It is important to remember that the skin is one of the four major excretory organs of the human body (bowels, kidneys, lungs and skin). Being that it is the largest of these excretory organs, it is very important that we nurture it every day. When we see eczema, it should be a tell tale sign that there is a shift needed inside our body.
What is eczema?
The term eczema is broadly used for a range of persistent skin conditions. These include redness, swelling, itching, dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering and temporary skin discoloration.
How can you treat it?
Typically the health of the gut and the liver are the first place to start. If these are managed properly, usually the skin clears up. In the gut, the imbalance is often linked to inflammation and Candida. Reducing or eliminating inflammatory foods and those that break down to simple sugars which candida and other non-beneficial organisms feeds on is a must. Doctors often recommend Corticosteroids which are the type of steroids used for eczema. Corticosteroids have many functions in the body, but among other things, they are very effective at controlling inflammation. For many people, using corticosteroids have side effects such as stretch marks and telangiectasias after prolonged use. The good news is that there are other things you can do to ease the itching, dryness and skin changes. Implementing a few natural remedies may make a significant difference in how your skin looks and feels. Some of them are:
1. Use Avocado and Aloe vera. They can be used topically to help moisturize and heal the skin. Mix together into a paste and apply to your skin for 20 minutes and gently wash off with warm water.
2. Avoid pasteurized dairy products as they can be overly acidic, lower the immune system and aggravate skin conditions like eczema and acne.
3. Use cold pressed, organic, extra virgin coconut oil for your cooking daily.
4. Eat healthy; fresh juices, fruits, salads, and lightly steamed vegetables.
5. Apply Vitamin E oil, especially natural D-alpha tocopherol with mixed natural tocopherols. You can open gel capsules to extract the oil.
6. Avoid caffeine as it can aggravate eczema. Drink water instead, hydration is important.
7. Eat foods rich in Omega 3 like salmon and walnuts.
Using these natural healing remedies does not mean you will experience results overnight, but over time when you adopt these remedies as part of your lifestyle, your skin will follow suit.
If all else fails, see a dermatologist immediately.
About the Writer: Ejura Salihu is a writer and editor at Connect Nigeria. She is passionate about Nigeria and impacting lives positively. Connect with her on twitter @icyquin_msc
