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Eczema/dermatitis
BEFORE The Healthy Skin Diet AFTER following The Healthy Skin Diet
Eczema (pronounced ex-ma) is also known as atopic dermatitis and its distinguishing feature is its maddening itch — an itch that begs for scratching if only for a moment’s relief. Other symptoms include dry red patches and cracked skin. In severe cases, weeping, bleeding and crusts may form in the elbow creases and behind the ears and knees, and bacterial infections can occur. Having a family history of eczema, hay fever or asthma increases your chances of inheriting eczema and a mighty flare-up can be triggered by stress, anxiety, chemicals, food intolerances and allergens such as dust mites.
Approximately 15 million Americans suffer from eczema at any given time. Around 6 million Australians at some time in their life will suffer from eczema. In developed countries, atopic eczema affects more than one in ten children.
The Healthy Skin Diet shows you how to identify triggers and irritants that may be contributing to your condition. It also gives you information on allergy testing and how to soothe your skin with topical treatments. Most conventional eczema treatments prescribed by specialists end here. However, The Healthy Skin Diet details the other vital steps that can actually prevent eczema from occurring.
Refer to The Healthy Skin Diet for the complete Anti-eczema Program and scientific referencing.
Testimonials"Hi Karen, I would firstly like to thank you so much for your help with my son's eczema. Not only does my son have his skin back, but he is so much more confident. You see, he is quite timid and having just started school this year was extremely paranoid about his "itchies". I was getting quite upset and stressed as nothing would work and we had tried so many things, skin specialists, 3 naturopaths, bowen therapy, Australian Biologics, NAET therapy and even went back to his paediatrician. He had a swim program at school which he was very upset about attending as he would have to show his skin and some kids had already asked about it. As a result, he would go to school on hot days with a jumper on as he wanted to keep covered and when I told him he was to now wear his summer uniform to school he got so upset. It's heart breaking when your little boy cries to you and asks you "When will my itchies go away mum?" and you've exhausted every avenue and still have no answer! So on behalf of Jacob, I thank you so much for your fantastic book.”
Claudine (before and after photos below)
Before and after following The Healthy Skin Diet
Before and after following The Healthy Skin Diet
"I have been recently trying your advice about giving my 5 year old who suffers terribly from eczema a daily dose of the supplement for salicylate sensitivity. I must say after 3 days his skin is beautiful. I have never seen it look this good. Combined with your low / no additive diet I am so grateful for a different child."
Cathi Firth
"My 16 month old son Jagger has suffered with eczema since birth, especially on his feet and behind his knees. After I put him on Karen's anti-eczema program, within a couple of days he was sleeping better and scratching less. Within ten days, all the redness was gone from his skin and I
could leave him without clothes, and without scratching! He's much happier
and busy playing instead of scratching!"
Karma Montagne from Sydney, NSW
"The doctors told me Jesse's eczema wasn't food related and I was advised to minimise dust mite exposure, which we tried but it didn't clear up the eczema. The dietary changes and advice Karen gave us worked and 2 months later Jesse's eczema was gone. It's great, Jesse doesn't need medications anymore. I could finally throw away the Advantan as we had found the source of the eczema rather than masking the symptoms. I liked the fact that the elimination diet allowed us to find the specific foods he was reacting to, and it was very straightforward and easy to follow. Friends and family were amazed and asked how I got his skin looking so good."
Linda from Minchinbury, NSW
"My son Luca suffered from severe eczema as a baby. We saw you several times approx 3-4 yrs ago for advice. My son is fully cured thanks to your help."
Bronwyn Air, Sydney NSW
"Clare has gone from vomiting up to ten times a day to just once a week. She hasn't had any rashes for at least a fortnight. Clare stopped vomiting within 3-4 days after starting the elimination diet and supplements. Her twin sister Reese is also a 'new' baby girl… She's gone from a grumpy, winger to a happy little girl in the last few weeks. I am keeping the 'new' baby! Reece's personality change happened about 10 days to 2 weeks after starting the new diet."
Jenny from Bangor, NSW
"My partner suffers from a form of eczema which is worse during the hot months. She has these blotches all over and in summer when sweating they become red and itch like crazy. She has been taking your lemon drink each morning and amazingly the red blotches have almost totally disappeared and there is no more itching. It is a miracle !!! Something so simple. Thanks so much."
Hazel K. via email
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