Technique
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