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What is it?
"Inflamation of the skin which produces scaling, flaking, thickening, weeping, crusting, colour changes and itching"
Possible underlying problems:
* Low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
* "Leaky" gut syndrome (Where the intestines become porus and allow tiny particles of undigested food to enter the bloodstream)
* Candidiasis (an overgrowth of yeast in the system
* Food allergies
* Genetic based weakness in an enzyme called delta-6-desaturase (which is responsible for converting essential fatty acids into anti inflamatory prostaglandins.
If the condition is "allergic contact dermatitis" then contact with perfumes, cosmetics, rubber, medicated creams and ointments, latex and various metals from jewelry will compound the problem. Stress can also exacerbate the problem.
"Dermatitis herpetiformis is a very itchy form asociated with intestinal and immune disorders and may be triggered by the consumption of dairy products or gluten.
Suggested Nutrients;
Please Note we strongly advise you consult with your naturopath to ensure correct dosages and work out the supplements for you;
Betaine HCI (a form of hydrochloric acid as people with dermatiis often have low levels)
OptiMSM (Reduces inflamation and contans a natural anelgesic)
Vit B complex plus additional Vit B3, B6, B12 and Biotin (For healthy skin)
Essenial fatty acids such as such as flaxeed, primrose or salmon (promotes skin lubrication)
kelp (Heals tissues)
Vitamin C (Inhibits inflamation)
Vit E ( Relieves itching and dryness)
Zinc (aids healing)
Amino acids (protein) (for repair of tissues
Some recommendations;
* Add brown rice to your diet (preferably organic)
* Avoid eggs, peanuts, soy foods, wheat and dairy products. If not then make sure you eat nothing but organic.
* Avoid sugar, strawberries, chocolate, white flour, fats, fried foods, and processed foods.
* Try a gluten free diet for 6 weeks
* Take fewer showers and baths
* Use a certified organic moisterizing lotion everyday
* Massage tea tree or Timanu oil (certified organic only) onto the skin following contact with water or irritants.
* Avoid mainstream bubble baths, washes, soaps etc and use only all natural certified organic products at bath time.
* Consider food allergies a contributer and switch to organic. (get food allergy testing done)
Reference:
Balch, Phyllis. " Prescription for Nutritional Healing" 2010
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