Some Natural Help for Eczema

For the millions of people who suffer from eczema, sometimes the cure is as bad as the disease itself. Quite often prescription creams and ointments include substances that are harmful to the skin, and make the problem worse rather than better. One ingredient that can be quite harmful to your skin is sodium laurel sulphate (SLS), get rid of this as soon as possible.



Read your labels! Quite often changing laundry detergent, shampoo, and soap can make a big difference. Avoid tight and itchy clothing whenever possible, think natural, light fibers like cotton. Some people find relief from the itching with Benadryl, use caution as this medication can also make you quite drowsy.

Clean the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day, moisturize with rich natural lotions such as cocoa butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and aloe vera. Some people say that you should not put anything on your skin you wouldn’t put in your mouth, good rule of thumb for people with many allergies and skin irritants.



Taking an omega 3,6,9 supplement can be very beneficial, as many with eczema have a fatty acid deficiency. Vitamins C, D, and E are antioxidants that also produce great benefits.

Giving up cow’s milk is helpful to many, as cow milk is a frequent irritant. Try goat’s milk, soy, or almond milk instead.

Keep a journal of what you are using and eating before a breakout, as this can help establish patterns and avoid triggers. Eczema is easier to control than cure, so avoid allergens whenever possible.

Source: PositiveMed 

4 Natural Remedies for Tonsillitis

This is an inflammation of the tonsils, which is due to acute infection. The tonsils are lymph nodes on either side of the back of the mouth, and their function is to protect against upper respiratory tract infections, if they become infected, they get inflamed and swollen with fluids and white blood cells, making swallowing painful and eating difficult. The main symptoms presented can be a sore throat, swollen and/or coated tonsils, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possible fever, headache and earache, and breath may smell unpleasant, among others.
Many people practice natural remedies to treat tonsillitis and throat infections without even realizing it. The traditional remedy is a soothing drink of hot water mixed with honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

• Because swallowing is painful, eat blended vegetable soup made with onions and garlic, which have antiseptic qualities, cabbage, bell pepper, broccoli and tomatoes, which are good sources of vitamin C, and carrots and sweet potatoes for beta-carotene content.

• Add a few drops of tea tree, thyme, and lavender essential oils to heatproof bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and bend over the bowl, inhaling the steam.

• Make a gargle by blending four tablespoons of honey, six tablespoons of lemon juice, four tablespoons of apple cider, one crushed garlic clove, and one tablespoon of grated ginger

• Alternatively, gargle with raspberry leaf tea or add a teaspoonful of chopped fresh sage leaves to a cup of boiling water, then cover and steep for 10 minutes, strain, and use as a gargle when cool.

Source: POSITIVEMED