Eczema – Allergic Dermatitis

Do’s and Don’ts

1. Avoid common allergic foods which include: eggs, soybeans, peanuts, wheat, oats, chocolates, dairy products like milk and cheese.
2. Consume Omega 3 fatty acids: found in flaxseeds, seafood, walnuts, and grape seeds. Consume at least 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds daily.
3. Vitamin A, C and E , selenium are excellent for eczema. Natural sources of vitamin A are glass of carrot or coriander juice. Yellow fruits like mango, papaya, cherries, and peaches are rich in these vitamins.
4. Emphasize on greens: vegetables like methi, spinach, radish leaves, mustard leaves, sprouts provide essential nutrients.
5. Fruits like pineapple, grapes, melons, papaya, pears are beneficial.
6. Include pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds in your diet.
7. If you are allergic to gluten avoid wheat, oats, and rye.
8. Avoid dairy products as they are main culprits in aggravating eczema.
9. Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water.
10. Avoid excessive salt intake, it aggravates itching.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ECZEMA:

1. Apply coconut oil on the portions of eczema
2. Boil 200 gms of mustard oil in an iron vessel, put fresh, neem leaves in it . sieve it . Apply this oil 4 times a day.
3. Mix ½ tsp of turmeric in water and drink.