NATURALLY with Linda Parker
THE MELBOURNE WEEKLY MAGAZINE
August 2006

Linda Parker knows how to treat people suffering from face blushing using facial blushing treatments. Simple steps can help avoid the embarrassment of blushing. There are many natural treatments and natural remedies to treat facial blushing.

We’ve all had that moment when time stands still and all eyes are staring at your fire-engine red face. It happens to the best of us, mostly when we are young.

Blushing occurs when the mind perceives some kind of threat or danger, causing stress. Stress can be a result of anything from emotional trauma to extremes of temperature, pain or low blood sugar.

These situations trigger a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which transmits a nerve impulse to the adrenals, which in turn secrete adrenalin and nor-adrenalin into the blood. The process helps the body adjust to a new situation. Their combined action prepares the body for some kind of extreme activity by stimulating breathing, raising blood pressure and pulse rate.

The blood vessels dilate and in an instant the surface of the skin turns red. All of a sudden you have attracted your greatest fear.

Unfortunately, for some, it is a daily occurrence. If you are one of these people, here are some basics on what to do about it.

1 Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) coaching will help you address your fears or phobias. You must learn to perceive events differently – to recondition your brain to think only good thoughts.

2 Seek a Naturopath who can adjust your diet to support your nervous system and your adrenal glands and recommend appropriate herbs and supplements.

3 Exercise daily to strengthen your body temperature regulation and metabolism.

4 Make sure you are perspiring efficiently. If not, your lymphatic glands are not functioning properly. Herbs such as Fenugreek and Clivers help.

5 Meditate daily to relax the mind and regain control of situations before they arise.

6 Practice yoga each week to relax the nerves and improve circulation while toning the glands (especially the adrenals).

7 Take an adrenal tonic from your Herbalist with herbs such as Siberian ginseng, Gotu kola or Wild yam.

8 Have your thyroid gland and hormone levels checked.

9 Laugh more often!

Blushing can go on for years, especially if the person is young with low self-esteem and it is not addressed. Practise these lifestyle changes and go forth with confidence.