Eczema Fix

Eczema, that horrible itchy rash on your skin, isn’t new. Ancient Egyptians suffered from eczema and sought relief with oatmeal baths. And it worked! Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, discussed the role of skin disease, sweating, and itching over two thousand years ago.

Thirty million Americans suffer from eczema, including children. Doctors have discovered a genetic link for eczema between parent and child. If a parent suffers from eczema, the child may be predisposed to eczema, as well.

One in five school-age children have this rash, and one in twelve adults suffer from eczema. This condition can affect their selfimagine, self-esteem, and health. It can affect every-day life and cause a lack of sleep. It can also be embarrassing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Chapter 1: What is Eczema……………………………………………………………8
Chapter 2: The Eczema Itch ……………………………………………………….. 16
How Itching Works ………………………………………………………………………. 16
Using the Mind to Help the Mind …………………………………………………… 19
Becoming Proactive………………………………………………………………………. 21
Chapter 3: Eczema and Your Emotions ……………………………………..23
Exercise ……………………………………………………………………………………….23
Diet…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Daydream. …………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Psychotherapy ………………………………………………………………………………26
Repressed Anger…………………………………………………………………………… 27
Processing Repressed Anger …………………………………………………………..29
Chapter 4: Eczema and Meditation……………………………………………32
Yoga for Eczema ……………………………………………………………………………36
Chapter 5: Eczema and Skin Hydration……………………………………..39
Our Body and Water………………………………………………………………………39
Wet Water Wraps ………………………………………………………………………….40
Eczema and Weather……………………………………………………………………..42
Eczema and the Right Cream and Ointment……………………………………..43
Lotions and Potions……………………………………………………………………….44
Facial Eczema……………………………………………………………………………….44
Eczema and Makeup ……………………………………………………………………..45
Phototherapy ………………………………………………………………………………..46
Chapter 6: Home Remedies if You Have Eczema ………………………48
Chapter 7: Coping with Eczema Every Day………………………………… 57
Get Enough Sleep …………………………………………………………………………. 57
Dress for Eczema Success……………………………………………………………….58
Eczema-Friendly Products in Your Home…………………………………………60
Wear Cotton Gloves……………………………………………………………………….60
Less Stress Every Day……………………………………………………………………. 61
Forget About Perfectionism ……………………………………………………………63
Eczema and Dating………………………………………………………………………..64
Chapter 8: Allergy-Proof Your Home ……………………………………….. 67
Chapter 9: Eczema and Children ……………………………………………….. 77
Your Child, Eczema, and Food Allergies ………………………………………….. 81
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………83