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Eczema
is a chronic skin disorder that can be highly distressing. It is characterized
by recurrent inflammation of the skin and itchiness.
In
severe cases, it can develop into bleeding sores that are not only painful but
unsightly as well. Eczema can also affect people of any age and gender.
In
fact, infants and small children are not exempted from this condition. It is
estimated that this skin disease affects two to seven percent of the human
population.
In
addition, among the most common identified triggers include food allergies. It
is for this reason that eczema patients are encouraged to undergo an allergy
test and make necessary changes with their diet.
But
whether or not your eczema is caused by food allergy, diet should be given
important consideration as an effective form of eczema treatment. Why? With
good diet, you can better fortify your immune system to promote healing from
within.
There
is also the fact that there is a close link between eczema and leaky gut as
well as food intolerance. If the eczema is a condition that manifested during
early childhood, it may be triggered by citrus, eggs, wheat or seafood.
Leaky Gut
Leaky
gut is a certain condition known to develop when there is an imbalance in the
gut. Technically, leaky gut refers to the state wherein the junction between
the gut lining develops small gaps where the undigested food particles seep
through and enter the bloodstream.
Given
the fact that the particles should not be there, it is therefore recognized as
something foreign to the body. In response, the body’s immune system starts to
react through a number of inflammatory symptoms which may include fatigue,
joint pain, asthma and headaches.
The
gaps between the gut lining is known to be brought about by parasites, toxins
and the overabundance of bad bacteria in the gut. Over the course of time, the
build-up of chemicals, toxins, stress, heavy metals, aggravated by high sugar
and poor diet can feed the overgrowth of bacteria in the gut as well as damage
the integrity of the mucosal lining.
Everyone
has presence of bad and good bacteria in their gut. It is however important to
maintain a healthy balance of about 20% bad and 80% good bacteria. Once this
balance is disturbed, the overabundance of bad bacteria can produce toxins that
can create the damage in the gut’s lining.
Foods to Avoid
For
people dealing with leaky gut and seeking eczema treatment, it is generally
best to avoid the following food items:
·
Dairy
produce
·
Tea
·
Coffee
·
Eggs
·
Citrus
·
Beef
·
Chocolate
·
Peanuts
·
Tomatoes
·
Wheat
·
Alcohol
In
addition, you should avoid foods that contain additives and pesticides,
preservatives and food colorings and anything that has been refined or
processed, as these type of food products can trigger eczema flareups.
Healing Foods
The
following foods you should have that help in your eczema treatment
·
Organic
fruits and vegetables
·
Fresh
ginger
·
Cabbage
·
Foods
that is high in fiber such as lentils. garlic, onions, oats, bananas, artichoke
and beans.
·
Oily
fish such as herring, salmon, sardines and tuna
You
can also watch a Video HERE to learn more about eczema treatment
through choosing the right type of food.
By Fay Spencer who
is the author of 14 Days Eczema Cure which offers many ideas on how to treat
eczema within 14 days by using readily accessible natural products and applying
them in the right balance.
The 14 Days Eczema
Cure is a comprehensive and holistic approach to curing eczema. This means that
it is safe, natural, effective and 100% drug free. This will help to cure your
eczema for good without any side effects which can happen if you use those expensive
medications, potions or steroids.
