I notice you have a lot of different questions. I also have bloating and bad skin. So far flushing (just did #11) has not fixed these problems. Of course I am hoping that eventually it will! I have experienced relief from back pain (upper and lower), and increased energy. I know I am not done flushing yet. Just posting to say that flushing is not necessarily a quick fix that will bring miraculous results, more of an ongoing process of improving your overall health.