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Emotional Impact of Eczema
Herbal Healing: A Holistic Eczema Treatment
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes the skin to be dry, red, and incredibly itchy. While various creams and ointments can help soothe symptoms, many people are turning instead to holistic eczema treatments to find relief. This is because natural ingredients, such as aloe vera and coconut oil, are naturally equipped to combat…
Read MoreRed Skin Syndrome: Learn to Heal Outside and Within After Misusing Steroid Creams or Similar Medications
By Laura Dolgy (see bio below) Although quite controversial, RSS or Red Skin Syndrome, also known as Red Burning Skin Syndrome, Topical Steroid Addiction (TSA) or Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a real thing. This week, we take a deeper look at Red Skin Syndrome and what treatment options are available for those suffering from…
Read MoreYour Skin and Mind: Looking at Eczema and Depression
By Laura Dolgy (bio below) Living with eczema can be both physically and emotionally draining, not to mention it can really wreak havoc on self esteem and self love. But did you ever stop to think that perhaps negative thoughts are limiting you from truly healing? This week we look at the connection between eczema…
Read MoreLinking the Brain and Body: Eczema and Your Gut Health
Are you suffering from eczema and trying to understand eczema and gut health, as well as the connection between the brain and body? This week, Dr. Robin Miller author of HEALED: Health & Wellness for the 21st Century and medical reporter on NBC discusses the impact eczema has on the gut and how that can…
Read MoreThe Link Between Eczema and Stress: How to be Calm
As you read this, more than 32 million Americans are scratching their skin due to eczema. According to the National Eczema Association, eczema affects at least 10% of people in the United States. Eczema is a skin disorder that is triggered by allergens and other irritants, infections, extreme weather temperatures, and the one that we…
Read MoreThe Power of Trust and Acceptance: 6 Tips for Living with Eczema
This week, we’re sharing an inspirational video from my dear friend Marieke, a certified life coach and founder of Your Novel Life, whose own daughter had severe eczema as an infant. If you’re feeling particularly low or depressed due to living with eczema or dealing with your child’s eczema, then please watch this beautiful video.…
Read MoreEczema in Children and Low Self Esteem: How to Combat Bullying
The side effects that accompany eczema can cause a lot of insecurities and embarrassment. It’s no surprise that a survey conducted by the National Eczema Association (NEA) found that at least one in five children with eczema are bullied at school due their skin condition.
Read MoreBuilding Confidence in Your Child with Eczema
By Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW (bio below) Confidence comes from within and builds over time as children master new skills and develop a sense of competence. While we can’t give our kids with eczema confidence there are some things we can do to help them become more confident and self-assured. Words Matter From an early age…
Read MoreEczema: 6 Steps to Improve Your Child’s Confidence
By Aradhana Pandey (Bio below) Preparing your little one for school ought to be one of the proudest moments of your life. It seems like just yesterday that you held them in your warm embrace for the first time. Today, you see them all grown up and set to face a brand new chapter in their life. Until now, your child…
Read MoreEczema in Children: 8 Tips for Stress Relief
Eczema and Stress Go Hand-in-Hand We know that stress is a very common eczema trigger and we also know that having eczema causes a lot of stress. So, it’s fair to say that eczema and stress go hand-in- hand. The question is, how can you relieve stress in children with eczema or any other health condition? Here are…
Read MoreEmotional Health: Coping with Eczema
By Abby Lai (Bio below) Eczema was the hardest time of my life. For those who suffer with it (or have a close friend or family member who suffers with it), you’ll probably know that eczema comes with a lot of physical and psychological baggage. When I was going through my own personal journey with…
Read MoreHow to Choose to Forget the Hard Times
One of things I worry most about with Tristan’s eczema is, will he look back on his toddler years (when his eczema was the worst) with fear in his eyes? Will he remember the countless nights he spent writhing in itchy agony in his bed as my husband and I took turns holding him and…
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