Feb
08
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Natural Itch Busters Here are 3 more natural ways for itch relief:
Juice Fast
Juice Fast with carrot and apple juice is found to be helpful for some people in relieving itch. Do try it. Carrot and apple has detoxifying properties and will help to heal eczema overall.
Herbal Defense Ointment
Try the Herbal Defense Ointment as a spot treatment to those specific itchy areas. This item contains the zinc for boosting the immune strength and to fight against infection; as well as containing some of the anti-itch herbs I mentioned above. I would apply the cream and then wrap it loosely with a cotton gauze at night to provide that barrier against your scratching.
Bag Balm
This is an advice from old folks and to some, it works great. So you got to try it yourself to know if it works on your eczema. First, apply cornstarch on the affected area liberally and then cover with Bag Balm. The cornstarch is used to dried up the moisture and then the Bag Balm acts as a barrier on the skin. A mother has used this method on her 3-month-old son for every changing and before naps and bed time. She noticed her son’s skin is glowing and smooth within a couple of days.
Feb
06
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Natural Itch Busters Taking your time to soak in a nice long bath can help to relieve your eczema flare ups. Soaking in water helps the skin to absorb moisture and stay supple. It is recommended to soak for at least 20 to 30 minutes everyday for best results.
A baking soda bath is good way to relieve itch for some people. This does not really work for my son, but it might work for you. Just add one cup of baking soda to a tub filled with lukewarm water and soak for 30 minutes to an hour. Use a cup to pour the water over any part of the body that isn’t submerged. Pat dry and apply moisturizer. Use this treatment once or twice a day for as long as itching is a problem.
I have tried using virgin coconut oil bath for my son. Just add several tablespoons of Pure Virgin Coconut Oil to a bath. Get in, soak, relax - you will feel tremendous relief immediately. I know my son enjoy his coconut oil bath. Taking a coconut oil bath before you go to bed helps to relieve night itch. After bath, rub on coconut oil generously all over your body. Try it, and see if it works for you.
Feb
06
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Natural Itch Busters Borage Seed Oil is used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, for treating arthritis, as well as certain skin conditions (e.g. atopic dermatitis) and respiratory inflammation. It has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6) of seed oils - higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it considered similar. Borage oil is especially beneficial to eczema as it soothes the skin and reduces inflammation.
Shikai - Borage Dry Skin Therapy Body lotion
is especially helpful in keeping moisture and reduce itching.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: liver conditions. Borage oil may contain chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These chemicals may cause organ (e.g., liver) damage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information before using this product. Borage oil is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Sources: http://www.medicinenet.com/borage_seed_oil_borago_officinalis-oral/article.htm
Feb
03
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Natural Itch Busters Oil of Oregano
is found to be effective to stop eczema itch to some people. Oil of oregano should be from wild oregano. It is anti-fungal and anti-bacteria and is excellent in treating parasites and candida. The concentrated form is found to be more effective in treating eczema. However, you have to be caution that oil of oregano may burn the skin a little. Therefore if you are using it for young children, make sure it is of lower concentration or dilute it with olive oil before you apply on the skin. Apply the oil each time after shower for best results.
Feb
03
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Natural Itch Busters Aloe is traditionally used to relieve eczema symptoms. It has anti-itch properties and promotes healing of the skin. Traditionally, aloe is used in alternative medicines and in home first aid. Both the translucent inner pulp as well as the resinous yellow exudate from wounding the Aloe plant is used externally to relieve skin discomforts and internally as a laxative. To date, some research has shown that Aloe vera produces positive medicinal benefits for healing damaged skin.
I find that FruitT Of The Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel
is especially great as an itch relief.
Talc free powder applied to clean skin is yet another means of itch relief. I like Jason Aloe Vera Body Powder
it is especially soothing and good for relieving itch. It has anti-fungal properties as well.