Chances are, as you innocently squeeze your blackheads, zits and any other foreign lumps on your skin, you did not realise that there are people out there who are actually addicted to the behaviour. These addicts will squeeze their pores until there is nothing left to come out, and then squeeze several times more.

They will have red marks on their faces, legs, arms and chests, or on any area of their skin where they prefer to pick. It may sound strange, but this is the plight of thousands of people who just cannot stop picking. Such addicts are called pickoderms, and the behavioural disorder has been classified under the umbrella of obsessive compulsive disorder.

While most people who are concerned with their skin are likely to engage in a little healthy blackhead squeezing once in a while, pickoderms have trouble controlling the amount of time they spend on such activities. Skin picking has become a compulsion for them, and for one reason or another, they find it incredibly difficult to quit the behaviour.

A pickoderm may start picking based on health reasons, or simply as a way to deal with stress or emotional imbalance. Whatever the reasons, the pattern of behaviour becomes very hard to break and because of this, very unhealthy. Some people have such tender, raw skin because of the disorder that they cannot stand to go out or wash the damaged tissues.

Skin picking is usually seen on the face, arms or legs, but it can also occur in unseen places such as inside the mouth. Unknown to those around them, and even family members and close friends in some situations, a pickoderm with this specific habit will use their teeth to chew and rip at the tender skin inside his or her mouth, leaving a trail of white, dead tissue along the line of teeth. Whatever area of the body such a person focuses on, the behaviour can often be so out of control that the person is in incredible pain but cannot stop regardless.

If you have this compulsion, it is still very important to take proper care of your skin. No doubt the affected areas will be very tender and sore, so direct application of any moisturisers or disinfectants should be done very carefully. Try not to apply any products directly to inflamed skin, but if the sores are at least partially healed they will be able to handle gentle cleansing and moisturising, which are both essential in the healing process. Severely picked skin is susceptible to infection and therefore you must be absolutely sure to keep the area clean and free of harmful bacteria. As often as you can stand it, wash with an astringent liquid and be thorough.

If you are like most pickoderms, you will go through cycles of picking and healing, so you will need to take full advantage of the healing phase and help it along where you can. Use an antibacterial wash, and use it often. You will also need to moisturise the area to help the skin cells rebuild themselves. Apply a very small amount of moisturiser several times daily until the sores have healed sufficiently, and then apply larger amounts until the skin is completely healed.

Picking your skin is a widespread habit, but it is a smaller population of people that pick to such an extent to cause permanent scarring or blatant sores. If you are one of these people, try to remember your basic skin care rules to combat scarring and take care of your skin.

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Rasberries

* A better source of antioxidants. In fact they may have 10 times more antioxidants than tomatoes or broccoli. They also contain some specific antioxidants that are not found anywhere else

* Provides many potential health benefits such as improving vision, and controlling diabetes

* Improves circulation

* Prevents cancer

* Retards the effect of aging particularly loss of memory and motor skills

* Helps reduce the risk of heart disease

* Inhibits (i.e. stops) tumours of the prostate and cervix

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* Is used as weight loss and appetite suppressant

* Helps reduce or prevents cellulite and fatty deposits

* Stimulates circulation and thus considered a heart tonic

* Relieves coughs

* Regulates renal function

* Helps quick healing of wounds

Pomegranate

* Has substances that have antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumour activity

* Helps promote healthy blood pressure, particularly systolic pressure

* Helps maintain LDL cholesterol levels already in the normal range

* Supports the health of arterial walls

Tart Cherries

* Source of pain relievers, especially for sore throats

* Rich in antioxidants, which can help fight cancer and heart disease

Blueberries

* This fruit comes on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals

* They neutralise free radical damage thus preventing cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins,
haemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer.

Muscadine, Concord and Niagara Grapes

* Inhibits damage to blood vessels

* Inhibits abnormal clotting of blood

* Inhibits excessive metabolizing of nitric oxide, a process linked to inflammation, arthritis, and
Alzheimer’s disease.

These grapes contain OPC which is one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants

*OPC inhibits growth of cancer cells

* OPC protects the lining of blood vessel walls from free radical damage

* OPC reduces diabetic retinal bleeding and improves vision within a few weeks

* OPC increases capillary resistance, resulting in lower systolic blood pressure

* OPC reduces symptoms in gastric ulcers

* OPC reduces symptoms of PMS in over 60% of patients

* OPC is a potent scavenger (i.e. cleaner) of free radicals

* OPC reduces pain, inflammation, swelling and stiffness of joints made symptomatic from arthritis or injury

* OPC may be the ultimate anti aging nutrient

* OPC improves the appearance of skin

* OPC increases circulation to the brain and enhances cognitive functions such as memory and mood

* OPC reduces joint stiffness associated with wear and tear of aging

* OPC is a potent antioxidant that slows aging by inhibiting the damaging effects of free radicals

Cranberry

* Prevents the formation of kidney stones
* Lowers LDL and raises HDL (good) Cholesterol
* Aids in recovery from stroke
* Helps prevent cancer and stops existing tumours from developing
* Fights bad breath
* Fights cystitis and urinary tract infection

* Shows promise as alternative to Antibiotics
* Helps shut down human breast cancer cells

Grapefruit

* Lowers cholesterol

* Helps reduce the risk of heart disease

* Weight Loss aid

* Prevents kidney stones

* Promotes optimal health

* Boosts liver enzymes
* Repairs DNA

Strawberries

* Protects your brain against future Alzheimer’s disease

* They are low in fat and calories

* They are naturally high in fibre, vitamin C, foliate, potassium and antioxidants
* Advances heart health
* Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer

* Gives a boost to total body wellness

Elderberry

* Remedy for sore throat, influenza and reverses the effects of chill

* Relieves asthma

* Relieves bronchitis
* Are beneficial for nerve disorders and back pain
* Reduces inflammation to the urinary tract and bladder

Organic Cane Juice Crystal Powder

* A much healthier alternative to refined sugar

* Retains most of the natural nutrients found in sugar cane

Pear

* Offer a natural, quick source of energy due to the presence of natural sugars
* They have no cholesterol, sodium or saturated fat

* High in fibre

* A good source of Vitamin C

* Provides the important mineral potassium

* They contain a small amount of phosphorus and iodine

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