* There have been a couple of recent studies showing the link of Candida overgrowth with eczema
* Hydratation : Good hydration begins on the inside and works its way out.
* Avoid eating too many processed foods high in salt, sugars and hydrogenated fatsand avoid pasteurised milk. In stead go for whole grain breads, lentils, barley, brown and wild rice, leafy green vegetables, carrots, broccoli, pears, apples, pomegranates , jogurt,... as long as it is fresh, it is a good option for you! The more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains you get inside you, the better for your skin and overall health.
* Consider What’s Going On the Skin : It is a very worthwhile activity to examine the ingredients in your soaps, shampoos and conditioners, lotions and creams. Look for natural ingredients.
*[[Coconut]] oil may be applied to the portions with eczema. Carrot juice and spinach juice in combination is highly beneficial for eczema. Drink plenty of water and take fruit juices like orange.
* [[Probiotics]] are a type of beneficial bacteria often used for the treatment of eczema. There are more than 400 different strains of probiotics, but Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacteria are two of the probiotic strains most commonly used for eczema treatment.
* [[Common Fumitory]] : The traditional medical uses of fumitory are as a skin treatment for eczema and other eruptions of the skin.
*Add 1 teaspoon camphor to 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste and apply on the affected areas.
*Rub a nutmeg [[Nutmeg]] (hard aromatic seed of an East Indian tree) against a smooth stone slab with a little water and make a paste. Apply to affected area.
*[[Olive Oil]] is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Eczema can be treated by rubbing a teaspoon of olive oil on the affected skin. The oil helps in keeping moisture in and avoids it from drying out. You can also use a plastic cling wrap to cover the oiled skin overnight. This gives more time for the olive oil to reach deeper into the skin.
* [[Evening Primrose]] oil (EPO) contains high amounts of GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. When taken orally, EPO has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect, which is desirable in the treatment of eczema.
*Its been reported that drinking tomato juice (not the cocktail) clears up the eczema in a matter of days. If you need to, add some pepper or your favorite spice to give the juice flavor.
* A decoction of 2 OZ. of the [[Dandelion]] herb or root in 1 quart of water, boiled down to a pint, is taken in doses of one wineglassful every three hours for scurvy, scrofula, eczema and all eruptions on the surface of the body.
*Mix a tablespoon of medical or food grade ground juniper berry, with a tablespoon of sage and a tablespoon of thyme into a cup of boiling water, cover and let stand for five or more minutes. Drink the whole cup after your main meal.
* [[Bentonite]] clay - Detoxifies and comforts the skin when dissolved in a lukewarm bath.
* Rubbing black [[licorice]] on the skin can relieve eczema
* [[Mezereum]] (Homeopathy) : eczema when the skin is bright red and burning, with almost intolerable itching.
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