Have you ever experienced Eczema? Our family has and this is one of the reasons why we began our holistic journey. It started when we had our beautiful baby girl who was born very sick and seemed to be allergic and sensitive to everything that touched her little body on the inside and out! She had eczema on her pretty little cheeks and they were very red, scaly and swollen. We went to her Pediatrician, received some Cortisone cream and we looked at the side effects (have you ever looked at the side effects of medications that you are given ~ there are some really scary things listed there!) and decided that we wanted a more Holistic way of treating her skin and other issues.. Long story short, we became aware that we needed to treat the core problems and not just the symptoms with cream.
There are Several Types of Eczema:
The most common ones include the following:
- Atopic Dermatitis:
~ It usually begins in infancy and varies in severity during childhood and adolescence.
~ It is thought to be caused by a combination of dry, irritable skin and a malfunction in the body's immune system
- Contact Dermatitis:
~ Some people with dermatitis are sensitive to sunlight. Whatever the irritant, if the skin remains in constant contact with it, the dermatitis is likely to spread and become more severe
~ Stress, especially chronic tension, can cause or exacerbate dermatitis
- Neurodermatitis:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis:
~ With adults ~ this can be triggered by stress or other health conditions such a Parkinson's disease
- Stasis Dermatitis:
~ this fluid buildup interferes with your blood's ability to nourish your skin and places pressure against the skin
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis:
~ may be triggered by the consumption of dairy and/or gluten
Eczema Can Appear In Different Areas On The Body
| Signs & SymptomsEczema can appear on various parts of the body. Symptoms vary and include the following:
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Risk Factors:
- Age: it can occur at any age, it is most common in infants and young children
- Diet - deficiency of Essential Fatty Acids; exposure to food allergens
- Digestive Problems - leaky gut syndrome & celiac disease
- Exposure to skin irritants - chemicals, detergents, latex, cosmetics & pollution
- Genetics - having a parent with eczema, asthma & allergies increases risk.
- Having hay fever, allergies, asthma or a family history of these conditions
- Stress - physical or emotional
- Climate Changes - especially cold dry weather, stress & illness or infections can trigger flare-ups
Recommendations:
Foods To Include:
Foods To Avoid:
| Supplementation:Include Soy Smoothie in your food intake every day - guaranteed source of all the essential amino acids needed for healthy skin.
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Lifestyle Suggestions:
- use only healthier options for: skin products, soaps, cleaning products & detergents and rinse well with water
- take short baths & showers with warm water
- bathing in oatmeal can help reduce itching - gently pat skin dry, don't rub
- moisturize your skin throughout the day
- wear soft, natural fabrics: such as cotton, hemp, or silk
- don't scratch or rub skin
- use a humidifier or vaporizer in your home to add moisture to the air.
- Drink lots of Pure Filtered Water
Contact me to set up a Nutritional Consultation to put together an individual plan to help you and/or your family.