Youth of the nation edition 1 july

*FREE DIGITAL MAG *ISSUE 1 *JULY 2016

25 TIPS TEEN LIFE

Vincent

The Magic of Love

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COVER: VINCENT JARDIM

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Today I launch this new magazine, on what would have been my son’s 31st birthday. So this first edition is dedicated to Vincent, and further editions will be dedicated to the youth of our You may have noticed that our teens and ‘kids’ in their twenties, are struggling with life and I would like to collaborate with all parents to strive to help our youth by addressing the issues they are facing on a daily basis.

We will be covering topics like drug use and abuse, teen sexuality, unplanned pregnancy, rehabilitation, depression, aggressions and subjects that need attention… . No-one said that having children will be a breeze – so we get to the nitty-gritty as much as we can.

I am inviting you to share your stories with us, assist us to bring light and knowledge to our readers, and be a cheerleader to our youth.

Our magazines are usually published by the second week of each month, reason being that, once again, we are not conventional. We like to delight our readers with something fresh and insightful to read once you have gotten over the month end rush, and can put your feet up with a nice ‘cuppa’ tea, and consciously relax with us.

As a mother, and the editor of 4 magazines, I am delighted to have the means of reaching out and touching the lives of so many people. What a privilege to be part of your journeys.

Here’s to a long and fruitful experience. Welcome!

Remember to go to our Facebook page to follow us, and subscribe to your monthly free magazines by popping your email addresses on our website. All links are to the left on this page. Thank you.

Be well and keep smiling Much Love

Linda

Contributing Team & Experts

LINDA NAVON

MARNIE CRAYCROFT

AMY McCREADY

LEIGH DAVIES

Cj MATTICKS

VALERIE DENEEN

KARA LEWIS

VALERIE S

HERMANN KEPPLER

HANNA KOK

HEATHER PICTON

LESLEY GREEN

RENEE JAIN

SERGIO SALOTTO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VINCENT, ON WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR 31ST BIRTHDAY. We have launched this mag now, in your month of July, in celebration of your life.

WE LOVE & MISS YOU … MOM, CJ & CARMEN CHE. XXX

VINCENT JARDIM

contents VINCENT’S STORY THE LOSS OF A SPECIAL LIFE & A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MY SON THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH YOUTH OF THE NATION SONG BY P.O.D AND LYRICS 25 THINGS MY MOM WAS RIGHT ABOUT…SO FAR! THE MAGIC OF LOVE JUICY GOSSIP – REPORTS OF DRINKING NATURAL REMEDIES FOR TEEN ACNE OUT & ABOUT ARNO CARSTENS & WENDY OLDFIELD GIG ROCKING THE DAISIES FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAY

A short tribute to my son…

VINCENT JARDIM 9 July 1985 – 17 July 2011 Today, 9 July 2016, my son Vincent would have been 31 years old.

Tragically he was taken from us 5 years ago, one week after he celebrated his 26th birthday.

Vincent was killed in a car accident on the way home from his sister’s 30th birthday party. He collided with a vehicle which has turned over on a dark stretch of the highway, and was taken on impact. The driver of the overturned car had mysteriously caused his own accident, we still don’t know how as there were no other cars involved.

We do know he was drunk, and walked away without a scratch, and within a few weeks, skipped the country even though he was up for culpable homicide – his second offence. Apparently there was an Interpol order to prevent him from leaving South African, yet today he sits in Hong Kong, and judging by the pics on his Facebook page, is still leading a merry life of partying. I wonder if he remembers what the implications are of his actions. He ripped apart the lives of many people, and left behind not only a devastated family, but a newly wed wife who we confirmed was pregnant two days after Vincent’s death. I wonder, will this young man live with this on his conscious for the rest of his life – maybe not!

My reason for relating these details is to perhaps encourage people to think before they take not only their own lives into their hands, but also to consider the impact on other people’s lives should they cause an accident., whilst under the influence of alcohol.

Having had a rather wild youth myself, I know it’s the last thing on a person’s mind when you are out having a good time, about what may happen – you are young and invincible, or so you think! In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So appreciate what you have, while you have it.

There is a Buddhist saying that out of any tragedy you should try to turn it into a celebration, or something positive.

I started the Child of the Universe magazines in celebration of your life, and hope to keep carrying the light for you through helping our readers with living life with intent.

Vincent was my wild child, I was always on the edge with him, mine was a terrifying edge many times, while he happily lived on the edge of excitement, fun, experimentation and enjoyment. Not to say that he didn’t have his up’s and down, like all teenagers – he was a rebel at heart and liked to have fun.

From an early age Vincent was introduced to music, lots of it and loud… we were brought up in a home that was filled with constant music, so naturally my own home as a single parent was always a vibrant mixture of whatever each of us was listening to in our own rooms.

Vincent was gifted his first guitar at the age of about 11, and diligently taught himself to play whatever he listened to. He never learnt to read music but could listen to a piece of music and within a short space of time he would master it. His music of choice was heavy metal, and one of the first songs he learnt was Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’, which pretty much set the tone for his life… …and now mine as well. I am learning to live again, with the attitude that you nourish the important things in life, and let go of the rest. This has been a long and hard journey for me, which I am going to be writing about in the Conscious Life magazine – the intent of this article is to really re-iterate a couple of things: Teach your youngsters from an early age to respect life.

Live your life to the fullest, you only have today.

Love your children a much as you can, and let them know that you will always be there for them, no matter what.

Love unconditionally – with your children there is no other way.

Your children are gifted to you – you should be honoured to be chosen to give them life – enjoy the journey with them.

Vincent, Mommy loves you my boy… thank you for everything you taught me, all the rough times you put me through (I could and probably will write a book about the lesson I learned from you). Thank you for your love and for being my constant partner at festivals, rock shows, Woodstock, Oppikoppi, and for living with me in a tipi at Rustlers Valley’s many festivals. I will never stop missing you, and I know you are around, still pulling your pranks and watching over us.

Thank you most of all for giving us your daughter, Carmen Ché. Thank you and we all love and miss you. Today we celebrate your 31st birthday together, our family, including your wife Christy, my grand daughter Carmen, and extended family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BOY!

THE LAUNCH OF YOUTH OF THE NATION This title has been on my mind for many years, as I firmly believe that through knowledge, nurturing and inspiration, we can assist the youth of our country to lead better lives.

So many of our teens, through to their 20’s, are having a tough time, many taking drugs and so many suicides. I want to use this magazine as a platform for talking to parents and most of all, reaching out to our youngsters.

As a parent to two children, Cj and Vincent, I believe I have gained so much experience in dealing with many situations, which I can now put to use in helping others.

My daughter, Cj, was always the easy and responsible child. At the age of 11 I could have left her to run the house if only she could have driven in those years.

Vincent on the other hand, put me through endless hair-raising experiences – from depression as a child, to being shot 7 times by a security company guard through playing at being ‘Rambo’ during one of his many drinking exploits.

Today, on his 31st birthday, I am ‘giving birth’ to this magazine, in memory and celebration of his life – and all that he has left us with.

He is not gone, just not ‘here’ in the physical sense. It’s an on-going journey through the shock of sudden loss, going into a state of ‘freeze-mode’, and my own journey as a parent of coping and how to start living again.

I look forward to reaching out to others, sharing and caring along with you, and joining forces with those who would like to make life better for our youth – the future of our nation.

With much love Linda & Mom

Theme song for our magazine

Youth of the Nation Lyrics

By P.O.D. Last day of the rest of my life I wish I would've known Cause I didn't kiss my mama goodbye I didn't tell her that I loved her and how much I care Or thank my pops for all the talks And all the wisdom he shared Unaware, I just did what I always do Everyday, the same routine Before I skate off to school

But who knew that this day wasn't like the rest Instead of taking a test I took two to the chest Call me blind, but I didn't see it coming Everybody was running But I couldn't hear nothing Except gun blasts, it happened so fast I don't really know this kid Even though I sit by him in class

Maybe this kid was reaching out for love Or maybe for a moment He forgot who he was Or maybe this kid just wanted to be hugged Whatever it was I know it's because We are, We are, the youth of the nation Little Suzy, she was only twelve She was given the world With every chance to excel Hang with the boys and hear the stories they tell She might act kind of proud But no respect for herself She finds love in all the wrong places The same situations Just different faces Changed up her pace since her daddy left her Too bad he never told her She deserved much better Johnny boy always played the fool He broke all the rules So you would think he was cool He was never really one of the guys No matter how hard he tried Often thought of suicide

It's kind of hard when you ain't got no friends He put his life to an end They might remember him then You cross the line and there's no turning back Told the world how he felt With the sound of a gat

We are, We are, the youth of the nation Who's to blame for the lives that tragedies claim No matter what you say It don't take away the pain That I feel inside, I'm tired of all the lies Don't nobody know why It's the blind leading the blind I guess that's the way the story goes Will it ever make sense Somebody's got to know There's got to be more to life than this There's got to be more to everything I thought exists We are, We are, the youth of the nation

Dear Mom, As a freshman in college, I will admit that there are still a lot of things that don’t yet make sense to me, but I’m here to tell you what I have started to piece together. I’ve realized that it is practically on a daily basis that I see the crystal clear signs that remind me to let you know that you were right when you told me: 1. Don’t pick at the pimple.

2. It probably looks better on than it does on the hanger.

3. A black tank top under a white shirt isn’t a solution.

4. If you’re not sure if it’s worth buying, wait and see if you’re still thinking about it 3 days later.

5. I don’t need all of that dark eyeliner to look good.

6. Never travel without your glasses, and while you’re at it.. just make a packing list.

7. It’s worth it to practice piano.

8. It’s worth it to lose the weight.

9. Write everything down. No one has a perfect memory.

10. “I know it’s sad now, but one day it’s going to be a very funny story.”

11. Don’t dig yourself a hole at the beginning of the semester just to climb out of it at the end.

12. It’s not attractive to look like you’re trying to get attention.

13. Don’t do anything that you would call stupid if you saw the story of someone who did it in news the next day.

14. Not every minute of the day has to be filled with social plans. Chill.

15. It’s never worth it to get caught in a lie.

16. Body language matters.

17. I’m so much fun that I don’t need alcohol.

18. Text messages aren’t the appropriate way to ask for a favor or sincerely thank an adult. Pick up the phone and call.

19. Always try to get an A, because sometimes you’ll still end up with a B…and if you only try for a B, then you’ll probably end up with a C. 20. Even the good boys change their minds, so continue to love, but make sure not to lose yourself.

21. My little sister will learn from my behavior.

22. Shortcuts aren’t usually shortcuts.

23. My sisters are the reason I smile every day.

24. Dad is the most incredible human being to walk this planet.

25. “I really think you will thank me for this one day.” …Today is the day. Thank you, Mom. I love you. p.s. One thing that I still stand by: Leggings ARE pants. Leggings are the best kind of pants. Leggings look AWESOME. Leggings FEEL AWESOME. That is why everyone wears leggings as pants. Long live my leggings!!!

Tali Laserson is a freshman in college.

Love has returned to stay forever in the Hearts of everyone. Yes it is here.

Everybody is waking up in their own way, to something lighter and brighter.

However since the old thought patterns cannot remain each is faced with their own fear based thoughts (and emotional reactions) that must be dropped in order for their inner Light to emerge and their own Lovingness to be felt.

Some are confused, some are bewildered, some are arguing with themselves about its truth, some are arguing with others because they are afraid to believe what their heart is telling them and their eyes are showing them, some are seeing it as strangely familiar, and some are saying with a smile "it is about time".

But it is happening Now.

Every person on this planet is now in loving “containment� so anything unloving immediately impacts and is mirrored back. No exception.

And thus you see the chaos in the lives of anyone fighting this. Why? Because they are fighting themselves and it can no longer be hidden in any way, shape, or form.

And how can you help? Just love them all, love it all in its passing, and live the Love of allowing that containment because in it is the freedom of your Beingness.

WATCH FOR THE MIRACLES All you have dreamt of is coming to pass, and more besides. Simply allow yourself to be Present and Own your part in it.

Shine, Shine, Shine

I So Love You, Nicky Hamid

By Valerie S.

There are some general truths about life that we often forget to consider.

Turning 25 was for me, a good time to pause and reflect back on some truths about life, everything I have learned from my life experience.

In doing so, I realized there was valuable and useful advice that may help others out there to avoid the mistakes I made and get a head start.

Here are 25 of those lessons and truths about life.

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Happiness is something that can only come from within, no matter what your circumstances. We always search for it in materialistic things and achievements, which of course will give us that temporary happiness. However, in the long run, it will only create a feeling of emptiness.

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Fear is often a self-made monster in our own minds. We get scared about things that usually won’t have a real effect in the bigger scheme of things – Or we simply over worry.

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Being generous and giving to others is not only good for others but equally great for ourselves. It gives our life more meaning and growth as an individual.

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Never underestimate your health. It is the most important thing ever, nothing matters without it.

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The way you speak about others is a direct reflection of how you feel about yourself.

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Confidence is contagious and more important than education or talent. When you have confidence in yourself, others will notice it and naturally believe in you more.

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Success is different for each person, it’s all about perspective. Believe it or not, not everyone is pursuing a millionaire lifestyle in London or Paris.

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It’s totally fine to change your plans or not follow the traditional, more conventional path to get to something.

Chances are the change in plan will lead you to something amazing that you never expected.

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Holding onto things for sentiment can be reassuring, but ultimately the memories are what remain and hold importance.

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Listen to your gut and inner voice more than those around you. Although loved ones genuinely try to help, there are some decisions your future self will thank you for making yourself. Trust your own judgment.

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Everybody needs something to believe and hold onto.

It’s different for each person, and that should be respected – not judged.

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Live in the moment. Put away that phone, take a deep breath and learn to just be. Appreciate the moment for all its glory instead of being in a rush and getting distracted.

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How many of us want to improve our lives, yet shy away from change? It’s human nature to hesitate; after all, it brings so much uncertainty. But there’s no other way about it – to make a lasting change we have to step out of our comfort zones.

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Don’t ever fall for hype. It’s a blind ‘follow the crowd’ mentality that usually results in making some sort of loss. Be immune to it. When something is being hyped, don’t jump into it without doing your homework.

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Read, read and read! It opens your mind and you learn more than you possibly ever could from just your own life experience as compared to dozens of others.

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Travel as much as you can, wherever and whenever you can. Life is not designed to be statically spent in one place. Spend some time to live in a different place, even if for a short while.

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Try to forgive anyone who has done wrong with you.

Easier said than done, but the result is relief from a whole lot of negative energy clogging up your life.

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Kindness above all else is the best quality any person can have. Anything else is meaningless without it.

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Shoot for the stars. Allow yourself to dream big and don’t ever discourage yourself from that dream. If you don’t believe in your dreams, nobody else will either.

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Not everything revolves around you. Try to step out of your own perspective every once in a while and appreciate life from other’s point of view, it will make you a much more understanding person.

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Learn from the past but don’t let it consume you. Let it go and realize that every day is a new beginning, a new chance to change things up and start again.

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Doubt is the biggest metaphorical murderer. It kills more hopes and dreams than anything else.

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Pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. When we are in pain it’s a sign that something needs to change. But if that change is not made then it turns into suffering.

Learn the lesson from the pain and slowly make steps to move on.

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It’s about where you are heading, not where you started. Countless happy and successful people began their journey from underprivileged and unfortunate backgrounds.

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No matter your age, life is a constant journey of change and adapting our thinking and understanding. Nobody ever has everything figured out, and that is okay.

Juicy Gossip?

Reports of Drinking?

A Handy Guide to When You Should Call Another Parent There are times when we learn something about an adolescent that makes us think, “His parent needs to know that.” WARNING! Before you pick up the phone to call another parent, take a moment or, better yet, sleep on it. Consider whether that teenager’s parents really need to know? Will it help or hurt to call another parent? We’ve got a graphic to help. Pick your scenario: Their Kid Was Mean to Your Kid Why not: Chances are, you will not help your teenager by telling another parent that their child is a jerk, regardless of the gentle words in which you couch the criticism.

Instead, focus on your own teenager. Be sympathetic and explore ways your teen can handle the situation on his own (like hanging out with different friends). Your teen is being bullied? This is different, though you should call the school (and not the bully’s parents).

Their Kid Did Not Invite Your Kid Why not: Again, calling another parent to complain that your teen wasn’t invited or, worse, to ask for an invitation, won’t help. And it might even hurt when the news gets around school the next day. Instead, help your teen develop the resilience to handle this unfortunate, but not uncommon situation. “Ugh, I’m sure that feels awful. What about going to the movie with another friend?”

You Know Something Juicy Why not: Over the next few years, you will likely learn many things about your teenager’s peers that you might think another parent would want to know. But as juicy as your information is, ask yourself: Is that teenager in any immediate danger? If your answer is “No,” then don’t call.

You Know Something Dangerous Why: If you know for a fact —hearing it third-hand does not count—that another teenager is behaving destructively (or being victimized), consider how you can get the information to the parent. Examples of such situations include substance abuse, selfharm, relationship violence. You can approach the parent yourself in a non-judgmental, get-to-the-point way. “Here’s what I know. I will not share this information with anyone else. And we do not need to talk about it again.” Or instead of deciding to call another parent, you can find a third-party; a school counselor can be an excellent option.

The Other Parent is Your Friend Why wait: While other parents—even your best friend!—may say they want to know, the fact is you may be risking a friendship when you pick up the phone to tell on their teenager. Again, if it’s something dangerous, we say make the call. But other stuff?

Well, only you can answer the question of what kind of information is worth that risk.

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By Diana Simeon: managing editor of Your Teen Magazine

By Joanne Capano

Teen acne can exacerbate the struggles most teens already face. Natural remedies can help.

My adolescent daughter was devastated. Granted, at that age, it didn’t take much to pull her into an emotional frenzy. The culprit was a small, red bump that appeared on her forehead, smack in between her eyebrows.

“What is this?” she asks, pointing at her head.

“What?”

“This, this, this,” she says growing more agitated as she continues to point.

“Oh that,” I reply, nonchalantly as I continue chopping lettuce for dinner. “It’s just a pimple.”

By the look on her face, you would think that I had just told her she had horns growing out of her head. She immediately runs upstairs to her bedroom and slams the door. I imagine while she is up there she will engage in a staring match with her new discovery, believing that if she looks at her pimple long enough in the mirror, and with enough hatred, it will magically disappear. If that fails, she will undoubtedly sneak into my makeup bag in search of cover up.

I know the last thing my preteen wants to hear is that acne is a normal part of puberty. Or, that in a few years, her face will clear up. She especially doesn’t want to hear me tell her that beauty is on the inside and it is more important that she be a kind, strong, caring individual. Oh no, she definitely doesn’t want to hear any of that, as true as it all may be. What she wants is a solution and a definite plan of action on how to prevent these blemishes from spreading.

I imagine this scene has occurred in every home with an adolescent. Acne often occurs at puberty, when the body increases its production of androgens (male sex hormones). These hormones stimulate the production of keratin (a type of protein) and sebum (an oily skin lubricant). If sebum is secreted faster than it can move through the pores, a blemish arises. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 85 percent of American teenagers will have acne. Unfortunately, some teens are genetically predisposed to having more acne than others.

2. Avoid Topical Oils/Chemicals If your teen wears cosmetics, encourage her to use only natural, water-based products. Harsh chemicals, dyes, and oils will clog pores and cause acne to flourish.

3. Keep Skin Clean

A typical response to acne treatment is either to purchase one of the many topical creams available at the pharmacy or, in extreme acne cases, consult a dermatologist. While these measures may deem successful, mild acne can be reduced with a whole foods diet, natural health remedies and a good skin care routine.

Like anything else, it will take time.

There is no quick fix to reducing or even preventing acne but you can start here with these seven effective natural remedies:

1. Reduce Toxins The skin is the largest organ of the body. One of its functions is to eliminate a portion of the body’s toxic waste products through sweating.

If the body contains more toxins than the kidneys and liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes over. As toxins escape through the skin, the skin’s health integrity is disrupted which can cause skin disorders, including acne.

Eliminating processed foods that contain artificial dyes, saturated fats, high levels of sodium and sugar is one way to effectively reduce ingesting toxins that will seep through the skin. In addition to following a whole foods diet, encourage your teen to increase his or her water consumption so that toxins are flushed out of the body. Foods that are high in fiber such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables will also help contribute to a healthy digestive system so that toxins can be eliminated through the colon.

The skin breathes. Dust, grime, oils and pollutants can clog the skin’s pores and exacerbate existing acne. Teens should wash their faces thoroughly, but gently, twice a day.

Over washing, or excessive scrubbing can make acne worse by over stimulating the sebaceous glands, causing them to produce excessive amounts of sebum. Use an all-natural soap with sulfur that is designed for acne (available at health food stores) to help keep the skin clean.

4. Avoid Touching or Squeezing In all likelihood, your teen will be tempted to squeeze, pop and touch his or her pimples— anything to make them go away. Try to encourage your kids to keep their hands away from their faces as any dirt or oil on their hands will make acne worse. Breaking or popping a pimple will also allow harmful bacteria to enter the blemish thereby risking infection and possible scarring.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice applied directly to clean skin can also help balance the skin’s pH level. Allow the lemon juice to dry for a few minutes and then rinse with cool water. Reapply a couple of times a day.

5. Nutritional Supplements Certain vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C, E and zinc, along with the essential fatty acid, Omega 3, may help improve the appearance the skin and minimize the eruption of acne. Consult with a natural health care practitioner to determine the correct dosage for your child when using a supplement as exceeding the recommended daily units daily of some vitamins can be harmful to the body.

Vitamin A, C, E, zinc and Omega 3 can also be found naturally in the foods we eat: vitamin A is found in animal livers, fish liver oils and green and yellow fruits and vegetables; vitamin C is found in berries, citrus fruits and green vegetables; vitamin E is found in avocados, cold pressed vegetable oils, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains; zinc is found in egg yolks, fish, kelp, legumes, liver meats, mushrooms, soy and whole grains; and omega 3-fatty acids with its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects can be found in fresh cold water fish such as salmon and mackerel, fish oil, and walnuts.

6. Natural Remedies If your adolescent child is anything like mine, he or she will be willing to try anything to help minimize the appearance of acne. There are some natural remedies that use low-cost household items that may help.

A mixture of organic apple cider vinegar and quality water applied to the affected area can help balance the skin’s pH level, and prevent breeding of acne-causing bacteria. Mix 1 part apple cider with 10 parts quality water and apply gently with a cotton ball to the skin. .

Honey contains enzymes that rejuvenate the skin and act as an antimicrobial agent. A thin layer of raw honey applied to the face and left in place for a few minutes can serve as a natural mask to remove dirt and grime from the pores.

Tea tree oil, available at natural health stores, is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. A dab of fullstrength tea tree oil applied sparingly on blemishes three times a day can help reduce the size and appearance of blemishes. Tea tree oil soap also works well. As with all natural remedies, discontinue if a rash appears

7. Be Patient Living with a teen isn’t always easy. It is a time of change, confusion and emotional ups and downs as they figure out their place in the world. What may seem as a natural rite of passage to us, can be viewed as a tragedy to them. What an adolescent needs most is an understanding parent who remembers what it’s like to at this age. If you are living with a teen fighting the acne battle, suggest some of these remedies and hopefully your teen will be on her way to achieving healthy looking skin.

24 June, 2016 to 18 July, 2016

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