subject: Natural Ways To Fight Off Eczema [print this page] The simplest yet effective method to naturally treat your eczema is to keep an eye on what you consume, as most of the people on an average consume a lot of toxins. In today's fast-paced life, processed foods have invaded our houses and workplaces. The fact is that consumption of processed food is considered as one of the biggest reasons to produce skin diseases like eczema.
Drink water. Something as simple and as important as drinking a lot of water is sometimes skipped from our minds. It is imperative to drink at least 2 to 2.5 liters of water daily. Water intake is excellent way to good health even from those not suffering from Eczema but for those who are it is extremely important to follow a strict hydrating routine.
Primrose oil is another effective natural way to treat eczema. Primrose oil when applied on the infected parts of the skin and consumed internally has been found to have outstanding results to help cure eczema. It is an exceptionally healthy oil that is excellent for skin, irritation, and even pain.
Above it was stated that short baths and showers are recommended. The only exception to this is when oatmeal is used. Oatmeal tends to have a calming effect on the skin. There are all-natural oatmeal bath product sold at most department stores and drug stores, but you can easily make your own mixture. Honestly, the oatmeal sold at supermarkets will do. Add two or three cups to a bathtub filled with lukewarm water.
Lukewarm showers and baths are good because they help moisturize the skin and different creams and lotions helped to trap the moisture in the skin. But it is also very important to moisturize the body from within, by drinking plenty of water. When your body hydrated then it is easier to treat eczema.
Foods you should include in your diet are fruit and vegetable juices. If you prepare 2 or 3 glasses of raw fruit and vegetables juice you will see a noticeable difference in the texture and condition of your skin.
You can also prepare a warm bath when experiencing a flare up. You can put some baking soda in your warm bath water. This mixture will relieve much of the itching sensation. This method can also be used for prevention before a flare up happens. In some situations you can also use oatmeal instead of baking soda, experiment and see which method works best for you.
