Acne is a skin disease that causes pimples or pimples on the face.
The reasons for their appearance are diverse, but in general when these annoying marks appear on the face, it is because something in our body is failing. Therefore, discovering what is wrong is a good way to get rid of acne and, in addition, to take care of your health.
Although when the symptom appears regularly it is important to consult a dermatologist, you can get an idea of what is not working well in your body depending on the part of the face that is affected.
In the following image you will see different points where acne can appear. Identify where you have acne on your face and you will discover in which organ you are having problems.
1. Small intestine
If the pimples on the face appear on the forehead, the problem is possibly in the small intestine and the digestive system in general. You may already know this, but the intestine is one of the largest organs in the human body, and if it malfunctions, it affects many other areas of health.
If this is your type of acne, try reducing fat intake and increasing the amount of water you drink, as these are two of the changes that will achieve better results. Also, you can incorporate healthy foods into your diet, such as lots of fiber, healthy fats, and probiotic and prebiotic foods.
2. Bladder
If the sides of the forehead and head are the most affected, it may be a bladder problem.
In this case, it is also recommended to drink more fluids, to try to increase the number of times you go to the bathroom and cleanse your bladder. Also, it is very important that you do not hold your urine for too long, because that is detrimental to the health of your urinary system.
3. Heart
When acne appears around the eyebrows and eyelids, it can be heart problems.
To avoid heart problems, it is important that you check your blood pressure frequently. If you have it too high, you have to consult a specialist who can offer you adequate care.
Other things that can benefit your cardiac system are controlling vitamin B levels, avoiding spicy food and red meat, reducing salt levels in foods.
4. Liver
Acne between the eyebrows is characteristic of liver problems. This organ processes, breaks down and balances the blood that leaves the stomach and intestines, among other functions. When it is not in optimal conditions, in addition to acne between the eyebrows, you may notice that your skin looks yellowish.
Liver problems are usually caused by food. If pimples have appeared in that area, try to stop consuming alcohol and fatty foods, which are the ones that most affect this organ.
5. Pancreas
The pancreas is an organ that influences both the digestive system and hormonal regulation. In this sense, it is also essential to regulate insulin levels, which regulates blood sugar.
The pancreas is directly related to the digestive system; Therefore, once again, if you want to take care of your pancreas, you must do the same with your diet. Among the best foods for the care of the pancreas are artichoke, celery, onion and cranberry juice.
On the other hand, it is essential to reduce the consumption of fatty foods, increase the amount of water you drink daily and eat a lot of fiber.
6. Kidneys
If pimples or spots appear in the lower part of the eyes, it may be related to kidney problems. These sit in the middle of your back, just below your rib cage. Their main function is to filter waste and excess water in the blood in the form of urine.
As these organs are linked to urine, it is also very important to increase the amount of water consumed daily. Do not forget that, after all, we are made of 70% water.
Another measure you can take is to reduce your intake of alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages.
7. Gallbladder
The gallbladder is another organ of the digestive system, which stores the substance that helps digest fats: bile. Although it looks like a minor organ, in reality it is not (come on, absolutely our entire body is interconnected).
If it does not work well, we will have many problems when it comes to digesting food, and other processes linked to it may begin to malfunction.
The bile that is stored in the gallbladder has the main function of helping to digest food, mainly fat. Therefore, the heavier the meals we consume, the more work it will have and the risk of malfunctioning will increase.
To take care of the gallbladder, then, reduce foods rich in fat and refined flour. Also, it can help to eat slowly and in small portions.
8. Stomach
When the stomach is affected, acne appears on the cheeks. In the stomach, the breakdown of food into nutrients takes place, and if it does not work well, it is also possible that the entire digestive process is negatively affected.
One of the things that benefits the stomach the most is incorporating more fiber into the diet. These help food pass more quickly and easily through the stomach. Fruits, vegetables, and seeds are high-fiber foods.
9. Respiratory system
If you get acne regularly in this area, it may be due to respiratory problems. You should always be very attentive to the signs that could indicate a malfunction of the respiratory system, since it is in charge of oxygenating your body. Many of the diseases that cause the most deaths in the world have to do with breathing.
Take care of allergies and, if you do, stop smoking.
Also, try to avoid foods that make your body more acidic, such as meat, milk, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
10. Large intestine
In this case, it may be a malfunction of the large intestine.
Try incorporating cereals, fruits and vegetables into your diet. Green tea (without sugar) and lots of water are also good.
11. Reproductive system
In the case of having pimples on the face in the pear area, it may be due to problems in the reproductive organs. It may be linked to hormones and menstruation, among others.
Try to improve your diet in general. On the other hand, it is important that you take care of your routines, especially sleep. Resting well is essential for the endocrine system and the reproductive system to remain in good working order.
Final recommendations
As you have seen if you have read the full article, pimples on the face are closely related to food. In reality, this is so because all our health depends to a great extent on the food that we eat or do not eat.
Therefore, beyond the specific recommendations in each case, these are some general recommendations that you can take into account to significantly reduce the appearance of acne:
- Drink at least two liters of water per day
- Get enough rest (ideally a minimum of 7 hours a day)
- Reduce the consumption of fatty foods, white flour and other hyper-processed carbohydrates.
- Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables every day
- Incorporate seeds into your diet
- Reduce your intake of alcohol, caffeine, and other irritating beverages
- Embrace good habits, like quitting smoking and exercising
And you, do you have pimples on your face? What will you do to improve it?
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Sources:
Mayo Clinic