Hi
Dr. Group has an excellent article about suggestions for treating eczema.
Eczema – Natural Remedies
Author: Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN, DACBN
When it comes to treating eczema, the best course of action is with diet. People who have suffered quite a bit know to avoid the food allergens that affect them. Until these allergens are found and avoided, controlling eczema is highly unlikely. Remember the foods that cause eczema outbreaks and refrain from eating them again. Taking emu oil gel caps can help by increasing the amount of Omega-3 and linolenic acid in your system. Both of these substances are known to help in skin repair.
Also every attempt should be made to keep the skin clean. Keeping the skin clean and bacteria free as possible is advisable to all people, but is very important to sufferers of eczema. Conventional commercial soaps may be too harsh for the sensitive skin and should be shunned. A post-bath application of an emu oil product will help keep the skin hydrated.
What about clothing? Can that contribute to eczema? In many cases, yes. Some people are bothered by wool, nylon, polyester, and other fibers. Cotton seems to be non-irritating and should be used where possible. Pay attention to the detergents used in laundering your clothes since some of the ingredients found in laundry soaps and fabric softeners have dyes that can irritate the skin.
What can I do about the itching that comes with eczema? How can I control or stop the itching until I rid the body of the condition? It is not possible to ignore the need to scratch the itches of eczema. There is a danger of infection if the hands are not kept clean and bacteria buildup occurs under the nails. Some patients use emu oil quite consistently during the day and night to help fight off the condition and the itching that accompanies it.
Besides diet there are also supplements you can take that will fight eczema. These supplements include vitamin E among others. There is some evidence that vitamin E will give some additional therapy since it helps with skin healing. However, according to documented research, emu oil seemed to be more effective at repairing the skin and should not be overlooked as a diet supplement. Gel caps containing emu oil are available and should be considered in your treatment plan. Emu oil contains Omega-3, Omega-6, and linolenic acids. It is believed that eczema is a symptom of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Neem capsules can be taken with the emu oil gel caps with no side effects.
Other ways of treating the condition, if you have it, and preventing its return would be the following:
Total Digestive Tract Cleanse (including liver/gallbladder) - You can find instructions at
www.ghchealth.com
Parasite Cleanse - Instructions at
www.ghchealth.com
Aloe Vera juice, taken orally, will help cleanse the system.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - 1,000 mg two to three times daily. Children 500 mg tow to three times daily. Reduces inflammation.
Burdock Root - 300 mg daily with each meal. Has a cleansing effect on the skin.
Latero-Flora - Probiotic. Helps with immune function and proper digestion.
Zinc - 30 mg two times daily with 3 mg of copper. Helps to heal skin.
Avoid foods with dairy.
Apply a teaspoon of sandalwood paste mixed with a teaspoon of camphor to the affected areas.
Apply a paste made from nutmeg and water to the affected areas.
Apply burdock, comfrey, dandelion, goldenseal, and slippery elm tea to the affected area five or six times daily.
Apply Aloe Vera gel, cod liver oil, or strawberry leaf tea to affected area.
Take iron, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, and B-complex to help heal affected area.
Essential Oils - Add chamomile, lavender or geranium to your bath.
Stress Reduction - Exercise, yoga, breathing techniques, relaxing music, good books.
According to some patients who tried it, they found that applying generous amounts of oatmeal baths and mixed almond oil with castor or mineral oil, help to stop not only the itching, but also helped to eliminate the rash completely. This combination worked great because it’s heavy oil for dry skin and doesn't have the fragrance/perfume dyes that lotions have.
All these remedies and solutions will work if applied on a regular basis. It is important to keep a regular schedule of treatments until such condition goes away. And of course, you must maintain the proper health and diet, along with wearing the right clothes so as to avoid repeated episodes of the condition in the future.
Like all illnesses and conditions you may get, the important factor here is action. Take the appropriate action and you will find that results will justify the means. Also, don’t give up. As soon as you notice an improvement in your condition, don’t stop. Keep up the regular treatments so as to ward off any attack in the future.
