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Peanut Allergy: A Family’s Search for a Cure
Written by Robyn Charron (bio below) At 6 months old, after 3 months of constantly pushing our pediatrician for answers as to why our infant son, Rory was covered in eczema and contact rashes, a food allergy blood test revealed that he had a deadly peanut allergy. Ten months later a skin test showed a…
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 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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