Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Eczema - miserable, red and itchy. What are the natural remedies ?

When your skin can’t tolerate particular substances, reactions can occur when in the presence of those substances.

The reaction can sometimes result in hives or Eczema ,which causes your skin to feel miserable, red and itchy.

The allergy can be due to foods, cosmetics, drinks, jewelry, clothes, detergents, medicines,vegetables, plants and chemicals.

Reaction can take few hours to few days in developing. In some people, reaction develops even with minute substances .

Skin allergies: Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis develops when your skin comes in contact with something you are allergic to. A reaction can cause redness, swelling, itching, burning, stinging or blisters.

Skin allergies: Hives

Hives or urticarias are temporary swellings of the skin which is caused by fluid collection in the dermis due to its leakage from blood vessels. Hives can result from food allergies, pollen, changes in temperature, infections and emotional problems.

In some people, hives recur. But, in many people it usually gets better over a period of time

Skin allergies: Eczema

Eczema, a skin disease, is a rough red rash which comes in patches. Anyone can develop eczema.

If your skin comes in contact with certain substances, eczema can occur. The substances can be vegetables, medicines, plants and metals.


Certain foods can also cause eczema. The most common foods that cause skin allergies are dairy products and eggs.

Eczema is not contagious but it can recur. With proper treatment with the correct medicinal herbs, it can be controlled.

There are effective medicinal herbs not included in this article, for hay fever, eczema and other allergies, check out my ebook “ How to Blast Your Allergies Away Forever ! “

Thursday, July 09, 2009

How to relieve Hay Fever naturally


If you're like millions of people around the country plagued with seasonal allergies, the return of summer can literally bring tears to your eyes.

Instead of being outdoors and smelling the roses, allergy sufferers have already retreated indoors to battle a war of sneezing fits, scratchy eyes, runny noses and the dreaded post-nasal drip.

The culprit, commonly known as hay fever, attacks when your body's immune system over-reacts to dust, pollens, grasses and other allergens in the air.

Traditionally, people with seasonal allergies have sought temporary relief from over-the-counter medications in the form of antihistamines, decongestants and nasal sprays.


But chronic sufferers have become all too aware that allergy medicines can cause annoying and sometimes even dangerous side effects.

There are other effective healing approaches such as medicinal herbs that are available, and in general, are much safer with fewer side effects.

The herbal method in treating allergies involves naturally strengthening the immune system, providing support for the adrenal glands and using the right combination of herbs.


So if you're sick and tired of your allergies, fed up with annoying side effects that can rival the allergies themselves ,check out these natural remedies and get on the road to healing.

First, let’s look at a natural approach that is based on Chinese medicine philosophy.


It’s a natural juice fasting method that is a blood purification and cleansing diet to promote a strong immune system and good digestion.

Health experts recommend a juice using raw carrots, celery and apple juice.

Magnesium-rich foods are also believed to help prevent allergies.
Lima beans, white and red beans, millet, or bananas.
You can add sprouts, green, leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and yellow fruit and vegetables to the diet and occasionally eat brown rice.

Studies show that vitamins, minerals and herbs enhance the immune system without weakening the body's defences in the long term.


Here are just a few examples :

* Vitamin C - A natural antihistamine, improves adrenal function


* Grape seed extract - An immune booster

* Magnesium - Relieves brochospasm

* Vitamin B12 - Reduces inflammatory response

* Vitamin A - An anti-inflammatory, improves immune system


There are even more effective medicinal herbs not included in this article, for hay fever, eczema and other allergies, check out my ebook “ How to Blast Your Allergies Away Forever ! “