Stop My Child’s Eczema

I have read on several sites where parents share their child’s eczema experience that if their child get sick and has a fever the eczema goes away. When the fever goes away the eczema returns but not necessary worst. It returns either the same or better. Have your child had this experience? If yes then it might be a clue to finding an eczema treatment that will stop your child from scratching.

My son has experienced this when he had eczema. I searched several places and could not find a single study on this issue. My guess is because there are too many variables involved. Researchers would have to have plan to know exactly what test to run, what to look for, and then make it comfortable for the sick child with fever. No parent would want that for his or her child. Therefore, we are left to just knowing that a fever stops the itch for a short time.

So here is my theory base on my observation of my own son.

A fever is an increase in the body’s internal temperature in order to burn up invading microbes that is harmful to the host body. It typically affects the entire body not just parts of the body. Therefore, it slows down the host body so that all the energy is focused on the task.

In Feng Shui theory of 5 elements the heart is the symbol of fire. Is it possible that our children who have experienced this could have issues with matters relating to the heart? Here is what I mean. Again this is my observation of my own son.

After my son was born, his father never really bonded with him. He was with us during the delivery and after we came home he was joyous but then he just started leading his own lifestyle that excluded both myself and my son. It was like he was overwhelm with having to take care of a family so he went back to his own single life. He would rarely pay attention to his son. Within a month my son’s eczema started. Now four years (2008) later, my son is more independent, potty trained, can eat on his own, can dress himself, is able to play by himself, watches spongebob mostly, and can walk, talk, run, sing, dance and do all the fun stuff, his dad is now back in his life and the eczema is gone. They spend as much time as my son can squeeze out of his dad together playing games.

When I think back over the 4 years my son hardly had an eczema episode when his dad took the time to play with him. Two years ago when we first visited to our current homeopathic doctor I learned that my son’s eczema was linked to his relationship with his dad.

Therefore, I strongly suggest that if your child has had any type of relief from eczema when he/she has a fever then look to matters of the heart. You may find that either something special or someone special is missing from their life and the eczema may be a result of it.

Sandra Hurd, CNC
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

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One of the keys to controlling the eczema outbreaks is determining if your child’s body is acidic or have a pH below 7.0. You can do this at home by purchasing pH paper from you local health food store or online. You want to capture your child’s first morning urine and/or saliva and then at least two more times throughout the day. Capture about 3 days worth. Write it down. If your child’s results are less than 7.0 you want to introduce more alkaline foods.

Acid-alkaline foods can be confusing but the basic premise is this all fruits and vegetables are alkalizing. All grain, flour, meats, and beans are acid-forming. Basically your child is missing some key minerals to keep his/her body in balance. These are the alkaline minerals that the body requires from high quality food sources.

Cesium: pH 14
Potassium: pH 14
Sodium: pH 14
Calcium: pH 12
Magnesium: pH 9

However here is list of alkaline foods to help you create more alkaline meals. Keep in mind that your child need the acid forming foods but too much can create imbalances that leads to the eczema outbreaks. So a great eczema treatment strategy is to include more alkaline forming foods in your child’s diet.

Vegetable List
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Beets
Beet Greens
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard Greens
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Dulse
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nightshade family
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rutabaga
Sea Vegetables
Spinach
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercress
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
Maitake
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Shitake
Kombu
Reishi
Nori
Umeboshi
Wakame

Fruit List
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Berries
Blackberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries (sour)
Coconut (fresh)
Currants
Dates
Figs
Grapes
Grapefruit
Honeydew Melon
Lemon
Lime
Muskmelons
Nectarine
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Raisins
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Umeboshi Plums
Watermelon

Protein
Almonds
Chestnuts
Millet
Tempeh (fermented)
Tofu (fermented)
Whey Protein Powder

Spices
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustard
Chili Pepper
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamari
All Herbs

These fall into their own category
Alkaline Water (pH above 7.0)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Blackstrap molasses
Green powder Juices
Fresh vegetable Juices
Fresh Fruit Juice
Lecithin Granules
Mineral Water
Nutritional Yeast
Probiotic Cultures
Soured Dairy Products

Sandra Hurd, CNC
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

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On August 12, 2008 Hurricane Ike made landfall on the Texas coast and not only destroyed the Galveston but also reminded so many of us how much we need to be prepared for the long term effects long after the winds and rains subsides.

At my home here in Texas we lost power the evening of August 12th and it stayed off until early afternoon of August 27th. That was 16 days without power. We lost everything in our refrigerator, deep freeze, and in the first few days after the storm it was difficult finding gas, food, and ice. The mare basics of life that we so often over look because it is always in abundance. We were blessed to have had a friend who had a generator for us to use to at least get the refrigerator running again so I can at least have some control over what we had available in our home. There was mass confusion everywhere. There was no power to traffic lights, street lights, gas stations, or grocery stores. There was no ice to be found anywhere. It reminded me of some of what I read about the great depression back in history which included long lines, short tempers, stressful conditions and fear of the unknown.

During this time my entire focus was on my little one and his well being. My goal was to keep him safe, secure, and above all eczema free. See before the storm I had a very controlled environment, from the food we ate to the temperature we kept our home, and even the pollutants from outdoors. So when the threat of the storm became reality, I knew it would be an ultimate challenge to all I had in place, especially in relation to my son’s skin condition.

Well to make a long story short, without my controlled environment my son did experience numerous new eczema outbreaks and I learned that when it comes to natural disasters such as hurricanes and such it requires many levels of planning because of the many unknowns, which included the facts that:

We had no idea how long we would be without power so we did not plan on food beyond a week.

We had no idea the grocery stores, that we so depend uponm would be in the same condition as we were.

With all the generators running in our neighborhood, plus the one we had, introduced a new type of toxin that challenged my son’s eczema condition and caused many other health problems being exposed to the pollutants from the gas generators.

We were fortunate to have a cold front move in after the storm but that only lasted about 3 days and then the weather was so hot and humid that we rarely stayed inside but then we had to deal with the mosquitoes was outside.

We compromised our dietary system of healthy wholesome food to eating food that was available which was mostly pizza, fried foods, and donuts, many of which contributed to my son’s eczema outbreaks. This is where having fermented foods available helps.

The FEMA pod finally arrived the food contained everything my son could not eat due to his eczema condition, so we gave the food away, as I decided to not put any more stress, from food, on his body.

This experience definitely showed me how areas where my emergency plans need revamping especially when it comes to surviving a natural disaster and being prepared for supporting my son with natural eczema treatments.

I now include the following in my emergency plans:

1) Leave the area and find shelter in a town or city where the storm is not headed, as early as possible to beat the traffic and get a hotel if required.

2) If we must stay, dehydrate as much fruits and vegetables and store it in an air tight container to be used for soups, stews, and snacks in case food becomes scarce.

3) Purchase my son’s favorite store bought snacks for at least two weeks.

4) Purchase dry ice. They keep longer than regular ice.

5) Purchase at least two or three window air conditioning unit to keep the house cool during the hot months and to keep the pollution from generators out of the house.

6) Have enough of our special mosquito spray in the first aid kit along with essential oils and medication.

7) It is important to have all the emergency candles, flashlights, batteries, phone numbers, radios, lighters, and such in one box and every day to put everything back in the box and place it by the main door of entry so if we come in late we can find everything immediately.

8.) FEMA usually takes down all communication but text messaging worked and it was the only was to keep in contact with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and church members.

Entertaining the kids was a must in order to keep the stress levels down. We are blessed to have wonderful neighbors that we have know for years. Here is what we did to pass the time.

1) We had a neighborhood block party by cooking the foods we had and feeding each other. It was fun for the children as well as the adults.

2) For little ones we had activities they can get involved in during the day and night when there is no electricity we played card games, completed work books, and made story books come to life.

This was our experience. I can go on and on about what we will do differently but the experience did have many benefits as we were forced to look at life differently and spend more time with family, neighbors, and friends. Even though my son experienced the new outbreaks his skin bounced back a week later which is very encouraging.

Sandra Hurd, MS CNC

Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

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Studies done on the emotional impact of a health related problems is helpful for those suffering the illness or disease to understand their own emotional issues. it also help their loved ones and others who care for the individual to understand the emotional impact also. Take a look at this study which provides a good understanding of how eczema sufferers are emotionally impacted.

The actual link to the study is at the following url:
http://www.nationaleczema.org/Images-Of-Isolation/about.asp#isolate

Here is an overview of the study:

The International Study of Life with ATopic Eczema (ISOLATE), a large-scale global study that assessed the impact of the emotional suffering of people with eczema released this study based on the interviews of 2,002 patients from 8 countries. The only demographic information given was on the age of the participants which was people over the age of 13, and caregivers of children between the ages of 2-13, with moderate to severe eczema.

– On average, 55% of patients worried about the next eczema flare.

– On average, 86% of patients decreased their activities during a flare-up.

– 75% of caregivers felt that effectively controlling eczema would be #1 improvement in their child’s quality of life.

– On average, 43% of eczema sufferers are concerned about how people perceive them.

– On average, eczema sufferers took 2.5 days off school or work per year.

– 9% of the time their concentration is affected at school or work when their skin is inflamed.

– 74% of patients and caregivers state that their physicians have never discussed the emotional impact that eczema has had on their lives.

As a mother of a child who suffered with eczema for 4 years, I understand and lived through these statistics. It is why I choose to put together a newsletter to help parents find effective solutions that will allow them to regain their quality of life (theirs and their child’s). It is so much nicer to not have to worry about the next flare up. It is so much more comforting to see my son enjoy the company of others without being judged based on his skin condition.

If you are a parent of a child with eczema and you are looking for effective treatment for eczema then sign up for my free newsletter at http://www.stopmychildseczema.com

Sandra Hurd, MS
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach
http://www.stopmychildseczema.com

While in graduate school I learned about electromagnetic frequency and the dangers it poses to our body. The problem is that in order for an electronic device to work it generates an electromagnetic frequency. Without this EMF the electronic device will not work. Unfortunately, we cannot see these frequencies but our body knows it is there and with the increase in communication and technology our bodies are being overwhelmed with this silent danger. Why does this matter? Because our cells communicate with each other with its own frequency pulse. With all the exposure it is confusing the communication process our bodies require to maintain health. Children are especially vulnerable because the rate at which their cells are dividing is much faster than that of an adult so their exposure is critical to their health and well being.

What does all this mean? It means that if you don’t take note now you can be living in danger where you and your child in being exposed to a life threatening situation that you can control if you only know how. Check out this video and see for yourself.

Cell Phone Dangers

SOLUTIONS

In order to find solutions to this problem you need to know the sources of EMF exposure. They include refrigerator, electrical stoves, microwaves, electric ovens, stand alone freezers, CD player, DVD player, video games, cordless phones, television, radios, lighting, iPOD, cell phone, cars (especially electric cars), cell towers, electrical towers, radio towers, antennas, and even the wiring behind the walls in your home, schools, offices, restaurants, and public places.

When I learned of this danger I started my own research on how can I protect my family and especially my son from being over expose. I was able to purchase several protectors that ranged from $3.50 to $50 to place in my home, for my cell phone, home phone and vehicle. The difference was amazing. I never know how much I was being affected. I even saw behavior changes in my entire family as well as my son’s eczema. Unfortunately, the protectors I purchased did not last long and I have to consistently replace them. Since that time I found better protectors that do work and last longer. Some are personal that we can wear on our body (ranges $60 to $100) and other to be placed in the home and offices or schools (range $300 to $400). I strive daily to decrease our exposure as much as I can. Even with the protectors I only use my speaker option on my cell phone and cordless home phone as well as teach it to my son as I rarely allow my son to put any cell phone, or cordless phones to his ears.

This problem cannot be avoided the the exposure can be lessened with the protectors. Some protectors are worn on the body, and others can be placed on the electronic devices. Some are more noticeable than others. Some work better and longer than others. I am consistently testing products out as I am very sensitive to the frequencies so I am aware when my protectors stop working.

A great resource to find out more about EMS is Dr. George Carlo, who is a leading expert on how EMF poses danger to our health and well being.

Sandra Hurd, MS
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

http://www.stopmychildseczema.com