The connection between your eczema and your diet

The connection between your eczema and your diet

Did you know that the eczema condition you suffer from and its severity is directly related to your diet? How and what you eat makes a big difference when it comes to these conditions, but most people have no idea. Check out these tips and learn how to improve from the inside out!

Tip 1 – Supplements.

Simply adding a few supplements to your diet can make a big difference. The two you want to try are omega-3 fish oils and blueberry leaves. The fish oils contain so-called essential fatty acids, which help your skin repair and regenerate and reduce irritation and swelling. Blueberry leaf extract contains something called chrologenic acid, and this is one of nature's most powerful antioxidants. It helps your skin stay away from bacteria and other factors that can increase the irritation of eczema.

As an added bonus, some kelp supplements are also worth investigating. Seaweed is very high in alkaline content, which in itself doesn't mean much until you find out that scientists have found that acidic foods can be directly linked to eczema. In short, the alkali in seaweed can neutralize the acid in many of these foods, reducing the problems caused by consumption.

Tip 2 – Become a salad fanatic.

This is easier for some people than others, as some serious salads need to be eaten. Big, hearty salad bowls, not a few strips of green spread around your fires! It is often overlooked that the nutrients derived from many salad vegetables are responsible for regenerating and repairing your skin. If you have bad skin, unhealthy hair, or weak fingernails, a few large salads can often help. Basically, the more of these nutrients the body takes on board, the easier it is for your body to repair itself efficiently. You can teach your body to fight eczema by repairing damaged skin, but only if you give it enough nutrients.

Alfalfa sprouts are essential for a salad of this type. Some people have called this amazing food a natural steroid! They are very high in protein, which helps the body regenerate, but contain many natural detoxifying and antioxidants that can be a quick relief from the itchy red skin often associated with eczema. Plus, scientists have found links between alfalfa sprouts and preventing DNA degeneration - this means you'll look younger for longer, as the aging effect occurs when your DNA breaks down over the years!

I hope this article has highlighted for you the benefits of good nutrition in combating eczema. Adjusting your diet really has to be one of the easiest ways to stay ahead of the disease. So why not start today?

Inspired by Jeffrey S Long