Eczema Free Naturally

Baby Eczema, also known as infantile seborrheic eczema or more commonly cradle cap , is a common condition affecting babies less than one year old. Baby eczema is quite often triggered by numerous food allergies. Around 40% of the babies that have eczema also suffer from some form of food allergy. Baby eczema is an often itchy rash that forms on the scalp, face, under the ears and neck.

Baby eczema is easily recognizable because the infant wants to scratch itself owing to the red, scaly skin on their face, arms and legs and is the most common form, known as atopic eczema. Whilst atopic eczema is often found in family groups, a child can often have this condition flare up when their skin has not been kept moisturized.

Common treatment for baby eczema include antihistamines and mild steroids to reduce inflammation. However, if your baby condition is not severe, there are some natural steps you can take to provide some relief to your baby:

- Bath baby in luke warm water with bath oil to help baby’s skin to retain moisture. Do not rub your baby’s skin, just pat dry gently. After bath, apply moisturizer on your baby to keep her skin moist. I like to use Franch Oil which was recommended by an Indian friend. What I like about the oil is that it is 100% natural made from Indian Ayurvedic herbs. I have been using this oil for my son for almost 6 months now and my son finds it soothing. His skin stays moisturize for a longer time.

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Daily supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve symptoms of eczema, according to the results of a new trial. Measures of eczema improved by about 23 per cent over eight weeks after consuming the DHA supplements, and this was associated with significant reductions in levels of markers of inflammation, according to results published in the British Journal of Dermatology.

“With this randomised, double-blind, controlled trial we show that an 8-week supplementation with 5.4 g daily of the n-3 PUFA DHA led to a significant clinical improvement of atopic eczema compared with baseline scores,” wrote the researchers, led by Margitta Worm from Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin.

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA, have been identified as one of the super-nutrients taking the food and supplements industry by storm. Much of its healthy reputation that is seeping into consumer consciousness is based largely on evidence that it can aid cognitive function and may help protect the heart against cardiovascular disease.

The new study indicates that the fatty acids may also have potential for people with atopic eczema, although the researchers state the small sample size and modest effects require supporting evidence from additional trials.

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BENEFITS OF EATING STRAWBERRIES:

# Nature’s alternative to Botox: Strawberries are your skin’s best friend, packed full of anti-ageing antioxidants. Not only do the nutrients improve circulation to the skin which results in a youthful and attractive glow, they protect against sun damage, one of the major culprits for premature ageing of the skin.

# Burn fat and lose weight: Strawberries are one of the top fat-burning foods. If you want to lose weight ensure that berries are part of your daily diet. A large 300g punnet of strawberries has the same GL (glycaemic load) - the same effect on your blood sugar and weight - as one single date, ten raisins or one third of a banana.

# Get some attention during all that summer sport: Feed your man British berries and reap the benefits. Zinc-rich strawberries will help to keep his libido in peak condition, meaning you’ll both be happy during the month of June. Zinc is also essential for healthy sperm, so if you’re hoping to get pregnant then strawberries and raspberries are a conception boost.

# Put a stop to sugar cravings: Berries contain the slowest-releasing natural sugars, meaning that you’ll be less tempted by that mid-morning chocolate bar and less likely to suffer from mid-afternoon burn-out.

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Once the little ones come along, you may need to think long and hard about your housing locale, particularly if allergies are in your genetic makeup. A new study is showing that traffic-related pollution could be responsible for increasing the risk of allergy and atopic diseases (chronic skin diseases) by more than 50 percent in children.

The lead author of the research that was conducted, Joachim Heinrich, Ph.D., of the German research Center for Environment and Health at the Institute of Epidemiology said, “[Children] living very close to a major road are likely to be exposed not only to a higher amount of traffic-derived particles and gases but also to a more freshly emitted aerosols which may be more toxic. [The study's] findings provide strong evidence for the adverse effects of traffic-related air pollutants on atopic diseases as well as on allergic sensitization.” The results of this study were published in the second issue for June 2008 of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine.
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Asthma affects one in four people on average and is present in all age groups. Asthma symptoms include wheezing, an overproduction of mucus and excessive coughing. The symptoms are the result of muscular over activity causing inflammation and mucus production. It can be triggered by allergies, emotions or stress. Most people have warning signs that an attack is coming on and can treat it with prescription medications such as Albuterol.

This disease is frightening and can force people to change how they live to avoid attacks. Some people have to avoid stress, dust or allergens, which is virtually impossible to achieve 100% of the time. Most asthmatics get attacks regularly regardless of how many prescription medications they take and how much they avoid triggers. Though asthma is not curable, the good news is that some children grow out of it. But those that don’t are usually on the hunt for anything that can help.

What if there was a way to naturally reduce the chances you will suffer from an asthma attack? One study in 2005 found that 57% of the asthmatics studied found more relief from a combination of conventional and natural treatments, than prescription medicines alone. One of the natural treatments being used was aloe vera. This is not surprising because there are published studies on the benefits of aloe vera for asthma from as far back as 1951 to more recently in the mid 1980’s.

Aloe vera contains natural steroids and other compounds that inhibit or reduce inflammation. Interestingly, the studies done in Japan in the 1980’s showed that some compounds in aloe cause in increase in the removal of particles that may be asthma triggers. This is one explanation for how aloe helps asthmatics. Aloe vera should not be used to treat an ongoing asthma attack though because it has only been shown to be effective when used as a preventative measure. So even if you use aloe and it helps, still keep your inhaler nearby for attacks.

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