A Healthier Smoking Alternative (Save The Kids)

The World Health Organization estimated that tobacco cause over 100 million deaths over the 20th century. Tobacco caused illnesses and deaths can be prevented or reduced. Current smoking cessation devices have been around for years now and have been proven to be ineffective. A study found that 93 percent of over-the-counter Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) users relapse and return to smoking within six months. This shows that these treatments are 7 percent effective. Who do you think is benefiting from these ineffective products that are being backed by the government. Wait....there is hope.

Electronic Cigarettes, better known as e-cigs, dates back to 2004 and was first introduced in China. E-Cigarettes are currently being marketed as a Safer Alternative To Tobacco. Electronic Cigarettes consist of a battery, atomizer, and cartridge and produces a thick water vapor which resembles traditional cigarette smoke. The battery powers the unit, the atomizer changes the liquid (e-liquid) in the cartridge into water vapor and the cartridge hold the e-liquid. The e-liquid in the cartridge consist of nicotine dissolved in propylene glycol (PG) and/or vegetable glycerin (glycerol) or VG, flavor and other preservatives found in the food we eat on a daily basis.

The benefits of e-cigarettes are numerous: NO Tar, NO Carcinogens, NO Odor, NO Secondhand or Thirdhand Smoke just to name a few. There are numerous e-cigs for sale on the internet. The industry is currently in negotiations with the FDA in hopes of receiving their approval soon.

The reason for this post is to highlight the fact that hundreds of innocent kids are being exposed to second and thirdhand smoke and really don't have a voice. The 2006 Surgeon General's report noted that 60 percent of US children aged 3-11 years—nearly 22 million young people—are exposed to secondhand smoke. The report went on future by saying that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome, lower respiratory infections, middle ear disease, more severe asthma, respiratory symptoms, and slowed lung growth. Just by making the switch to electronic cigarettes will not only save the lives of over 22 million young people but we will also reduce the millions of dollars being spent on treating the illnesses caused by burning tobacco.

Five Star Ecigs, LLC is a small company that offers some of the best electronic cigarettes on the market. They are able to offer the best e-cigs because they test all their products for at least a month before offering them to their customers. They are also not in the business of building a brand but providing their customers with the best electronic cigarettes. because there are so many electronic cigarettes out there and there is no one electronic cigarette that will be right for everyone. If your interested in finding out more about Five Star Ecigs,LLC visit their website at www.fivestarecigs.com

New Natural Eczema Treatment (ViaViente) Update

I have not posted in a while. A lot have happened in 2009-2010. From the birth of our third daughter to a very exciting move to Oklahoma City. Over the pass year and a half our eczema treatment have worked to the point where we no longer have to treat our daughters eczema. They scratch every now and then but I feel that's a habitual pattern that they are slowly getting over.

I am still in the process of getting testimonies. I am also working on a ViaViente cream/gel that will be easier to apply.

New Natural Eczema Treatment (ViaViente) Testimonies Coming Soon

Please stay tune because I have some testimonies on the way. I have sent out several sample packs of Via to people with Eczema and I’ve already received positive feedback. I am sure I’m the only person who have used Via to control eczema so I guess it up to me to spread the word. If you are interested in a free sample let me know.

Stress and Eczema

My daughter has Atopic dermatitis (AD) and we have managed to eliminate most of the triggers excluding emotional stress that comes from many situations. As al parents know, kids emotions can be unpredictable at times and there is nothing we can do as parents. Stress will happen and flare ups/ itching will take control. If we as parents can learn to reduce the stress our kids experience we can lessen the frequency and, hopefully, the intensity of the flare-ups.

Prime example, my daughter had basketball practice today and she was not performing as good as she would like. She started to stress and get upset. Immediately she started to itch and scratch uncontrollable. I tried to calm her down but as the practice when on her condition got worse. This caused her to have a minor flare-up which we treat with Via.

As the flare-ups happen we need to come up with a way to deal with flare ups the natural way. That’s why we use Via as a natural treatment for our daughters eczema.

More Pictures of the Result from the last Eczema Treatment

As requested here is more pictures at different angles in different lighting. As you can see there is no sign of the Eczema around her eye or face. The before and after pics of her hand I think is night and day. You can see the patches of eczema are gone within 12 hrs of the first ViaViente treatment.

Result from our Eczema Treatment

It’s only been a couple hours (less than 12hrs) and the eczema is clearing up. You can see the inflammation is just about gone. The only thing is left is some dryness, skin discoloration from her scratching, and goose bumps because we keep our house cold at night to keep her cool when she sleeps. The longer we treat her the better her skin gets. Via Works, see for yourself.

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Eczema and Detergents

Some believe that some eczema cases are as a result of detergent as it acts as a irritant. According to http://www.solveeczema.org/, " Detergent-reactive eczema likely accounts for 25-60% of eczema, depending on the age group and locality. Discerning detergent exposures as the underlying cause in any given case is eminently non-obvious. The underlying mechanism for this type of eczema would also amplify asthma. This solution will not cure asthma, but could substantially minimize it. I have heard recently from at least one mother who got her son's lifelong asthma under control with these measures, even though he never had eczema."

A.J. Lumsdaine talks a little more about detergents in an email.


Detergents: Environmental Compromise of Skin Barrier FunctionDetergents compromise skin barrier function. They increase antigen penetration and load. Their use has increased precisely in step with the increases in eczema and asthma worldwide, over time and geography. In modern households, they are a major component of household dust and are in contact with skin and lung tissue almost constantly. They change the permeability and quality of the skin barrier, especially in people with certain skin type. (And if one factors in this issue in the research studies used to support the so-called hygiene hypothesis, one gets a more consistent picture. )

I have said all along that skin type is a factor in susceptibility to detergent-reactive eczema. In fact, atopy seems strongly correlated with this type of eczema. I have heard from numerous families where eliminating the eczema of a child by going detergent-free in the household also eliminated a parent’s eczema or allergies. But the expression of this type of eczema isn’t limited to just some people with certain genes, it’s a continuum. If detergents were strong enough, I believe eventually the entire population would be affected.

More importantly, when people with this type of eczema live in a detergent-free environment, over time, the appearance and quality of the skin changes. Typically, the skin becomes more substantial and supple. It normalizes and becomes less dry. After two months in a detergent-free environment, the skin of affected patients would look entirely different under a microscope. Babies, with naturally more permeable skin, are most affected.

So, to make a long story short, I personally think of the eczema and asthma increases in the latter half of the last century as entirely environmental. The genetic associations are interesting, but I don’t think it’s reasonable to think of them as a “defect” just because they are more frequently associated with an unhappy reaction to a new and artificial environmental influence that didn’t exist 100 years ago. Removing the environmental cause is a more logical and more productive perspective to take for problem solving.

Naturally, I have my theories about those environmental causes, and I don’t think it’s very complicated. It seems to me from everything I have observed, that the two biggest environmental reasons for eczema in the 20th century are detergents and antibiotics/diet (yeast), in that order. My web site has a discussion of what I believe are the more common types of eczema — despite how different they may seem, I think now I can tie all of them together in a very simple and logical way.

Source: www.solveeczema.org/

Step By Step Illustration of Our Natural Eczema Treatment

As promised, here is a step by step illustration of how we apply ViaViente to our daughters skin. It’s a very simple and straight forward process.

We first pour Via in to a small container so we don’t reintroduce bacteria into the
bottle. The new Via has no preservatives and must be refrigerated after opening. We also have the one ounce packs but because we also drink Via we got the 33 oz bottles. One treatment uses less than .5 oz so a 1 oz pack can last you a couple days but depends on the amount of treatments and areas being treated.

We first pour Via in to a small container so we don’t reintroduce bacteria into the
bottle. The new Via has no preservatives and must be refrigerated after opening. We also have the one ounce packs but because we also drink Via we got the 33 oz bottles. One treatment uses less than .5 oz so a 1 oz pack can last you a couple days but depends on the amount of treatments and areas being treated.

That’s basically it. We typically see her skin start to clear up in as little as two days. I’m sure we are the only people that use Via to control eczema. If I am wrong let me know. I still have some 1 oz packs left and can send you one so you can see for yourself that Via works. I only want to get the word out. The more people that try it and see it work for themselves the quicker we can spread the word and help others.

Our condolences to John Travolta and his family in their time of grief.

What is your feedback?

What is your feedback on these these treatments for eczema and psoriasis?

Moisturizers
Coal Tar
Topical Immunomodulators
Corticosteroids / Topical steroids
Antibiotics
Antifungal agents
Antihistamines
Phototherapy
UVB therapy
PUVA
Sunshine
Methotrexate
Hydroxyurea
Cyclosporine
Calcipotriene
Anthralin
Tazarotene
Dithranol
Primrose Oil

Preventing Flare-Ups

Here is another great article I found. I still have not forgotten to to post our detail step by step natural eczema treatment, we are waiting on our ViaViente shipment. As soon as it shows up I will let you all know.

Preventing Flare-Ups

Lifestyle modifications are the first line of defense in controlling eczema, regardless of whether the eczema is mild, moderate, or severe. Recommended by dermatologists, the following guidelines can help reduce the severity and frequency of flare-ups, which also may decrease the need for anti-inflammatory medicine. Continuing to follow these guidelines once the signs and symptoms clear can help prevent further outbreaks:

1. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Eczema is usually dry and itchy, so applying moisturizers as needed to keep the skin moist is part of an effective treatment plan. Frequent moisturizing locks in the skin’s own moisture to prevent dryness and cracking.

One of the best ways to lock in moisture is to apply moisturizer after bathing. When bathing, care must be taken to avoid irritating the skin. For tips on how to bathe and moisturize to help alleviate eczema, visit Bathing and Moisturizing Guidelines.

2. Limit contact with anything that irritates the skin. Soaps, bubble bath, perfumes, cosmetics, laundry detergents, household cleaners, too much time spent in water, finger paints, gasoline, turpentine, wool, a pet’s fur, juices from meats and fruits, plants, jewelry, and even lotions can irritate sensitive skin. Know what irritates your skin and limit contact with all that does.

Avoiding personal-care products that contain alcohol and not washing hands too frequently also will help reduce irritation.

3. Avoid sweating and overheating. The most common triggers of the scratch/itch cycle are sweating and overheating. It is essential to prevent these situations whenever possible.

4. Avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity. A sudden rise in temperature can cause overheating and sweating. A drop in humidity can dry skin and lead to a flare-up.

5. Grab a cold compress to curb the itch. Scratching makes the condition worse and may puncture skin allowing bacteria to enter and cause an infection. Gently applying a cold compress to the area that itches can reduce inflammation and lessen the desire to scratch.

6. Keep fingernails short. Short nails decrease the likelihood that scratching will puncture the skin. Keeping nails short and wearing cotton gloves at night may help prevent scratching that punctures the skin while asleep.

7. Dress in loose-fitting cotton clothes. Synthetic fabrics, wool, and other materials that feel rough to the touch often irritate the skin and trigger a flare-up. Cotton and cotton-blend clothes usually make skin feel better.

8. Double rinse clothes, and wash new clothes before wearing. Laundry detergents can trigger flare-ups. Using a fragrance-free, neutral pH detergent and double rinsing clothes can help prevent flare-ups caused by laundry detergent. It also may be helpful to wash new clothes before they are worn as washing removes excess dyes and fabric finishers, which can irritate the skin. Tags should be removed, too, as these can rub the skin, causing irritation.

9. Reduce stress. Stress reduction plays a key role in preventing eczema flares. In today’s fast-paced world, reducing stress can be challenging; however, there are ways to effectively reduce stress.

10. Follow a prescribed treatment regimen. Moisturizing and using medications as directed by a dermatologist go a long way toward keeping flare-ups at bay.

For Atopic Dermatitis Only Since atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema that occurs in people who have an inherited predisposition to allergies, such as asthma, hay fever, or food allergies, the following also can help prevent a flare-up:

11. Limit exposure to environmental triggers. Pollens, molds, mites, and animal dander can cause flare-ups. When pollen and mold counts are high, limit time outdoors. To help eliminate flare-ups from mites and animal dander, follow the guidelines in Around the Home.

12. Find out if any food(s) triggers the atopic dermatitis. If you suspect a food allergy is a trigger, be sure to tell your dermatologist. Tests can be run to determine which, if any, food allergies exist.

Author: Eczemanet

8 Drug-Free Ideas For Itch Relief

I came across this article and found it to be very relevant. We have attempted to apply all steps to help our daughters and have seen some positive result. Living with eczema is a lifestyle change. Flare ups will happen and what do you do when they occur?

Eczema Natural Treatment As Part Of An Integrative Strategy

An eczema natural treatment or a combination of a few natural therapies, may be used to complement conventional treatments, why are typically via topical steroids. No doubt, many sufferers turn to steroids for instant itch relief. However, prolonged usage can lead to side effects, which are harmful for your body, and may even worsen the state of your health in the long run.

Many alternative or natural health professionals are of the opinion that eczema essentially reflects the internal state of a person's health, lifestyle, energy balance, and psychological stability. Additionally, they recognise that eczema for some individuals is triggered by allergy-provoking substances.

This being the case, eczema natural treatments have to be selected to address psychological trauma and stress, realign the natural healing processes of the body and its energy balance, and, finally, stimulate efficient elimination of toxic substances from the body.

So if you prefer a more integrated plan to reduce your eczema symptoms, then you need to first ensure that the health care professional that you are seeing has an intimate knowledge of alternative or natural treatment methods. In this manner, you are assured of optimal care without suffering untoward side effects or negating the efficacy of individual treatments.

There are several options for a multi-pronged approach in drawing up a plan for eczema natural treatment. Here are 8 drug-free ideas that appear to have work, based on my own experience as an eczema sufferer and on the feedback that I have been receiving about them from subscribers to my free newsletter on eczema.

Eczema Natural Treatment #1:

Pay Attention To What You Eat

It is essential that you stick to a diet regimen with foods that do not provoke any allergic reactions. Instead, select foods that promote a greater balance of beneficial substances to prevent flare-ups of the disease.

- Avoid foods that may trigger eczema flare-ups. These may include citrus fruits, chocolate, eggs, cow's milk, shellfish, and wheat. It is helpful to keep a journal recording what you eat and note down instances when eczema breaks out.

- Emphasize a healthier whole-foods diet with minimal amounts of animal fat, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and processed and junk foods.

- Consume foods high in vitamin A or beta-carotene and potassium such as carrots, and green leafy vegetables in your diet.

Eczema Natural Treatment #2:

Healing With Water

A common eczema symptom is extremely dry skin. Dry skin can be a sign of de-hydration. Hence it is important to ensure that you drink sufficient amounts of water every day. It is often recommended that you drink at least 2 litres of water daily but if you have eczema, it is best that you make this a minimum requirement.

Drink water that is as pure as possible and filtered of any chemicals. You want good clean water to flush through your body, bringing life and vitality to every skin cell.

Eczema Natural Treatment #3:

Nutritional Supplements To Make Up Deficiency

Many eczema sufferers are found to be deficient in nutrients that support the healthy growth of skin. These supplements can help hydrate your skin from within and also to speed up the healing of damaged skin cells. It is a good idea to experiment by adding supplements to your diet one at a time. Supplements that are known to help include evening primrose oil, virgin coconut oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Eczema Natural Treatment #4:

Herbs For Health

Herbs may be used as teas or infusions, topical applications, and tinctures. Herbal remedies may be used for direct treating the skin, for relieving stress, or for cleansing the bowel.

The use of herbal medicine can also come from the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. There are varying degrees of success reported by different individuals however.

It is important that if you wish to use herbs, you should consult a qualified professional. Herbal remedies may be natural but some of them can have very potent effects.

Eczema Natural Treatment #5:

Soak In An Oatmeal Bath

Another effective eczema natural treatment is an oatmeal bath. An oatmeal bath is particulary soothing for dry skin. It may sound strange but oatmeal is excellent for calming inflamed skin that you just want to scratch off your body.

To make an oatmeal bath, you can simply purchase porridge (such as Quaker) oats from the supermarket and add them to a lukewarm bath. A cup or two should be fine. The itchier you are, the more water and oats you should add.

If you do not wish to make your own oatmeal bath for some reason, Aveeno sells one that is excellent for managing that eczema itch.

Eczema Natural Treatment #6:

Wet Wrap Therapy To The Rescue

You may find it hard to sleep at night, when the level of your itch intensifies. If so, you may want to consider using the wet wrap therapy.

Before the wet wrap therapy begins, you will need to soak in a bath with emollient oil. Then moisturizer is rubbed into the skin to make it moist. If your eczema is severe, then your health care provider may recommend an anti-itch cream to be applied to the affected skin.

The bandages that are used for wet wrap therapy are soaked in warm water or a special moisturizer until very wet. The bandages are then wrapped over the affected eczema area.
This therapy can be used on any part of the body that is affected by eczema, including the face. To help keep the moisture in and so that you can sleep, you can wrap dry bandages over the wet ones.

Eczema Natural Treatment #7:

Emotional stress can trigger eczema symptoms. Studies indicate that an increase in anxiety or tension levels often take place just prior to an outbreak. Bach Flower Essences Therapy is an eczema natural treatment that can be used to balance mood swings and/or to lower high stress levels.

Eczema Natural Treatment #8:

Lifestyle Tips That Are Useful

Each and every tip can play a useful part in the overall plan to reduce the intensity of itch levels. In fact, they are part of beneficial lifestyle changes that would benefit everyone, but more specially those who suffer from eczema.

- Your wellness is important. Eczema may well be the symptom of an unhealthy lifestyle. Hence, make simple alterations in your usual activities, such as spending time relaxing, getting plenty of fresh air, engaging in regular exercise, having enough sleep. Also, maintain harmonious relationships, stay stress-free and nurture a purpose in life - all these are useful strategies for keeping eczema under control.

- Obviously, having long fingernails are out! I have not even have had a manicure for years! Keep your fingernails short to decrease the abrasion from scratching.
You should also refrain from scratching to forestall secondary skin infections and to break the vicious cycle of itch-scratch-rash. I do acknowledge that it is easier said than done. Still, you will need to cultivate increased awareness that scratching that itch may relieve you temporarily but can most certainly worsen the state of your skin. You can minimise the temptation to scratch by placing light bandages on affected areas, or applying soothing salves or cool, wet compresses.

- Stay away from temperature extremes, or rapid changes of temperature. Exposure to gentle sunlight can help but avoid sweating as this can trigger flare-ups.

Find out which eczema natural treatment works best for you

Because eczema can be caused and triggered by a combination of psychological, emotional, physical, chemical, and biological factors, relying on one approach is in most cases, not sufficient. I have presented here 8 common ways that do not involve the use of steroids and which are known to help.

Admittedly, one eczema natural treatment method may not work as well for another, as every eczema sufferer is different and has unique circumstances. You will need to exercise some patience and skill to find the few methods or therapies that can be most helpful in reducing your eczema flare ups.

Author: Evelyn Lim

Daughters Minor Flare Up

We woke up today and noticed that Ieesha, our oldest girl, had a mild flare up on her face, neck and arms. Tonight we will apply some ViaViente and upload detail instructions on how we use Via to control her eczema.

Small flare up on the bottom of her eye and around her mouth.

You can see the flare up around her neck. It also goes around to the front. She also have some dry skin. You can also see the discoloration of the area. When we use Via for a week or more her complexion starts to lighten.

She also has flare ups on both arms and on the back of her leg.

Daughters Eczema Status

Its winter and the cool weather in FL is helping her eczema. She has not experience a flare up in about 1 month and that’s good because we have done little to her skin. We are trying to let her immune system fight the eczema but when she sweat her eczema is more prone to flare up. She is having less and less flare ups year after year and I can’t tell if she is growing out of it or if it’s the Via.

We just came from the skating ring and the kids had fun. I’m sure she sweat because I was and she had on a long sleeve. No flare ups yet so that’s a good sign. I might put some Via on her skin just to prevent any flare ups. If you have eczema you need to at least try Via. As I mentioned before I have some extra sample packs and will send them to you so see if it help the type of eczema you have.

Happy New Years

I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. May the new year bring you happiness and good health. Make 2009 a year of change.

Potential Side Effects of Corticosteroids

With all their promise, topical, oral, and systemic GCSs have drawbacks. The literature reflects more than 50 years of studies noting a variety of adverse reactions to corticosteroids - ranging from mild to life-threatening and life-altering. The research has looked at side effects related to the dose and potency of the medications. Some side effects also are related to the drug’s method of administration - whether it is given orally or applied to the skin; length of therapy; patient’s age; and site of topical application.

GCS therapy’s side effects have been shown to include:

Cataracts, or a clouding of the eyes, is a known side effect of high GCS dosages and long-term topical therapy applied around the eyes.

Glaucoma, an eye disease, can result when GCS treatment is applied topically around the eyes or administered systemically, especially when patients are already at high risk for glaucoma.

Gastrointestinal effects, such as nausea and vomiting, can occur with oral GCS therapy. Patients can minimize these effects by taking their medication with food. Peptic ulcers also have been shown to occur in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications along with corticosteroids, as well as those with past histories of peptic ulcer disease, smoking, or alcohol use.

Growth retardation is a side effect that occurs especially with long-term, systemic (oral or injected) administration of GCS before age two or at puberty. Experts say that children usually resume growing once GCS therapy is discontinued.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is most common in patients with preexisting hypertension who are on long-term, therapeutic doses of corticosteroids.

Osteoporosis, a loss of bone density or bone thinning, can occur especially in women who take daily long-term prednisone therapy.

Skin effects, including stretch marks and spider veins, occur not only with systemic GCS, but also with long-term use of potent topical agents. Sometimes, acne appears on the trunks of patients going through puberty, who also are on corticosteroids. Acne around the mouth has also been shown to occur with corticosteroid use when potent forms of the therapy are applied to the face.

Tachyphylaxis, or a decreasing response to corticosteroids, can occur with long-term use of the medications. This can be detected with careful monitoring of medication use.

Weight gain may occur because of increased appetite and fluid retention, which can begin after one month of taking larger doses of corticosteroids.

Infection; skin rashes and irritation; skin thinning; and formation of dilated blood vessels are other side effects that are often associated with the use of topical corticosteroids.

Source: EczemaNet

Eczema

Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare. In contrast to psoriasis, eczema is often likely to be found on the flexor aspect of joints.

Types of common eczemas

Atopic eczema (aka infantile e., flexural e., atopic dermatitis) is believed to have a hereditary component, and often runs in families whose members also have hay fever and asthma. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks. Experts are urging doctors to be more vigilant in weeding out cases that are, in actuality, irritant contact dermatitis. It is very common in developed countries, and rising.

Contact dermatitis is of two types: allergic (resulting from a delayed reaction to some allergen, such as poison ivy or nickel), and irritant (resulting from direct reaction to a solvent, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, for example). Some substances act both as allergen and irritant (wet cement, for example). Other substances cause a problem after sunlight exposure, bringing on phototoxic dermatitis. About three quarters of cases of contact eczema are of the irritant type, which is the most common occupational skin disease. Contact eczema is curable provided the offending substance can be avoided, and its traces removed from one’s environment.

Xerotic eczema (aka asteatotic e., e. craquele or craquelatum, winter itch, pruritus hiemalis) is dry skin that becomes so serious it turns into eczema. It worsens in dry winter weather, and limbs and trunk are most often affected. The itchy, tender skin resembles a dry, cracked, river bed. This disorder is very common among the older population. Ichthyosis is a related disorder.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis or Seborrheic dermatitis ("cradle cap" in infants) is a condition sometimes classified as a form of eczema which is closely related to dandruff. It causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, eyebrows, and face, and sometimes trunk. The condition is harmless except in severe cases of cradle cap. In newborns it causes a thick, yellow crusty scalp rash called cradle cap which seems related to lack of biotin, and is often curable.

Less common eczemas

Dyshidrosis (aka dyshidrotic e., pompholyx, vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis, housewife’s eczema) only occurs on palms, soles, and sides of fingers and toes. Tiny opaque bumps called vesicles, thickening, and cracks are accompanied by itching which gets worse at night. A common type of hand eczema, it worsens in warm weather.

Discoid eczema (aka nummular e., exudative e., microbial e.) is characterized by round spots of oozing or dry rash, with clear boundaries, often on lower legs. It is usually worse in winter. Cause is unknown, and the condition tends to come and go.

Venous eczema (aka gravitational e., stasis dermatitis, varicose e.) occurs in people with impaired circulation, varicose veins and edema, and is particularly common in the ankle area of people over 50. There is redness, scaling, darkening of the skin and itching. The disorder predisposes to leg ulcers.

Dermatitis herpetiformis (aka Duhring’s Disease) causes intensely itchy and typically symmetrical rash on arms, thighs, knees, and back. It is directly related to celiac disease and can often be put into remission with appropriate diet.

Neurodermatitis (aka lichen simplex chronicus, localized scratch dermatitis) is an itchy area of thickened, pigmented eczema patch that results from habitual rubbing and scratching. Usually there is only one spot. Often curable through behavior modification and anti-inflammatory medication. Prurigo nodularis is a related disorder showing multiple lumps.

Autoeczematization (aka id reaction, autosensitization) is an eczematous reaction to an infection with parasites, fungi, bacteria or viruses. It is completely curable with the clearance of the original infection that caused it. The appearance varies depending on the cause. It always occurs some distance away from the original infection.

There are also eczemas overlaid by viral infections (e. herpeticum, e. vaccinatum), and eczemas resulting from underlying disease (e.g. lymphoma). Eczemas originating from ingestion of medications, foods, and chemicals, have not yet been clearly systematized. Other rare eczematous disorders exist in addition to those listed here.



Source: Wikipedia

All Natural Eczema Control

Our daughter have been suffering with severe Eczema all over their bodies from birth; they are 4 and 5 now. They were prescribed steroids creams and other lotions in an attempt to deal with the Eczema. The steroids worked but we did not want to risk our daughters future health for a quick and easy solution, so we started to look for natural treatments. We tried numerous herbal treatments but nothing seem to work until we were introduced to ViaViente buy my parents who used it to control their high blood pressure and sugar level .

We consumed it for a while and decided to see if it would help our girls Eczema. We decided to do this because of ViaVientes’ anti-inflammatory properties. To our amazement, after using it on their skins for two days their Eczema began to go away. To this day, my girls have never touch any steroid cream or special lotion. It also brought back her natural complexion. All we do is apply a small amount of Via on the infected areas, let it dry, and the Eczema started to go away in as little as two days.

After seeing what Via can do we decided to created this blog to get the word out. We know firsthand the hardship people living with Eczema go through and want to share something that may help others. I know some of you want to know more about ViaViente so I included some more info below. More to come.

Discover VíaVienté

VíaVienté is an antioxidant-rich blend of natural whole fruit purees that is formulated to support your optimum health. Twelve years of scientific development came to fruition in July of 2003 when the first bottle of VíaVienté was made available to the public. Since that time, news of VíaVienté has spread worldwide from one person to another, sharing the life-changing benefits of this product with its natural healing support and energy-enhancing properties!The idea of VíaVienté began in 1991 when company President and Founder Craig Keeland asked, “How can we live younger longer and in a state of youthfulness?” His quest took him deep into the heart of the rainforest, high in the Andes Mountains to the Vilcabamba Valley where 1 in 64 people live to be over 100 years of age (as compared to 1 in 100,000 in the US). Scientists have studied the people living in this remote village for decades. According medical journalist Dr. Morton Walker, “The Vilcabambans are some of the healthiest people on earth.”

MINERALS

Minerals are the key to energy! Dr. Alexander Leaf of Harvard University discovered that 1 in 64 people in Vilcabamba live to be over 100 years old while enjoying excellent health. Dr. Morton Walker later uncovered one of the reasons was the unique mineral profile in their drinking water.Today, VíaVienté delivers these same minerals in just the right combination by including water imported directly from Vilcabamba along with the Vilcabamba Mineral Essence (VME), a super concentrated patented chelated mineral complex that replicates the same minerals in Vilcabamba’s mineral water. VME ensures that every ounce of VíaVienté provides you with the equivalent of the minerals in 1 liter of Vilcabamba mineral water.

ONE PRODUCT IS ALL YOU NEED

In 1991, Craig Keeland asked Dr. Mark Pedersen to lead a team of scientists in formulating the ultimate product for all people and ages. The ensuing 12-year quest ended with the development of VíaVienté, a Whole Food Puree that includes vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in a form that guarantees absorption!

EASY TO USE

VíaVienté is a Natural Whole Food Puree made from whole fruits that delivers concentrated goodness in every serving. VíaVienté is great tasting and convenient, too, with no handful of pills to swallow or food to prepare: Just a delicious, easily absorbed liquid you can take anywhere!.

ANTIOXIDANT POTENCY

VíaVienté is tested on a routine basis by Brunswick Labs, the leading independent antioxidant testing laboratory. ORAC tests prove that VíaVienté is a powerful broad-spectrum antioxidant.

OXIDATIVE STRESS

Oxidative stress is implicated in a wide range of health problems. As a powerful and versatile antioxidant, VíaVienté fights oxidative stress and helps maintain a variety of normal functions.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

VíaVienté is a food made from a whole fruit puree blend with natural goodness in each serving. Drink 1-2 ounces in the morning and, again, in the evening for 12 weeks to achieve your optimum health. Enjoy!And, since VíaVienté is a whole food, it’s the great-tasting addition to a healthy fruit smoothie or even to any existing diet plan! Feel free to mix Vía in with any food that could use a delicious grape or berry flavor addition.