Eczema is medically defined as "superficial dermatitis of unknown cause. In the early stage it may be pruritic, erythematous, papulovesicular, edematous, and weeping. Later it becomes crusted, scaly, thickened, and lichenified. Eczema is not a distinct disease entity." Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 3rd ed., p. 404
"Atopic dermatitis is hereditary form of the condition that usually becomes apparent in infancy. It typically appears on the face, in the bends of the elbows, and behind the knees. Often, other family members have histories of allergies or asthma." — James F. Balch, M.D.
"Nummular ("coin-shaped") dermatitis is a chronic condition in which round lesions appear on the limbs Â… and is often associated with dry skin." — James F. Balch, M.D.
Okay, above is the medical limbo on eczema, but in basic layman's terms, what is eczema really? Answer: DERMATITIS! And what is dermatitis? Answer: Inflammation of the derma (skin). But what causes the skin to become inflamed? Answer: MUCUS (caused by acidity)! And where does this mucus come from? Answer: eating too much of acid-forming foods, i.e. meat (dead animal flesh), dairy products (cow snot), refined grains (sticking glue), etc.
However, Western allopathic doctors don't know this and that's why their dictionary states that eczema is a form of dermatitis of unknown origin. The origin of a disease is only unknown in the field of Western medicine.
Well, what about a little baby born with eczema? That's easy! The baby developed in a mother's toxic body that was acidic. On an emotional level, perhaps something "got under her skin" and "made her blood boil."
The state of the baby's skin is predicated upon the mother's diet and if a mother eats unhealthy during her pregnancy, you will see the outcome of such unhealthy diet in the condition of the baby's skin and overall health. Period!
You can easily tell eczema from most other skin diseases because eczema generally manifest at the joints, bends of the elbows, and behind the knees.
Eczema causes a severe itch as well and this is mainly due to the fact that the skin is so inflamed. However, do not scratch as scratching will only exacerbate the problem. You can use cornstarch or arrowroot powder to sprinkle on the skin to help soothe the irritated skin; or, you can use cool aloe vera gel on the skin. Calendula cream/gel may also provide relief of the itching.
When folks have eczema or any other skin disease, they should turn their attention to their blood. Eczema, like every other skin disease, i.e. psoriasis, rosacea, herpes, etc., denotes TOXIC BLOOD! The condition of the blood is reflected in the skin.
Metaphysically, eczema denotes "a lack of confidence or inner balance. You experience a general feeling of anxiety and uncertainty in your life and about your future. If certain products or chemicals cause your eczema, note that you are too easily influenced by what is going on around you." — Lise Bourbeau
Healing Eczema Naturally
All skin disorders denote toxic blood and as such, the blood must be cleansed and purified. However, I should say and must say that the entire body needs cleansing, not just the blood.
Herbs are great for blood cleansing and purification! Good blood cleansing and alterative herbs include: Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, Echinacea Root, Goldenseal Root, Manjistha, Illex, Cerasee, Devil's Claw, Cleavers, and Celadine to name a few. Red Clover should be added to the herbs above due to its blood building properties, as well as Cayenne that helps improve blood circulation throughout the body and also serves as a catalyst for other herbs. For little babies with eczema, these teas can be made and added to a bottle (and sweetened to taste with maple syrup or agave nectar)
Vegetable juice greatly helps to cleanse and purify the blood, especially green colored vegetables, spinach, kale, parsley, etc. Vegetable juice cocktails should be drank daily (4-8 ounces).
Modify your diet! Go RAW or VEGAN! Give up meat and dairy products, refined grains and starches, etc. eat more fresh, raw and organic fruits and vegetables. Simply avoid all acid-forming foods and eat a more alkaline-based diet. Change of diet is critical! If your baby has eczema and you are breastfeeding, then it will benefit the baby if you go completely raw or vegan.
I also recommend adding liquid oxygen drops (i.e. Oxy-Drops) to one's drinking water, which should be alkaline water or distilled water. If you can't find alkaline water, drink regular distilled water. You can add these drops in the baby's drinking water (if the baby is not breastfeeding).
Soak in warm/hot water, 2-3 boxes of sea salt, and 3-4 drops of Lavender oil. Soak daily! It really helps if you have an oxygen or ozone machine to ozonate your bath water. You can ozonate your water for about 45 minutes (while the water is hot) before entering the tub. A baby can also soak in this water, however, only use half a box of sea salt and 2-3 drops of Lavender oil. The water should also be warm and not hot, of course!
Refrain from using perfumed soaps and only use natural soaps (see Dherbs.Com Alternative Diet and Lifestyle Manual for a listing of natural soaps), i.e. Kiss My Face brand, especially for babies.
If and when you shower, make sure you use a filtered showerhead to prevent those harmful chemicals from coming into contact with your skin.
Avoid lotion and only use botanical oils on your skin, i.e. olive oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, etc. However, the best oil to use on your skin for any condition is Dherbs.Com Oz-Oil. This specially made oil is saturated with ozone, an enhanced form of oxygen. The American people love this oil! It's one of our best-selling products at Dherbs.Com.
Wear only natural fabrics, i.e. cotton, linen, hemp, raffia, etc.! Avoid wearing artificial fabrics, i.e. polyester. Synthetic fabrics can irritate the skin.
Dherbs.Com products that can help heal eczema include the Full Body Detox, 10-Day Supreme Blood Cleanse (coming soon); Detox Tea, Blood and Lymphatic Formula, Vitamin C Formula, Acid Buster, Mucus Buster (tea and/or cpaules), and Electric Greens Cell Food.
Thank you for reading!
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