FoodAllergyEczemaChildPsychology

Lichenification often occurs in people with eczema, it is a medical term meaning, "thickened skin." It can result from frequent scratching and rubbing of the skin which causes the skin to look red, leathery and feel itchy. Mild lichenification around the ankle area. My child's dermatologist in Singapore, recommends using potent topical corticosteroids such as Elomet Ointment (Mometasone 0.1%) and aqueous cream with wet bandaging which improves the absorption of the steroid into the skin, aiming to break the itch-scratch cycle. There are different sizes of bandages for arms, legs and the body which fit like a firm stocking on the skin. Placing a wet stocking over the skin may be uncomfortable at first but the treatment is highly effective. Wet bandaging with application of topical corticosteroids and aqueous cream on affected area Improvement of skin around ankle area after four days of treatment Topical steroids are highly effective...

Over 100 years ago a German, Dr Wilhelm Schuessler developed 12 biochemical tissue salts. According to theory he examined the ashes of cremated bodies and linked their physical diseases to imbalances of minerals in their body. The 12 biochemical tissue salts include: Calcium Fluoride - Calc Fluor Calcium Phosphate - Calc Phos Calcium Sulphate - Calc Sulph Ferrum Phosphate - Ferrum Phos Potassium Chloride - Kali Mur Potassium Phosphate - Kali Phos Potassium Sulphate - Kali Sulph Magnesium Phosphate - Mag Phos Sodium Chloride - Nat Mur Sodium Phosphate - Nat Phos Sodium Sulphate - Nat Sulph Silicea More details on Schuessler's 12 Tissue Salts.  These amazing tissue salts work wonders on the body and in my experience fix the minor symptoms of ailments before the condition worsens. The dosage ranges from 3x to 6x for more stronger dose. I have used various combinations of these biochemical tissue salts for: Cold symptoms (runny nose): Ferrum Phos 3x, K...

Having a child with multiple food allergies is at first daunting...it's like being at the entrance of a maze - not knowing which direction to go, whether it will lead to a dead end, back to square one or finally to some answers and freedom from the constant dilemma of what to prepare for their meals!! There was a time when my son would react to everything I fed him, whether it was a simple mushroom soup, some fresh strawberries or a grilled chicken he would flare up with hives- red blotchy dry eczema all over his body requiring antihistamine and his steroid creams etc. I was so confused...at this stage, I was not aware of the salicylate threshold diet {see my post Dining at Tony Roma's} and the acid vs alkaline diet! After seeing a wonderful nutritionist in Australia I was enlightened and learnt that too many acidic foods can affect people with allergies and once the threshold is reached they can possible start developing a reaction to everything they eat! I would not...

I believe the psychological effects of allergic reactions and constant itching and discomfort of eczema  is tremendous and causes a great deal of anguish. Sometimes, the child is unable to express themselves verbally and becomes quite restless, irritable and sensitive. As a parent it constantly becomes a struggle to settle your child at night and ensure a deep sleep for your child and yourself. With a child who is irritable due to eczema or suffering from an allergic reaction, how is it possible to function the next day if you don't get a good night's sleep..... IMPOSSIBLE ! Aromatherapy may be the answer to a good night's sleep! The physical and psychological effects of massage using aromatherapy can be a special, relaxing treatment for a person with Eczema or Food Allergies. It is based on inhaling the aroma of the essential oils which have various therapeutic benefits by activating the neurotransmitters in the brain, these chemical messengers calm the body, impro...

My experience with my son after a severe allergic reaction is usually a dose of antihistamine along with 5 drops of rescue remedy (bach flower remedy) under the tongue and a probiotic. If the reaction to the food is severe my son develops cramps and diarrhoea for a few days. The gut becomes severely imbalanced and I found if a probiotic is given everyday for a few days soon all returns to normal. During a severe eczema episode a probiotic is also given especially when the eczema requires antibiotics due to a skin infection. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria commonly found on the skin of people with eczema it thrives on weepy and broken skin.     Currently, I use Inner Health Plus once/day with a content of 25 Billion Good Bacteria: Lactobacillus acidophilus organisms 12.5 Billion, Bifidobacterium lactis organisms 12.5 Billion and Colostrum Powder - Bovine 67 mg.  My son cannot swallow the capsule so I empty the contents of the ca...

It's an absolute delight to walk into a Subway outlet and enjoy a variety of fillings to stuff into a 6 inch or a foot long loaf of bread. Thank goodness the bread does not contain any egg or nuts, but as a precaution we need to check each time we order if management decides to change the ingredients overnight! There is a worry of food allergy contamination of sesame seeds and grains for my son, but as long as we choose the Italian bread and ask the server to change his gloves everything seems to be fine. Subway is healthy, delicious and a great snack buster! A crispy loaf of bread, with some melted cheese, stuffed with lettuce, cold cuts of ham/salami, olives, cucumbers, gherkins, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños is truly an eclectic array of ingredients to tantalize the taste buds. Thank you Subway for an appetising and mouthwatering meal!

Reiki is a Japanese technique to give life balance to a person with disharmony or stress within their bodies. I have been privileged to receive attunement  by a Reiki master in Reiki I, which is the first level. It was an absolutely amazing experience. I felt an inner glow with a sense of peace. "Rei-ki" actually translates to "Higher-power" and "Life-force energy", so essentially it is providing spiritually guided universal life force energy. Chi is the universal energy force based on Ying and Yang- two polar forces, when there is an imbalance in the body there is stress or dis-ease. Through Reiki healing the blockages can be cleared. There is a great deal of disharmony in the body caused by eczema and reactions to food allergies. My son is relieved from aches, pains or any discomfort by just applying Reiki using a hand treatment accessing the vital chakras. My experience with Reiki works best after a wet bandaging session for people with eczema o...