5 remedies for eczema

There is no shortage of treatments to relieve the skin dryness and discomfort caused by eczema. But what if you prefer to control your symptoms using natural options rather than creams or prescription drugs?

Always here to help, we've put together 7 eczema remedies.

The link between diet and eczema

It is important to note that alltopical remedies have not helped us until we address the underlying problem.

Just as you can't supplement a poor diet in other areas, topical remedies don't fix the underlying problem.

Of course, eczema and other skin problems are complex conditions that can have a variety of causes.

Gaps diet

If you haven't heard of it, GAPS is an intensive diet that focuses on gut-healing foods like bone broth. It also includes a significant amount of fermented vegetables. This makes their nutrients more accessible to people with weakened digestive systems and supports the overall healing process.

Natural remedies for eczema

Of course, once the diet has been addressed, there are some things that can be applied locally. These products can speed up healing or limit discomfort.

1. Coconut oil

coconut oil

We use coconut oil for skin, hair, teeth and even soap making! It's also great for eczema as long as the person is not allergic/intolerant.

Also, a thin layer of coconut oil or a bar of coconut oil lotion helps to soothe the itching and pain associated with eczema.

For those who are sensitive to coconut oil, these hypoallergenic lotion bars also work great.

2. Omega-3 oils (while limiting omega-6)

These eczema remedies do not provide immediate relief, but can help address the root cause. Some research in 2016 showed that consuming high levels ofomega-3 especially at an early age, can reduce the risk and severity of eczema. This is due to the fatty acids DHA and EPA present in fish.

Although some studies suggest that more research is needed to determine the degree of effectiveness, it appears that avoiding inflammatory omega-6 oils while increasing omega-3 sources from fish oils and fish consumption has a positive effect on eczema.

Unfortunately, studies suggest that eating fish alone is probably not enough to achieve therapeutic benefits.

3. Magnesium baths

For some people with eczema, soaking in water only makes it worse. For those who tolerate it, the baths of magnesium and other types of detoxification baths can be helpful for skin healing.

If you don't have time to take a bath, magnesium oil can help.

The preferred recipe for the magnesium bath is :

  • 1-2 cups of Epsom salts or magnesium flakes (magnesium flakes are much more easily absorbed)
  • 1/2 cup Himalayan or sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. natural vanilla extract
  • 10-15 drops of essential oil of choice (I love lavender and mint)

These three detox bath recipes are also all great if the person can handle the hot water.

4. Probiotics

Research into whether probiotics help eczema is mixed. A 2018 review found that probiotics had "little or no effect" on symptoms of eczema, although no adverse effects were observed either.

The study concludes that "probiotics are not effective in the treatment of established atopic dermatitis, but may be useful in prevention. He also points out that current research may not be conclusive since the type of probiotic strain seems to matter a lot.

Probiotics and probiotic-rich foods are an increasingly missing component of the modern diet as we move away from traditional food preparations like fermentation. We also make an effort to wash our hands and food which also remove beneficial microorganisms from the soil and provide beneficial bacteria to the gut.

5. Foods rich in gelatin

Bone broth was an important part of a healing diet for us, in part because of its high gelatin content. Gelatin helps to soothe the intestines. The collagen It is also excellent for the health of hair, skin and nails.

How to prepare a bone broth?

To make a broth, you essentially have to save the carcass when you roast a chicken, duck, turkey or goose. Ideally, the animal would live its life outdoors eating its natural food. This means you are looking for bones from grass-fed cattle or bison, pastured poultry or wild fish.

Since you will be extracting the minerals and drinking them in concentrated form, you want to make sure the animal was as healthy as possible.

Where can I buy a broth back?

There are several places to find good bones for broth or tallow (rendered fat) from healthy animals:

  • From a local butcher, especially one who slaughters the whole animal.
  • Local farmers who raise grass-fed animals (check with your local farmers' market).
  • Order online

Have you ever suffered from eczema or skin problems? What helped you? Share your experiences with us below!

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McPherson T. Current Understanding in Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis. Indian J Dermatol. 2016;61(6):649-655. doi:10.4103/0019-5154.193674

Proksch E, Nissen HP, Bremgartner M, Urquhart C. Bathing in a magnesium-rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin barrier function, improves skin hydration, and reduces inflammation in dry atopic skin. Int J Dermatol. 2005;44(2):151-7. Eczema remedies.

Schlichte MJ, Vandersall A, Katta R. Diet and eczema: a review of dietary supplements for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2016;6(3):23-29. doi:10.5826/dpc.0603a06

Remedies for eczema. Calder PC, Kremmyda LS, Vlachava M et al. Is there a role for fatty acids in early immune system programming? Proc Nutr Soc 2010; 69: 373-80. doi: 10.1017/S0029665110001552

Marie Dupont 13 November, 2019
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