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Curlyzone -
I took up your suggestions on using Oil of Oregano. I have been using it for a few days and I see some improvement. I had a couple of questions for you about your personal experience with it:
1) When you used the oil of oregano, did your skin peel alot? Mine has and I take it to be a good sign of healing??? I can also see slight traces of the back of my leg again:)The skin peels like a sunburn would.
2) Did you find your skin to itch especially at night when using this?
3) When you had the patch on your leg, did you also have wrinkles in the fold along the side and behind your knees, like elephant skin? If you did, did it dry out and clear after your patch went away?
4) How long did it take the patch on your leg to heal?
5) Did you find your skin irritated or burning/itching after eating food prior to applying the oil of oregano?
6) Do you use any other types of oils now, like emu, tea tree, etc.?
Thanks for your feedback in advance. It's greatly appreciated.
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This is a reply to # 8,0301) When you used the oil of oregano, did your skin peel alot? Mine has and I take it to be a good sign of healing??? I can also see slight traces of the back of my leg again:)The skin peels like a sunburn would.
The area that healed actually healed without peeling. It was a red and itchy area. there was no thick skin there. Maybe that's why it healed quicker, I really don't know. Now other areas that are thick are peeling slowly, and I guess it would take a long time for them to heal. I diluted my oil of oregano so that everything happens slowly so that my skin can adopt. You can dilute it with olive oil.
I must mention that a few days ago I tried coconut oil on my skin for one hour before shower. Those areas that had peeled looked smooth after the coconut oil.
2) Did you find your skin to itch especially at night when using this?
Yes, but only those areas that are peeling itches very little, nothing that bothers really.
3) When you had the patch on your leg, did you also have wrinkles in the fold along the side and behind your knees, like elephant skin? If you did, did it dry out and clear after your patch went away?
I did not have wrinkles, but my remaining patch is thicker than normal skin.
4) How long did it take the patch on your leg to heal?
a few months. I must mention that sun light, and my dietary changes must have been helpful as well. I drink homemade kefir everyday as a natural probiotic, no junk food, candies, or soda. no caffeine. drank lots of herbal teas and I recently started drinking german chamomile tea which I read to be a natural antihistamine. I bought german chamomile in bulk form from my local health food store. As a moisturizer on my skin Colloidal Oatmeal skin lotion by Nature's Gate worked best for me so far.
5) Did you find your skin irritated or burning/itching after eating food prior to applying the oil of oregano?
Yes, sometimes. But I could not figure out which foods really caused that. Tomatoes, orange juice, potatoes are some that I suspect. There may be more.
6) Do you use any other types of oils now, like emu, tea tree, etc.?
As I mentioned above I just tried coconut oil once. I plan to use it again. I will apply it 1 hour before the showers. I may apply it after showers occasionally instead of oil of oregano. Coconut oil is antifungal. I will also start using it as cooking oil. I cooked lentils with it two days ago, and I liked its taste.
I am interested in tea tree oil though. I may use it sometime in future. Right now I have enough to apply on my skin: oregano oil, oatmeal skin lotion, coconut oil, etc.
If you haven't done so far, you should do a Colon Cleanse and a parasite cleanse. And then liver flushes. I did my second Liver Flush last week, and will do more.
I am taking milk thistle (liver support) and grape seed (powerful antioxidant) extracts daily. Milk thistle is recommended for those that have Psoriasis and eczema.
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Addition to my previous post: When I was using the oil of oregano from North American Spice & Herb my skin did not peel, even the thick areas did not peel. When the first bottle finished, I could not buy a new bottle for over 2 months due to budget problems.
Then I got some from Turkey, but it appeared that I happened to buy two different types of oregano oil; one bottle from wild oregano, one bottle from regular oregano. I used one of those bottles, but while using it I happened to learn that that bottle was not from wild oregano. Nevertheless I finished it. I do not know if that one helped at all. I started using the second bottle from Turkey which I now know that it is from wild oregano. That is the oil that makes my skin peel. That's why I dilute it since I am a little afraid that things may be happening too quickly. Anyway, I use colloidal oatmeal lotion by Nature's Gate before I go to bed, and that moisturizes and soothes the peeling areas.
I will also experiment more on the coconut oil, and tell you more when I see some results.
A question: Which brand of oil of oregano are you using?
Good luck to you.
- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,034Curlyzone -
Ironically, I have the brand you used to use - North American Herb and Spice. I've had major peeling which usually occurs the day after. After showering it calms down. I use emu oil and oil of oregano. Emu oil for daytime and oil of oregano before bedtime. The oil of oregano is really strong. I definitely will take you up on your offer to dilute it. The first time I applied it, the heat sensation was unbelievable. It now has a cool, minty type of feel on the skin. I've had no bad reaction from either to date. The patches I have are rough, almost leathery in feel but I see slight traces of my skin again, slowly but surely. FYI: I used to use tea tree oil not only to soothe but as a body moisturizer. I had to stop because it made my eczema worse. I learned that tea tree oil is an astringent so it can produce bad reactions in some cases. I suppose it depends on the tolerance of the individual. I also used to use Nature's gate but had irritation from it. Can you tell me more about that probiotic you are using? Can it be purchased in a store or online? Was curious to know how long you use a product in general before switching to something else. What made you stop using oil of oregano? You have some good suggestions. I've always had a bad diet - which I guess has finally caught up to me now. To date, I've cut out sweets and processed foods, have been eating more greens, more fruits quite a bit lately. Lots of chicken and fish, occasionally beef. Any good and thorough healing takes time. I don't expect miracles overnight. You mentioned colon cleansing? I take Barley Life and Herbal Fiberblend daily which helps with elimination. How did you learn about milk thistle? Are you a long-time sufferer of eczema? For me, 4 years and counting. Let me know your thoughts. If you don't mind, could you share any web resources you use to find information? I'm always looking for something new. Not to mention a site, if applicable, that stays updated regularly. Thanks again!!
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Hi, I have very little time now, so for now I will only respond to your question regarding milk thistle. I learned about milk thistle on the web when doing research on eczema and psoriasis.
about milk thistle: http://wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,10044,00.html
I suggest you to read the following links:
eczema: http://wholehealthmd.com/hc/resourceareas_supp/0,1442,459,00.html
psoriasis: http://wholehealthmd.com/hc/resourceareas_supp/1,1442,539,00.html
in general wholehealthmd.com is a good website on different diseases, supplements etc.. I always consult there first when I want to learn something, and then I use the google :)
I will answer your othre questions later when I have time.
- Re: Curlyzone curlyzone
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This is a reply to # 8,035Hi onlyskindeep!
Here is continuation to my previous email
>Can you tell me more about that probiotic you are using? Can it be purchased in a store or online?
I am preparing homemade kefir at home. I also prepare homemade yogurt. You can find kefire grains for free (pay the shipping cost only) by emailing people on the kefir grain forum. marily_kefir_lady and others share their grains in that forum. I drink kefir every morning, and it has improved my digestion, and cured my chronic constipation. You can purchase kefir in stores but that would be a very expensive way of consuming kefir, and store bought kefir does not have the same effects sinc they do not have enough live bacteria. anyway I really like my homemade kefir and homemade yogurt. they are my only sources of probiotics.
>Was curious to know how long you use a product in general before switching to something else. What made you stop using oil of oregano?
My buget problems forced me to stop using oil of oregano :) you might realize that this oil is really expensive, and I had to stop using it until I got some from Turkey. Now I have enough oil of oregano, and will not stop using it until I run out of it.
>You mentioned colon cleansing? I take Barley Life and Herbal Fiberblend daily which helps with elimination.
Yes, coloncleansing is really important since the gut is the source of bad bacteria. Having bad digestion really messes things up. I take 1 tbsp of Bragg's apple cider vinegar before meals. It is said to help digestion and kill bad bacteria. I also make a vinegar drink in the mornings: warm water + acv and drink it as soon as I get up. It improves the elimination process, and alkalizes the body.
>Are you a long-time sufferer of eczema?
Yes! I had my first eczema patch when I was 5-6 years old I guess. It was on my chin, and it cleared up on its own in a year or so. My second patch was on my scalp, and that should be around age 13. That cleared up again on its own in a year or so. Another patch on chin and eyelid appeared when I was in high school and then cleared on its own.
When I went to college I took Antibiotics for a long time for urinary tract infection. This messed up my skin, the patches on my legs appeared the first time. I had other major problems too, like sinus problems, headaches, respiratory tract infections.. I guess that the initial set of Antibiotics that I was given messed up my system so bad that everything went out of control. This really suggests that my problems are caused by the fact that the Antibiotics killed my good bacteria so that the yeast in my gut took over.
The patches on my legs, the large one, is currently 7-8 years old. Those appeared during my undergraduate study, and now that I am at graduate school, I am still suffering from eczema in those areas. That is a looong period of time. I am still a student, and that's why I have budget problems :) - Re: Curlyzone curlyzone
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http://www.ei-resource.org/Articles/candida-art04.asp
Here is the story of a man who suffered from eczema for years due to candida overgrowth (bad yeast overgrowth in the gut).
My eczema gets worse if I consume anything sweet, so I am suspecting that I may have candida overgrowth as well. So I will try to address this side of the problem. The above story is informative and it gives me hope.
- Re: Curlyzone/Coconut Oil onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,040Morning Curlyzone,
Thanks for the feedback and the new information. Awhile back you had given me a link to a site where you purchased your coconut oil? What type of coconut oil do you use and do you still get it from the same place? How long have you been using it? I briefly checked out this site: http://www.coconutoil-online.com/. I was thinking of using unrefined extra virgin coconut oil specifically for eczema. I know some grades are better then others. I'm looking for a type of oil that I can use for both cooking and topical application. I would also like to add it to my salads or take it orally. Hope your doing well. Let me know your thoughts.
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- Re: Curlyzone/Coconut Oil curlyzone
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This is a reply to # 8,044Hi onlyskindeep,
Coconut oil is very new to me. Bought it for the first time last week. I bought it from my local health food store. There were two brands there, Nutiva and Spectrum Naturals. I bought Spectrum Naturals (the cheaper one) to try.
A while ago I had come across an article at mercola com. It favors the Tropical Traditions brand. Here are the links for you to read why:
http://www.mercola.com/2001/mar/24/coconut_oil.htm
http://www.mercola.com/forms/coconut_oil.htm
Also I saw in the coconut oil forum that many people really like the Tropical Traditions and the Nutiva brand. Nutiva brand can be found in the local health food store. But I guess Tropical Traditions brand would have to be ordered online.
I used coconut oil on my skin only once so far (last week), and so I do not have much results to report for now. Since last week I used it for cooking a couple of times and I really like the taste, so I will continue using it.
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- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,045Hi Curlyzone,
How is the coconut oil working out for you? I gave the coconut oil a go, Nutiva, http://www.nutiva.com For the most part, it has helped in lightning my patches and smoothing out the skin. I still have wrinkling though behind the back of my legs, but it's less pronounced. The wrinkles burn like all heck, so I have to keep moisturizing even more. Do you have wrinkling of the skin in general where your eczema legions are? I also wanted to know if you experienced really dry hands as a result of using the coconut oil. For some reason, my hands have been VERY dry and prune-like in feel and wrinkled in appearance but everything else is getting to the point of being smooth as a baby's bottom and less rough in texture (thank GOD for that). I'm very hopeful. Anywho, get in touch when you can. Hope your doing ok.
- Re: Curlyzone curlyzone
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This is a reply to # 8,068Hi onlyskindeep,
Unfortunately I could not really have the opportunity to use coconut oil after my first trial. I have been using my oil of oregano and vitamin e oil since I last spoke with you. I use oil of oregano less than before since the redness and the itching went away mostly. I applying vitamin e oil so that the patches can heal faster, it is also a great moisturizer.
I still want to use coconut oil externally, but these days I use it internally mostly, for cooking etc.
re: your question. I do not have wrinkled skin on or around the patches. My skin seems to be dry on/around most patches, but there are not any wrinkles.
I find it interesting that your hands became dry after using coconut oil. I did not experience such a thing.
My bf applied warm coconut oil on his hair 1 hour before bath time, and his dandruff almost went away. So from my observations coconut oil is not something that would dry your skin, on the contrary it works in the opposite direction.
Maybe there is something else that caused dryness on your hands...
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- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,069Hi curlyzone,
What type of vitamin E oil do you use and where can it be purchased? My itching has lessened tremendously. I still have the severe dryness though, especially right out of the shower. Also, about the dry hands, I haven't identified what could possibly be causing it. I imagine the cause will make itself known, just a matter of time really. I'm more concerned with the overall condition of my skin. I still have traces of dark skin where the patches thinned out. If vitamin E oil helps in lightining dark areas, I'm all the more for it. Here's hoping to healing. Talk to you soon.
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This is a reply to # 8,076I bought vitamin E oil from my local health food store. The brand that I bought is Jason. On the bottle it says:
Vitamin E Oil
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Beauty Oil
With 7 Exotic Oils
Nourishes and Protects
Increases Suppleness.
There is no special reason that I bought the Jason brand. As far as I remember this brand was on sale, and hence I chose this over the other brands. There are many other good brands, and as far as I remember Nature's Gate Vitamin E Oil also looked good, but it was not on sale at the time I was shopping :)
May be next time I will buy that one to give it a try.
I am happy to hear that your itching have lessened. That is exactly what I observe when I use oil of oregano. These days I use oil of oregano only when I feel itchy. Other times I apply vitamin E oil. I do think that vitamin E oil is helping, although it is a slow process since my patches have been there for many years. I do not really care how long the process is gonna take. I am only hoping that they will heal completely one day. That is really my only hope.Advertisement
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- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,078Thanks Curlyzone. I will look into that. I had another question that came to mind. What is your shower regimen? Do you use any type of bath salts, specialty soaps or shower gels? I've been thinking about making a paste with Epsom Salts and baking soda to wipe on all the dry areas of my skin prior to showering (not necessarily to soak in - I take showers, rarely baths) with a 100% shea butter soap that I use. The brand of soap is by L'occitane, which can be purchased here if your interested: http://www.loccitane.com . Before using shea butter soap, I used Philosophy shower gels which worked pretty well. They can be pricey though. I've heard shower gels are ok as long as they don't have phosphate in them especially when you have sensitive skin or skin problems overall. I always try to make slight changes to see what results - slowly but surely. Glad your doing ok too. Like you, I have hope one day I will wake up and this will all be gone. What did your doctor say that you have? I have atopic dermatitis. The only severe dryness that I experience is after coming out of the shower - my skin dries out so quickly, I can't reach for the coconut oil fast enough. I feel we are on the same page in terms of the healing process. Another good resource I found on a fluke is http://www.internationaleczema-psoriasisfoundation.org/. Good information all around. Talk to you soon.
- Re: Curlyzone curlyzone
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This is a reply to # 8,079Hi onlyskindeep!
I am not following any special shower regimen. I never take baths since those are not recommended. I always take showers which are usually 20min long. Rarely I take it longer. I am not using any shower gels, only Dove bars for sensitive skin. I've been using them for a long time. Your suggestions are quite good too, maybe I can give them a try.
I have been to many doctors over the years. I've been in USA over the past 5 years, and my dermatologist in USA told me that I have chronic atopic dermatitis. She prescribed steroids every time I visited her. She never mentioned that I should modify my diet, or try to modify my daily life for healing, etc..
I lived in Turkey before I came here, and my doctor there had told me that I have neurodermatitis, which is a form of eczema. He had told me to avoid certain foods, it was a long list that included milk, tomatoes, pepper, potatoes, wheat, etc.. I do not remember the complete list though since I never followed that diet. I visited my doctor in Turkey recently when I visited my family and when I visited him I learned that he had cancer 5 years ago (around time I left for USA) and told me that he had beaten it by being optimistic about life, having positive attitude towards EVERYTHING, and he said that he could prescribe me steroids which would help me a little but told me that they are not the solutions. I should take quality multi-vitamin daily, eat healthy (no junk foods, soda, etc), should eliminate stress from my life as much as possible. He said you can fight with this eczema, do not expect anything else (like drugs) to help you. He gave me great advice actually. As far as I know doctors in USA are not allowed to say such things, and my doctor in Turkey also may not have told me these if he had not just beaten cancer himself. I knew him before he had the cancer, he still was a great doctor, and a very famous one, but still he did not gave me such personal advice at that time. I guess people learn healing methods by experience, and my doctor himself had experienced that the first step in healing is believing, and then taking appropriate steps. I would be grateful to him if he could also tell me how I could eliminate stress from my life while still I am at graduate school :)
A question for you: Are you following any internal cleansing regimen (colon cleansing/ parasite cleansing). I know there are many good programs out there (like drnatura.com, blessedherbs.com), and I may try one of them in future. Especially the "Blessed Herbs Internal Cleansing with Free Colon Cleansing Kit" looks great, but the price is too much for me at this time. May be in future :)
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- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,080It's nice you got the frank honesty and opinion of your doctor. That remains to be seen here in the US. Not to mention the pharmaceutical and drug companies make a banner business out of dishing out and prescribing various potions, lotions, and temporary this-should-stop-your-pain pills. After struggling with various dermatologists for so long, I am giving it a go via the natural route. You mentioned cleansers? The only things I currently do take are Barley Green. I mix a glass of this daily with some flaxseed oil. It does just the trick in helping with immediate elimination. Sometimes I also take Fiberblend which provokes elimination also. I haven't done any of the really detailed types of cleansers but I am open to trying them. I am just cautious b/c I don't want to aggravate or surprise my body with something it may find unfamiliar. Some of the prices of the cleansers are ridiculous. You mentioned stress, if only that was something that could be avoided. Easier said then done, regardless of the situtation at hand. Good luck in school. I'm sure you will do and well and all the extra stress you have will pay off:)
Here are some other questions I had for you:
I feel a slight itchiness or tingly feeling right after coming out of the shower before moisturizing. Do you experience this too? Does your skin feel really warm when you moisturize or touch it? Do you tend to break out elsewhere even when you don't scratch? This happens also. Does your skin hurt in any particular area where you have a patch? Do you do any type exercise? I used to quite a bit but have slowed down - I guess for fear of this spreading b/c of excess sweat and all. Aside from that, I just moisturize several times throughout the day. Sometimes when the sun literally goes down, I experience severe dryness in the creases behind my legs. Otherwise, I'm ok. As we speak, I can see slight traces of my skin peaking through from the areas that were hardened and covered for so long. I'm grateful my itching has subsided which can't be said for most that suffer from this too. I keep my showers regulated to lukewarm to semi-cool water and under 10 minutes. Get in touch when you can.
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This is a reply to # 8,081Here are my answers:
>I feel a slight itchiness or tingly feeling right after coming out of the shower before moisturizing. Do you experience this too?
Yes this happens to me when I start patting my skin dry after coming out of shower. At those times I reach for my oil of oregano and apply it to the itchy areas. I apply vitamin E oil to those few areas that are not itchy.
>Does your skin feel really warm when you moisturize or touch it? Do you tend to
break out elsewhere even when you don't scratch? This happens also.
Yes my skin becomes very hot when it is breaking out. It becomes hot, red, and itchy. And even if I may not scratch I break out..
>Does your skin hurt in any particular area where you have a patch?
Yes. funny that you ask this.. I have a new breakout that I got 10 days ago. It is half the size of my palm. The area was so red, itchy, and at the same time the tissue beneath the skin was so hard and tense. That part of my leg felt as if the tissue beneath the skin had inflamed and hardened. There was a little pain too, when I touch it and feel it.
>Do you do any type exercise? I used to quite a bit but have slowed down - I guess for fear of this spreading b/c of excess sweat and all.
I started exercising last spring. I started walking/running 45 minutes everyday. I followed this until October, that is until the winter arrived here :) I did not go to gym, I ran at my local park. It is important that the troubled skin is exposed to sunlight. I will start walking/running when March/April arrives.
>Aside from that, I just moisturize several times throughout the day. Sometimes when the sun literally goes down, I experience severe dryness in the creases behind my legs. Otherwise, I'm ok. As we speak, I can see slight traces of my skin peaking through from the areas that were hardened and covered for so long. I'm grateful my itching has subsided which can't be said for most that suffer from this too.
I moisturize many times during the day too. It helps me a lot. I experience dryness at nights too. When I am at home, I wear shorts so that my troubled skin on legs does not come into contact with any fabric. I wear shorts and then moisturize again and again, that's the most comfortable thing for me.
>I keep my showers regulated to lukewarm to semi-cool water and under 10 minutes.
Yes I had read somewhere that showers should be kept under 10 minutes. It is great that you are doing it.Advertisement
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- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,082Hi curlyzone,
Dropping a line to see how you are doing. How are things going in your healing process? Have you incorporated any new supplements and/or products into your regimen??? What brand of milk thistle are you using/website? Is it in capsule or liquid form and how has it worked for you so far? So many options. Let me know how things are going. Talk to you later.
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This is a reply to # 8,153Hi onlyskindeep.
I am doing quite good actually. I am using Standardized Milk Thistle Extract by Solgar. It is in capsule form, and I do believe that it had a positive effect in my slow progress to healing.
My bottle is empty for the last 3 weeks, I am about to order a new one :)
While ordering that, I will also order Standardized Turmeric Extract by Solgar, Carlson's Lemon Flavored Fish Oil and Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil.
Oh, I should mention that I drink homemade kefir every morning and I eat 1 tbsp of flax seeds with yogurt, everyday sometime before the dinner.
I have incorporated 3 types of herbal teas: slippery elm bark, mullein, and german chamomile.
These teas are suggested by Edgar Cayce .
Slippery Elm bark tea: twice a day, sometime before breakfast and sometime in the afternoon (closer to dinner).
Mullein tea and chamomile tea: before bed, around 10-11pm
these are supposed to be cleansing. I bought them in bulk form from my local health food store. Edgar Cayce also recommends American Saffron (also called safflower) tea before bed, but I could not find it at the store, I am using chamomile and mullein instead of American Saffron.
http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/ Please visit this forum for complementarty/alternative medicine. It is a Psoriasis forum, but eczema and Psoriasis are very strongly related.
You may wanto to read this thread: http://www.psoriasis.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12172
- Re: Curlyzone onlyskindeep
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Hi Curlyzone,
Glad to hear healing is coming along for you. Has your itching gone away completely? Is your skin discolored yet clearing of the patches? What do your eczema areas look like? All mine patches have flattened out and the skin is smooth but still dark and discolored. In certain areas, I can see the skin trying to peak through. It is a slow but sure process - I am doing everything in my power to be patient. This condition developed over time for me so it may take just as long for it to clear up where I will finally have a sense of normalcy in my life which I long for more then anyone can imagine.
It's ironic that you mentioned teas. Right now, the only tea I am currently incoporating in my diet is Alvita dandelion root(roasted)tea. It's sooooooooo good, all natural and no caffeine. I drink two cups a day - one with breakfast and one before bedtime. I add a little bit of honey for taste since the tea is naturally bitter. I've also been trying to find out information about oolong tea which I heard is really good for eczema healing. I may add more teas but for the time being, just this one and possibly oolong. I'm also looking into milk thistle. So far the regimen I've been doing is working:) The link below on dandelion root and it's benefits made me give it a go:
http://www.yogitea.com/PopUps/DandelionRoot.html
Aside from the tea, I just purchased Natrol Grape Seed Extract and am still taking flaxseed oil daily, fiberblend cleanse, the whole 9 yards with fruits and vegetables, water, etc.
Thanks for those links, very helpful. You might want to check out the following:
This link talks about oolong and it's effect on eczema:
http://www.looksmarteducation.com/p/articles/mi_m0NAH/is_4_32/ai_85...
This link gives some good background into what eczema is and ironically, they sell milk thistle and other extracts, but in liquid form:
http://eczema.skyeherbals.com/
This is a discussion thread of the healing process specifically with eczema:
http://www.skyeherbals.com/forum/index.php/topic,85.msg115.html
This has Q&A's of people who have the disease and how they cope:
http://www.gatewaytobeauty.com/potpourri/ask_readers_answers.htm
Let me know your thoughts,
onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,168>Has your itching gone away completely? Is your skin discolored yet clearing of the patches? What do your eczema areas look like?
The itching seemed to have gone until last week. Last week I ate a few bars of chocolate, and a few servings of desserts. Desserts seems to put me back in my progress. Actually I had one patch almost completely healed until I ate those desserts. Now a small part of that (previously very large) patch became itchy and red.
My skin is still discolored. Some parts have healed, but most parts haven't. I have a large patch on my leg that hasn't healed yet. Currently it is reddish brown in color. There is no scaling. The skin seems to be soft. It starts itching only when I eat something that triggers it. Desserts (actually, anything with Sugar in it) are my worst enemy. I don't have desserts often, but when I do my skin itches like crazy. I am suspecting that bread might be a trigger too, although I only eat whole wheat bread.
>It's ironic that you mentioned teas. Right now, the only tea I am currently incoporating in my diet is Alvita dandelion root(roasted)tea.
I have heard that dandelion tea is a great cleansing tea. It is supposed to help the liver a lot. I tried it a few times. I may try that again in the near future. American saffron (safflower), mullein, and german chamomile are both soothing and cleaning. I currently have german chamomile and mullein, I havent ordered safflower yet.
>I've also been trying to find out information about oolong tea which I heard is really good for eczema healing. I may add more teas but for the time being, just this one and possibly oolong.
I've looked at the link that you gave me, thanks! I also searched on the web and there are websites that mention oolong for eczema. Right know I do not intend to drink it due to caffeine content. Caffeine is supposed to be a trigger. I do not know if it is a trigger for me, but I cannot take any chances. I am caffeine free for almost 3 months!
>Aside from the tea, I just purchased Natrol Grape Seed Extract and am still taking flaxseed oil daily, fiberblend cleanse, the whole 9 yards with fruits and vegetables, water, etc.
Those are great that you are doing. Grape seed extract is a great addition to your plan. I used it, and will continue using it.
Meanwhile, I learned about NAC (an antioxidant): http://www.naturalpharmacy.com/evidence/N-Acetyl-Cysteine-Allergies
It seems to be a great antioxidant, but I do not think that I will order it soon, since I am planning to order Grape Seed Extract as my antioxidant supplement.
I am going to take fish oil (Carlson's) a few times per week. I am not planning on taking flax seed oil, since I occasionally eat flax seeds mixed with yogurt.
Bowel cleanse (via the fiber cleanse that you mentioned) will probably help you a lot.
I think that a candida cleanse might help us too. I eat lots of raw garlic daily (at least a clove a day, sometimes upto 5 cloves). I am hoping that it will help me avoid a candida issue. I also eat yogurt, and drink kefir daily. I am not sure if I might have candida problems. Grapefruit seed extract is a stronly recommended supplement for candida. Also the oil of oregano is supposed to be nature's strongest antifungal, and recommended for candida. I already have lots of oil of oregano, so maybe I should give it a try internally. I have tried it a few times internally, but never became regular.
I guess that parasite cleanse may help us too, (like Colonix, or Blessed Herbs). I am kind of hessitant to do it though. It costs a LOT, and therefore not in my immediate plan.
Lastly, I want to mention Dr Mercola's website (www.mercola.com). There are lots of info about lots of stuff. I started visiting the website daily. You can get his free weekly newsletter too.
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Hi curlyzone,
I forgot to ask you, the areas of your skin that feel smooth - do they feel waxy? When I say waxy, think of a candle. My skin feels smooth but waxy. I'll get an itch, what seems like a regular itch, not extreme and when I scratch to soothe, the skin doesn't react and stop itching, if that makes sense. It literally feels waxy. This waxiness could be part of the healing process or which I hope. I long for the consistency of skin I had when I was born, lol, since I never had this. Any of this make sense?
The teas you mentioned sound really tempting. I just may have to indulge. I recently started purchasing actual dandelion root which I add to salads and/or brew for tea. You are not kidding, I feel rather cleansed after eating/drinking it. About the garlic, do you eat it straight up or mix it with anything??? The smell is what would hold me back. When it comes to cleansers, real "internal" cleansers, I've always felt a bit skeptical. I am never sure if starting one of those programs would affect the healing I have experienced so far. I've read some horror stories of cleansers, especially since they are rather potent on the body, create other problems. You can do so many things which appear to be right and one thing messes up all your efforts. Fiber is a natural cleanser so it's a little more PG for my taste. About kefir, can you refresh my memory on what it is, what it does and where I can purchase it? I'm in the US. Thanks for those links. I'm sure we will get through this sooner or later:) Do you have an e-mail address where I could write you? I don't want to reveal all my secrets. Hope you are doing ok!
onlyskindeep
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This is a reply to # 8,212Hi onlyskindeep,
>The areas of your skin that feel smooth - do they feel waxy? When I say waxy, think of a candle.
This is what I experience as well. It gets a little waxy when it is trying to heal. I guess this is normal for eczema, but I can't be sure of course...
>About the garlic, do you eat it straight up or mix it with anything??? The smell is what would hold me back.
I try to eat raw garlic with food. You can prepare delicious dips with plain yogurt + crushed raw garlic + a little olive oil + red pepper + salt. You can dip any vegetable in this, and it will be so tasty. I also put raw garlic to other foods whenever I can. Sometimes I just take bites from raw garlic cloves while I am eating my dinner. I do like raw garlic, so eating it has never been a problem for me. Yes I do smell afterwards:) So I eat some parsley as well after I'm done with dinner. I then rinse my mouth with baking soda+salt+warm water solution, and also brush thorughly. So the smell doesnt bother me (and other people) when I do these.
Eating raw onions is also great. So I try to eat them as well..
>About kefir, can you refresh my memory on what it is, what it does and where I can purchase it?
Kefir is a great probiotic drink. It tastes like sour plain yogurt.
You need milk, a glass jar, a plastic strainer, and some kefir grains. This is all you need. It is very easy to culture kefir grains. You put grains to glass jar, and then add milk. You cover it loosely with the lid, and then let it sit for 24 hours. After 24 hours, you strain the kefir grains, and the remaining liquid is kefir. Then you put the grains to a new glass jar, add milk, and wait 24 hours..
I currently live in US as well, and I got my kefir grains by mail from a guy living in a nearby city. http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir-list.php this site lists people who can mail you grains. Choose somebody who is living closest to you. The guy who sent me the kefir grains only asked for the shipping cost, but of course I chose to pay him more than the shipping cost... I was so grateful that he agreed to send me some.
There is a great site about kefir: http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html It is the most detailed website devoted to kefir. I learned everything from here.
>Do you have an e-mail address where I could write you?
I tried to send you an email from curezone.. I wrote my email address. I hope you get my email. - Re: Curlyzone curlyzone
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Hi onlyskindeep,
>The areas of your skin that feel smooth - do they feel waxy? When I say waxy, think of a candle.
This is what I experience as well. It gets a little waxy when it is trying to heal. I guess this is normal for eczema, but I can't be sure of course...
>About the garlic, do you eat it straight up or mix it with anything??? The smell is what would hold me back.
I try to eat raw garlic with food. You can prepare delicious dips with plain yogurt + crushed raw garlic + a little olive oil + red pepper + salt. You can dip any vegetable in this, and it will be so tasty. I also put raw garlic to other foods whenever I can. Sometimes I just take bites from raw garlic cloves while I am eating my dinner. I do like raw garlic, so eating it has never been a problem for me. Yes I do smell afterwards:) So I eat some parsley as well after I'm done with dinner. I then rinse my mouth with baking soda+salt+warm water solution, and also brush thorughly. So the smell doesnt bother me (and other people) when I do these.
Eating raw onions is also great. So I try to eat them as well..
>About kefir, can you refresh my memory on what it is, what it does and where I can purchase it?
Kefir is a great probiotic drink. It tastes like sour plain yogurt.
You need milk, a glass jar, a plastic strainer, and some kefir grains. This is all you need. It is very easy to culture kefir grains. You put grains to glass jar, and then add milk. You cover it loosely with the lid, and then let it sit for 24 hours. After 24 hours, you strain the kefir grains, and the remaining liquid is kefir. Then you put the grains to a new glass jar, add milk, and wait 24 hours..
I currently live in US as well, and I got my kefir grains by mail from a guy living in a nearby city. http://www.torontoadvisors.com/Kefir/kefir-list.php this site lists people who can mail you grains. Choose somebody who is living closest to you. The guy who sent me the kefir grains only asked for the shipping cost, but of course I chose to pay him more than the shipping cost... I was so grateful that he agreed to send me some.
There is a great site about kefir: http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html It is the most detailed website devoted to kefir. I learned everything from here.
>Do you have an e-mail address where I could write you?
I tried to send you an email from curezone.. I wrote my email address. I hope you get my email.- Re: Curlyzone Draija
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This is a reply to # 8,219I found this entire thread very helpful. I'm currently using garlic cloves twice a day for my eczema. It was once covering a very large area of my body. Arms hands legs behind the knees.. Horrible!
Now I'm curious about the use of oregano extract.
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