If you want to know how to cure eczema, you’re going to need to know how to treat your body from the inside out. Of course, doctors and other medical experts say there is no cure for eczema, but the three steps below will help you find long-term relief.
Drink your water!
Drinking water may seem to be a simple yet obvious eczema remedy, but you would be surprised to know how many eczema sufferers are actually dehydrated. If you’re not drinking at least two liters of water a day, then you’re missing the boat (no pun intended). Hydrating and maintaining moisture of the skin is the top weapon against eczema, but only using lotions and creams are not going to cut it. You must hydrate from the inside out, so drinking plenty of water throughout the day everyday can make a huge difference in your condition.
Give your immune system a boost
Strengthening your immune system is an essential eczema cure especially if your flare-ups are from contact allergies. Strengthening the immune system and detoxifying the body will make you less sensitive to the allergies. Controlling yeast (Candida) overgrowth in the body can help as well. Here are a few things you can do to get your immune system in tip top shape:
* Drink plenty of water (see above!)
* Eliminate/reduce processed packaged foods and replace with wholesome whole foods such as fruits, green leafy vegetables, beans, and whole grains.
* Take probiotics
* Get some sun! A minimum of 15 minutes of sun per day can help your body produce immune-boosting vitamin D.
* Exercise
* Take a whole food multi-vitamin daily
Swim (or bathe) in Saltwater
Salt water is a wonderful eczema treatment because of its soothing and healing effect on eczema rashes and scars. The best type of salt to use is dead sea salt, as it contains a high mineral content. So if you’re near a beach, it wouldn’t hurt to take a dip in the ocean from time to time. You can add salt to your daily baths, or even use salt as a scrub.
Now you know how to cure eczema, it’s time to take action. Try the three eczema cures above starting today and see results in a matter of a few weeks!
August 19th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Appreciation for this article. I just started breaking out in eczema last year for the first time and havent discovered out my trigger yet. I already dont consume gluten/wheat (or other grains), sugars, soy or dairy. I may have to do a total elimination diet plan…