Eczema

Eczema effects all ages and can range from causing extreme pain and debilitation, to mildly dry, itchy patches.

There is often a family history of eczema and in babies it can be a forunner to other immune mediated conditions such as asthma and food sensitivities.

Possible contributing factors:

• environmental allergens such as animal fur, laundry detergents, soaps, creams, pollens, dust mites etc.
• immune imbalance - most eczema sufferers have mast cells (a type of immune cell) that release increased amounts of histamine. Histamine is a chemical that triggers inflammation particularly in areas like the skin and mucosal tissue.
• stress or anxiety can exacerbate eczema
• food sensitivities

Naturopathic treatment of eczema

• If possible, identify the cause

No matter what age, an assessment of the foods and beverages you consume (or your baby consumes via breastmilk), and the cleaning and personal care products you use (or use on your baby) can give a naturopath clues about the cause of your eczema. If food intollerances are suspected, a hair test can often identify the offending foods. Often a food/symptom diary is very helpful and your practitioner's experience can make hair testng unnecessary.

• Balance the immune response

Herbal medicine and certain nutrients can modulate the way your immune system responds to certain triggers.

• Topical treatment without steroids

"Eczema Ease takes the redness out of my daughter's eczema trouble spots surprisingly quickly, and I find it works just as well as hydrocortisone creams. It is a relief to find something natural that is effective... we've tried everything!"
Giselle Reid, Auckland, NZ

Over years of treating eczema I have developed a very effective natural antiinflammatory balm that helps to ease eczema dramatically in most people. It is packed with fresh chickweed, native New Zealand botanical extracts and New Zealand grown cold pressed avocado oil. It is called Eczema ease. Email me to purchase (15gm $16, 30gm $23)

• Eczema pack

If you can't make it in for an appointment I would highly recommend my eczema pack for the treatment of eczema

 

ADULTS PACK (over 12yrs) : $120

Eczema ease herbal formula 100ml
Arctic EPA/DHA concentrate 200ml
Eczema ease balm 30gm
Specialised Vitamin C, hesperidin powder 200gm

 

CHILDRENS PACK : $85

Eczema ease herbal formula 50ml
Ethical nutrients Eczema Shield probiotic that has been clinically shown to help reduce the incidence of eczema in children.
Eczema ease balm 30gm

 

BABY PACK : $50

Eczema ease balm 15gm
Ethical nutrients Eczema Shield probiotic that has been clinically shown to help reduce the incidence of eczema in children.

 

To order please email annaliese@naturalhealthcheckup.com

Additionally, I often find those with eczema benefit greatly from supplementing with minerals. To do a free mineral assessment through this practice click here