Is Spring a trigger factor for eczema sufferers? The short answer is yes. Eczema flareups can be associated with allergic reactions to environmental substances known as allergens. In Spring we see a natural increase in environmental allergens. An allergy is simply a hypersensitivity to often a combination of allergens. Eczema is a common allergic reaction, […]
Eczema Awareness Week
1st September – 7th September 2008 Eczema Awareness Week is a nationally recognised week to raise awareness of eczema and its impact on sufferers of the condition. You are bound to see some reference to eczema in the media and you may even hear the word floating around your childrens school in the effort to […]
Acupuncture Point to Relieve Skin Rashes
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This is so true when it comes to eczema. Never fall into the complacent state of thinking that you know it all. Even the age old treatments that our ancestors used reappear and we find there is more that we did not know.
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Apple Cider Vinegar to reduce Eczema?
Apple Cider Vinegar has a reputation for reducing pain and imflammatory conditions such as arthritis and eczema. It is said that Apple Cider Vinegar has an alkalising effect in the body which may reduce the redness and itching experienced by eczema sufferers. You can find out more in a book call “The Healthy Skin Diet” […]
My Marathon Run…well half
Keeping on topic, I wanted to share with you a recent achievement. Here’s a little bit of background for you to set the scene. I’m 43 years old and have 3 teenage kids…4 if you count my husband! As you can imagine, the house can get very hectic with each child taking part in a […]
Going for Gold
I wonder if Libby Trickett would give up here Gold medal to help treat Eczema sufferers? The use of gold in medicine has been around for many years. Today it is primarily used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but then only in certain instances and only if the symptoms are severe enough. Gold is […]
Yoga an Olympic Event
Perhaps Yoga should be an Olympic event? Have you ever thought of trying yoga to help control your eczema or psoriasis? Stress is a common trigger of eczema and psoriasis is frequently being the cause of a flare up. Yoga will help to reduce your stress levels and therefore help to reduce the number of […]
Eczema heads to Beijing
Dry Athletes Athlete’s skin under goes enormous stress from constant sweating and exposure to the sun as well as additional elements. Not to mention the irritation from repeated movement and the rubbing of clothing that can occur. Athletes competing in water sports are exposed to high levels of chlorine, salt and other harsh chemicals that […]
The Olympics are here!
The hottest topic at the moment is by far the Olympic Games. It’s day 6 of the games and already Australia has 12 gold medals to boast about. I’ve been lucky enough to watch a fair bit of the games so far and continue to be amazed by the dedication and passion Olympic athletes have. […]