alyssa’s story

A little over two months ago I was in the doctor's office trying to determine the reasons for persistent vaginal infections. I learned from my doctor that over the course of several years' worth of antibiotic usage my body developed resistant bacteria and overgrown yeasts. The medications given to me for my vaginal problems were not working and I kept having problems with yeast and bacteria. She was the first doctor who had ever mentioned anything to me about antibiotics doing long-term damage to my body.

That was when I decided to weigh out the advantages and disadvantages of the antibiotics and treatments for my skin. I also wondered about other things that could possibly be wrong or damaged due to the antibiotics. I had had diarrhoea for the last six months and was very quick to get sick all the time. My skin wasn't looking that great anyway, so I quit my antibiotics and started researching other ways of treating my skin and infections.

My research lead me to www.acne-advice.com, which looked nice, but more importantly had information that was focused on some of my biggest issues with health. The more I read her information, the more I trusted her knowledge. From www.acne-advice.com I grew more and more curious about probiotics and other health remedies. I soon began following the advice on the website and in Clear Skin as one last ditch effort before returning to the doctor to save my health. I told myself and my family that I would give this plan two or three months before seeking other help. Even after being off the medications for only a week, my skin had gotten very bad, I developed some red spots on my toes, and my digestive system was still badly messed up. People were concerned, including myself.

It has been two months since I have bought Clear Skin and I am doing so much better. My acne has significantly improved. I still have some redness and a few little bumps on my cheeks and forehead, but I'm getting healthier by the day now and looking brighter. I haven't been sick since following the plan, I've had no vaginal problems, and my digestive system is working properly now. The health benefits of this plan are more than I can write about, but I will say that this plan has changed me as much on the inside as it has on the outside. I'm a believer in nature now, and I have taken my money from Wal-Mart and given it to the farmers’ market each week in exchange for vegetables. Karen's plan has not only worked to clear my skin, but has given me an education to help me live a better and healthier life.

I will still use doctor's help when needed, as anyone should. But, before starting any medications, especially the miracle drug Accutane, it is important to know side effects and long-term damage that it may cause. Educate yourself because in the end you have only yourself to answer to.

Alyssa Wallace, USA

Alyssa's story is featured in Clear Skin, by Karen Jessett.

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