Once you know you have eczema you must begin an effective treatment program in order to help keep it under control. Various treatments, both internal and external and natural/organic and pharmaceutical, are available for varying degrees of eczema flare ups.
Here are a few of the more popular treatments:
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Eczema Part 3 Treatments and Coping
Eczema Part 2: Who Gets it and What to Look for
The main symptom of eczema is itchy skin. When we talk about who gets it, researchers have noticed a link with heredity, as I mentioned in Part 1. Eczema can occur in both children and adults and commonly appears in infancy. Sometimes it will go away until puberty when [...]
Understanding Eczema
Part One: What is Eczema?
Eczema, or Atopic dermatitis, affects 10-15% of the population and the majority of the time shows up in the first six months of life. Atopic describes allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. People with atopic dermatitis also might have an increased likelihood of [...]
The Goodness of Ginger
Earlier this week I got out the juicer and reminded myself how much I love the taste and benefits of fresh juice. I used some apples, lemon and ginger. Personally I am a huge fan of the refreshing zing of ginger; for me it has a depth of flavor [...]
Fall Fashion Trends!
Today I’ll share a few of the fashion trends that are set to make waves this fall and winter. I look forward to cooler weather (not winter weather!!) when I can bring out some fun layers and still be comfortable outside in carefree flats, not boots, with no coat. [...]
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Recently I was talking with my sister in law and she was commenting yet again about how tired she was. She is married has a demanding full time career and has two small children, so it’s no wonder she is often feels exhausted. She then mentioned that several women friends in [...]
The Best Fruits and Veggies: What’s in Season Right Now
When you eat fruits and veggies at the prime of their growing season you stand to get the most nutrients and freshest, best tasting food. Today I’ll be talking about which ones are currently enjoying the spotlight now and in the coming months, so you know what to purchase for [...]
The Skinny on Scars
When skin is injured, often scarring is a natural part of healing. The severity of your scar can be affected by your age, heredity or ethnicity, too.
There are actually different types of scars. Keloid scars are larger than the area of the original wound. They often appear to have a puckered look [...]
Advice on Vitamin Supplements
Are vitamin supplements a part of your everyday life? I think most people know it’s best to get vitamins and minerals through your food. But sometimes we need additional assistance, which is readily available through supplements. I know I need [...]
Are you curious about homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a practice of medicinal healing founded by German physician Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on what is known as the “Law of Similars”, where patients are treated and cured with medicine that creates the same symptoms as those created by the disease. His “Potentization†discovery of a few years [...]