Eczema

I get alot of questions regarding eczema and if natural soaps will help. Well of course it will! Eczema is the body's way of telling you that there is something in the environment that is not agreeing with you. It could be food related. Most of us,whether we wish to acknowledge it or not, can not handle the junk in our processed foods. From MSG (not usually labelled MSG) to sodium, sugar, and all the other stuff you need a degree to pronounce and create. There are external irritants such as pesticides, laundry detergent, fabric softener, soaps, lotions and then there are triggers such as stress and anxiety and let's not forget the way antibiotics strip away our natural immune system. I have 2 children and all of these factors have had a hand developing their eczema. What a journey! One thing I have learned is pay attention! There will always be a pattern with flare ups. One great way to deal and reduce the flare ups is Probiotics. They restore the natural flora in our systems that help our bodies deal with such stresses. It rebuilds our immune systems. Along with these cleaning up our diet to include more fresh produce and real foods is essential. It is all related. And let us not forget that what you put on your body is just as vital as what we put in our body. Our lovely skin is our largest organ and our biggest clue to what is going on with us. Your biggest defense is to read the labels!! Not the dietary mumbo jumbo, I mean READ the ingredients! Just because the label says Organic or Natural does not mean that it is. It is one of society's biggest cons because industry will stop at nothing to make their money including misleading labels. Seem daunting? It doesn't have to be. Find a local soaper, buy food from your farmers markets or grow your own. It starts will small steps, but even the smallest of steps will make a huge difference. Industry won't notice your not buying their products, but your body sure as heck will! My general rule of thumb is if it has a commercial it probably isn't that good for you. One Earth.