HOW TO TREAT ECZEMA USING HOME REMEDIES

 HOW TO TREAT  ECZEMA USING HOME REMEDIES

Dear friends, Eczema is the skin condition in which, skin is inflamed and turns red. Vesicles may develop on the skin and it may rupture and liquid oozes out of it. It itches all the time especially at night. These patches can be found on face, knees, elbows, wrist or legs.

Eczema may be due to the accumulation of toxins in the body, faulty metabolism, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal shift, emotional stress, constipation or due to some allergy. Allergy can be due to egg, peanut, wheat, oat, milk and milk products. 

It can also be due to dust, pollen, hot or cold temperature or contact with some chemicals.It can be genetically transmitted and patient may have asthma or hay fever along with it. Eczema is not contagious.

Remedies to cure Eczema

Check your essential fatty acids – Friends, there are two types fatty acids – omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids. We tend to consume more of omega 6 fatty acids. Actually there is Omega 6 rich oils are safflower, sunflower and cornflower oils.

Omega 3 fatty acids rich food is walnut, flax seeds and fish. So we should consume more of omega 3 rich food to treat eczema. These should be consumed in the (omega 6) 4:1(Omega 3) to maintain their proper balance in the body.

For the good health of our skin, nails and hair we need to consume both the fatty acids in right combination.

Curd – Curd is found to be beneficial for eczema. We can treat this problem effectively with the help of curd. As it will increase the number of beneficial gut bacteria which in turn improve our immunity, treat inflammation and help to heal the skin. 

Fruit and vegetables – For the health of the good skin fruit and vegetable are very helpful. As we all know these are rich in vitamins A and C. We can consume yellow colored fruit and vegetables like carrot, papaya, cherries pear peaches, pineapple etc.

Vitamin D and Selenium are also required. We can also take multivitamin supplements to fulfill the requirement of these nutrients.

Vegetable juice – We can have juice of carrot and spinach. 300 ml of carrot can be mixed with 200 ml of spinach and it can be consumed for few months. It will help to cure the symptoms of eczema.

Musk melon – Musk melon is very important fruit to cure eczema. It should be consumed freely.

Mango – Mango pulp is boiled in 1 cup of water for half an hour and then it can be strained and applied on the skin. It is very helpful to cure eczema.

Dietary management for eczema

·       Consume green leafy vegetables like spinach, Methi leaves, Mustard leaves to make up the nutritional deficiency of the body.

·       Eat different fruit like pineapple, papaya, mango, orange, pear, peach, grapes etc.

·       Consume high fiber food like whole wheat, ragi, Bajra to flush out toxins from the body.(If you are not allergic to these foods.)

·       Drink 10 to 12 glasses of water.

·        Avoid the food you are allergic to like eggs, fish, peanuts, wheat or any other.

·       Do not consume white flour and its products, excessive sugar and fried food. Avoid carbonated drinks and processed and canned food.

Some other measures to cure eczema

·       It is good for eczema patients to be in the sunlight in the morning hours for 20 to 30 minutes.

·         Fresh air is also beneficial for the fast recovery. Stay relaxed and do exercise.

·       Wear loose and soft clothes.

·       Take bath with lukewarm water not more than 10 to 15 mts with a mild soap. Wipe and pat dry gently. Moisturize the whole body immediately after bath to avoid dryness.

·       Do not scratch the skin with nails

·       If eczema is severe, consult doctor for the proper treatment with antibiotics and corticosteriods.