Question

Have any of you with eczema figured out what you are reacting to? if so are
you on any meds?

Christina

78 Responses to “Question”

  1. Sebastian Ball Says:

    life and everything like it…..

  2. Jan Allene Says:

    I my attempt to find a solution to my eczema which is very severe and very
    drying, my internet research brought up the fact that people with extreme eczema
    and dermatitis may have an immune system imbalance. Has anyone everyone had
    this checked and if so how do I go about discussing it with my doctor? I just
    know that there has to be something else wrong other that just "sensitive skin"
    as everyone tells me.

    Thanks

    Terri

  3. Bernadine Maddox Says:

    I believe there is some immune system problem, some
    liver function problem, some kidney function problem,
    some gut issues. We have been trying to address these
    issues for a couple of years with my daughter who is
    only 3 1/2. In the mean time, I have always tried to
    use only natural products for skin care. I have to
    tell you, it hasn’t gottene me far yet. I believe in
    it, but just recently, I have resorted to trying some
    topical steroid ointment and aquaphor ointment
    (petroleum based ointment). It has done more for the
    appearance of her skin than any natural product. The
    problem is, in my heart, I believe I may be shutting
    off a natural response to release toxins. And if I am
    doing that, what effect does that have on her? I told
    myself I would only do this for a couple of weeks,

    just to give her skin and body a break from this
    constant misery. Any ideas on if I can continue if
    this is helping her be comfortable? I don’t want to
    cause more harm than good. I just want her to be able
    to live for a little while without a severe rash and
    itch.

    Nikki

  4. Marcelo Campos Says:

    I believe the root cause is gut permeability due to microbes or food
    intolerance such as inability to digest glutten and/or diary due to
    shortage of appropriate enzymes. Semi-digested protein complex then
    enters blood stream which are then deposited under the skin when the
    liver could not detoxify them fast enought.

    The first step is to heal the gut with L-glutamine to restore healthy
    villi and mucous membraine in the gut. Avoid allergic foods such as
    gluten and diary etc until gut permeability is resolved.

    Just my two cents.

    ymp

  5. Sasha Tamie Says:

    Hi Terri,

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

  6. lori_7 Says:

    Is L-glutamine safe to take? I have heard bad things about it that it is
    an excitotoxin or something like MSG? Does anyone know?

    Thanks.

    On Mon, 14 Nov 2005, ymp wrote:

  7. elicia140 Says:

    Terri:

    Do you have anything specific you can send a link to in regards to eczema and
    immune system? I would be interested to read it.

    I have had eczema since college (I am about to turn 34). Mostly severe. It
    has been better recently. While getting allergy testing, the Dr discovered I
    have a low immune system. I now get replacement treatments for my immune
    system (IGG) and it has helped my eczema. I think it would be worth asking your
    Dr. about. I feel as though my Dr. found out my accident.

    Susan

    Thanks


    Terri

  8. Marcelo Campos Says:

    Please read about L-glutamine in article below. L-glutamine is
    completely safe, even for children, as it is one of the natural
    amino acids, a component of natural protein. It is food for villi of
    the gut and food for brain. If you have a headache, don’t take
    aspirin, take a teaspoon of L-glutamine powder in a glass of water.
    Your headache will simply disappear within minutes.

    It is not in any way linked to MSG.

    ymp

    L-glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the bloodstream and
    because human cells readily synthesize it, is usually considered a
    non-essential amino acid. It is found in high concentration in
    skeletal muscle, lung, liver, brain, and stomach tissue. Skeletal

    muscle contains the greatest intracellular concentration of
    glutamine, comprising up to 60 percent of total body glutamine
    stores, and is considered the primary storage depot and exporter of
    glutamine to other tissues. Under certain pathological circumstances
    the body’s tissues need more glutamine than the amount supplied by
    diet and biosynthesis. During catabolic stress intracellular
    glutamine levels can drop more than 50 percent, and it is under
    these circumstances that supplemental glutamine becomes necessary.
    [1] In times of metabolic stress, glutamine is released into
    circulation, where it is transported to the tissue in need.
    Intracellular skeletal muscle glutamine concentration is affected by
    various insults, including injury, sepsis, prolonged stress,
    starvation, and the use of glucocorticoids. Therefore, glutamine has
    been re-classified as a conditionally essential amino acid. Research
    demonstrates glutamine supplementation may be beneficial when added
    to total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for surgery, trauma, and cancer
    patients. In addition, evidence suggests it may provide benefit for
    certain gastrointestinal conditions, wound healing, critically ill
    neonates, HIV/AIDS patients, immune enhancement in endurance
    athletes, and prevention of complications associated with
    chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplant.[1,2]

  9. Sonia Delphine Says:

    What would you say to someone that already has root canals done and is suffering
    from eczema??? Do you know that relationship between eczema and asthma? Thanks
    Meivy

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the

    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  10. Sasha Tamie Says:

    I read that eczema and asthma may both have allergetic causes. I went on a
    raw diet for a month or so and realized a great suppression of psoriatic redness
    and itching. Also, no allergies… and I’m in North Carolina!!! If you know
    anything about nutrition and diet, head that ruite first. It’s very important
    to know what to eat to help your body heal. I posted something about it
    recently in this forum. Thanks!

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief

    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  11. Reed Tamatha Says:

    Hey Blair -

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system.
    What was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but
    that’s where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from

    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  12. Sasha Tamie Says:

    Keith,
    I got off the raw diet for a while. I’m trying to re-integrate it into my
    diet. I ate a lot of salads and fruits and nuts as snacks. I read that soaked
    and sprouted seeds and nuts are important, however I never went to that level.
    I avoided the nightshades, for the most part. This next time, for the cleanse,
    I’m gonna try to eat primarily veggies… maybe soaked seeds and nuts if it gets
    too intense. Have you tried UVB narrow band light therapy? It helps me right
    now. Less redness. The skin doesn’t look so scarry. What’s going on with you?

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system. What
    was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but that’s
    where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  13. Jan Allene Says:

    what is uvb band light therapy? I have a doctors appt. in December and I would
    like to know just in case this is offered to me

    thanks

    Terri

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system. What
    was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but that’s
    where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  14. Sasha Tamie Says:

    The sun gives off Ultra-violet B and A rays. Supposedly the UVB rays are most
    beneficial for healing. Most dermitologists offer this treatment; the rays like
    those from the sun emit from a lightbulb. The patient stands in a light box
    wearing glasses, beginning with a small amount of light then increasing the time
    at each visit. Some dermitologists reccommed creams to use with the light
    therapy, however there are drawbacks. I choose to solely use the lights because
    there are minimal side effects. I reccommend doing some google research before
    heading to see the doc, so you can know for ourself what you want. It’s your
    body; your choice. Any other questions, please ask. I’ll tell you what I’ve
    researched. Stay positive! b.

    thanks

    Terri


    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system. What
    was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but that’s
    where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  15. Jan Allene Says:

    I am in so much pain today…my skin is very dry and wrinkled and nothing I put
    on seems to soften and give relief. My body also gives off this sick smell. I
    have to do something because my dermatologist appt is not until 12-01-05. Does
    anyone have any suggestions to get me through the week? I am in so much agony

    Terri

    thanks

    Terri

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system. What
    was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but that’s
    where I usually get screwed up.


    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  16. Bernadine Maddox Says:

    I am sorry you are hurting Terri. I know one person
    in this group reccommended taking a bath with a whole
    box of baking soda when his skin was really irritated.
    Then apply your moisturizer before drying off, maybe
    that will help. Which moisturizer? Naturalists say
    african shea butter…..others say aquaphor or
    something petroleum based. I don’t have the answers
    for that for sure, we just keep trying.

    Nikki

  17. Willard Marlena Says:

    Hi Terri and Keith,

    My diet is so very much changed from when it was when my skin condition was
    at its worse. It has been many years of trial and error to find what worked
    and what didn’t and there are still changes with my body and with foods I
    once thought were safe for me. I have to remember when I break my routine
    to not be so hard on myself and not to be so extreme in breaking that
    routine. I am not always so dilligent.

    When I have fallen off the wagon of eating what is and works for me to keep
    me healthy, I climb back on with a tall glass of very cold tomato juice. I
    home-can mine so maybe a juicer would work better for you to get unaltered
    juices of vegetables and fruits your body allows. Go lightly, adding a bit
    of water to dilute them slightly. Then I eat very clean, plain and within
    2-3 days I am feeling better, body not aching or swollen and my right hand

    not hurting and swollen and I’m back on the road to eating well again. Also
    it is important to rest; drink lots of filtered water, warm it with some
    honey if is it soothing for you. After a day or so drink whatever herbal tea
    you can tolerate. Then I begin again with one meal/snack at a time to love
    myself more than the foods that I indulged in that make me so ill.

    I have found for me a lotion my mom introduced me to …cetaphil. I think
    Walgreens sells it. It costs about $8 a bottle and I can only use the pump
    container type. The other types of this lotion have ingredients in it that I
    cannot tolerate.
    I also use Avon Perfumed Skin Softerner in the jar. My hands are always
    quite dry and this does not sting when I apply it. It last long and at
    present I do not seem to be bothered by it. It’s probably not the best to
    use but for now and my income it works.

    Blessings to you,
    Katlee

    Every word we speak is a prayer coming into reality. I can, I am, I will, I
    choose, I have, I love, I create, I enjoy. - Robert Tennyson Stevens

  18. Sasha Tamie Says:

    Terri-
    Try soaking in an Epson Salt bath… use the entire large carton of salts in
    steaming hot water. Make water as hot as you can stand…. but not scalding.
    The bath should last approximately 20 minutes. Then, before drying off, apply
    raw shea butter. You can get this at a health food store, and a little goes a
    long way. If you are unable to find the shea butter, you may try an olive oil
    mix in the same manner. I find that Shea Butter works best for me. If you are
    in great agony, I suggest going one to 2 days eating only raw foods: unprocessed
    fruits, veggies, buts and seeds. It’s simple and fun. Practice conscious, deep
    breathing, taking air slowly into the belly then feeling it rise to fill your
    shest cavity. This will help bring peace of mind and help detox. If you are
    constipated, try an enema. It’s highly possibly that your body wants to detox,
    and your skin is its venue. You mention a sick smell… this is a sign of
    toxicity in the body. Open up other chanels.
    Look within. The raw foods are healing. Lost of water is crucial… try for a

    gallon a day or as you can handle. Best wishes! Keep breathing.

    Terri

    thanks

    Terri

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system. What
    was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but that’s
    where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  19. Sasha Tamie Says:

    One more thing… I like to remove scales on the skin near the end of the bath
    once the skin is nice ans soft. It causes less irritability of the skin when
    exiting the bath. Some people suggest to use a scrub brush, however when the
    skin is so inflammed, that hurts! I use the pads of my fingers and press as
    firmly as necessary, rocking the fingers back and forth. Flakes remove fairly
    easily, if you have any.

    Nikki

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  20. Reed Tamatha Says:

    i think the same kind of thing was just happening to me - I was trying to
    moisturize and it was as iff my skin wouldn’t even take it in. Maybe something
    in your diet is really bothering you - or maybe it’s something you were exposed
    to. I had to eliminate a lot of things from my diet for a few days and I’m
    recovering now, even tho’ my skin is really red and irritated, it’s obviously
    healing. You may know what’s bothering you, which would make it easier.

    I would even cut back on certain fruits - orange juice was a big problem for
    me, among others. Warm showers do me well, but I can’t really standd baths. I
    only use Aveeno and anything with perfume or any kind of lanolin makes my skin
    go crazy - that means no wool for me, either.

    Try to eliminate what might be bothering you and be easy on yourself. I got so
    depressed when my skin got so bad after doing so well, but it’s healing again
    and I’m feeling better too. You can heal this, but it’s going to take a lot of

    time. Try to be easy on yourself and try to take this as a part of the healing
    process. I hope that it helps.

    And I know so many people recommend against it, but a good pain killer is just
    the thing sometimes…

    K

    Terri

    thanks

    Terri

    My only concern with going all raw is that it might be tough on my system.
    What was your diet like? I hate to ask for really mundane information, but
    that’s where I usually get screwed up.

    What are you avoiding, specifically? Have you found anything that’s troubling
    you that was a bit of a surprise?

    Has anyone said what a pain in the ass this is lately?

    K

    I spent the last few years researching Psoriasis. In
    my studies I found all skin issues to originate from
    one or several basic sources: inflammation or
    permeability in the intestinal tract, food or chemical
    sensitivities, or emotional disturbance. I agree that
    skin disorders are our bodies brilliant sign of toxic
    overload, whether physical, mental, or emotional.
    Each person detoxes differently, and it’s my belief
    that I detox greatly through my skin. Possibly the
    other major organs in my body are overloaded: lungs,
    liver, kidneys. The skin is the largest organ of the
    body; we must expect some forms of detox via this
    avenue. Some people are more sensitive than others.

    I will list sources of toxins that some find, upon
    removal, help the issue: heavy metals (ie mercury
    amalgams (Hal Huggins), bridges, tap water… filter
    on kitchen spout and shower help!); toxic air
    (toxifies lungs… air filter in car and house is an
    option I have not tried); house chemicals (pesticides
    on food and in lawn or garden… use natura
    detergents, soaps, cleaners, pestcides, antifungals,
    etc in your own home and BUY ORGANIC!!!); nightshade
    veggies (tomatoes, eggplant, green/red peppers, white
    potatoes, paprika (John Pagano)… the lists vary
    between researchers, so do your own research and
    illiminate if you wish); cooked food (same say cooking
    food kills it, and eating only raw fruits and veggies
    can detox the body best… it helped me some, still
    trying the discipline!); root canals (the stuff used
    to fill teeth can shrink after pacement and allow
    toxins from the mouth to seep into the blood stream-
    book "Root Canal Cover Up"); pent-up anger, jealousy,
    etc (from book "Skin Deep"); candida albicans (yeast
    overload in the organs). That’s all I can remember
    now.

    We’re all different, so what may work for one person
    may not work for another. A lot of people say to
    start by illiminating chemical toxins, cleaning the
    diet, adding positive intention, and drinking purified
    water. If you’re not going to go for the RAW diet,
    which is definitely extreme, I read in many books that
    illiminating processed foods, refined sugar/flour/salt
    is very important. Buying food soaked in pesticides
    and other chemicals can’t be good for anyone, in my
    opinion. Our bodies are just smarter than those other
    people’s bodies :)-smiles.

    As for diet, dairy might not be as positive for us as
    the milk company tells us it is, especially cheese…
    you can experiment and notice any signs of stomach
    disorder once you illiminate it for a while then
    reintroduce (you can do the illimination method with
    any food to determine allergies). Also, whole grains
    are best (sprouted grain bread seems to work best for
    me if I must choose to eat any of it). However, the
    grinded grains in the form of flour reduces minerals
    and produces goos in our bellies that slows time of
    digestion. The issue of meat is in the air; many
    people say in order to detox, meat protein is
    necessary. Others say meat is a toxin, stating
    researched proof. All sources say if you eat meat,
    buy organic meat without antibiotics, etc. A raw
    salad every day is important.

    Maybe illiminate nightshades and then reintroduce one
    by one to see if you react. If sigs of Candida
    overload are present in the body, reduce sugar (honey,
    molassas, date, maybe fruit too), and take
    probiotics. Many books on the market discuss
    anti-candida protocols, including "Body Ecology Diet,"
    "Candida Albicans," "The Yeast Connection".

    Yeah, it’s a lot. You can use your intuition to see
    what might contribute to our personal body’s recovery.
    Some people say it’s a long road, while others find
    instant relief by illiminating one or more substances.
    For me, it’s a long road. I feel I have not given
    adequate time for the diets. I give in too soon.
    Keep in mind, this info is from researching the P,
    however the paragraph before last is important all
    around the board. Thanks. Best wishes. b.

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  21. Rudy Kum Says:

    Terry,

    One of my favorite remedy’s is to add several tablespoons of Pure Virgin
    Coconut Oil to a bath. In your case, you might want to add more. Get in,
    soak, relax - you will feel tremendous relief immediately. Also, you must
    get some Fish Oil internally. Go to the health food store and pick up Flax
    Oil, Fish Oil Caps (a good brand such as Carlson’s), Primrose Oil, and
    Borage Oil. Take these every day in your diet and start drinking pure water
    and a lot of it. You can start with one half of your body weight in ounces
    So if you are say, 150 lbs., drink 75 - 80 ozs of water per day at the
    minimum. Before you go to bed, rub on some more coconut oil all over your
    body. DO NOT use mineral oil. Change you diet to fruits and vegetables,
    seeds and nuts, sprouts, vegetable soups, broths. Get rid of as much toxic
    food as you can out of your diet. You can change these things slowly over
    time, you don’t have to do everything all at once. Another thing I would

    suggest is to get your lymph moving. Get one of those exercise balls and
    sit on it and bounce. Or if you can afford it get a rebounder, and not a
    cheap one as it will break your ankles and knees down over time. The other
    inexpensive and free thing to do is to start doing DEEP BREATHING. You can
    e-mail me for directions. But basically, it is quickly in through your
    teeth like a blast, then blast out the same way, breathe in again, out again
    in again and out to the count of four. Do this many times per day. You
    will begin to start to feel better inside of the week, and then you can at
    least investigate what is the more severe problem you are really dealing
    with. But this is a good start.

    ——-Original Message——-

    I am sorry you are hurting Terri. I know one person
    in this group reccommended taking a bath with a whole
    box of baking soda when his skin was really irritated.
    Then apply your moisturizer before drying off, maybe
    that will help. Which moisturizer? Naturalists say
    african shea butter…..others say aquaphor or
    something petroleum based. I don’t have the answers
    for that for sure, we just keep trying.

    Nikki

  22. Jamie Deleon Says:

    Hey Terri,

    I have read some replies to you and it seems like you
    need immediate relief. I think a long bath soak will
    do wonders. It should be long that your fingers are
    starting to shrivle. Immediately use moisturizer do
    not dry off much. The best "immediate" relief I feel
    would be vaseline or aquaphor or even crisco
    shortening. Put a ton on and I mean a ton. Then
    wet/dampen some tight fitted clothing, ie: long johns,
    socks, pj’s or something light. Then put some dry
    clothes over the top. If you repeat this 2 or 3 times
    in a day, I know you will feel better. The wet wrap
    really helps to keep that moisture near your skin.
    Make sure after doing this a few times you let your

    skin breathe for a little bit. I also feel this helps
    the most if you do this regimen before bed. You can
    always take some antihistamine. Benedryl, Zyrtec,
    Clairitn. I suggest Benedryl because you can take it
    more often. Don’t be affraid to take it often to give
    you some immediate relief. My son suffers severe
    eczema and I have tried this and it helps him
    tremendously, I also have severly dry skin. Sometimes
    in the winter my skin hurts to move and I will do this
    and feel 100% better. I see there is a lot of caring
    people who have given you suggestions. I hope your
    spirits are lifted and your skin feels better. Try one
    or try them all. Obviously anything is worth a try at
    this point. Good luck and please let us know how you
    are doing. I will pray that you find relief!!

    Karena

  23. Reed Tamatha Says:

    I have been getting a drier and drier scalp and I am losing hair now. I also
    have incredibly bad dandruff and I can’t seem to moisturize it well. Any
    shampoos have been a problem, including psoriasis shampoos.

    Does anyone have any good way of dealing with this? I am really coming up
    blank.

    Keith

  24. Sasha Tamie Says:

    Keith,
    Someone recently told me they tried raw African Shea Butter on the scalp.
    Have you tried any natural shampoos or scalp ointments?

    Does anyone have any good way of dealing with this? I am really coming up
    blank.

    Keith

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  25. Rudy Kum Says:

    Keith -
    Have you tried Pure Virgin Coconut Oil on your scalp. You can put it on at
    night and shower it off in the am. Or leave it on an hour before you take a
    shower.

    Sasha

    ——-Original Message——-

    I have been getting a drier and drier scalp and I am losing hair now. I
    also have incredibly bad dandruff and I can’t seem to moisturize it well.
    Any shampoos have been a problem, including psoriasis shampoos.

    Does anyone have any good way of dealing with this? I am really coming up
    blank.

    Keith

  26. Reed Tamatha Says:

    Wow, does that sound gross.

    I’ll definitely try it, tho’. I’ve had my head smell like a salad before.

    K

    Sasha

    ——-Original Message——-

    I have been getting a drier and drier scalp and I am losing hair now. I
    also have incredibly bad dandruff and I can’t seem to moisturize it well.
    Any shampoos have been a problem, including psoriasis shampoos.

    Does anyone have any good way of dealing with this? I am really coming up

    blank.

    Keith

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  27. Lynette Inga Says:

    keith
    My doughter has the same problem I still can not find enything, her scalp is
    very fry, it seem all the shampoo do not work…if you found something let me
    know too…
    thanks
    pamela

    Sasha

    ——-Original Message——-

    I have been getting a drier and drier scalp and I am losing hair now. I
    also have incredibly bad dandruff and I can’t seem to moisturize it well.
    Any shampoos have been a problem, including psoriasis shampoos.


    Does anyone have any good way of dealing with this? I am really coming up
    blank.

    Keith

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  28. Neva Marjory Says:

    I too have had many problems with my son’s dry itchy scalp. We have
    used T-Gel shampoo, Denorex, Head and Shoulders, Baby Shampoo, and
    even a Tea Tree Oil Shampoo, none of these worked. I have been using
    Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Pure Castile Soap on his body and also his
    hair and scalp. It has worked wonders. His scalp looks really good.
    I have been using it for about a month now and I really think it is
    great. It is 100% Vegan. The ingredients are as follows: water,
    saponified organic coconut & olive oils (w/retained glycerin)
    organic hemp oil, organic jojoba oil, citric acid, vitamin E. That
    was taken straight from the bottle. It is even pretty cheap. I got
    mine at www.drugstore.com. Try it!

    Karena

  29. Jan Allene Says:

    Did the Castile Soap work on the dry skin on his body? My body is so dry and the
    dry itches so badly that I feel like I am cursed. Also have anyone ever tried
    the tar soap for body and hair?

    Karena

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  30. Jamie Deleon Says:

    Yes, the Castile soap has been good for his skin as
    well. Although using any kind of soap is still drying
    if you don’t moisturize. He soaks in a bath with
    oatmeal everynight for at least 15 minutes and without
    really drying his skin immediately putting a lot of
    Aquaphor everywhere. This helps so much that I really
    only have to apply moisture to his skin once a day,
    after the bath. If I apply a moisturizer to his dry
    skin with no bath, it will get irritated. I also know
    this from experience, I suffered with Eczema myself.
    Today I don’t have flare ups but extremely dry skin. I
    also have been using the Castile soap and think it is
    great. I personally use LacHydrin lotion. It’s a
    lactic acid lotion and it really burns if you have
    irritated skin but it is worth the results.

    Terri, I saw that there was a lot of suggestions for
    you. Did you try some of them out? What did or didn’t
    help?
    I haven’t used the tar soap.
    Good luck to you. Remember you are not cursed, but you
    have to keep up on the skin. Taking care of it is a
    neverending battle and you can’t skip a day or you
    will have to keep starting over.

    Karena

  31. Eve Kyra Says:

    Dandruff is a sign of Vitamin B2 deficiency. Supplementing with
    this Vitamin can eliminate dandruff. Try taking a high potency Vit
    B complex. You need to take the complex and not just B2 as they all
    work together synergistically. I have managed to reduce my sons
    eczema by about 95% using just vitamins, minerals and supplements.

    Kelly

  32. Reed Tamatha Says:

    Can anyone explain this? I have light eczema in many places all over my body
    and I’ve bene controlling these by a very limited diet, but I went off that on
    Thanksgiving and my skin flared up. The wierd thing is that my skin only flared
    up in certain places, like my neck. Other large patches weren’t aggravated at
    all.

    Why would their be such an isolated reaction? Between the scalp eczema and my
    neck, these have to be the two most annoying places to have this.

    I am going to try and increase my vitamin B intake this week (with a B-multi)
    to see what that does. I’ve heard there are chances of overdosing on B. What’s
    the limit and what are the effects - anyone know?

    Thanks everyone.


    Keith

  33. Eve Kyra Says:

    Hi,

    You can’t overdose on B vitamins, they are water soluble. If you
    take more than your body needs, you just pee it out-you will notice
    your urine turns yellow. Vitamin C is the same, any excess is lost
    through your urine.

    This is what B Vitamins do:
    B1 - Needed to produce HCl in your stomach, healthy nervous system
    B2 - Eliminates dandruff. Helps healthy skin/hair/nails. Increases
    oxygen in skin tissue. Cracks in the corner of your mouth is a
    deficiency symptom.
    B3 - Helps healthy skin, improved circulation. Needed for healthy
    nervous & digestive system, HCl production
    B5 - Converts foods into energy. Allergy relief, increases wound

    healing. Produces steriods and cortisone in adrenal gland
    B6 - This vitamin is involved in more bodily function than any other
    single nutrient, improved physical/mental health, needed for HCl
    production, absorption of fats/proteins, maintains sodium/potassium
    balance, activates many enzymes, aids B12 use, helpful in treatment
    of allergies
    B12 - Needed for digestion, growth/repair of tissue. Helps
    nervous/digestive system.
    Biotin - Needed for fatty acid production, aids cell growth, healthy
    skin/hair. Deficiency may cause seborrheic dermatitis
    Choline - needed for lecithin formation
    Folic Acid - Brain Food
    Inositol - Lecithin formation, prevents eczema, calming effect.
    PABA - Protects against sunburn/skin cancer.

    You take them all together in a B-Complex Vitamin but you can take
    more of one as well to treat a particular condition.

    Kelly

  34. Sonia Delphine Says:

    Could you please let me know what kind of vitamin, minerals and supplements has
    helped your son…I would like to try them , and hopefully they will help my
    daughter too.
    Meivy

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  35. Jan Allene Says:

    I have a doctor’s appt on Thursday. This is going to be the first time I can
    actually say that I am excited. I am hoping to get some help this time. Anyway,
    everyone in the group seems to have a handle on their eczema such as controlling
    it through diet. Does anyone have any suggestions on tests that the
    dermatologist might do just to rule out any other problems that might make my
    eczema worse? My family practice doctor have already tested me for a variety of
    other illnesses such as thyroid, diabetes. So what should I ask because they
    will not volunteer testing for certain causes?

  36. Reed Tamatha Says:

    You might want to see if there’s any way that you can check on your liver & gall
    bladder functions, vitamin deficiencies, etc.

    I really think diet is the key. Diet and making sure that your body is able
    to filter out impurities thru the normal ways and not via the skin.

    I am also looking into pH and keeping my body alkaline. So far, it looks like
    the same advice you always hear: no coffee, alcohol, bread, etc. - plenty of
    greens…

    Has anyone tried this approach?

    K

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  37. Eve Kyra Says:

    Hi Meivy,

    This is what I give my son.

    B Complex Vitamins - one tablet a day
    Vitamin C - at least 250mg
    Vitamin E - at least 100IU
    A general multivitamin daily
    Zinc - 50mg - don’t give more than 100mg
    Magnesium - 100mg (of elemental mg)
    Organic sulphur in the form of MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
    Fish Oil - 3000mg
    Cod Liver Oil - 1000mg
    Probiotics - Lactobacillus GG
    Digestive enzymes.

    Coenzyme Q10 - one daily.

    You could also add in some Lecithin. I don’t use it as my son is
    allergic to eggs and soy which is what supplemental lecithin is made
    from.
    Also Flax seed oil - we used this originally and it helps alot.
    We’re now trialing the fish oil instead. Dose for flaxseed is 1 tbs
    per 100 pounds body weight.

    This is why I use them. Firstly, being a 2yo, he doesn’t eat a
    whole lot of vegies. And due to modern farming methods and use of
    fertilisers, most of our fruit/veg are deficient in nutrients
    anyway. There are cases of Oranges being grown in commercial
    orchards which have NO vitamin C in them at all. Where I live
    (Western Australia) there is no zinc in the soil anyway - so any
    vegetarians who only eat organic food here would definetly be Zinc
    deficient. Plus commercial fertilisers usually contain cadmium
    which is a toxic mineral (like mercury is) which accumulates in the
    body and prevents you from absorbing zinc. Fortunately, you do get
    zinc from meat and my son loves that.

    This is what these vits/mins do.

    B Complex - needed for healthy skin, healthy nervous system,
    metabolism of foods, oxygen in skin tissue, improves circulation,
    produces HCl (hydrochloric acid) in your stomach which is needed for
    digestion (most people with chronic eczema are deficient in HCl),
    allergy relief, helps healing, growth/repair of tissue, lecithin
    formation, calming effect.
    Vitamin C - Tissue growth/repair, collagen formation which gives
    skin structural integrity. Protects against effects of pollution,
    cancer, infection, enhances immunity. Vit C & E work well together.
    Vitamin E - Protects EFA’s. Necessary for tissue repair, promotes
    healthy skin. Prevents cancer/heart disease. Needs zinc to
    maintain Vit E in blood.
    Lecithin - Helps absorption of EFA’s. Is found in all cells - 25%
    of dry brain weight.
    Magnesium - Cofactor in 300 different enzyme reactions. Deficieny
    is expressed by dry skin and allergy symptoms. Deficiency increases
    histamine release. Sugar causes deficiency. Helps insomnia.
    Potassium - Deficiency causes dry skin. Helps kidneys eliminate
    waste from body.
    Sulphur - Disinfects blood, protects against toxins, collagen
    synthesis, needed for digestion, reduces histamine, detoxes body,
    relieves allergies, helps stomach pH, aids vit/mineral utilisation,
    helps wound healing.
    Zinc - Helps for HCl, conversion of EFA’s functioning of oil
    producing glands, healthy immune system, wound healing.
    Coenzyme Q10 - Enhances immune system, benefits asthma, allergies,
    counters histamine.

    To get a child to take these -

    Tablets - cut into small pieces and give with a little honey a few
    bits at a time.
    Vit E and fish oils - pierce capsules and squeeze into juice.
    MSM - we have one which makes an orange flavoured drink. Our zinc
    is a liquid which we add to the drink along with oils.
    If they are reluctant, you can always bribe with lollies. Plain
    white lollies (ie white marshmallows) are good as they have no
    additives/colours in them.

    Probiotics/digestive enzymes - open capsules, sprinkle over foods
    and mix in.

    We also have a diet which is completely free of harmful
    additives/colours/flavours. We eat no junk food, no soft drinks,
    don’t use pre-prepared packaged foods/sauces etc. Our diet is
    mostly meat, fresh fruit/veg, additive free breads, rice/grains.

    Please note I am not trained in nutrition, I’m just a mum with a
    very itchy kid who reads an awful lot of books. When it comes to
    doses, some I have read, with others I just read what the
    recommended dose is on the bottle and give my son a weight adjusted
    proportion. (Ie, he weighs 14 kilos so I give him about 1/5 of an
    adult dose if an adult weights 70kg).

    The results we have had are:
    Before - constantly itchy, very dry knuckles, elbows, knees. Our
    son has had to wear long pants/boots for the last 2 years or he
    would have torn himself apart whenever unsupervised. Never slept
    well due to itching. For him, his skin had a few dry patches but
    generally the rest of his skin wasn’t dry, just covered with eczema
    rash. The doctors advice of "lots of moisturiser" was completely
    useless and the moisturiser never worked on his dry skin anyway. It
    didn’t improve until we treated it from the inside.

    Now he is wearing a pair of shorts and sandals for the first time
    ever. He sleeps all night (magnesium really helps this) and no
    longer wears mittens to bed. When he does scratch, he generally
    stops scratching long before he draws blood. If he does have an
    eczema outbreak, it heals very fast. It is easier to see what foods
    etc triggers his eczema as his skin isn’t constantly inflammed.

    We also try to feed him more alkaline forming foods (fruits and veg)
    rather than meat/grains/dairy. When he has lots of raw fruit/veg he
    is particularly good but again it’s not easy getting a toddler to
    eat these. We juice vegetables and mix it with apple juice for
    flavour for him. Carrot juice is particulary good as it provide
    beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A.

    That’s enough ranting for now. Feel free to ask any more question.

    Kelly

  38. Lynette Inga Says:

    hello kelly,

    my name is pamela, that is a lot of good info thanks for sharing, My doughter
    is almost 2….has severe eczema and I am trying to give her this supplements so
    far we take vitamins, flax oil, vitamin C E …calcium…
    I will look for the rest……What kind of meet do you consume???

    pamela

    This is what I give my son.

    B Complex Vitamins - one tablet a day
    Vitamin C - at least 250mg
    Vitamin E - at least 100IU
    A general multivitamin daily

    Zinc - 50mg - don’t give more than 100mg
    Magnesium - 100mg (of elemental mg)
    Organic sulphur in the form of MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
    Fish Oil - 3000mg
    Cod Liver Oil - 1000mg
    Probiotics - Lactobacillus GG
    Digestive enzymes.
    Coenzyme Q10 - one daily.

    You could also add in some Lecithin. I don’t use it as my son is
    allergic to eggs and soy which is what supplemental lecithin is made
    from.
    Also Flax seed oil - we used this originally and it helps alot.
    We’re now trialing the fish oil instead. Dose for flaxseed is 1 tbs
    per 100 pounds body weight.

    This is why I use them. Firstly, being a 2yo, he doesn’t eat a
    whole lot of vegies. And due to modern farming methods and use of
    fertilisers, most of our fruit/veg are deficient in nutrients
    anyway. There are cases of Oranges being grown in commercial
    orchards which have NO vitamin C in them at all. Where I live
    (Western Australia) there is no zinc in the soil anyway - so any
    vegetarians who only eat organic food here would definetly be Zinc
    deficient. Plus commercial fertilisers usually contain cadmium
    which is a toxic mineral (like mercury is) which accumulates in the
    body and prevents you from absorbing zinc. Fortunately, you do get
    zinc from meat and my son loves that.

    This is what these vits/mins do.

    B Complex - needed for healthy skin, healthy nervous system,
    metabolism of foods, oxygen in skin tissue, improves circulation,
    produces HCl (hydrochloric acid) in your stomach which is needed for
    digestion (most people with chronic eczema are deficient in HCl),
    allergy relief, helps healing, growth/repair of tissue, lecithin
    formation, calming effect.
    Vitamin C - Tissue growth/repair, collagen formation which gives
    skin structural integrity. Protects against effects of pollution,
    cancer, infection, enhances immunity. Vit C & E work well together.
    Vitamin E - Protects EFA’s. Necessary for tissue repair, promotes
    healthy skin. Prevents cancer/heart disease. Needs zinc to
    maintain Vit E in blood.
    Lecithin - Helps absorption of EFA’s. Is found in all cells - 25%
    of dry brain weight.
    Magnesium - Cofactor in 300 different enzyme reactions. Deficieny
    is expressed by dry skin and allergy symptoms. Deficiency increases
    histamine release. Sugar causes deficiency. Helps insomnia.
    Potassium - Deficiency causes dry skin. Helps kidneys eliminate
    waste from body.
    Sulphur - Disinfects blood, protects against toxins, collagen
    synthesis, needed for digestion, reduces histamine, detoxes body,
    relieves allergies, helps stomach pH, aids vit/mineral utilisation,
    helps wound healing.
    Zinc - Helps for HCl, conversion of EFA’s functioning of oil
    producing glands, healthy immune system, wound healing.
    Coenzyme Q10 - Enhances immune system, benefits asthma, allergies,
    counters histamine.

    To get a child to take these -

    Tablets - cut into small pieces and give with a little honey a few
    bits at a time.
    Vit E and fish oils - pierce capsules and squeeze into juice.
    MSM - we have one which makes an orange flavoured drink. Our zinc
    is a liquid which we add to the drink along with oils.
    If they are reluctant, you can always bribe with lollies. Plain
    white lollies (ie white marshmallows) are good as they have no
    additives/colours in them.

    Probiotics/digestive enzymes - open capsules, sprinkle over foods
    and mix in.

    We also have a diet which is completely free of harmful
    additives/colours/flavours. We eat no junk food, no soft drinks,
    don’t use pre-prepared packaged foods/sauces etc. Our diet is
    mostly meat, fresh fruit/veg, additive free breads, rice/grains.

    Please note I am not trained in nutrition, I’m just a mum with a
    very itchy kid who reads an awful lot of books. When it comes to
    doses, some I have read, with others I just read what the
    recommended dose is on the bottle and give my son a weight adjusted
    proportion. (Ie, he weighs 14 kilos so I give him about 1/5 of an
    adult dose if an adult weights 70kg).

    The results we have had are:
    Before - constantly itchy, very dry knuckles, elbows, knees. Our
    son has had to wear long pants/boots for the last 2 years or he
    would have torn himself apart whenever unsupervised. Never slept
    well due to itching. For him, his skin had a few dry patches but
    generally the rest of his skin wasn’t dry, just covered with eczema
    rash. The doctors advice of "lots of moisturiser" was completely
    useless and the moisturiser never worked on his dry skin anyway. It
    didn’t improve until we treated it from the inside.

    Now he is wearing a pair of shorts and sandals for the first time
    ever. He sleeps all night (magnesium really helps this) and no
    longer wears mittens to bed. When he does scratch, he generally
    stops scratching long before he draws blood. If he does have an
    eczema outbreak, it heals very fast. It is easier to see what foods
    etc triggers his eczema as his skin isn’t constantly inflammed.

    We also try to feed him more alkaline forming foods (fruits and veg)
    rather than meat/grains/dairy. When he has lots of raw fruit/veg he
    is particularly good but again it’s not easy getting a toddler to
    eat these. We juice vegetables and mix it with apple juice for
    flavour for him. Carrot juice is particulary good as it provide
    beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A.

    That’s enough ranting for now. Feel free to ask any more question.

    Kelly

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  39. Sonia Delphine Says:

    Hi Nikki:

    I totally understand your concern. My daughter, now 11 months, has been
    suffering from eczema since she was 2. I’ve always tried the natural approach
    for the best of my abilities…about 3 months ago, her skin was sooooo rough,
    and itchy that she felt like sand paper and she looked like a monkey scratching
    all day and night long. I kept moisturizing her with shea butter, applying
    coconut oil, etc… Making a long story short, one terrible afternoon, she had
    to be rushed to the emergency room, she was suffering anaphylaxis shock, from a
    small piece of fish, I gave her to taste. At the hospital…I had no control of
    what was injected on her…For three days, I prayed that whatever was given to
    her didn’t cause more harm than good. But, since her life was on the line…I
    didn’t reject the treatment….Once we got home…the horribly rough skin
    started to peel off… and a couple of dayslater her skin was feeling like she
    did when she was first born…for the first time, she was

    able to hang around the house on her diapers, wear shorts and short sleeve
    shirts…Once a stranger touched her, and said " wow you’re a soft baby!" I
    almost cried!!!I was sooooo happy and aliviated…I didn’t realize how much of
    me her skin condition was destroying. WE both felt like another person. Now,
    I’m using the Cetaphil as a mousturizer and she’s been doing really well. A
    couple of weeks ago a few dry patches showed up…I think it’s due to my eating
    though…..I’ve slacked since her skin was looking sooo good….My fault…I
    totally understand how you feel…I also feel that the drugs and commercial
    moisturizers are not the best thing for her….but I have to do what makes her
    feel better!!! Whatever that may be! Keep in Touch,
    Meivy

    Nikki

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  40. Jamie Deleon Says:

    Meivy so glad to hear that you daughter is ok. I just
    want to comment on the food allergies. I suffered with
    severe eczema as well as my son does. We are both
    allergic to fish, shellfish, tree nuts, melon, avacado
    and banana. He is allergic to milk although I am not
    but I wonder if I was as a baby because I am lactose
    intolerat today. I really feel that when our kids get
    any trace ammounts of these in there food it inflames
    the eczema and not enough to cause the anaphylaxis. I
    know that if my son gets any food with a milk protein
    in it his eczema will flare, but if he gets straight
    milk/dairy he will go into the full anaphylaxis
    problem. I think all eczema suffers should get allergy
    testing.
    I was wondering if they gave your daughter steriod in

    the hospital which cleared her skin? Have you decided
    to use topical ones? I also tried the natural way with
    no help and returned back to using steriods (very
    sparingly) and aquaphor. Maybe this is not the best
    approach but his skin is way better and he is much
    happier. He too can run around the house in short
    sleeves/diaper and I dont have to worry about the
    itching. He is 2 years old and his skin was affecting
    his play and learning time and if the steriods are
    helping him to have more a "normal" life then that is
    what I have decided to stick with. When I suffered
    with severe eczema 30 years ago, the only option was
    steriods. My mother used them all the time on me and
    seem to be ok with no heath concerns.
    Once again sorry to hear about your emergency room
    trip but glad to hear she is good.

    Karena

  41. Eve Kyra Says:

    Hi Pamela,

    I notice my son seems to be worse after we eat beef so we tend to
    mostly eat chicken, lamb and pork. A nutritionist recently told me
    that beef is the meat that most people are allergic to. We do eat
    beef but only occassionally - maybe once a fortnight.

    We tend to stay away from cured meats too because of the nitrates they
    contain.

    Cheers,

    Kelly

  42. Lynette Inga Says:

    hello meivy.

    my allergist prescrive the junior epi pen in case of this check with your it
    is very easy to use, I did not used yet but I have it just in case.

    pamela

    I totally understand your concern. My daughter, now 11 months, has been
    suffering from eczema since she was 2. I’ve always tried the natural approach
    for the best of my abilities…about 3 months ago, her skin was sooooo rough,
    and itchy that she felt like sand paper and she looked like a monkey scratching
    all day and night long. I kept moisturizing her with shea butter, applying
    coconut oil, etc… Making a long story short, one terrible afternoon, she had
    to be rushed to the emergency room, she was suffering anaphylaxis shock, from a
    small piece of fish, I gave her to taste. At the hospital…I had no control of

    what was injected on her…For three days, I prayed that whatever was given to
    her didn’t cause more harm than good. But, since her life was on the line…I
    didn’t reject the treatment….Once we got home…the horribly rough skin
    started to peel off… and a couple of dayslater her skin was feeling like she
    did when she was first born…for the first time, she was
    able to hang around the house on her diapers, wear shorts and short sleeve
    shirts…Once a stranger touched her, and said " wow you’re a soft baby!" I
    almost cried!!!I was sooooo happy and aliviated…I didn’t realize how much of
    me her skin condition was destroying. WE both felt like another person. Now,
    I’m using the Cetaphil as a mousturizer and she’s been doing really well. A
    couple of weeks ago a few dry patches showed up…I think it’s due to my eating
    though…..I’ve slacked since her skin was looking sooo good….My fault…I
    totally understand how you feel…I also feel that the drugs and commercial
    moisturizers are not the best thing for her….but I have to do what makes her
    feel better!!! Whatever that may be! Keep in Touch,
    Meivy

    Nikki

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  43. Lynette Inga Says:

    hello
    Thank you …….I notice too beef and for us even chicken we been avoinding
    since july and she improve a lot…but for diet we were eating cod fish and pork
    we try some turkey last week it seems ok I will try some lamb,,,,
    to see how it goes….what kind of brand of probiotic you use…..we were
    using culturell www.culturell.com I see so many I do not know what to choose.
    pamela;

    I notice my son seems to be worse after we eat beef so we tend to
    mostly eat chicken, lamb and pork. A nutritionist recently told me
    that beef is the meat that most people are allergic to. We do eat
    beef but only occassionally - maybe once a fortnight.

    We tend to stay away from cured meats too because of the nitrates they
    contain.

    Cheers,

    Kelly

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  44. Sharron Roberson Says:

    Meivy Santos,
    Read story about your baby being cured and I am joyful
    for you. I’ve been troubled with atopic dermatitis
    (eczema) for many years and my Dermatologist advised
    me to use Cetaphil instead of soap and after rinsing
    the first time (after using it as "soap" for
    cleansing) you can reapply some more and leave it on
    without further rinsing.

    Have a question: you mentioned that your baby was
    taken to emergency and was given some treatment
    (shots??). Do you know what treatment she was given as
    it was shortly afterwards that her rough skin peeled
    off and eventually her skin became normal.


    Thank you,
    Ching

  45. Sharron Roberson Says:

    Karena,
    Your post has two basic questions, first regarding
    milk intolerance and the second concerning food
    allergies. Suggest the following to help you better
    understand those topics:

    First, go to the search engine Google and enter the
    key words, "Lactose intolerance" and you will get many
    hits. Select ones involving NIH (National Institute of
    Health) or Mayo Clinic, for example to get a
    fundamental understanding of the issues, then, armed
    with this info, you can explore other links with a
    better level of confidence because some sites just
    want you to buy their products rather than inform


    Second, do the same as above (Google) but use the key
    words, "Food Allergy" and get a good grounding about
    the differences between a food allergy and food
    intolerance.

    By the way, there are many search engines other than
    "Google" so use the one you prefer.

    Take care, Ching

  46. Eve Kyra Says:

    Wow, so many new people on the list in the past week. I am Kelly, I
    have a 3yo son with eczema which we have basically cured using
    vitamin/mineral supplements and a healthy diet.

    This is what I give my son.

    B Complex Vitamins - one tablet a day
    Vitamin C - at least 250mg
    Vitamin E - at least 400IU
    A general multivitamin daily
    Zinc - 50mg - don’t give more than 100mg
    Magnesium - 100mg (of elemental mg)
    Organic sulphur in the form of MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
    Fish Oil - 2000mg (or flax seed oil 1tbs per 100lb body weight)
    Evening Primrose Oil - 1000mg

    Cod Liver Oil - 1000mg
    Coenzyme Q10 - one daily.
    Probiotics - Lactobacillus GG

    You could also add in to improve digestion:
    Digestive enzymes.
    Betaine HCl

    You could also add in some Lecithin. I don’t use it as my son is
    allergic to eggs and soy which is what supplemental lecithin is made
    from.

    This is why I use them. Firstly, being a 2yo, he doesn’t eat a
    whole lot of vegies. And due to modern farming methods and use of
    fertilisers, most of our fruit/veg are deficient in nutrients
    anyway. There are cases of Oranges being grown in commercial
    orchards which have NO vitamin C in them at all. For example, where
    I live (Western Australia) there is no zinc in the soil anyway - so
    any vegetarians here would definetly be Zinc deficient. Plus
    commercial fertilisers usually contain cadmium which is a toxic
    mineral (like