Much controversy and argument surrounds the idea that food may play a role in triggering eczema. It has only been in recent years that doctors and health professionals have become aware of the significance of diet on eczema.
It is now generally acknowledged that some 10 ? 25 percent of people are affected by food sensitivity, and it has become much more widely accepted that food intolerance may play a big part in eczema.
For many people, a change in diet is the crucial factor in the successful control of eczema. The underlying philosophy "you are what you eat" can be very true for people who are suffering from eczema. By paying attention to the food we eat and through planning a careful diet, the closer you will be able to get to understanding the underlying cause of your eczema flare ups.
By placing cream and oils on your skin, and avoiding contact with irritants like chemicals, dust etc is a way of approaching your eczema form the outside of the body. However, this is simply a way of suppressing the symptoms, not finding the cause and through paying extra attention to what you eat the symptoms are being attacked from the inside out not outside in.
Although just saying a change in your diet may seem like a simple and obvious approach, in reality it is a lot more complicated. Because eczema is a multi-factorial condition (that is caused by a combination of different factors), there is no single treatment that works for everyone.
One of the simplest things you can do to stay healthy and help your body heal itself is to eat a nutritious diet. However, if you suspect food to be a factor in your eczema, what foods can you eat and what should you avoid?
The first point you need to consider before you decide what approach to take will depend upon whether you are an adult with eczema or a parent of a child with eczema. The severe exclusion diets sometimes used to treat adult eczema can be extremely unsafe for children and should never be undertaken without medical advice.
Because there is no single reliable test for food sensitivity, one of the most important factors in identifying potential triggers is your own observation. Keeping a Food Diary in which you note down everything you consume is a good way to detect whether there is any significant pattern of reaction to a particular food or foods. As well as noting down what is eaten, you should note any symptoms, such as increased itching, redness etc that occurs after eating a particular food. Over a period of four to six weeks you may begin to notice a pattern emerging.
Deciding to focus of your diet and trying to identifying what foods you react to can often be a hard and sometimes long process. It will require willpower and patience, but if you do happen to identify that you have a certain food intolerance, the subsequent relief from avoiding this food will be well worth it.
About The Author
Mel Sinclair is a Registered Nurse (Nursing Sister) of almost 20 years experience. Mel has developed the highly respected Eczema Site. Free forums, free articles, free expert advice - it's all there at Eczema Site - http://www.eczemasite.com
recurring cleaning service Mundelein ..Manganese is a metallic mineral that was discovered by a... Read More
Bright white teeth and fresh breath does not necessarily... Read More
The story of creation begins with water. Water is an... Read More
According to the National Institute of Health, Magnesium is needed... Read More
Following these simple nutrition guidelines will allow you to lose... Read More
What if you could actually slow your rate of aging,... Read More
You are a mineral bodyEvery part of you is made... Read More
Recently I found the book : "Eating and health according... Read More
Flaxseeds may be the smallest seeds you will find in... Read More
Nutrition has everything to do with health. This isn't news,... Read More
Looking into statistics, we can see the average American consumes... Read More
First of all you have to have a bucket. You... Read More
Since 1994, food manufacturers have required the Food and Drug... Read More
Every where you look you see articles or news or... Read More
Anyone who has spent a day fasting from food, or... Read More
THE RISKNo doubt you've heard of the increasingly popular "raw... Read More
Here's something you probably don't know. The fruit and vegetables... Read More
Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of... Read More
OK, no more excuses. Here's how to stop making everyone... Read More
When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
Glucosamine is readily produced in the human body and is... Read More
When Helen Boardman was still a girlish 99, she fell... Read More
You can trust me that I make sure to take... Read More
You know about Vitamins A,C, D, E ,and the B's... Read More
I would like to dispel some of the myths and... Read More
tidy up service Buffalo Grove ..Fiber is the part of the plant that is resistant... Read More
For a considerable amount of time, nutrition has not played... Read More
Cholesterol. What images come to mind when you see this... Read More
Beans. Legumes. Pulses. Whatever you call this plant group, they... Read More
A flood of scientific evidence about fish oil points to... Read More
"It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my... Read More
The topic of food additives is not quickly addressed in... Read More
Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing my 6-month old... Read More
Increasing the fiber in your diet has been shown to:... Read More
Whenever possible, we should try to get our antioxidants and... Read More
Random thoughts taken from valuable sources, what many nutrition experts... Read More
Every day we are bombarded with information about food products... Read More
Following these simple nutrition guidelines will allow you to lose... Read More
The sugar industry and the food manufacturers are capitalizing BIG... Read More
The concept isometric has been a part of the health... Read More
Some fats are good for you. Your body can't function... Read More
During the past thirty years there has been a steadily... Read More
Last year I had a number of clients who started... Read More
Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of... Read More
Magnesium is an important mineral that serves numerous essential functions... Read More
You can spot a juicer a mile off at the... Read More
Fat burning compatible foods seem to be a popular topic... Read More
Every where you look you see articles or news or... Read More
Millions of people around the UK consume dairy products on... Read More
White-spotted or yellow splotched teeth may reveal more than needed... Read More
Nutrition |