From: Linda Nelson <goldies@vabch.com>
To: bradybarrows@hotmail.com
Subject: Rosacea
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 11:17:42 -0500
Hi,
I had an outbreak of rosacea 3 weeks ago.I was under a lot of stress and so my cheeks and forehead were quite red and covered with postules. This situation stressed me out even more. My husband and I are both using alternative therapies when it concerns our health.
We are now eating 85% raw foods and 15% cooked. Our diet consists of organic fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts & seeds and some low cooked grains. Also we include a flax oil combination and fresh juices.
I came across this information by the late DR. Christopher it's his BF&C tea that I used on my face nightly. I slept with these compresses and I also drank some of the tea 3 X day.
After only 4 days all the postules were gone. I continued to use this formula for an additional 2 weeks. My face looks great now.
I am 60 years young and do not believe in taking any kind of drugs. Drugs never cure, they only mask the symptoms and in the long run will only make things worse. Our creator designed our body to heal itself.
Here you will find some very interesting information on natural cures. Hope this helps some of readers.
http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/bfc.html
Brady Barrows responded:
your comment has been posted on my Comments for 2002 page at this url:
http://rosaceadiet.com/html/2002.html
Your diet is radically different from the Rosacea Diet and I marvel that it works, so I think there really must be something to the tea compresses and drinking it.
thanks for the tip.....
Brady Barrows
From: Onna Gallagher <onnagallagher@yahoo.com>
To: bradybarrows@hotmail.com
Subject: rosacea cure
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001
Yes-I was cured by getting on Female hormones---estradial. I had the disease for over 4 years and I spent time, tears, and over 10K in my hard earned $$$ for this. Sooo, my suggestion is to tell people to get on a low dose birthcontrol pill for acne or if not, take Estradiol, and I have seen dynamic results in 3 other patients. All have cleared and remained clear as long as the estrogen/progesterone is in place. Onna Gallagher 318-388-6888. Home #.
Brady Barrows responded:
Onna Gallagher:
thanks for experience and your message is posted on my site in the Comments for 2001. you think this will work for males?
Brady
From: Onna Gallagher <onnagallagher@yahoo.com>
To: Brady Barrows <bradybarrows@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: rosacea cure
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001
No, not in all cases, but a natural phytoestrogen has infact helped some cases. Their cases are primarily of the vascular type of rosacea. You were obviously being funny, ( and you were! ) These irish noses need to cut the alcohol and I've known several that take Tavist or Claritin daily and they've seen improvements. I should have been more exact. The women I know have all benefited from this. Few articles I read mention trying hormone replacement and I wish to see more of this presented via emails and newsletters. I also wish that women who have the disease where ask some ??? They don't even know that they are going through menopause. They don't know how stress plays a part. One woman was being abused. She got out of the abusive situation and it cleared completely in weeks. Brady, I do appreciate your time and efforts in education all on this. Do you think bacteria around the hair folicles has anything to do with this disease? Onna
Brady Barrows responded:
I remember when I was taking tetracycline and asked my dermatologist why does taking tetracycline clear up my rosacea, is it a bacteria? He said, 'we don't know, it just works.' If you haven't seen Nase's book on rosacea (click on my BOOKS page and notice the second book), he discusses bacteria and fungus and everything you need to know if you are treating your rosacea through physicians and is a must have so you can educate not only yourself but also your dermatologist since it is the most comprehensive book on rosacea to date. Basically, in a nut shell no one knows what causes rosacea and there are only treatments for the symptoms. There are a host of triggers and every individual has their unique rosacea so what may trigger your rosacea may or may not trigger mine, depending on a number of factors. But, just as you mention, stress is on every list as a rosacea trigger. This makes me believe that a breakdown of the immune system is at the root of this disease. My suggestion is to join the rosacea support group which is the largest rosacea support group on the internet, as far as I know, and post your comment about Estradiol. I am a member, so I did a search on their site using the keyword 'estradiol,' and did not find any message mentioning it for the last five thousand messages posted for the group [Searched Messages 32325-27325 of 32325]. It may have been discussed from messages 27325 through message number 1, but I doubt it. You can find their site and join the group at: http://rosacea.ii.net/ It is the second best rosacea link I have chosen on my LINKS page. And thanks for your interest in posting it here first.
Brady
From: Brady Barrows <brady.barrows@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001
To: <onnagallagher@yahoo.com>
Subject: Best commnet
Onna:
I have decided to place your comment as the #1 Best Comment for 2001 and for all the past years as well. You can read about this on the following url:
> http://rosacea-control.com/html/best.html
thanks again, for your commenting
Brady
From: Onna Gallagher <onnagallagher@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 16:16:00 -0700 (PDT)
To: Brady Barrows <brady.barrows@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Best commnet
Brady, I just read these and these are all so very interesting! Wow. The things people try out of desperation. I am amazed and greatful that mine was hormone related and that just getting the estradiol shot keeps my case in line. I will stay in touch. Let me know if anyone gets relief from this. Also, I will tell you, women who are estrogen depleted are more likely to have yeast infections! Interesting?! Onna
From: DwnSouthGirl4sho@aol.com
To: brady@mumbet.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001
Dear Mr. Barrows,
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I will be sending you a check in the mail very soon so I can get started on the rosacea diet. Oh, and just a bit of advice, I have been using pure emu oil on my face for the last couple of days and it has really helped the redness. This might not be good for people with oily skin, but my skin is very dry and it has been beneficial to my skin. I have also been taking bilberry which is an herb that strengthen capillaries and prevents them from breaking. This might help people who get the red veins on their face. I have also read that butcher's broom helps the redness because it constricts the capillaries and aloe vera is great because it has anti-inflammatory properties. Anways, I hope you will post this information and that it will help someone out there.
P.S. For the ladies out there who are trying to find a makeup that won't aggravate your rosacea, try Clinique. They have alot of products for sensitive skin. You can get Clinique at any good department store or you can
visit their website at www.clinique.com. Good luck!!!!
Brady Barrows responded:
thanks for the helpful rosacea hints and consider them posted for the world to read! > Brady
From: Livnlyvlee@aol.com
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:50:15 EDT
To: information@rosacea-control.com
Subject: Great site!
I didn't have any information on dead links, however I did want to comment on what an informative and encouraging site you have. I was diagnosed with rosecea today. Looking back, I have had this for a very long time. I was relieved to finally have an explanation, but understandably upset and weary of the future. I am in outside sales for one of the nation's largest medical providers...I have to be in front of many different clients daily. I was literally "freaking out" about how this was going to affect my day-to-day lifestyle, and ultimately my job. After reading the incredible facts and suggestions on your website, I am ready to deal with this condition head on! I can handle this! Thank you for your factual info, as well as your optimistic outlook, and healthy tips! Your efforts are greatly appreciated by me, and many others I'm
sure. Best wishes...
Sincerely,
Lee S. Hale
Marion, Arkansas
Reply from: bradybarrows@hotmail.com
Date: August 3, 2000
Congratulations Lee:
You have just been sent a free copy of the Rosacea Diet in a special email. Once you receive this email, follow the instructions to be able to print the Rosacea Diet from your computer. Thanks so much for your comment which will be posted.
From: Thor Jonsson <ragnthor@islandia.is>
To: brady@mumbet.com
|Subject: Rosacea Date: Sun, Apr 18, 1999, 2:10 PM
Dear Brady, I got this e-mail message today about Rosacea which I think you might be interested in.
Regards, Thor Jonsson.
"Here is my success story.I found a doctor of Integrative Medicine. He also has a background as a surgeon and a pathologist, and is the President of The American Academy of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Ali has offices in Manhattan & Denville, New jersey (north Jersey). I had a full work-up, as I went in for a serious yeast problem following 9 months of antibiotics and also of course for Rosacea. Under a microscope, we looked at my blood, and the yeast was so prevelent, it was wiping out my white blood cells. My doctor believes in the pyramid as well...as in toxins and disease start first in the bowel & liver, then affect the kidneys & lungs, and finally, the skin, where these toxins and problems in the body finally find a way out. That made sense to me, as there is no known cause for Rosacea. First order of business: clean the bowels and the liver. I take many supplements per day, including the following: glutathione--evening primrose oil--flaxseed oil--DHEA 25 mg--Taurine
250mg--Calcium/magnesium--vit A, E & C--Big 100 (B's)--and compounds for anti stress--anti-oxidants--minerals--and bowel ecologies. I also drink at least 3 QUARTS of water per day (3 large Evian bottles) and yes at first my organs felt like they were swimming but this water helps flush out toxins and keep all cells from dehydrating. I felt & saw the difference in my skin immediately. I also drink protein & peptides, one is soy based, the other milk & egg based. This powder is dilluted in water or juice and subs for breakfast. It's a real energy-enhancer, and helps my body get off the sugar roller-coaster. It''s for balance. I also take a half a teaspoon of sea salt daily...in water or in soups. And I also ingest cold-pressed oils either alone or poured on veggies, salads, etc.These oils are wonderful for the skin and should be "cold-pressed". They include: olive oil--safflower--sunflower--sesame--pumpkin--avocado--flaxseed & almond oils. These oils are non-fattening and and have been proven effective in the cases of these disorders : cardiovascular, arthritis, skin disorders, immune disorders and dry eyes and chronic disorders of the eyes. I also changed my diet. Since I was a walking talking piece of yeast (thanks to my ex-dermatologist) I had to drastically reduce my intake of sugar, including cutting out my worst addiction...Pepsi. (Yeast feeds on sugar). The focus is on fresh, whole foods and de-emphasis on preservatives. I also drink Soy milk....and enjoy soy-based products as I have researched antibiotics in foods and was amazed at how prevalent they are in our diets. I also take Nystatin and Diflucan to help kill the yeast problem. It is a long process to recover from Candida, but this yeast infestation can cause many problems & inbalances in the body...and it's worth it to get your immune system back on track. These were all big changes, and I embarked on them slowly. I also "talked to my skin"....and let my body know every day I was done with Rosacea. The stress, the constant crying jags, the inability to look into a mirror without sobbing, the hiding my face...I was done with it all. ( If you're interested, Dr, Wayne Dyer has written about his own daughter's fight with a facial skin condition, and how she cured it). I am happy to report within 2 months all signs of Rosacea were gone. I didn't wake up and poof! my skin was perfect. The water helped the redness immediately though and each day I noticed a little improvement. Interesting note...m,y doctor says antibiotics help at first but then the yeast has to find a way out of your body, too and where does it comeout? your skin. Today, I continue with this regimen (it's been 4 months now) and I thank God he has released me from the nightmare. If you love your bodyand care for it...you will recover. I believe it. And I am in awe that I don't have to worry about Rosacea anymore ...
Reply from: brady@mumbet.com
Date: April 18, 1999
Thor: I always felt felt there was something to prolonged antibiotic treatment that would be showing up later so this makes sense. I will post your email on my comments page. -- Brady
From: [name withheld]
To: Brady Barrows <brady@mumbet.com>
Subject: Re: rosacea
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 20:37:37 +0000
Dear [name withheld]: I sent you the "Simple Method to Control Rosacea" over a month ago and wondered how your were doing with it? Can you send me some feedback, as to whether [*using this method*] in your diet helped? Were you able to take the simple one month test and avoid [*what to avoid*]? I would appreciate any input you have on this method. Thanks... Brady Barrows, webmaster@mumbet.com
From: [name withheld]
To: Brady Barrows <brady@mumbet.com
Subject: Re: rosacea
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999
Thank you very much for your email. I read your notes and being [*edited out*] have stayed away from [*what to avoid*] for many years now. In my case there has been no difference. It must be an individual thing. I would like to share something with you that has really helped me. I use sulfur on my face everynight before bed. You can get MSM at any health food store. Get the cream form. It will really help you. All newer Rosacea medications are now using Sulfur and I find MSM has cleared up my face 80%.
From all of my studies I have found the external use of Sulfur to be the most promising. It does not cure Rosacea of course but it truly aids in the control of this terrible skin problem. Just a note. Please try a little at a time until your skin gets used to the Sulfur. I hope this helps you. I think all Rosacea suffers should help each other in anyway they can. Today, I got back from a sulfur spa near my place in Tokyo and it was remarkable for my skin. Sincerely, [name withheld]
Reply from brady@mumbet.com
Date: April 13, 1999
Dear [name withheld]: Thanks for the tip on sulpher and MSM. I will try it whenever I eat too much you know what and my small rosacea flare-ups. Some who have sent email to me have indicated that sulpher didn't help them and made their rosacea worse. So, I too agree that rosacea seems to be an individual situation for each person depending on the degree of the rosacea and each person's unique situation. I was wondering about your avoidance of [*what to avoid*] for many years and would like to know if you avoided [*what to avoid*] which convert to [*what to avoid*] quickly. If you haven't avoided these things, you might try it for a couple or weeks or a month to see the results. I have to be very careful in the amount of such things since the [*what to avoid*] content in such food triggers my rosacea. A diet high in [*using this method*] is the best way to control my rosacea. Thanks --- Brady
From: "Thomas Marchessault" <tmarchessault@sprint.ca>
To: <webmaster@mumbet.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 28, 1999, 3:18 AM
I have rosacia for 14 years and found not much helps. Metrogel creams just burn my face. I found that I had to avoid food high in Acid such as pop, tomatoes, juices, wine, with a good face cream, and drinking lots of water is the only thing I found to help. I drink hot drinks with a lid on the cup. From
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From: Charles Coombs <chasc@cape.com>
To: webmaster@mumbet.com
Subject: Rosacea
Date: Sat, Apr 24, 1999, 5:52 PM
I have found a solution to my Rosacea problem. 1. I did a colon cleanse. 2. I built up my good bacteria with probiotics. 3. I started to eat a wild form of food in capsule form. I gave up antibiotics completely and have not seen the nose sores again. My complexion has changed from red to pink. E mail me for more information about how to try this approach at no financial risk for 90 days. <nsipower@yahoo.com>
From: [name withheld per request below]
To: webmaster@mumbet.com
Subject: Rosacea
Date: Wed, Oct 13, 1999, 10:33 AM
Dear Brady, I found your site through WebMD. I was searching for info on their site regarding a tip I'd heard on the radio from someone in their organization regarding the use of vaginal cream on rosacea. The commentator said that no one seemed to know why, but that the cream did seem to help rosacea. I borrowed a tube of "Miconazole 7," the Rite Aid pharmacy's generic brand (active ingredient seems to me miconazole nitrate, 2%) from my wife and have been using it, once per day, for about six weeks, now. I'm not positive if there's been any improvement, but my cheeks DO seem a little less red. Have you heard of this treatment? If so, what level of success do others seem to have had with it? Best regards, [name withheld per request below]
Reply From: brady@mumbet.com
Date: Oct.20, 1999
Mike: Got your email [above]. This is probably one of the best comments I have ever received, if not the funniest. No, I have not heard about this. I hope others may have some comments on this treatment for rosacea. I have thought that yeast may have some connection to rosacea. I am planning to post this as the number six best comment if that is ok with you? Maybe this stuff works! Email me back in a month with the results you get using miconazole. Thanks for the tip! --- Brady
Reply From: [name withheld per request below]
Date: Oct.20, 1999
Brady, I certainly agree, the idea is worth a chuckle, if not a guffaw. You're welcome to post it, but PLEASE don't print my name! Your comment about yeast is interesting. I was diagnosed by an "alternative" doctor as having Candidasis several years ago. I've been challenged with fatigue, irritability, and a litany of other symptoms for as long as I can remember. I've tried several remedies (some as farfetched as vaginal cream on the cheeks) with limited results, but I agree that there may be a strong link between the two. The fact that it never really heals leads me to believe it may be some sort of a virus, also. Let's keep in touch.
NOTE: I tried the micronazole nitrate, 2% on my face and it did not help my rosacea.....brady barrows
From: [name withheld]
To: Brady Barrows <bradybarrows@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Rosacea Diet
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2000 10:12:43 -0400
Brady,
The diet is still helping, although not entirely eliminating the problem. I have a hunch there may be something else involved. I don't know if you have considered the yeast factor. I noticed that when I used the anti-yeast medications prescribed for vaginal yeast infections on my face, that the bumps disappeared almost immediately, and stayed away with just one application. No doctor ever suggested this treatment, which has so much better results than the metrocream, that it made me wonder if candidiasis wasn't the problem. So I am also going to experiment with diets that address candidiasis. Also hard diets to stay on, different in some respects from your Rosacea diet. Janet
Reply from: Brady Barrows
Date: September 2, 2000
Janet: Yes, someone else said the same treatment with vaginal cream on the face to treat yeast infection and many have said the same connection to candida, these comments are in the 1999 and 2000 Comments from around the world on my site. The candida diet is [*edited out*] as well. What I have found is that if I go back to [edited out*], the rosacea returns. I just don't want to take tetracycline anymore, which, I think, is not good over the long term and may have a connection with developing candida. I am using Barry Edelman's BT Solution on my face for rosacea since he gave me some to try out and it seems to help. Like I said, this diet alone may not be enough to control your rosacea, but as you have found out, eating [edited out*] triggers rosacea, and you don't find this information on the National Rosacea Society's web site nor does your dermatologist tell you to avoid [edited out*]. But it does help CONTROL rosacea flareups. As you may have seen, I removed your name and email address from your comment but kept it since your comment was most gracious. Thanks. Keep in touch with your findings. I will post them if you let me, of course, without your name/email! Brady Barrows
From: MDAJCM3389@aol.com
To: brady.barrows@rosacea-control.com
Subject: Rocacea Diet
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 01:41:09 EST
Hello,
I just received your diet and read your findings with great interest. I think that cutting out [edited out*] is going to be the hardest part for me. I've been dealing with this condition for about 15 years now and have taken the antibiotics, used metrogel, had a dermatolagist prescribe beta-blockers to help control the flushing, one doctor put me on 1% cortizone creme and nizorale cream in addition to the antibiotics, had lazer surgery 5 years ago and, of course, none of this has gotten rid of this stupid condition. In some cases, it has made it worse. About a month ago I started using a vitamin k creme and it has given me the best results so far.
I think that your diet has a lot of merit, even though I have not had a chance to start it yet. I had a stomach bug a few weeks ago and nothing sounded good as far as food goes, so during that time I drank nothing but water and slept a lot. The condition of my skin really improved during the time I was "fasting''. I've felt for some time now that this is an allergy and it manifests itself in the redness and breakouts. I had allergy problems as a child (cat, mold, etc., but no food allergies that I knew of). My current condition started showing itself when I was about 22 and was in "full bloom'' around the age of 30. I never had any skin problems though my teen years and this was a pretty bitter pill to swallow. To make the whole situation even worse, I had grown up being a performer in musical theater and had gotten a degree in vocal performance and was planning a career in opera. I began to avoid any audition or performance situation because I was more stressed over the condition of my skin than my singing.
Well, this has turned into quite a dissertation. I didn't mean to take up so much of your time and I'm sure that your rosacea story is just as upsetting to you as mine is for me. Though your work, I'm sure that you've seen a lot more of the devistation this causes than I ever will. People tell me all the time that I make to much of this, that at least it's not life threatening like cancer or AIDS. I know that's true, but I'm sick of getting up in the morning and thinking all the way to the mirror, "What's it going to be like today". I look forward to following your diet and seeing the results. I know that there is a cause for this condition, and that eliminating it will make the condition go away. Thanking you in advance for your work and research. Best wishes for many clear skin days,>>>>>>>James Miller
Brady Barrows responded:
James,
Please let me know how the Rosacea Diet works for you. I think you will find it does control rosacea...... Brady Barrows
From: Susan Levine <susanl@thegrid.net>
Date: April 3, 2001
Dear Mr. Barrows:
I would like to order the rosacea diet by mail. My address is.......
I don't know if this is in your diet plan, but I recently found that chewing food extememly thoroughly has helped my skin also. A meal broke me out one day, and then it came to me to chew thoroughly (I was macrobiotic years ago, where chewing is stressed) and the same meal the next day with eating very slowly and chewing very well did not break me out. Perhaps if not already in you plan, this info could help someone else. Thank you, Susan Levine
(I have found a wonderful doctor whose products have helped me and I'm on my way to control and lovely skin) I look forward to learning about your diet plan. 2002 comments |
Brady Barrows responded:
thank you also for you comment on chewing food extremely thoroughly which will be posted on the comments from around the world on rosacea on my site and would appreciate the name and address of you doctor so that I may post his name on my physician list especially if he also has a web site to refer others to, please send it......Brady
