Comments on: Eczema: Solving the Underlying Causes, Part 1 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:25:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: bekarene http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-38517 bekarene Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:27:02 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-38517 Stephanie, thanks for this info! I've been implementing healthy diet changes in our family of three for about the last year. My husband and I both grew up with fairly healthy eating habits and natural health-oriented parents, but we can still make some improvements! My question for you is about EFAs and eczema ... I had awful eczema as a child and still suffer from it occasionally. My 13 month old daughter has some rough scaly patches on her legs that I suspect is eczema as well. Fortunately, hers doesn't seem to itch, ooze and burn they way mine does. Have you used flax or cod liver oil with your little ones? How much is a safe dose or is not possible to overdose on a natural oil product? Sorry for this paranoid question, I'm just always a little nervous about introducing a new supplement to my baby! Thanks for your help! Stephanie, thanks for this info! I've been implementing healthy diet changes in our family of three for about the last year. My husband and I both grew up with fairly healthy eating habits and natural health-oriented parents, but we can still make some improvements!

My question for you is about EFAs and eczema ... I had awful eczema as a child and still suffer from it occasionally. My 13 month old daughter has some rough scaly patches on her legs that I suspect is eczema as well. Fortunately, hers doesn't seem to itch, ooze and burn they way mine does. Have you used flax or cod liver oil with your little ones? How much is a safe dose or is not possible to overdose on a natural oil product? Sorry for this paranoid question, I'm just always a little nervous about introducing a new supplement to my baby! Thanks for your help!

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]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20476 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:13:59 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20476 MomOfFour, the best way to print them is to just copy and paste the text of the posts, and put it all into a word document. My blog doesn't have any printing format features, unfortunately. Hope these help her out! MomOfFour, the best way to print them is to just copy and paste the text of the posts, and put it all into a word document. My blog doesn't have any printing format features, unfortunately. Hope these help her out!

]]> By: MomOfFour http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20475 MomOfFour Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:10:59 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20475 I am so glad to see these posts on eczema. My ds had a really severe case on his cheeks for a number of months as an infant. I almost went crazy trying to keep it under control and we lost alot of sleep trying to keep him from scratching his little face of at night. Thankfully, he only has occasional flareups behind his elbows and knees now. We have cut out all dairy from his diet. I have a friend whose baby has it really bad now. She does not have internet access. Is there a way I can print these posts out in a printer friendly format to send to her?? I am so glad to see these posts on eczema. My ds had a really severe case on his cheeks for a number of months as an infant. I almost went crazy trying to keep it under control and we lost alot of sleep trying to keep him from scratching his little face of at night. Thankfully, he only has occasional flareups behind his elbows and knees now. We have cut out all dairy from his diet.

I have a friend whose baby has it really bad now. She does not have internet access. Is there a way I can print these posts out in a printer friendly format to send to her??

]]> By: Becky@BoysRuleMyLife http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20474 Becky@BoysRuleMyLife Mon, 11 May 2009 14:13:59 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20474 I'm looking forward to this series of posts! My middle son has eczema on the backs of his knees. If we keep his skin lotioned, that seems to do the trick for him. However, my youngest son is anaphylactic to dairy. When I was nursing his eczema would flair when I ate dairy (once we knew about the allergy I removed all dairy from my diet). Recently he had a full-body outbreak (<a href="http://boysrulemylife.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-allergies_27.html)" rel="nofollow">http://boysrulemylife.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-allergies_27.html)</a> due to "environmental factors". I hope that you will touch on that part of eczema as well? I had no idea that just being outside could affect someone the way it did my son. In crisis mode, we went with the oral and topical steroids prescribed by the doctor to combat the eczema. I would like to be better armed in treating and preventing another outbreak. I love your blog, btw. I don't comment a lot, but I find your blog to be one of my favorites! I'm looking forward to this series of posts!

My middle son has eczema on the backs of his knees. If we keep his skin lotioned, that seems to do the trick for him. However, my youngest son is anaphylactic to dairy. When I was nursing his eczema would flair when I ate dairy (once we knew about the allergy I removed all dairy from my diet).

Recently he had a full-body outbreak (http://boysrulemylife.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-allergies_27.html) due to "environmental factors". I hope that you will touch on that part of eczema as well? I had no idea that just being outside could affect someone the way it did my son.

In crisis mode, we went with the oral and topical steroids prescribed by the doctor to combat the eczema. I would like to be better armed in treating and preventing another outbreak.

I love your blog, btw. I don't comment a lot, but I find your blog to be one of my favorites!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20473 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Mon, 04 May 2009 17:49:28 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20473 Heather, I've never found it to be a problem. From the start, I just introduced cod liver oil as no big deal. I put it on a spoon, and said (in a bright, cheery voice), "It's time to take our fishy oil!". I also buy the flavored ones, as this helps to make it go down easier. Both of my kids (nearly 2 and 4 1/2) have always taken it readily. The 4 year old doesn't care for one flavor, so I just buy a different one. No big deal. If your kids don't like taking it off a spoon, you could try getting the small, chewable, flavored capsules (Nordic Naturals makes a good one), though that might not work well for most 2 year olds. If they really reject it and you're desperate, you could try mixing it up in smoothies, but as long as I keep positive about it, I haven't found it to be an issue. In fact, mine love it now! :) Heather, I've never found it to be a problem. From the start, I just introduced cod liver oil as no big deal. I put it on a spoon, and said (in a bright, cheery voice), "It's time to take our fishy oil!". I also buy the flavored ones, as this helps to make it go down easier. Both of my kids (nearly 2 and 4 1/2) have always taken it readily. The 4 year old doesn't care for one flavor, so I just buy a different one. No big deal. If your kids don't like taking it off a spoon, you could try getting the small, chewable, flavored capsules (Nordic Naturals makes a good one), though that might not work well for most 2 year olds. If they really reject it and you're desperate, you could try mixing it up in smoothies, but as long as I keep positive about it, I haven't found it to be an issue. In fact, mine love it now! :)

]]> By: Heather http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20472 Heather Mon, 04 May 2009 00:47:06 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20472 How do you get a 2 year old to take cod liver oil? I love taking it, but how do you get it in a toddler? How do you get a 2 year old to take cod liver oil? I love taking it, but how do you get it in a toddler?

]]> By: Karen http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20471 Karen Fri, 01 May 2009 15:08:53 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20471 Nothing about eczema, but in your referencing the "no-poo" issue--I started that myself about 7 months ago. I use conditioner only (and not with any -oxides in it, mainly natural ingredients). However, I have dry scalp and so have begun using a dry-scalp shampoo once a week. I've asked around on the web about other solutions, but none seem really practical. Do you know of any natural ideas for dry scalp? Nothing about eczema, but in your referencing the "no-poo" issue--I started that myself about 7 months ago. I use conditioner only (and not with any -oxides in it, mainly natural ingredients). However, I have dry scalp and so have begun using a dry-scalp shampoo once a week. I've asked around on the web about other solutions, but none seem really practical. Do you know of any natural ideas for dry scalp?

]]> By: Natalie http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20470 Natalie Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:07:36 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20470 I guess I am one of the lucky ones in the fact my daughters' exczema is very minor. But one thing that I do is not dry her off after her bath. I rub her lotion on and let her run though the house until it soaks in and her spots are gone. I was talking to my friend and she said she does the same thing with oil. This might be worth a try to some people. Again minor exczema not an extream case. Thanks for this post...my dr does not seem to know much about it only to "put the cream on it" :) I guess I am one of the lucky ones in the fact my daughters' exczema is very minor. But one thing that I do is not dry her off after her bath. I rub her lotion on and let her run though the house until it soaks in and her spots are gone. I was talking to my friend and she said she does the same thing with oil. This might be worth a try to some people. Again minor exczema not an extream case. Thanks for this post...my dr does not seem to know much about it only to "put the cream on it" :)

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-20469 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:55:44 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/04/eczema-solving-the-underlying-causes-part-1.html#comment-20469 Nancy, some people switch over to a fish oil (like a salmon oil, for instance) in the summer, because of the Vitamin D. Personally, we just lower our dosage a bit when we're getting lots of sun. It's hard to say what the dosage would be for your kids, because every brand is a bit different. If they don't list a kids dosage on the bottle, then I simply adjust according to their weight, compared to an adults. Nola, the oil supplements issue is a tough one. There's lots of conflicting info out there, about fish (and what kind of fish) or flax. Personally, I feel a bit better about the cod liver oil, and we've all done really well with it. I will add it to my "future posts" list to write up some ideas on brands, etc. that are good. Faith, those are great observations! I'd love to hear your success story when it happens! :) Nancy, some people switch over to a fish oil (like a salmon oil, for instance) in the summer, because of the Vitamin D. Personally, we just lower our dosage a bit when we're getting lots of sun. It's hard to say what the dosage would be for your kids, because every brand is a bit different. If they don't list a kids dosage on the bottle, then I simply adjust according to their weight, compared to an adults.

Nola, the oil supplements issue is a tough one. There's lots of conflicting info out there, about fish (and what kind of fish) or flax. Personally, I feel a bit better about the cod liver oil, and we've all done really well with it. I will add it to my "future posts" list to write up some ideas on brands, etc. that are good.

Faith, those are great observations! I'd love to hear your success story when it happens! :)

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