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ECZEMA

The curse of eczema is one of the most common chronic conditions around, one that affects men, women and children. There are number of different types of eczema that affect different areas of the body and manifest themselves in a number of different ways, but an itchy red rash is a symptom that they all like to share. There are also quite a number of different things that can cause an eczema outbreak, and what causes a specific case, determines what type of eczema a person is suffering from. Ten to twenty percent of us suffer from some type of eczema at some time in our lives. Eczema can show up at anytime, with warning, and then go away just as mysteriously.

Atopic Eczema

Infants and children usually suffer form a chronic condition that is called atopic eczema. Also found in some adults, atopic eczema is a chronic skin condition that is triggered by certain allergens. Patches of red, dry and itchy skin that come and go with exposure to irratants are the most common symptom. People with a family history of asthma and hay fever are more prone to get  this type of eczema and the best type of treatment is prevention through avoidance and keeping the prone area well moisturized.

Seborrhea

Dandruff found in adults and Cradle caps in babies are both types of eczema that are known as seborrhea. This type of eczema is typified by scaly oily patches of yellow skin that can be found on the face, neck and scalp.  They are not really sure what the root cause of seborrhea is but most research points to a type of parasitic yeast.

Contact Eczema

The skin coming into contact with certain irritants or allergens is what sets off contact dermatitis.  Itching, redness and even burning are common symptoms of contact eczema and it is caused by irritants and allergens found in things like laundry soap, perfume, jewelry and lotions.

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Dyshydrotic Dermatitis manifests itself as dry skin and blisters on the feet and hands in both men and women.

Nummular Eczema

Round patches the size of coins on the arms legs and chest that appear after a fungal infection are called nummular dermatitis (nummular is Latin for “small coin”).

Neurodermatitis

Hard, dry scaly skin that appears around an area that is scratched a bit too often is known as Neurodermatitis.  It usually starts in the area that is scratched (like an insect bite) and then spreads. This condition is most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50 and it is thought that stress makes the condition worse.


THE RAW FACTS

Eczema is caused by two things: Toxemia and nutrient deficiency, which are root causes of most diseases. Toxemia is defined as a condition associated with  toxic substances in the blood. These toxic elements find their way into the bloodstream from the processed, chemical laden foods that we eat. Suffering from nutrient deficiency means that your body is not getting that proper types of foods that it needs in order to operate effectively leaving your body undernourished. To sum it all up, Eczema is pretty much caused by our diets and what we choose to put into our body and what we choose to leave out.

Getting rid of eczema is possible by simply making changes in the type and quality of foods you eat. Choosing to eat natural life giving foods that are easy to digest and packed with the nutrients that your body need in order to self heal is essential  to strengthening your immune system and curing yourself  of the plague of eczema.

Here are six steps that you can take to help improve your eczema in a very short amount of time.

1. Stop the intake of all chemicals, tobacco, alcohol and coffee. If cutting out the coffee and cigarette mornings or the six pack nights seems to brutal, try easing off of them slowly. Start by cutting it down one cup of coffee at a time or choosing to drink only every other night until you can properly wean yourself.

2. Knock off the red meat immediately. Substitute your burgers and steaks with turkey, chicken or most preferably fish.  If cutting out the cow completely is too much to ask, you can also try to do it on a gradual basis.

3. Processed foods along with sugar and salt have got to go. All those little salty snacks, cakes and junk foods need to be tossed in the garbage bin and replaced with healthy raw fruits and vegetables.  Sugar can be substituted with raw honey, raisins, and dates.

4. Choose whole grains over white flour (no more wonder bread) and  pick up fresh fruits and veggies instead of frozen, packaged and canned varieties .

5. Cease the intake of all mucus forming foods like milk, butter, cheese, eggs, and  yogurt (i.e. all things found in the diary section). You can substitute these with plant made products such as seed cheese, soy milk, and tofu.

6. Buy a juicer and start drinking raw fruits and vegetables two to three times a day. This will dramatically improve the condition of your skin.
 

HEALTH TIPS

*  Eat healthy foods: you need to include foods rich in omega-3 & 6 essential fatty acids, so try to eat more salmon or take omega-3 supplements. Eliminate saturated fats from your.
* Take probiotics to support your immune system and fight the problem.
* Drink more than 2 liters of water every day.

BEAUTY TIP

Vitamins A, B and C can aid the reproduction of new cells.

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HOME REMEDIES FOR ECZEMA

*  Apply evening primrose oil on the affected areas to reduce dryness.
* Use Aloe Vera gel to soothe the skin.
* Applying simmered mango skin and pulp will increase hydration.
* Virgin coconut oil has a very powerful moisturizing effect.

Compresses with Chicory Root: Take 2 tea spoons of ground roots of chicory root (or just cut the roots into small pieces with a knife), add 1 glass of boiling water and put it on a steam bath for 20-30 minutes. Then let it sit for 30 minutes. Wet gauze bandages or gauze fabric with the extract and apply to your tender spots, cover the gauze bandage with a piece of plastic wrap for food and leave the compress on for 20-30 minutes. Repeat morning and night for about a week. You should get first results in about 5 days.


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