Comments on: Could Rosacea be Caused by Diet ? http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html Where the rosacea community meets to support each other Tue, 22 May 2012 17:53:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: teri http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-67869 teri Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:47:42 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-67869 hi Ela, I'm sorry you had such a struggle this summer. I really believe in the diet link. i haven't had a summer like what you described in more than 7 years now - but i clearly remember how it felt. Basically all the changes i made i mentioned in my earlier comment. The most significant change was wiping out even the tiniest amount of nightshades. If i had continued to eat mashed potatoes every week and topped off my salads with sliced tomato, my skin would be just as raw and red today as it was 10 years ago. No nightshades was key for me...i can't emphasis that enough. Beyond that i just try to make meal choices that are very anti-inflammatory, very alkaline and there is a ton of reading and recipe books out there on this "style" of eating and following their guidelines more consistantly, is what improved my skin more and more. My diet is mostly veggies and fruit and fish - probably about 80% of the time. I still eat meats but it's turkey and chicken usually. I still eat dairy but its usually low fat with lots of probiotics like plain yogurt i mix with fresh fruit. i eat breads and pasta in moderation and always whole grain. I stay away from salt, sugar, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, white flour, pastries, high fat meats and sauces and i would recommend you do so as well, very strictly, for at least the first 3 months to give your body a chance to rebalance itself and heal. How you cook effects how acidic and inflammatory your foods become too - i broil, steam and bake rather than frying or charring on a BBQ. When i first decided to eliminate nightshades it was because of a book i had read by a dr. john pagano - a chiropractor who has for decades helped psoriasis patients cure their condition using a highly alkaline low inflammation diet/lifestyle plan. I highly recommend his book!! hi Ela,

I’m sorry you had such a struggle this summer. I really believe in the diet link. i haven’t had a summer like what you described in more than 7 years now – but i clearly remember how it felt. Basically all the changes i made i mentioned in my earlier comment. The most significant change was wiping out even the tiniest amount of nightshades. If i had continued to eat mashed potatoes every week and topped off my salads with sliced tomato, my skin would be just as raw and red today as it was 10 years ago. No nightshades was key for me…i can’t emphasis that enough. Beyond that i just try to make meal choices that are very anti-inflammatory, very alkaline and there is a ton of reading and recipe books out there on this “style” of eating and following their guidelines more consistantly, is what improved my skin more and more. My diet is mostly veggies and fruit and fish – probably about 80% of the time. I still eat meats but it’s turkey and chicken usually. I still eat dairy but its usually low fat with lots of probiotics like plain yogurt i mix with fresh fruit. i eat breads and pasta in moderation and always whole grain. I stay away from salt, sugar, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, white flour, pastries, high fat meats and sauces and i would recommend you do so as well, very strictly, for at least the first 3 months to give your body a chance to rebalance itself and heal. How you cook effects how acidic and inflammatory your foods become too – i broil, steam and bake rather than frying or charring on a BBQ. When i first decided to eliminate nightshades it was because of a book i had read by a dr. john pagano – a chiropractor who has for decades helped psoriasis patients cure their condition using a highly alkaline low inflammation diet/lifestyle plan. I highly recommend his book!!

]]> By: ela http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-67833 ela Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:19:09 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-67833 Dear Teri, I've had a horrible summer with unbelievable face, full of beet-color lesions and swellings. For the first time ever.I tried everything, almost. I used apple cider vinegar, it worked for a couple of weeks, then I tried pills from Merry Clinic, expensive, maybe they worked but my stomach could not take it and after a month I was in constant pain and my stomach was so loud at all times. Then I discovered fresh aloe vera leaves and marigold flowers (dried, boiled, as a mask) it all made wonders, basically eliminated everything for two months. Now suddenly my cheek is super red and swollen, I wake up to a new spot or five. None of the previous methods works at all. I'm on Alzaeic acid recently and it doesn't do much. Please tell me about your diet, I'm going crazy, my face is so terribly damaged, and I'm on an anti-depressant cause I can't take it any more.Thank you!!! I do drink coffee, eat sugar and candy. I'm willing to redo everything just point me in the right direction, please! grateful Ela Dear Teri,
I’ve had a horrible summer with unbelievable face, full of beet-color lesions and swellings. For the first time ever.I tried everything, almost. I used apple cider vinegar, it worked for a couple of weeks, then I tried pills from Merry Clinic, expensive, maybe they worked but my stomach could not take it and after a month I was in constant pain and my stomach was so loud at all times. Then I discovered fresh aloe vera leaves and marigold flowers (dried, boiled, as a mask) it all made wonders, basically eliminated everything for two months. Now suddenly my cheek is super red and swollen, I wake up to a new spot or five. None of the previous methods works at all. I’m on Alzaeic acid recently and it doesn’t do much. Please tell me about your diet, I’m going crazy, my face is so terribly damaged, and I’m on an anti-depressant cause I can’t take it any more.Thank you!!! I do drink coffee, eat sugar and candy. I’m willing to redo everything just point me in the right direction, please! grateful Ela

]]> By: teri barnes http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-65420 teri barnes Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:13:06 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-65420 My rosacea symptoms started when I was in my twenties and became extreme in my mid 30s. Mine was not a mild case. My face would swell & burn so badly that it would bring me to tears and I could go nowhere in public without foundation and concealer makeup on hand for regular touch ups through the day. I of coarse sought out the advice of multiple dermatologists and each time left their offices with a heavy heart knowing full well topical creams and avoiding strenuous exercise and hot showers and similar externally based solutions were not the answer. I finally did some research and experimentation on my own and my complexion is now clear and calm and comfortable and I no longer hide under layers of makeup morning to night. I did this by eliminating all NIGHTSHADES from my diet...no more potato, peppers, tomato, chilli powder in any form or amount...processed or whole. I know emphatically that this diet change is 99% the reason I cured my condition. The other 1% was just a generally less inflammatory diet that steered away from the things we all know are better to avoid like sugar and animal fats and processed foods. I also stopped using moisturizers with harsh acidic anti aging ingredients the cosmetic companies are constantly pushing. I switched to a sparingly used water-based organic product. I can still trigger a quick flush that lasts an hour or two...all it takes is a handful of potato chips and the reaction is immediate, but my days of slathering on metro cream and painful embarrassing suffering is over. It’s puzzling to see the medical community investing so heavily in drug based research when clearly the answers are linked more to diet sensitivities and imbalances in the digestive system. I know i’m sounding more than a little smug but i really want to get it out there that there’s a way to manage this & if I can do it anyone can. Sincerely T Barnes My rosacea symptoms started when I was in my twenties and became extreme in my mid 30s. Mine was not a mild case. My face would swell & burn so badly that it would bring me to tears and I could go nowhere in public without foundation and concealer makeup on hand for regular touch ups through the day. I of coarse sought out the advice of multiple dermatologists and each time left their offices with a heavy heart knowing full well topical creams and avoiding strenuous exercise and hot showers and similar externally based solutions were not the answer. I finally did some research and experimentation on my own and my complexion is now clear and calm and comfortable and I no longer hide under layers of makeup morning to night. I did this by eliminating all NIGHTSHADES from my diet…no more potato, peppers, tomato, chilli powder in any form or amount…processed or whole. I know emphatically that this diet change is 99% the reason I cured my condition. The other 1% was just a generally less inflammatory diet that steered away from the things we all know are better to avoid like sugar and animal fats and processed foods. I also stopped using moisturizers with harsh acidic anti aging ingredients the cosmetic companies are constantly pushing. I switched to a sparingly used water-based organic product. I can still trigger a quick flush that lasts an hour or two…all it takes is a handful of potato chips and the reaction is immediate, but my days of slathering on metro cream and painful embarrassing suffering is over. It’s puzzling to see the medical community investing so heavily in drug based research when clearly the answers are linked more to diet sensitivities and imbalances in the digestive system. I know i’m sounding more than a little smug but i really want to get it out there that there’s a way to manage this & if I can do it anyone can.
Sincerely T Barnes

]]> By: Gina http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-64971 Gina Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:33:43 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-64971 I was prescribed Doxycycline for ocular rosacea and my skin has improved as a by product of that, but even before that, just the sterile water eyelid scrub wipes I was using on my eyelidss seemed to be helping my face. I also think that regular Stridex facial soft touch pads are great because they have Salicylic acid in them which helps clear up acne. I have sensitive skin and the 0.5% ones have helped me in the past when I had flare-ups. With sensitive skin you have to clean and moisturize. A Dr. told me lanolin is the best moisturizer for skin, so you can look for discount store moisturizers with that in there and natural oils. I'm using clear basics from Family Dollar and it is great. I was prescribed Doxycycline for ocular rosacea and my skin has improved as a by product of that, but even before that, just the sterile water eyelid scrub wipes I was using on my eyelidss seemed to be helping my face.

I also think that regular Stridex facial soft touch pads are great because they have Salicylic acid in them which helps clear up acne. I have sensitive skin and the 0.5% ones have helped me in the past when I had flare-ups. With sensitive skin you have to clean and moisturize. A Dr. told me lanolin is the best moisturizer for skin, so you can look for discount store moisturizers with that in there and natural oils. I’m using clear basics from Family Dollar and it is great.

]]> By: Karen http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-49185 Karen Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:23:14 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-49185 Thank you for your posts, they are very helpful and encouraging. I have been looking at a lot of posts in chat rooms lately about Rosacea, there is a lot of talk about what we shouldn't eat or drink, but do you know what would be especially good to eat or drink for Rosacea? There is a Skin Detox tea by Yogi Tea that I drank consistently for a week back in November, and it seemed that my skin was less red, but I'm going to have to test it out a few more times for accuracy. (I just ordered 6 boxes of it on Amazon ;) Bernice and Maureen, it would be great to hear about what you are also eating that could potentially be inhibiting the rosacea. It would be educational but also encouraging, as I love to cook, and I can try to cook more with those ingredients... So far it seems like everything I like (chocolate, decaf coffee, red wine, sun and wheat) contributes to Rosacea. Woud love to hear more of your thoughts. Thanks! Karen Thank you for your posts, they are very helpful and encouraging. I have been looking at a lot of posts in chat rooms lately about Rosacea, there is a lot of talk about what we shouldn’t eat or drink, but do you know what would be especially good to eat or drink for Rosacea?

There is a Skin Detox tea by Yogi Tea that I drank consistently for a week back in November, and it seemed that my skin was less red, but I’m going to have to test it out a few more times for accuracy. (I just ordered 6 boxes of it on Amazon ;)

Bernice and Maureen, it would be great to hear about what you are also eating that could potentially be inhibiting the rosacea. It would be educational but also encouraging, as I love to cook, and I can try to cook more with those ingredients…

So far it seems like everything I like (chocolate, decaf coffee, red wine, sun and wheat) contributes to Rosacea.

Woud love to hear more of your thoughts.
Thanks!
Karen

]]> By: maureen rosky http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-28978 maureen rosky Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:48:28 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-28978 Bernice I also have noticed a big difference in the coloring on my cheeks, after I quit coffee and started drinking Only one cup of green Tazo Tea. If I drink more than one cup in the morning then I have trouble I feel there are a lot of foods that effect all of us with this disease. Stopping wheat and dairy really help also, and you feel so good I agree, more studies need to be done. But for now I'll keep my eyes on the diet. Good Luck! Maureen Bernice
I also have noticed a big difference in the coloring on my cheeks, after I quit coffee and started drinking Only one cup of green Tazo Tea. If I drink more than one cup in the morning then I have trouble
I feel there are a lot of foods that effect all of us with this disease. Stopping wheat and dairy really help also, and you feel so good
I agree, more studies need to be done. But for now I’ll keep my eyes on the diet.
Good Luck!
Maureen

]]> By: Bernice Sadamune http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-27861 Bernice Sadamune Tue, 12 May 2009 05:04:51 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-27861 here's the website http://www.widomaker.com/~jnavia/tannins/index.html here’s the website
http://www.widomaker.com/~jnavia/tannins/index.html

]]> By: Bernice Sadamune http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html/comment-page-1#comment-27860 Bernice Sadamune Tue, 12 May 2009 05:03:58 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/could-rosacea-be-caused-by-diet.html#comment-27860 My skin is in remission for the first time in two years. There's damage, large pores, red veins, but there's an underlying whiteness to my cheeks that I have not seen in a long time. It is due to the fact that I have stopped drinking 2 - 3 cups of really strong, black tea (with soymilk) every day. My rosacea was moderately bad. I had marked redness and 3 or 4 pustules on each cheek. Sometimes it spread down the sides of my mouth to my neck and chest. Some afternoons, I could feel my cheeks burning. I never made the connection to the tea. I continue to use my metronidazole cream every day. I may try giving it up next week if this continues. I found this website about tannins. One role it may play in rosacea is that it can kill off intestinal flora and affect nutrient absorption. I do hope there are more studies about diet and rosacea. Especially with tannins. My skin is in remission for the first time in two years. There’s damage, large pores, red veins, but there’s an underlying whiteness to my cheeks that I have not seen in a long time.
It is due to the fact that I have stopped drinking 2 – 3 cups of really strong, black tea (with soymilk) every day.
My rosacea was moderately bad. I had marked redness and 3 or 4 pustules on each cheek. Sometimes it spread down the sides of my mouth to my neck and chest. Some afternoons, I could feel my cheeks burning. I never made the connection to the tea.
I continue to use my metronidazole cream every day. I may try giving it up next week if this continues.
I found this website about tannins. One role it may play in rosacea is that it can kill off intestinal flora and affect nutrient absorption.
I do hope there are more studies about diet and rosacea. Especially with tannins.

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