Natural Eczema Treatment

Finding a soothing, natural eczema treatment can be life-changing for those suffering from this frustrating condition.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is characterized by itchy, red, dry skin that can also weep in some cases.
Eczema is an embarrassing, stressful and frustrating condition that often disrupts sleeping patterns. Many scratch themselves during sleep because of these skin rashes that itch.

Even though eczema is a chronic skin condition, contact dermatitis and eczema on hands may be acute in nature, occurring with exposure to allergens or chemicals.

Looking at the underlying triggers is absolutely essential to eczema treatment while supporting the skin with key nutrients to heal from the inside out.

Foods can be included in Eczema Causes

Many patients with eczema can have multiple food intolerances that are triggering an inflammatory immune response resulting in inflammation and itchiness of the skin.
Common food sensitivities in eczema include dairy, gluten, eggs and nuts.
Additives and processed foods can make eczema worse.

Margarine and other non-essential fats — These fats can interfere with the absorption of essential fats critical for healing.

Sugar — Increases inflammation and reduces immune function.

Fried foods — Can increase inflammation.

A healthy Gut leads to healthy skin

The bacteria found in your digestive system can influence the health of your skin.
Certain probiotic strains have been clinically shown to reduce atopic dermatitis as well as reduce the eczema in babies.
If you have increased intestinal permeability due to stress or gut infections such as overgrowth of yeast,  bacteria or parasites it can impair  your ability to absorb key nutrients required for healthy skin.
Addressing your digestive system is an important step in eczema treatment.

Key Nutrients for Eczema Treatment.

There are a number of key vitamins and minerals that are essential for healthy skin protection. 

• Zinc plays a very important role in immune function and reducing inflammation and helping heal the eczema. Zinc is found in oysters, beef, lamb,  pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
• Omega-3 essential fatty acids help reduce inflammation and support healthy function and hydration of the skin.
  The biggest source of omega three is from cold water fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, anchovies and mackerel.
• Vitamin D.  In addition to having some sun exposure, supplementing with vitamin D rich foods like cod liver oil, sardines, salmon, eggs and raw milk may help prevent eczema in children and adolescents.

Foods that help Eczema:

• Essential fatty acids — Wild-caught fish and flaxseed oil can reduce eczema symptoms.
• Pumpkin or chia seeds — These seeds provide zinc, which is essential for wound healing and metabolizing fatty acids.
• Probiotic-rich foods — Probiotic foods can support gut and immune health, thus helping address the cause of eczema.
• High-fiber foods — Constipation can lead your body to look for other ways to expel toxins, and the skin can become one of the avenues in which toxins are expelled. Aim for at least 30 grams of fiber per day from vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, coconut and sprouted grains/legumes.
•  Increase your intake of orange and yellow colored vegetables, which are high in
  vitamin A, necessary for skin health. 

  If you suffer from chronic long-term eczema and are sick of using topical steroid cream or taking oral corticosteroids then consider making an appointment with our Eczema Naturopath in Ringwood, Melbourne, to get to the true cause. Ring 98799596 or book on line