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4 Natural Remedies for Seborrheic Dermatitis (Diet ideas & More)
I, like many others, developed a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis when I was younger. For so long, I thought I was suffering from typical dandruff, until I did some research and noticed it was something else. If you’ve ever experienced seborrheic dermatitis, then I’m sure, like me, you’ve tried almost every trick in the book…
Read MoreHow Does One Family Go GAPS? – One Pot of Soup at a Time
How Does One Family go GAPS? – One Pot of Soup at a Time By Ronit Feinglass Plank (bio below) Well, it’s happened. I, a former vegan, have animal parts in my refrigerator. Seriously, there are all kinds in there: steaks, turkey breasts, lamb shanks, fish filets, sausage, ribs, I’m even thinking about getting a…
Read MoreNaturopathic Approach to Allergies, Asthma, and Eczema in Kids
I love holistic and alternative medicine because it usually looks at the whole body and doesn’t treat just the symptom. Of course it’s still important to keep regular appointments with an allergist to monitor severe food allergies and asthma and to ensure you have the correct emergency medication on hand. But it’s important to look…
Read MoreAcupuncture and Eastern Medicine: Learn How to Use it For Eczema
By Rebecca Ong-Sutherland (See bio below) Eczema affects millions of Americans in varying degrees. From mild unnoticeable cases to uncomfortable and unsightly skin irritations, people have been looking to Western medicine to heal this condition for decades. Countless medications and products have emerged that offer temporary relief, but few provide lasting results. There’s hope in an…
Read MoreWhy Alternative Medicine can provide relief to Eczema
Do you believe in complementary medicine, alternative therapies, also know as quackery and hocus-pocus by some? Homeopathy, NAET, Ayurveda, Chiropractic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Reiki and Naturopathy are just some examples of therapies that many people, if they even know what they are, would laugh at claiming positive results are only the result of the…
Read MoreLow Does Allergy Treatment: Improvements in Allergies and Eczema
By Brianna of Allergic Adventures (bio below) Our allergic adventures began in 2007 technically, but we didn’t realize what was going on until 2008. Our oldest son was born happy & healthy. At about 2-1/2 months he developed a rash, we took him in & were prescribed a cream. We used the cream, naively I…
Read MoreTreating Pediatric Eczema with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Part 2 of 2 – Q&A
Are you curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine? Have you read the treatment overview by Dr. Peter Wood, in part one of this series? If not, definitely check that out. Next we’re going to do a little Q&A with Dr. Wood based on your questions about treating pediatric eczema with Chinese herbs.
Read MoreWhy You Should Try Chinese Herbs for Eczema In Infants and Children
By Dr. Peter Wood (bio below) Its heartbreaking to see an infant suffering through a flare-up of eczema, especially for the child’s parent. Eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common skin disease in children, affecting nearly 25% of children worldwide. Over 2 million Canadians and 15 million Americans suffer from eczema. Since…
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