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!

Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “cure” as:

1. Recovery or relief from a disease, or
   
2. a complete or permanent solution or remedy

Based on these definitions, there are most certainly “cures” for eczema for many cases, but they may not be in a form that you may think.

Finding a cure for eczema that lasts

Eczema manifests in different forms, and the causes of eczema differ for each individual.    For instance, some people may feel an uncomfortable itch when they are exposed to extreme hot or cold weather.  Others may have reactions to airborne allergens, such as mold, pet dander, and dust mites.  Stress is a common instigator of eczema breakouts.  Other known causes are food allergies as well as allergies to certain chemicals found in scented lotions, soaps, shampoos, etc.

There is no magic pill, potion, lotion, or surgical procedure that will eradicate eczema for everyone. Bottom line, curing your eczema will be a full-time commitment and require a lifestyle change.  In order to find the best cure for eczema for your specific condition you will need to:

1. Research the type of eczema you have
2. Understand the underlying causes of your flare-ups, and
3. Eliminate those causes

This may sound simplistic, but finding a cure is far from being simple.  That being said, many eczema sufferers have “cured” their condition by doing one or more the following:

• Changing the diet from processed, packaged foods to live whole foods.
• Keeping a food diary and eliminating any food allergies.
• Trading in heavily perfumed chemical cosmetics for more natural products.
• Relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga.
• Undergoing traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture

Of course more severe cases of eczema may take longer to cure, and you should always be under supervision of a health care professional.  Truth be told, managing your eczema may be a lifetime battle.  But if you’re committed and persistent you will find that long-term relief that you are looking for.