Vitamin E and EczemaVitamin E plays a role in many of the protective functions of the body from preventing cancer, treating diabetes and neurological diseases to maintaining heart health, improving physical performance and protecting the skin from aging and the effects of chemicals. Its antioxidant and immune boosting effects are bountiful and helping treat eczema…

Due to the nature of the compromised skin barrier in an eczema patient, it contains less of the natural moisturizers and fats than that of a healthy individual, and its ability to retain its moisture and water content is heavily diminished. Around 20% of the skins outer layer is actually comprised of essential fatty acids…

Liver Health and Eczema Not only does the liver produce the agent which stops you from dying of blood loss every time you get a paper cut, but it is also a giant filter… among other things. This filter is charged with cleaning your body of toxins, pollution, medications etc. and eczema sufferers will generally…

This stuff is basically food in a bottle. Supergreens are necessary for everyone trying to heal from anything, especially skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Even if you aren’t healing, it is still a powerful way for your liver to detox and your body to stay healthy. With the modern diet now answering for the MAJORITY of chronic health conditions, its…

This is probably the most famous ‘household name’ vitamin and has been around for many generations. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is found abundantly in fruits and vegetables however the majority of diets don’t include enough of these, so supplementation has been common place for some time.With its powerhouse of important uses for…

There is a saying that the immune system starts in the gut and this is absolutely true, particularity when it comes to eczema. With an estimated 80-85% of our immune system stemming from our gut, it is no surprise that the subject of probiotics and beneficial gut flora is a hot topic.Gut flora, or ‘the organ within in an organ’,…

The discovery of vitamin D happened in the late 1800’s when the connection was made between having a sun tan and preventing the rickets, which is a bone disease affecting children and infants.Whether you think you get adequate sunlight or vitamin D rich foods, vitamin D deficiency still affects over a billion people worldwide, however…

Zinc is an inorganic compound, or mineral, which is necessary for a healthy immune system, pancreas, liver and skin. Among many other important uses for the body, it is anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, helps the creation of healthy proteins, cell membranes and enzymes. It plays an important role in the function of the immune system, healing wounds…

Eczema Supplements and how they workThis article discusses the various types of eczema supplements, how they work with your body and why they can often be effective in treating atopic dermatitis.If you understand the difference between eating a bowl of salad and eating a piece of pizza, then you will understand the importance of supplementation. The…