Apple Cider Vinegar For Eczema

[Snofla]

In another direction...
I think that many times a disease is a physic manifestation of a hidden problem with ourselves. Is possible that with a feeding change you can resolve it, but also you could search for any feeling or bad experience that could be the cause. Maybe a specialist could help you with this problem.

Good luck.

 

[Gimpy]

I've cut bread and pasta out of my diet. But is brown rice alright?

I found brown rice inflamed my joints too much, and phased it out.

What I did was stop eating one food at a time, until I was grain free. I ate that way at least a few months to see if it made a difference.
Each time a food was eliminated, I'd add digestive aids to help with leaky gut.

It's important to take your time with this, that way you can avoid problems with craving foods that are bad for you.

 

[Gaby]

I can't speak for anyone else, but for my own experience I used to get horrible eczema on my hands, and I was forced to use the steroid cream too. Cutting out wheat made it go away almost completely.

I used to have horrible eczema. The worst episode was when I was a vegetarian and stuffing up myself with gluten grains, legumes and fruits. It was so bad that cortisone cream actually made it worse.

Dietary changes took care of that :)

 

[Gawan]

In another direction...
I think that many times a disease is a physic manifestation of a hidden problem with ourselves. Is possible that with a feeding change you can resolve it, but also you could search for any feeling or bad experience that could be the cause. Maybe a specialist could help you with this problem.

Good luck.

It is likely that it is possible. For example Louise Hay goes into that direction and tries to heal with affirmations. If it works that way as she suggests, I don't know. Imo it can give some meaning to illnesses and what could be emotionally behind it. But as stated - i.e. diet changes - could give some more facts and results :).

 

[NinaBlahBlahBlah]

Also just wondering if mints and gum are fine..

 

[nicklebleu]

Also just wondering if mints and gum are fine..

Depends what's in them ... mints usually are loaded with artificial colours and other compounds - and usually loads of sugar.

Gums can be ok, as long as they contain xylitol and natural flavours - and there is some evidence, that this may actually be beneficial to the bacterial flora in your mouth to combat tooth rot. However chewing gums have other problems, they tend to change bone configuration of your mandible if chewed outside of meals, so chewing gums all day is probably not such a good idea in the long run. I occasionally have one after meals, but that's it.

 

[NinaBlahBlahBlah]

Also just wondering if mints and gum are fine..

Depends what's in them ... mints usually are loaded with artificial colours and other compounds - and usually loads of sugar.

Gums can be ok, as long as they contain xylitol and natural flavours - and there is some evidence, that this may actually be beneficial to the bacterial flora in your mouth to combat tooth rot. However chewing gums have other problems, they tend to change bone configuration of your mandible if chewed outside of meals, so chewing gums all day is probably not such a good idea in the long run. I occasionally have one after meals, but that's it.

Does anybody know specific brands or products of gum and mints that are alright? currently i chew 5 gum and icebreakers

 

[nicklebleu]

Also just wondering if mints and gum are fine..

Depends what's in them ... mints usually are loaded with artificial colours and other compounds - and usually loads of sugar.

Gums can be ok, as long as they contain xylitol and natural flavours - and there is some evidence, that this may actually be beneficial to the bacterial flora in your mouth to combat tooth rot. However chewing gums have other problems, they tend to change bone configuration of your mandible if chewed outside of meals, so chewing gums all day is probably not such a good idea in the long run. I occasionally have one after meals, but that's it.

Does anybody know specific brands or products of gum and mints that are alright? currently i chew 5 gum and icebreakers

I couldn't tell you an exact brand - it is probably different from country to country anyway - just visit your local health food shop and read the labels. You will probably find something suitable.

 

[Gawan]

Also just wondering if mints and gum are fine..

Depends what's in them ... mints usually are loaded with artificial colours and other compounds - and usually loads of sugar.

Gums can be ok, as long as they contain xylitol and natural flavours - and there is some evidence, that this may actually be beneficial to the bacterial flora in your mouth to combat tooth rot. However chewing gums have other problems, they tend to change bone configuration of your mandible if chewed outside of meals, so chewing gums all day is probably not such a good idea in the long run. I occasionally have one after meals, but that's it.

Does anybody know specific brands or products of gum and mints that are alright? currently i chew 5 gum and icebreakers

I couldn't tell you an exact brand - it is probably different from country to country anyway - just visit your local health food shop and read the labels. You will probably find something suitable.

Organic or health food stores seem like a good address. Most chewing gums contain aspartame, maltodextrin, glucose syrup and other evil stuff so this is something to look for and to avoid if possible.

 

[Beau]

Does anybody know specific brands or products of gum and mints that are alright? currently i chew 5 gum and icebreakers

I like Spry - http://www.amazon.com/Xlear-Spry-Cinnamon-Gum-100-Count/dp/B000Y4S38I/ref=pd_sim_gro_3 - which is a xylitol-based chewing gum.

 

[NinaBlahBlahBlah]

Is squash or zuccini alright?? Because I literally only eat salads and fruits and yams now I need some variety! I read how zucchini pasta tastes a lot like pasta so I'm kind of excited to try that. Also do you guys have any other grain free, gluten free, dairy free recipes?? Thank you guys so much I love this website it's so helpful.

 

[nicklebleu]

Is squash or zuccini alright?? Because I literally only eat salads and fruits and yams now I need some variety! I read how zucchini pasta tastes a lot like pasta so I'm kind of excited to try that. Also do you guys have any other grain free, gluten free, dairy free recipes?? Thank you guys so much I love this website it's so helpful.

There's not really a right or wrong answer to this. I think in general the following can be said:
- Gluten is probably bad for the vast majority, if not all people.
- Dairy is probably bad for most, maybe with the exception of butter, ghee and maybe some goat cheese and maybe some double-thick cream - but only after your gut had a chance to thoroughly heal (and this may take a long time) and only if you tested it.
- Same with eggs - gotta test it.
- Nightshades are probably bad for most people
- Other grains are probably bad for a lot of people due to their high lectin content
- Most other things need to be tested on an individual basis to determine, if they agrees with you or not.

The bottom line is: If you want this question answered you should at some stage do an elimination diet. To do this you reduce your diet to a few things that you think you might be ok with (I did it with bacon, bone broth and some other meats), do that for at least 3 weeks and then progressively reintroduce one food item after the next, every three days or so, and see what happens ... Things you might be ok with don't agree with others, and vice versa.

Hope that helps ...

 

[NinaBlahBlahBlah]

Okay so i should have an update. Well I think it's been about two weeks on this strict diet and my skin has been clearing up very slowly but it still itches like crazyyy sometimes... Is this a normal recovery rate from severe eczema? Like the eczema skin is soft now but I also feel like its really thin and easily irritated now.. I'm glad it's getting better but nothing has actually gone away completely yet. I do still have a problem with scratching because of how itchy it gets which I need to get under control.. suggestions? comment?? Thank you!

 

[nicklebleu]

Eczemas take quite a long time to heal, once the offending agent has been removed - I'd give it weeks. Otherwise you might have to go over the books again and ponder other issues.

 

[NinaBlahBlahBlah]

Also does anybody have a suggestion on the scratching? sometimes the skin with eczema just itches like crazy and I lose myself and end up with torn skin and bloody scratches everywhere. I really hate it but sometimes I just start scratching and I can't stop. Please help!