SKIN PROBLEMS

These range from simple sunburns to several types of skin cancer, and from diaper rash and rosacea to ringworm. Risk factors include allergies to foods and environmental factors, detergents, drugs, sun, wind, etc.

Diet:
Balanced diet with plenty of liquids. Avoid animal fats, fried and processed foods, oils long exposed to light.

Nutrients:
Vitamins A, B complex, B12, E, evening primrose oil.

Herbs:
Wild pansy (viola tricolor), periwinkle (vinca minor), echinacea, nettles.