Rosacea

[piplup_8910]

I have severe rosacea on my arms and face. It is very bad and it makes me embarassed to wear any clothes that show my arms.
I was curious if anyone knew a remedy to rosacea. I tried the one minute cure and it hurt more then helped (it burned my skin severely). Does anyone know any herbs that could help? I cannot afford a doctor visit for something so minuscule nor the medication.

Also: does anyone know a reliable college in the United States that teaches hollistic medicine? I would like to learn holistic medicine for my future medical job.

 

[centralforce6661]

What is your appetite like?

 

[piplup_8910]

Im trimming down my portions and trying my best to cut out refined sugars. I used to eat a lot of sugar and drink sodas. I went from drinking soda all day to one a day. Almost off it. I drink atleast 5 bottles of water a day, looking to increase it to 7. I eat a small helping of meat, and eat lots of fruits like bananas.
Morning is usually a banana for breakfast.
Lunchtime is a sandwich or a soup.
Dinner time caries but always has a balance of carbs, veggies, and meat.
I work in a hot factory all day and my stress levels are high. Im not sure how to fix that. I really want a better job though.

 

[centralforce6661]

You are consciously changing your diet because your appetite is very strong?

 

[piplup_8910]

Pretty much.
I am a little over weight and I would like to lose weight and be healthier. I noticed I was eating a lot of food so I decided to cut down my portion sizes.

 

[soutlaw92]

Piplup, How long have you had Rosacea and how long have you had these high stress levels? I can tell you that stress alone causes a little more that 50% of Rosacea flare ups in people.
Another thing, stress throws the adrenal glands and hormones put of wack and this plays a part in glandular problems which causes weight gain and stubborn weight loss. You are doing well to change your diet. You need to limit things that are inflammatory. 
Do you consume healthy fats to help heal and fuel your hormones? Coconut oil, cream, butter and tallow.Organic preferably. Easy to find these things.
 I also speak of experience with this. These have helped my hormones balance out, improved my mood and this controls weight, believe it or not. The good thing about the coconut oil especially is it will help you lose weight. You can apply the coconut oil on your face too. the coconut oil is high in saturated fat which is anti inflammatory which should give relief to your skin and inflamed blood vessels. Also, Rosehip oil is rich in natural vitamin A. You can add this to your skin too.
As for the HP treatment, many have reported burning but have continued and seen treatment after two week.
The Sun will be in Aries in two weeks so you can use the sun square for your health or to help you change jobs and bring you a better one.
If you truly do have high stress levels..you need to change that. Stress has killed many and it will wear your body away especially if it is very high and prolonged.
I hope things get better for you. You are a SS. You can make things changes in your life.

 

[piplup_8910]

Ive had rosacea for my entire life. It didnt start really showing up till I was 11 years old. Since I was working on getting healthy I wanted to know if there was an easy way to fix it because, I admit, it gets very annoying. If I scratch my skin on my arms it looks like I was attacked by a derranged cat. Sometimes there is blotches in the skin where the rosacea is not there and I cant go short sleeved because of it.
Im a Gemini so my stress levels are always high. Ever since high school, I cant find a way to relax. At times it helps me with my meditations because the stress can push me to my limits and help advance me farther. But in reality I just cant calm down or relax. I dont know how to.

 

[soutlaw92]

I understand.I am a Sun sign Gemini too. Gemini stellium and lots of air in my chart. When I was younger I use to be very nervy and high strung, I still am but it calmed down. You should look into invoking earth to help calm you down and settle you. I'm also wondering how your natal chart looks. What planets and what sign may be in your 6th house and other things such as that.
So far, I believe your nerves and stress are exacerbating the Rosacea, if not causing it. 
There are ways to fix it as I have explained in my previous email but I dont know your case full on. Seems like you need to work on relaxing more and then add the health regime. Try the coconut oil and eating more healthy fats and then we can work our way up with you if you seek further assistance and probing of the ailment plaguing you.
Are there any other symptoms with the rosacea? Some people get redness and other things like acne. 

 

[soutlaw92]

Perhaps Central Force can lend his knowledge on anything that helps balance and relax  the nerves. Teas or anything of that nature. I know the chamomile is usually a good one and good for mental stress.  A good nervine is SkullCap. 
This is what i have come across about Skullcap:

 Is a wonderfully gentle and nourishing to the nervous system. Helps relieve muscle tension and spasms, circular thoughts, nervousness, and anxiety. Can be used throughout the day during stressful situations or at night before bed to calm worried thoughts and muscle aches.
Do you suffer from anxiety by any chance?

 

[piplup_8910]

I used to suffer from severe anxiety. Ive overcome it through meditations and Im still working to finish it off once and for good. I dont have social anxiety, but more of the looming thought of being stuck in a dead end job and not doing anything about it or people not allowing me to advance.
This has already happened to me several times in my past jobs. I was up for a promotion, the supervisor said I would get it and then they turned me down. Another time was I wanted to attend school but I could not get financial aid due to my fathers tax issues so I couldn't go.
It seems like there is always something stopping me and Ive done meditations over and over but gotten no where. Its almost like Im chasing my tail.
It also doesnt help I am Gemini with cancer ascendent, making it hard for me to choose between emotions and logic. One moment I'll be mad and then it will turn into anger, the next day I forget about it and just write random things from lessons Ive learned to important things Ive found in my studies. Its just a huge mix up and the emotional and logical side always seem to be imbalanced.

As for the other symptoms: my skin gets dry really easy. It peels on my arms and sometimes it can be very itchy. This is only in the winter though. I sometimes get a rash on my arms that come out of no where. Its rather annoying.

If you want to see my chart I can send it through via email. I trust you with the information and I do need help interpreting it. Its almost like balance in chaos form or vice versa. I cannot tell.

 

[centralforce6661]

Do you suffer from constipation?

 

[piplup_8910]

Rarely.
I drink lots of water so that helps my vowels but I do know my upper stomach hurts from stress sometimes. It wont allow me to eat certain things or if my stomach is really upset I wont be able to eat at all.

 

[centralforce6661]

OK.

I don't have a lot of time right this minute to explain everything but I will give you some points to massage which should start addressing the underlying issues (nerves etc.) right away. I would like to know if when you first got the rosacea at 11, did you notice a large increase in appetite? Had you had any major stomach bugs near or prior to this point?

Liver 3, both sides, 5 minutes per side twice daily:

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Ren 12, 3-5 minutes a day depending on how it feels:

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[soutlaw92]

Ok,Piplup. I was going to say that maybe you need your chart interpreted and also your transiting planets and Solar return chart. I can also look at your houses for extra information. You can email me if you want an Ill have it over to you within a day, tomorrow afternoon the latest.
We all have our impediments to success. Then there is Saturn too.
The meditations take time and they are effecting our soul. The thing is, it takes time for it to have a full on effect on your life and then we must do added workings to bring about that change quicker so do not feel that the meditations are not getting you anywhere. Especially if you are consistent.
I use to feel the same way.

 

[piplup_8910]

Not that I know of. I was young and chubby, and I never really ate much. Infact I had a decrease in appetite if anything. Middle school through high school I barely ate. I never had breakfast or lunch and barely ate dinner. I have had a major stomach bug from stress. When I was 17, I had GERD (gastroesphogal reflux disease). I took medication for about... three months and changed my diet. I lost a lot of weight during that time and went from being 180, to 150ish in a short time.
Other then that, I do not think I have ever had anything aside from the flu which comes around once every several years.
Thank you for the massages, can these be done alone or do I need someone else to help me out?

 

[piplup_8910]

Thank you so much.
What is your email and I will get it sent to you right away!

 

[soutlaw92]

The one I always use. Soutlaw92@...
You are very welcome.

 

[centralforce6661]

You should be able to do these alone but if you want someone to help that is ok too.

Can you describe the areas which your rosacea is spread across?

Is it on your nose, the top parts of your shoulders and the back of your arms? Etc..

 

[piplup_8910]

Lower fore arm where my wrist is and it goes up to the top of my atm where it meets the shoulder. It begins to blotch at the top of my shoulders and makes my skin look spotted with red and white.
There is some on my lowers cheeks where my mandible is but its miniscule compared to my arms.

 

[centralforce6661]

The pathology of what is causing the rosacea has alot to do with heat and stress.

Stress is creating heat and being in a hot environment is exacerbating this heat. It would appear that alot of this heat has existed in your body for a long time.

Can you get a Bupleurum supplement where you live? If so, I suggest you try that for a while to assist in clearing the heat and stress, and select a diet which is easy on the stomach but also promotes digestion.

Include green apples and lemon juice daily to soothe the liver, and avoid chilli and extreme spices other than cumin and fennel (to aid digestion).

 Black coffee without milk is good to purge the liver in the mornings, but only one cup brewed from fresh beans (not instant). There is a herb called Ophiopogon which is worth looking into, as this can help rebuild the stomach fluids that are lacking - when they are lacking the stomach becomes dry and burns the lungs which control the skin. My guess is you probably have red in the whites of your eyes on either side of the Iris' as well.

If sleep is an issue, Asparagus root can also contribute to nourishing the lungs and hence the skin and herbs like skullcap (which HP Shannon suggested) can aid you in purging the liver, along with the coffee and bupleurum. Avoid strong energetics like ginseng, ginko, horny goat weed and anything else you are taking along these lines and if you can increase your exercise this will help to prevent the liver qi overacting on your stomach in the future.

If you still have problems with hyperacidity and you are not allergic to shellfish, buy some oysters, eat them and then clean and bake the shells dry (to kill any resident algaes) and then crush the shells and take half a tablespoon in honey before bed or at any time you experience hyperacidity. This is like a natural quick-eze minus the aluminum and add zinc in abundance which is also good for skin healing. If you wanted to take a herbal formula, I would recommend Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tong with Xiao Yao Wan together for a month and see if there is any improvement. Chronic stomach issues can be difficult (I know as I have experienced them myself) and can also be due to a debilitated sun. Working on the sun in your chart may give you the willpower you need to pursue the lines of inquiry I have left for you here and follow through to obtain some of these difficult to get items, thus bringing healing spiritually, mentally and physically.

 

[piplup_8910]

Thank you Central Force. I will try my best to follow your advice. Yes I do have a debilitated sun because it is in the 12th house. It makes things hard and when it comes to my health I am prone to a lot.

If I may ask one more question though. I saw you mentioned "stomach feeling dry." I get this feeling on occasion. It is mainly in my lower stomach around the belly button area. It feels like my insides are dry and there are needles or spikes poking at it. I narrowed it down to it only happening the mornings after I do yoga. I do the lotus pose and it requires me to sit on my stomach and bend. The next morning the feeling comes around and it is rather painful. Is this the stomach or the muscle that is feeling this way? How do I go about fixing it?

 

[centralforce6661]

The dryness can be either in the stomach or the muscles but since the stomach and kidney channels dominate the region of the muscles around the stomach, it makes almost no difference which one it is in.

Nourishing the stomach yin with a formula like Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang will help this as will Ophiopogon Tuber (Mai Men Dong).