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female’s body. He goes on to draw similarities between vaginal and penile tissue and the hood found on both the clitoris and the penis; and he points out that the male scrotum and the female labia majora are made of homologous tissue. Men produce ten times more testosterone than women. This gives men their more muscular features, just as estrogen produces the female curves. For the adolescent male, testosterone surges can be quite alarming and can be reflected in loud, reckless behavior, which is often difficult to handle for them as well as for those around them. Add to this a congested liver, and the result can indeed be explosive. Alcohol reduces testosterone levels and may result in stunted masculine development. Just as for women, the endocrine system is very important to male adolescent evolution. Similarly, acne can be a problem for male teenagers and confidence levels can swing, but with good food and herbs, these problems can be reduced. Good diet alleviates general growing pains and gives vital energy.
acne treatment for both sexes • Avoid sugar, coffee, tea, drugs, sodas, alcohol, tobacco, junk food, and food that is devoid of freshness and variety. Drink dandelion tea instead of coffee or tea. Drink plenty of water. • Eat plenty of fresh fruit and raw olive oil. • Evening primrose oil — containing mega gamma linoleic acid (GLA) — will help balance hormones. • Use herbs for the liver and endocrine system: chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry is one suggestion for young women (check with a herbalist), and saw palmetto berry for young men. Use milk thistle seed (a liver herb) for both. • Use a formula containing equal parts of sarsaparilla root, nettle leaf, barberry root bark, burdock root, cleavers leaf, and saw palmetto berry for young men and chaste tree berry for young women. • Face wash: Mix together a few drops each of the following: witch hazel, tea tree essential oil, and sweet fennel essential oil, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with a cup of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton balls two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog, giving antibioticlike protection to the skin.