I came across this natural solution remedy and based on the resource it came from I thought there are parents who just might be interested in trying this. Since is does contain essential oils I would caution you on using it for babies 2 years or younger.

Keep in mind: The higher quality essential oil the better the results.

If the eczema is weeping, oozing, or crusting this treatment helps to soothe and cleanse the affected areas, drain any infected sites, and aid in the healing.This is due to the ingredients in this recipe which softens and conditions the skin.

Ocean Potion

1 cup (250 ml) sea salt
5 drops carrot seed essential oil
5 drops calendula essential oil
2 teaspoons (10 ml) almond oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vodka, rum, or gin

To make: Dissolve the sea salt in a bath tub of warm water, never hot as hot water will dehydrate the skin more.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and blend well.

To Use: Soak your child in the tub for about 5 minutes to allow his/her skin to absorb moisture, then add the essential oil mixture to “the water” swishing it around with your hands. Allow your child to soak for another 5 to 10 minutes longer. When the time is up, “Pat” the skin dry and apply either the lotion/cream or oil moisturizer to seal in vital moisture.

Yields: 1 treatment

Skin healing treatment to use throughout the day:

2 teaspoon (20 ml) dried licorice root
2 cups (375 ml) water
1 spritzer bottle
100% cotton cloth

To make: Place the licorice and water in a sauce pan, cover and bring to a slow boil, reduce the heat and gently simmer, still covered, for 30 minutes, strain.

Add the liquid to a spritzer bottle and spray the area then dab it with a clean 100% cotton cloth, then moisturize. This treatment can also be added to bath water soaking for at least 10 minutes.

Place the spritzer bottle in the refrigerator or keep it cool if traveling.

Resource: Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourless

Sandra Hurd, CNC
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

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Disclosure: The advice in this blog is not intended to diagnose or cure eczema nor is it intended to be used in place of advice or recommendation by your child’s professional physician.

One of the biggest issues my son had with his eczema was taking a bath. When I finally understood that the chemicals, namely chlorine, in his bath water literally stung his broken, damaged skin I turned my focus to replacing our water softening system to a water filtration system.

The difference between the two is exactly what it says. The water softening system softens the hard water with salt. Some has the capability of filtering out some of the chlorine and other chemicals but they still allow enough by to affect a young child skin that can dectect it. The water filtration system filters out the chemicals. The water is still considered to be hard water but I prefer that over a screaming child.

Your living arrangements may not allow you to purchase a full whole house filtration system but there are filters that can be placed on the shower or used in a bath tub to neutralize the chlorine and some of the other chemicals.

The whole house filtration I use is sold by a company based in Houston, Texas called AMAC Water. They sell the best whole house filtration system I have found. The pros of their system is there is 4 filters so nothing enters the house. I change the filters myself and it is much more affordable when it comes maintainence. The con is the water pressure is affected by the amount of water being requested by multiple sources at the same time. The reason is the last filter is so smaller than the other filters so it slows down the flow of the water entering the house when multiple water sources are turned on. However, I prefer this system over all the others I researched. http://www.amacwater.com/Filtration.htm

This filter sold by Mercola.com is a shower version of one I have on my home. http://products.mercola.com/shower-filter-pure-clear/?source=nl
I would guess that some technical person can figure out a way to redesign this current model to fit the laundry washer hose to filter out the water used to wash clothes….Hmmm I wonder if there are people looking for a product like that?

There are also bath balls to filter out the water in the bath tub. Just swirled it around the water for about 2 to 3 minutes and it neutralized the chlorine which is most of the chemical that affects the skin and hair the most. I purchased one made by Rainshower and used it when I traveled with my son. It was especially helpful to keep his skin from being affected that the water in the hotel room.

I Hope this helps you find a product that fits your budget, lifestyle, and stops your child’s eczema. As always my newsletter does assist you with determining the best eczema treatment options to stop your child’s eczema. You can sign up at http://www.stopmychildseczema.com

Sandra Hurd, CNC
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach

Disclosure: The advice in this blog is not intended to diagnose or cure eczema nor is it intended to be used in place of advice or recommendation by your child’s professional physician.

It’s been a while since I have posted a new blog, but I know that many parents are seeking the same level of happiness I have felt since my son’s eczema cleared and as he grows and is more aware of his surroundings the more I spend time with him. The majority of my time is spend loving him and allowing him to experience the world around him now that I stopped his eczema.

Today I wanted to go back to an topic I brought up when I first started blogging about how to stop your child’s eczema.

You may have heard the adage “What you resist persist.” Well I learned that it was not until I decided to change my focus on my son’s eczema condition that I started attracting the treatments that stopped his eczema. See we live in a country, USA, where our medical system is based on a cure. You know when someone gets sick just take that person to the doctor and get a cure. Our entire medical system is based on that model. Therefore, we are conditioned to believe that creams and medication the doctors are prescribing for our child’s eczema will “cure” it.

Well here is how the story goes: One morning I was laying in bed just exhausted and fed up with the scratching and isolation my son and I felt due to his eczema condition. As my son laid asleep, I turned to look at him I saw a beautiful, peaceful child who relied up me to help him deal with his uncomfortable, itchy skin. I then started brainstorming on what I must do to meet his expectations, and it was in that moment I realized that eczema was not a disease but a way of communicating to me what my son’s body did not like about our current environment and food I was feeding him. I needed to translate this communication to my understanding in order to stop his eczema. I soon was educated on dehydration, food allergies, household chemicals, laundry detergent, and materials that my son contacted often that triggered his body to react the way it did. Once I got those under control I was introduced to two amazing alternative health care practitioners who used their respective treatments to rebalance my son’s body to stop the scratching and thus stopping the eczema.

You have the same options as I have. Regardless of where you live in the world. You can either choose to look at your child’s eczema as a incurable disease and continue searching for a cure, or you can decide to translate what your child’s body is telling you and finally put a stop to the eczema. Trust your parental instincts and it will guide you.

My newsletter was created to give you guidance in translating your child’s eczema. It is up to you to choose which options works for your child. It is not intended that you implement every treatment. Sign up for the newsletter at my website.
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Sandra Hurd, CNC
Health Educator and Nutrition Coach
http://www.stopmychildseczema.com

Disclosure: The advice in this blog is not intended to diagnose or cure eczema nor is it intended to be used in place of advice or recommendation by your child’s professional physician.