Natural Dry Skin Care

Natural health site author Dr. Ben Kim discusses the two types of eczema and how he helped a recent guest who suffered from eczema by eliminating certain foods.

Getting To The Root of Eczema - Dr. Ben Kim

Cracked skin or skin fissures can be annoying and sometimes painful. Cracks can get to the point where it hurts to bend or move in certain ways. I usually get cracks on my hands which can make bending certain fingers nearly impossible.
Sometimes cracks can start bleeding.
So what can cause cracked skin? Dry […]

Dry skin can be caused by eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia. When you’re eating too little or too much, or eliminating what you eat in the wrong way, you’re not properly nourishing your body (and thus your skin).
By Michael Russell
If you know of someone that is enduring an eating disorder, there […]

Cold weather can bring on dry skin. But that itchy rash could be a sign of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, or another skin condition. Look for allergic rashes, oozing skin, and overly dry skin. Once you know what’s causing your dry skin, you can more effectively prevent and manage it. […]

Psoriasis is a skin condition marked by red, inflamed skin and scales. Doctors currently suspect that psoriasis is an autoimmune reaction whereby the body’s own immune system targets its own cells.
You can help psoriasis naturally through dietary changes. See if common allergens like gluten, alcohol, wheat, dairy products, and eggs cause problems. […]

Eczema is a skin disorder where the skin becomes dry, itchy, and red. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most prevalent by creases. Certain triggers can cause nasty flare-ups of eczema, like stress, sweat, and temperature changes.
How can we treat eczema?
First we have to lighten the load on our immune […]

There are many types of eczema such as allergic, photoallergic, and atopic.
Since eczema has been linked to food allergies, it wouldn’t hurt to check a nutritional therapist to see if any foods trigger eczema. Common trigger foods for eczema include dairy products, wheat, soya, nuts and eggs.
Stewart also gives a list of supplements that […]

Shielding lotions may help those suffering from eczema by locking in moisture and protecting the skin from external irritants.
There are a variety of treatments available from lotions and creams to lifestyle modifications. The best treatment is to prevent the triggers which cause flare-ups.
This release mentions a number of ways to reduce flare-ups or minimize […]

This ITPBusiness feature mentions how hypothyroidism, or low thyroid hormone production, can have a wide range of symptoms , including cold intolerance and dry skin. It can slow down metabolism which reduces sweating. Since sweating is our body’s natural moisturizer, you may experience dry skin if you have a slowed-down thyroid. […]