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The MSM Challenge

February 9th, 2011

Oh yeah, if you take MSM please feel free to share your experience in the comments section below!!!

I am back from a long hiatus of being so busy with work that I have hardly had any time to even think about myself. But here I am now and ready to start a NEW challenge!

The MSM Challenge!

Feb 9th 2011
I started taking MSM in tablet form straight into 3mg a day and I am going to work my way up to about 20mg a day. I will then document any changes whether positive or negative that I experience.

My main aim is to improve the condition of my skin. I want to see if it is possible to actually improve the appearance of old scars, stretch marks, acne scars and whether it works in eliminating pimples.

So far today is the forth day into this regime. Yesterday I had a horrific headache and I think that was due to the msm and toxins being flushed out of my system + not drinking enough water. Today I started by drinking about two glasses of water before taking the msm and drinking a lot throughout the day and so far no headache.

My skin has broken out in quite a few zits on my face and a few on my back, I believe this too shall soon pass, it is nothing too unbearable.

I workout at the gym about three times a week lifting weights and I have not had very sore muscles like usual after my workout so this is a nice little benefit. I am also taking a Vitamin C and Zinc supplement along with the MSM.

That's all for now,

Feb 27th 2011
Still taking the MSM. I bought the MSM online and also picked up some Ester C from the local health food shop. I am now taking 2 teaspoons of MSM daily along with about half a teaspoon of Ester C. I increased the dosage over a period of 3 weeks and I only ever take it at night with a full glass of water because I was getting terrible headaches. This way by the time I wake up the headache business is all over.

I have also made MSM and Aloe Gel for my skin (here is the recipe: MSM Gel). It is so cheap and easy to make! I apply this to my face and all over my body every night too! I have just been doing this for the past 2 days.

Changes to my skin:

The skin on my face is clearer than ever before. After an initial outburst of pimples and zits where I got heaps, especially on my back (which I don't normally get) and almost made me stop doing this altogether. It gradually died down and within the last week I have not had any new ones. My skin feels smoother and although all scars remain the same it appears as though the texture of the skin is more refined, like more light reflects of my skin, making it appear like it has a bit of a glow. On the week leading up to my menstrual cycle I always get about 3 to 4 big internal zits (tmi sorry folks), anyway I am in that week now and I have NO zits! so that in itself is a huge bonus for me.

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MSM and Beautiful Skin

February 22nd, 2009

What is MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane (sulfur) is taken in a dietary supplement  form. MSM can be taken to help promote healthy tissue such as; ligaments, tendons and muscle. It is a great supplement in the relief of arthritis, joint pain, muscle pains and it helps promote healthy skin, nails and hair among many other great things. MSM is a food, it is not a drug or food additive. MSM is an organic form of sulfur.

How Does MSM Work?

MSM allows nutrients and water to flow freely into cells by making the cell walls permeable, in turn this allows the toxins and wastes to flow out. If your body does not have proper levels of MSM it is unable to build healthy tissue. Bodies use MSM along with Vitamin C to create healthy new cells. MSM creates flexible bonds between cells. Not enough MSM in the body can lead to problems like: wrinkles, lose of flexibility, hardened arteries, scar tissue, cracking skin, dry skin, joint problems, etc

How Does MSM Occur Naturally?

MSM is a naturally-occurring nutrient which is usually found in normal human diets through the sulfur cycle. Ocean plankton emit sulfur compounds that rise up into the ozone. Then ultra-violet light converts it to MSM. MSM returns to the earth through rain where plants concentrate the MSM and  returns it to the sea and the earth.

MSM decreases the pressure inside every humans cells and affects the cell membrane by removing toxins and fluids.

Sulfur (MSM) compounds are important for many body systems and organs, it is in the skin, hair and nails.

MSM a Mineral That Promotes Beauty

MSM is used in your body to help synthesis collagen and it contains keratin (tough protein needed for healthy hair, nails and skin) that is why taking MSM as a natural supplement can help keep your skin smooth, clear and youthful and your hair and nails grow faster and stronger.

Your body is continuously working to replace old cells with new ones. When you offer your body all the necessary raw materials for cell building, it becomes a very efficient process and as a result you will not only look better but feel better too. When there are deficiencies in your body the new cells may be deformed or weak. MSM blocks the unwanted physcial and chemical bonding of collagen responsible for rigid, aging skin. The result is enhanced tissue pliability, MSM encourages the repair of damaged skin. Not enough MSM and your new cells that form will be more rigid and tough, this can be seen in dry, cracked, wrinkly skin and scar tissue. When you have enough sulfur in your body your skin is smoother, more flexible and much softer.

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Common Sources of Good Quality MSM

A good quality MSM store bought supplement that is effective and safe to use is often sourced from lignin found in pine trees. If you want to take MSM naturally through food sources, the following foods are high in sulfur:  garlic, sunflower seeds, lentils,yogurt and soybeans.

Average MSM Dose

A typical dose ranges from between 1000 mg to 6000 mg. Some people take way more than this amount. If you have MSM in pwder or crystal flake form then 1 teaspoon equals 5 grams. MSM gets absorbed into the body better when taken in conjunction with Vitamin C.

MSM Helps The Following Conditions:

MSM has been known to help with the following conditions: Arthritis, Ulcers, Allergies, Acne, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Asthma, Constipation, Candida Yeast Infections, Digestive Disorders, Fragile Hair & Nails, Diabetes, Muscle Pain & Cramps, Parasites, Toxic Build-up, Skin Damage & Aging.

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Stretch Mark and Exfoliation Method – 1 Month Later

February 2nd, 2009

I have been testing out the skin exfoliation method from our dear friend Jean. I do the routine once every third day. I apply creams everyday morning, noon and night (sometimes I forget the noon, but I don't really think it matters).

I have made my own cream lotion concoction to apply to the treated skin. I use  a standard collagen and Vitamin E skin firming cream mixed with MSM flakes and almond oil and I mix this with pure Aloe Vera gel. I take MSM flakes in my water along with fish oil and evening primrose oil and vitamin C plus a general women's multi vitamin. I have cut back to 1 teaspoon in the morning of MSM as the other day I upped the dose to two teaspoons and felt very jittery and anxious. I am trying not to have any MSM close to bed time becasue if I have too much my dreams are so vivid it sometimes feels as though I wasn't even sleeping.

Here is a recipe for making your own basic MSM and Aloe Vera Lotion.

Stretch Marks Improvement

  • After I do the exfoliation method the stretch marks always look worse than ever (which makes my heart sink as you would imagine).
  • Two days after the exfoliation treatment the overall skin texture seems much improved, the skin is softer and the marks appear lighter and to blend in better with the rest of the skin.
  • The marks are still there, all of them, not one has disappeared or even reduced in size or anything, they just seem lighter.
  • Sometimes it feels as though I am making progress in reducing the stretch marks and then I catch a glimpse of them in some of those unflattering artificial lights they love to stick in some change rooms and BAM! Hideous... and it seems almost like nothing happened.
  • I am also somewhat discouraged by some posts in forums that state that this does not work and is a scam. But I am willing to see it through for 6 months and to be completely honest about it here.

Please leave your comments regarding your experience with this exfoliation method. What was or is your routine? what improvements did you see? Did it work for you even in the slightest?

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Stretch Marks and Exfoliation Method – Let’s Try This

January 18th, 2009

Like many others out there I have stretch marks and like many, many other people in the world I refuse to believe that there is no cure for them and that we are just stuck with these scars forever.

Although stretch marks are not hazardous to our physical health it does come with some psychological damage and stretch marks can be very detrimental to self-esteem. There is a shame associated with having stretch marks that is very hard to describe. Many ignorant people out there think that they are just a result of weight gain or pregnancy; this is not true as many of us get an excessive amount of stretch marks during puberty (I have always been extremely thin and still have many of them). I think we can safely say that it is down to your genes whether you get them or not.

Anyway this is not meant to be some rubbish article trying to sell you anything or to explain stretch marks to you and why they occur because if you have come across this post you are probably aware of all of that already. This is about the best techniques that I have found that one can use in order to minimise the appearance of stretch marks and maybe get rid of them completely.

For the time being I am not going to sing the praises of this current method because I have only been doing it for 2 weeks and while I do see some improvement it is not enough yet to be able to say if it does work or not.

Most people have by now heard of the Jean Wu method, if not it is basically this:

  1. To create the scrub for exfoliation: Mix together 2 teaspoons of St.Ives Apricot Scrub with a few drops of Olive oil or Safflower Oil (I use the latter because it is higher in Vitamin E) and buy some proper Aloe Vera gel (the real deal from a health food shop or squeeze some out of a live plant) .
  2. Take a shower for at least 10 to 15 minutes to soften you skin and prep it for the vigorous exfoliation. Make sure you already have the scrub prepared before the shower.
  3. Pat dry and with the skin still moist scrub vigorously for 2-4 minutes in clockwise motions using a wooden or plastic massage brush, with 1/4 pegs attached to a flexible rubber.
  4. Rinse scrub off and polish with a loofah and pat dry and apply MSM lotion mixed with Aloe Vera gel.

The schedule is to scrub one day and have 2 days off (to allow the skin to heal). Apply the creams every morning and night. Do this for 2 or 3 months and then after that exfoliate once every 5 to 6 days.

I do this in combination with taking a few supplements to help the process along. I take about 2 teaspoons of pure MSM crystals (dissolved in water) and a vitamin C tablet (helps the MSM work) along with fish oil.

This exfoliation technique is meant to emulate what something like the Fraxel laser would do to your skin ( removing the damaged top layer of skin to reveal healthier skin underneath) without the associated risks like more scarring, red blotches, burning or discoloration and not to mention the assault of such methods on your bank balance.

Google university has taught me that this method should work given time. We will see. Two weeks going and so far there has been somewhat of a fading occurring and the overall skin texture is nicer, smoother and more even. But my friends the stretch mark are still there. I know I am impatient so TIME is the critical component and no getting bored of doing this!

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