Treatment of eczema needs to start within by first repairing the gut lining. In babies this means treating eczema by:
1) Breastfeeding for as long as possible
2) Avoiding antibiotics, paracetamol and other medications where possible
3) Plenty of outdoor play and dirt exposure for soil based probiotic diversity
4) Mother eating a nutrient dense diet full of omega 3 rich food, zinc and fat soluble vitamins.
5) Natural sunlight for Vitamin D for mother and child
6) Breastfeeding and pregnancy probiotic for mother and child
Treating Eczema in toddlers and younger children means:
1) Same treatment as babies
2) Identify food allergies, sensitives and intolerances which are usually present with a leaky gut. The main culprits are gluten, dairy, egg, soy, nuts. High histamine foods is also a common factor which contributes to eczema.
3) Supplementing with nutrition dense foods. Adding in plenty of animal based products which are high in zinc, fat solublevitamins, vitamins, and vitamin D. Examples of these are meat, collagen, cod liver oil, ghee, butter, organ meats.
4) Removing environmental factors such as pet dander, dust and using air purifiers in the house to help clear the air
5) Avoid chemicals, fragrances and toxins in detergents, skincare, hair products
6) Address yeast and bacteria overgrowth. The best way to do this is by limiting sugar and processed foods.
7) Drinking filtered water
8) Using water filters for bathing
