The Acne inversa (AI/HS) - "Diet" E-Book

Apothekerin Christiane Billen

• Herausgeber: Books on Demand
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Serie: Quantum satis-Series
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 151

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

This book provides comprehensive information and practical tips to more effectively control your acne inversa (AI) and improve your quality of life. We will look at various aspects of nutrition, including potential triggers, the anti-inflammatory diet, leaky gut as well as the importance of intestinal cleansing, the hormonal effects of the body's own adipose tissue as well as the purpose of weight loss in acne inversa, the Hormesis concept and much more. The book is rounded off with a selection of healthy and tasty recipes. These recipes are specially tailored to the needs of people with acne inversa and help to enjoy a balanced and nutritionally valuable diet. This book is designed to motivate you and help you take your health into your own hands. "Nutrition and Acne Inversa: The Holistic Solution for a Better Quality of Life" is your comprehensive guide to controlling acne inversa through diet and lifestyle changes. With the information and practical tips in this book, you will be encouraged to make positive changes in your diet, sanitize your gut, regulate your hormone balance, and pursue healthy weight loss if necessary. The Hormesis Concept will help you not only improve your skin health and reduce the symptoms of acne inversa. Take your health into your own hands and discover the transformative power of a holistic diet. With this book, you'll be on your way to a better quality of life and a positive impact on your acne inversa."

Leseprobe

About the author

Christiane Billen, born 1969, pharmacist and alternative practitioner,

founder of Quantum satis

(practice for naturopathy & integrative medicine),

wants to enlighten with the new Quantum satis series not only about the clinical picture acne inversa (AI, Hidradenitis suppurativa), but above all to give hope:

acne inversa, once considered "rare", is increasingly attracting the attention of treating physicians and also of researchers

and is now considered to be curable!

With the therapeutic options now available, more and more AI-patients have the chance to live a pain-free and unburdened life.

Not within a few days, but in the foreseeable future, if they are prepared to do something about it.

The earlier the correct diagnosis is made, the better the chances. For this reason, it is also of immense importance that awareness of the disease continues to grow. Therefore, this book series is also aimed at all those who have repeatedly suffered from abscesses, "pimples", furuncles, fistulas within the last six months. And also to their relatives and friends/girlfriends.

"In many years of self-employment in my pharmacy, originally from my own affliction (AI patient until 2010), my consulting focus "acne inversa" has developed and led to the fact that I was allowed to accompany numerous people on their way with acne inversa and also out of acne inversa. This knowledge should now be a support and hope for even more people. Since acne inversa develops multifactorially, it is often the "little things" that..."

Nutrition plays an important role in acne inversa (AI) for the path to cure. Rarely can a cure be achieved multimodularly without a change in dietary habits.

Therefore, the 2nd volume of the Quantum-satis series is dedicated to the nutrition of AI patients: the food triggers, the anti-inflammatory diet as well as weight management and many other exciting facts:

"Nutrition and Acne Inversa: The Holistic Solution for a Better Quality of Life" is your comprehensive guide to controlling acne inversa through diet and lifestyle changes. With the information and practical tips in this book, you will be encouraged to make positive changes in your diet, sanitize your gut, regulate your hormone balance, and pursue healthy weight loss if necessary. The Hormesis Concept will help you not only improve your skin health and reduce the symptoms of acne inversa.

Take your health into your own hands and discover the transformative power of a holistic diet.

With this book, you'll be on your way to a better quality of life and a positive impact on your acne inversa."

Christiane Billen lives and works in her practice in Xanten on the Lower Rhine and in Port d'Andratx on Mallorca.

The homepage of Quantum satis with more information & blog articles:

www.praxis-quantumsatis.com

Information for affected persons, their families and friends -

KNOWLEDGE SHARES HELPS -.

Foreword

Dear Reader,

In everyday life, I hear the following questions about acne inversa (AI, Hiddradenitis suppurativa / HS) and nutrition again and again:

But how exactly should I do this?

Which foods should I avoid?

And how am I supposed to do it all?

The mountain just seems too high!

In many cases, it's about weight reduction, dietary changes, motivation to exercise, a completely damaged gut microbiome due to previous antibiotic therapies, and much more.

Yes, it is a lot!

And: it takes time!

But step by step, in small stages, it is possible, I have already experienced this with myself and also with many patients.

This book is supposed to help:

This book should

help to make the disease acne inversa (AI) better known, to enable earlier diagnoses and to prevent a lot of suffering due to the chronification of the disease

be there for AI patients who have lost all hope because they have not yet found the "right" therapist and/or have not yet found their own triggers to be on the path to healing with hope

Explain to AI patients the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet and its benefits to the healing process

Help AI patients get back to a normal BMI and thus get out of the vicious cycle of pain, not enough exercise, not enough exercise, weight gain, new AI flare-ups, etc.

Describing to AI patients the importance of a healthy gut and showing the benefits it brings to many chronic conditions - including AI!

I, too, have dealt with AI for a number of years. Almost 30 years ago, at a time when seemingly no one knew anything about the disease.

That has shaped me very much!

And even though I no longer have any symptoms today:

I still remember very clearly how every single day with AI felt to me! You don't forget that...

I still know the helplessness when nobody can help you.

Fortunately, that is different today!

Noch in eigener Sache:

Since both my

Acne inversa blog (at

www.praxis-quantumsatis@com

) ,

Acne-inversa-Facebook page (acne inversa consultation C. Billen Heilpraktikerin Xanten Port d'Andratx) ,

as well as the Quantum-satis series

are created outside my working hours, in the evening hours, I put the focus on the content and not the design. The aesthete may please forgive me for this!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank from the bottom of my heart and with love

to

my friends

who supported me in my AI times and stood by me despite my whining about my pain

to

Tine van Loon

: the start of my EMS training with her was the beginning of my healing and the joint training as a healer and her constant friendly support are more than valuable to me.

to

my patients

, who shared their suffering with me and are the basis for all this…

and of course to

my partner Reiner

, my "Cherie": my muse & inspiration with heart, mind & creativity...

I have deliberately refrained from advertising or support from pharmaceutical companies, in order to be able to independently write my opinion on the subject of acne inversa, not only now, but also in the future.

Above all, I am happy if I could help someone! You are welcome to send me a short feedback by mail about the individual course of the disease or the healing process.

It is thanks to the feedback from my patients that my knowledge of AI has developed over the past 30 years. Without this willingness to share sometimes very intimate and private topics with me, all this would not be possible.

Therefore, I am sure that I will continue to receive positive feedback from you, my dear readers, which I can then use for the benefit of other patients,

I would like to thank you very much in advance,

Yours

Christiane Billen

AI patient until 13 years ago

Pharmacist and alternative practitioner

PS: In this English version, it is unfortunately not possible from the publisher's side to combine an international distribution with the printing of colored pictures. This unfortunately makes the beautiful recipe photos look a bit bleak - I apologize for this and console myself with the fact that this black-and-white edition can thus be offered at a much lower cost than the German version with the color photos.

Quantum satis - Praxis für Naturheilkunde & integrative Medizin -

www.praxis-quantumsatis.com

Notes on the use of this work:

For better comprehension and readability, the masculine as well as the feminine form is used for personal designations and personal nouns in this work. Corresponding terms apply in the sense of equal treatment to all genders, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability and world view. The abbreviated form of language does not imply any valuation.

References are included in the body text as follows:

[1], [2], etc.. Exact details can be found at the end of the work under "Sources".

„Gesundheit bekommt man nicht im Handel,

sondern durch den Lebenswandel.“

Sebastian Kneipp

Free Translation of this Poem means:

"You don't get health in stores, you get it through your lifestyle."

Table of contents

Introduction

Understanding the triggers - how food can trigger Acne inversa (AI)/Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

The importance of an anti-inflammatory diet

2.1. Foods that promote inflammation

2.2. Antioxidant-rich foods - anti-inflammatory foods

2.3. Omega-3 fatty acids

2.4. Probiotics

2.5. Food intolerances

2.6. Histamine intolerance (HIT)

2.7. Excursus: Hyposensitization and desensitization

2.8. "Insulin content" and glycemic index

2.9. Hydration!

2.10. The pathophysiology of the disease AI presented on the example of nicotine (an alkaloid)2

2.11. Excursus: The topic of avoiding dairy products in acne inversa

2.12. Excursus: Paleo Diet

Further Studies on Nutrition in Hidradenitis Suppurativa - A Brief Overview

Acid-Base Balance

4.1. Examples of Acid-Forming Foods

4.2. Alkaline Foods

4.3. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of an Alkaline Diet4

The Importance of BMI and Weight Management in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Exploring the connection between weight and skin health

5.1. The BMI and its significance

5.2. The Connection Between BMI and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

5.3. Weight Management and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

5.4. Motivation for Weight Reduction

5.5. My Personal Experience with BMI and HS - Also, the Topic of Thyroid Hormones

5.6. HS and the Metabolic Syndrome - A Comparative Study

5.7. Conclusion: The Importance of Weight Management for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

The Hormesis Principle

Excursion: The Power of the Mind

Recipe Examples for Hidradenitis Suppurativa Diet

8.1. Sample Meal Plan for a Day - Calorie-Reduced

Breakfast: Green Smoothie

Lunch: Quinoa Salad with Grilled Vegetables

Dinner: Baked Salmon with Oven-roasted Vegetables

8.2. More breakfast recipes

8.2.1. Oatmeal with berries and nutsZutaten:

8.2.2. Wholemeal bread with avocado and scrambled eggs

8.2.3. Chia seed pudding with fresh fruit

8.2.4. Avocado toast with smoked salmon

8.2.5. Simply prepared - simply good: Greek yoghurt with berries and nuts

8.2.6. Breakfast: Berry Oatmeal Smoothie

8.2.7. Breakfast: Spinach and feta omelet with whole wheat bread

8.3. More lunches and dinners

8.3.1. Lunch: Quinoa and vegetable stir-fry

8.3.2. Grilled chicken with baked vegetables

8.3.3. Alternative to the ready-made pizza from the supermarket: homemade wholemeal pizza pockets with vegetables and mozzarellaZutaten:

8.3.4. Dinner: Today we have: Red Thai curry with vegetables and shrimps!

8.3.5. Carbohydrate Lunch & More…: Wholemeal Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Chicken

8.3.6. Chickpea salad with fresh herbs and lemon dressing a la Jennifer Aniston:

8.3.7. Lunch or dinner - instead of currywurst with fries: grilled chicken with sweet potato fries and yoghurt dip

8.3.8. Dinner: Grilled sea bream with quinoa and steamed vegetables

8.3.9. Starter: Gourmet roasted pepper and coconut soup

8.3.10. Turmeric vegetable pan with wholegrain rice

8.3.11. A healthy alternative to the classic "champignon cream schnitzel": Baked chicken fillet with mushroom and onion sauce and herb couscous

8.3.12. Dinner - Alternative to Spaghetti Bolognese: Zucchini noodles with vegetarian tomato sauce

8.3.13. Turmeric chickpea curry with nuts and basmati rice

8.4. Other recipes to try that I've had good experiences with

EXCEPTIONS PERMITTED! ... and more at the end...

9.1. Nutrition in everyday life

9.2. Keep your own food diary

9.3. More nutrition tips at a glance

9.4. Supplementation of vitamins, trace elements and dietary supplements

Motivation - step by step - my message to you

Disclaimer und Haftungsausschluss:

Die wichtigsten Quellen:

Introduction

This book provides comprehensive information and practical tips to more effectively control your acne inversa (AI) and improve your quality of life.

We will look at various aspects of nutrition, including potential triggers, the anti-inflammatory diet, leaky gut as well as the importance of intestinal cleansing, the hormonal effects of the body's own adipose tissue as well as the purpose of weight loss in acne inversa, the Hormesis concept and much more.

The book is rounded off with a selection of healthy and tasty recipes. These recipes are specially tailored to the needs of people with acne inversa and help to enjoy a balanced and nutritionally valuable diet.

This book is designed to motivate you and help you take your health into your own hands.

1. Understanding the triggers - how food can trigger Acne inversa (AI)/ Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

The development and course of many diseases, including acne inversa, are strongly influenced by diet, among other factors. In acne inversa, nutrition plays a crucial role as it influences various mechanisms that contribute to the pathogenesis of this skin disease.

Acne inversa is characterized by the formation of inflamed abscesses, fistulas and nodules in the affected skin areas. The pathogenesis of acne inversa is influenced by several factors, including "hyperkeratosis," in which hair follicles become clogged with too much keratin produced, leading to inflammation. This process can be influenced by a variety of factors including diet. Avoiding triggering factors, called triggers, also plays a major role in the healing process.

An unhealthy diet rich in saturated fats, sugars and refined carbohydrates can increase inflammation in the body. This, in turn, can increase the production of pro-inflammatory molecules such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha). TNF-alpha is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that promotes inflammation in the body and may be involved in the development of acne inversa.

In addition, an unbalanced diet can lead to hormonal changes that affect sebum production in the hair follicles. Some foods can affect hormonal balance and stimulate increased production of certain hormones such as androgens (male sex hormones), which in turn promote sebum production. Increased sebum production promotes the formation of comedones (blackheads) and thus also contributes to the development of acne inversa.

Diet can also influence the immune system, which plays a role in the development and progression of acne inversa. A diet that promotes inflammation can lead to an overreaction of the immune system, which increases inflammation in the affected skin areas.

On the other hand, a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory nutrients can have an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthen the immune system. This can help reduce inflammation in the body and decrease the production of pro-inflammatory molecules such as TNF-alpha.

A holistic approach to the treatment of acne inversa, including an appropriate diet, can therefore help to reduce inflammation, improve hyperkeratosis and positively influence the course of the disease.

However, it is important to emphasize that the triggers of acne inversa can vary from individual to individual, and it is advisable to work with a specialized practitioner, naturopath or nutritionist to develop a dietary strategy tailored to the individual.

Let's take a closer look at how foods can influence these relationships in acne inversa.

2. The importance of an anti-inflammatory diet

2.1. Foods that promote inflammation

Certain foods can promote inflammation in the body, which can negatively affect the course of acne inversa. These include foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, refined sugars and processed carbohydrates. Dairy products are also suspected to have a negative impact on the course of their disease in many AI patients. These foods can lead to an increase in pro-inflammatory markers in the body and thus increase inflammation in the affected areas of the skin.

1. saturated fats:

Foods such as red meat, butter, cream and high-fat cheeses contain high amounts of saturated fats. These fats can have a pro-inflammatory effect as they can increase the production of pro-inflammatory messengers in the body, such as pro-inflammatory cytokines. This can lead to worsening of inflammation in acne inversa.

2. trans fats:

Trans fats are found in many processed foods such as fried foods, snacks, baked goods, and fast foods. They are produced by a process of partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils to extend their shelf life. Trans fats have pro-inflammatory properties because, among other things, they can increase the activity of certain pro-inflammatory genes in the body. This can increase the inflammatory reactions in acne inversa.

3. refined sugar:

Foods high in refined sugar, such as soft drinks, candy, and sugary baked goods, can quickly raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels lead to increased insulin production, which in turn can stimulate pro-inflammatory processes in the body. This can increase inflammation in acne inversa and negatively affect the course of the disease.

4. Processed carbohydrates:

Foods such as white bread, white rice, and pasta consist of processed carbohydrates that are quickly converted to sugar. These foods have a high glycemic index, which means they raise blood sugar levels quickly. A high glycemic index can promote pro-inflammatory processes in the body, thus increasing inflammation in acne inversa.

5. Dairy products:

A number of studies suggest that a proportion of AI patients benefit from avoiding dairy products. The extent to which the issue of leaky gut plays the decisive role here is the subject of many investigations.

However, the occasional consumption of these foods does not necessarily lead to an aggravation of acne inversa.

Nor is it necessarily the case that a change in diet is a 100% guarantee of a cure for AI.

AI is a very complex, chronic disease. Both the development and the healing process depend on many factors. It is seldom sufficient to focus on only one issue: today it is assumed that for the successful treatment of AI a so-called multimodular approach is most likely to be groundbreaking and promising: individual and holistic can contribute to the alleviation of symptoms as well as to the cure: guideline-based therapy concepts on a drug and surgical basis, nutritional concepts, weight management, the identification of individual triggers and their avoidance, psychosocial concepts and psychotherapeutic support for AI patients, and much more.

Here in the book, the overall focus is on eating a balanced diet and avoiding excessive consumption of pro-inflammatory foods. Individual reactions to certain foods may vary, so it makes sense to focus on a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats at the base to reduce inflammatory reactions in the body and improve the course of acne inversa.

2.2. Antioxidant-rich foods - anti-inflammatory foods