Clear Skin Forever

1 Clear skin ForeverA Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to ClearingAcneBy Devin Mooers and Sonia CarlsonVersion 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 by Devin Mooers and rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not bereproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the expresswritten permission of the publisher except for the use of briefquotations in a book book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice ofphysicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in mattersrelating to his/her health and particularly with respect to any symptomsthat may require diagnosis or medical skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Clearing Acne,by Devin Mooers and Sonia skin ForeverPO Box 548 Indianola, WA 98342 skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20143 Version NotesUpdates in (November 6, 2017):Major overhaul to food recommendations based on lots of newresearch.

2 We are now recommending grains (including somegluten grains), beans, and dairy, with specific caveats about qualityand preparation. (See Grains, Beans, and Dairy)Added information on iron fortification of wheat, excess iron andlipid peroxidation and acne, as well as specific types of wheat thatmay be more and less problematic for gut health and acne. (seeGrains)Added information on A1 vs. A2 dairy, specifics aboutpasteurization, feed type, etc., and how it affects milk quality (andacne). (see Dairy)Added sample meal plans (see Meal Plans)Updated various FAQs to reflect new food other small updates throughout the book!Updates in (August 9, 2017):Added a big section to the introduction about why nutrition scienceis flawed, and what other sources of wisdom we use for generatingour CSF recommendations (see Why Nutrition Science is Flawed)Recommend white tea instead of green tea due to lower fluoridecontentLots of minor updates throughout the textClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20144 Updates in (June 14, 2017):Removed recommendation to take fermented cod liver oil (FCLO),replaced with recommendation to take desiccated liver capsules or10,000 IU of retinyl palmitate (see Vitamin A)Updates in (March 15, 2017).

3 Added fluoride & iodine info and recommendations (see Fluorideand Iodine)Added info on which house plants are best at detoxifying indoor airNow recommend using olive oil as a cooking fat (medium heat orbelow), instead of only a drizzling oilUpdates in (July 1, 2016):Added a better section on the CSF ForumFixed some spelling and grammatical errorsUpdates in (August 19, 2015):Added information about new personal consulting servicesAdded forum blurb in the introductionUpdates in (May 6, 2015):Added note about argan oil as a non-pore-clogging moisturizerAdded links to the CSF Forum and Food ExplorerUpdates in (December 9, 2014):General content reorganization and revisionAdded yellow callout boxes, blue FYI boxes, and FAQs throughout What is Acne? section edited and expandedClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20145 Root Causes of Acne section added Conventional Acne Treatments section addedExpanded section on gluten, grains, and beans Clear skin Power Foods section addedSection on vegetarians/vegans rewritten/expandedEdits made to the Master List of Foods FAQs section added Resource Guide addedUpdates in (October 2014):Troubleshooting chapter addedClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20146 Table of ContentsI.

4 Introduction1. How To Use This Book2. Official Disclaimer3. Unofficial Disclaimer4. Why You Should Beware of AcneTreatment Advice on the Internet5. The Most Important Section In This Book6. Are You Listening to Your Acne?7. How Come My Dermatologist Didn t TellMe All This?8. The Holistic Approach9. Overcome the Victim Mentality10. Find Your Own Truth11. The Problems With Nutrition Science, Clear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson Why We Don t Cite 6,000 Studies InThis Book12. Symptoms Versus CausesII. Acne - What It Is And Why You Have It1. What Is Acne, Anyway?Sebum - Friend or Foe?The Dangers of InflammationThe Role of Propionibacterium acnesBacteriaTwo Definitions of Acne - DermatologyPaper Versus Action Movie2. The Root Causes of Acne3.

5 Genes and Acne4. Sibling Succession and Acne5. What Can Tradition Teach Us?6. Common Acne Treatments and How TheyWork (Or Not) Clear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20148 Cetaphil (and Other Cleansers)Benzoyl PeroxideSalicylic AcidGlycolic Acid PeelsAzelaic AcidTopical Retinoids (Adapalene, Tretinoin,Tazarotene, Retin-A)Systemic Retinoids (Isotretinoin)Topical AntibioticsSystemic AntibioticsBirth Control PillSpironolactoneTo SummarizeIII. Diet1. Acne-Causing FoodsGluten, Grains, Beans, and Gut HealthClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 20149 SugarThe Dairy and Acne MysteryVegetable Oils & PUFA2. Clear skin Power FoodsReframe Healthy Clear skin Essential #1 - Fresh, Raw, andGently Cooked Plant FoodsClear skin Essential #2 - Live FermentedFoodsClear skin Essential #3 - Grass-Fed MeatCooked On the BoneClear skin Essential #4 - OffalClear skin Essential #5 - Good FatsClear skin Essential #6 - Starchy, FibrousFoods3.

6 The Master List of FoodsHow NOT To Use This ListClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201410 Organic Versus ConventionalTricks to Save Money4. On SupplementsRetinol (Pre-Formed Vitamin A)Vitamin DZincProbiotics5. Sample Meal PlansIV. Environmental Toxins / Non-Dietary PhysicalStressors1. Environmental and Physical Stressors2. SleepTips for Getting to Sleep Faster, SleepingBetter, and Sleeping Longer3. ExerciseClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 2014114. Quit Using skin & Hair Care Products5. Clean Up Your Home and Office6. Fluoride, Iodine, and AcneFluoride Removal Water FiltersBoosting Iodine to Detox FluorideBromine and Chlorine (The Other NastyHalogens)7.

7 Clean Air8. Clean Cleaning Products9. Smoking10. Key TakeawaysV. Psychological and Emotional StressVI. TroubleshootingReason #1 - DietReason #2 - Lifestyle and StressReason #3 - Underlying ConditionsClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201412 Get HelpVII. Wrapping Up and FAQs1. Final Words2. Frequently Asked QuestionsEating Away From HomeFood and DietRecipesCauses of AcneTroubleshooting, Will It Work For Me, andDealing With Failure Acne Treatments and SupplementsSkin CareOtherVIII. Resource Guide1. Fluoride and Iodine2. Stress, Anxiety, and PsychologicalClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201413 Wellbeing3. Self-Love and Compassion, Moving PastPerfectionism, Creativity4.

8 Recipes, Meal Plans, and Diet5. AutoimmunityIX. SourcesClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201414 IntroductionHow To Use This BookRead it through, follow the techniques and advice, and you ll soon bewell on your way to Clear parts of this book are fairly complex, because acne is a complexproblem. But we want you to fully understand the real causes of acne that s absolutely critical if you want to know how, why, and when youget acne, and how to keep your skin Clear . If you find terms or conceptsthat are confusing, don t sweat the details too much - just follow ourrecommendations for diet and lifestyle changes. As long you re gettingthe big picture and making the changes, you re you start making changes, be sure to visit us on the CSF Forum.

9 It spacked with questions from readers like you, as well as answers andsuggestions to help you along your journey. If your question isn t there,post it as a new thread. We are active on the forum, too, and lookforward to seeing you there!We wish you luck!Kind Regards,Devin Mooers and Sonia CarlsonClear skin ForeverClear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201415 Official DisclaimerContent in this book is for reference purposes and is not intended tosubstitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensedhealth-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact yourhealth-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medicalproblem.

10 Information and statements regarding dietary supplementshave not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and arenot intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or to throughout this book are affiliate links, so we willearn a very small percentage of purchases you make when you usethose links. We want to make it totally Clear that we only link to productson Amazon that we highly recommend - and for most of these products,we buy and use them ourselves! We appreciate the extra financialsupport if buying from Amazon is convenient for you, but if you prefer,feel free to purchase these items from other vendors, or by going toAmazon and searching for them (not by clicking directly on the links inthis book), or don t buy them at all! Clear skin Forever : A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Curing Acne, by Devin Mooers & Sonia Carlson 201416 Unofficial DisclaimerYou can get Clear skin if you try hard enough.