Re: Acne/Hirsutism/Asthma/Hormones - want to ditch conventional medicine in favour of alternative

 Your symptoms sound like you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which accounts for the acne and increased hair from elevated testosterone and th weight gain. Other symptoms can include irregular menstruation and dark patches of skin.

Here is a link to my write up on acne:

http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1575143#i

And here is a post with some information on balancing the hormones. Keep in mind that testosterone is formed from estrogen, and that progesterone also increases acne since it is an androgen. I recommend focusing on the bitters, B vitamins, phytoestrogens, zinc and building up the flora:

http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1521544#i

And for the asthma:

http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1443971#i