DERMATITIS
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What is Dermatitis?
Dermatitis is charaterised by flaky,
scaling, thickened skin, often itchy and red.
Dermatitis is often caused by allergies in which case it’s called
‘allergic or contact dermatitis’. Suspect
cosmetics, washing powders, perfumes, rubber, latex, metals from clothes or
jewellery or plants. It can also be water or sunlight.
Stress can make the problem worse.
‘Atopic
dermatitis’ often appears in babies or toddlers, particularly in the creases
of the body, e.g. behind the knees, in the elbows, neck and face.
Suspect allergies, particularly to cow’s milk and cow’s milk
products. Oranges are also often a problem.
We
have had excellent success (though not in every instance) with using the
patient’s own urine on the problem area.
This has sometimes cleared up the most horrible eczema/dermatitis.
If the skin is very raw and open, mix the urine with vegetable glycerine
oil from the chemist. Dab it on and
leave it to dry on the body.
See
recommended books below for a book on Urine Therapy.
This treatment has been used for several thousand years and is
recommended in many scriptures, e.g. the Bible, Upanishads, etc.
Poultices
combining chaparral, dandelion, goldenseal, and yellow dock root can also be
helpful – for external use.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Dermatitis
Following the nutrition advice below can help to alleviate
dermatitis:
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Investigate
allergy and sensitivity testing if possible.
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Avoid
dairy products, sugar, white flour, fried foods and processed foods.
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Avoid
the excess fat from meat – buy lean and preferably organic.
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Avoid
sugar, gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oats) and raw eggs.
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Drink
at least 1˝ litres of water per day (adult – children proportionately
less).
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Avoid
soft drinks and oranges.
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Eat
a generally healthy diet, including five portions of vegetables per day,
brown rice, millet, oily fish and a little fruit (no oranges).
Health Supplements
- Dermatitis
Often, a combination
of supplements may help in alleviating this
condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional
therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may
be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:
(please
also read this important notice concerning supplement medical
claims)
Adults:
Babies
or toddlers:
health book - Eczema in Childhood
health book - Urine Therapy: Nature's Elixir for Good Health
see also
allergies and food
intolerance
cookbooks
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