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You can stop eczema flare-ups by changing your diet and using various natural products .Natural remedies can help prevent inflammation. What to use for natural remedies for the skin and to fight against any bacteria. Natural treatments to soothe skin conditions like eczema.

Natural items to help with eczema

Apple cider vinegar helps with eczema. Be careful, the acid from the vinegar can be too strong for the skin. To prevent this, reduce the acid level by mixing the vinegar with water. Human skin tends to be acidic. When the acid level of the skin is affected, the defense system is affected.

Colloidal oatmeal

colloidalWhat is colloidal oatmeal? This is taken from grounding the cooked oats. Oats help to prevent anti-inflammation. Also, colloidal oa reduce skin’s dryness, scalely skin, roughness and itchiness.

How to use colloidal oatmeal:

This can be used in a warm bath. Allow the skin to soak in the water.

Coconut oil

The fatty acid in coconut oil is good for dry skin. What it does is to help to fight against inflammation by strengthening the protective layer.

How to use coconut oil:

It is most effective to apply on the affected area after a bath.

Honey

This item has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. What honey can be used for is to heal wounds. The sugary product is good to strengthen the immune system. Therefore, honey and lemon are wonderful for a sore throat or a cold. Honey can be used for burns.

What to do with this product:

This can be applied to area of the skin with eczema. This natural product will hydrate and protect skin from any infection.

What to beware of?

Need to be careful with soap for every day baths. Soap can be quite tough on the skin. Soap is alkaline while the skin has an acid base. It is best to use a more natural soap. Or, soap that is gentle on the skin or are fragrance-free. Avoid anything with harsh chemicals.

Things to do at home to help with eczema

Being dress too warm can irritate the skin allow loose clothing
Apply moisturizer like an oil on the area after a bath and apply a layer of Vaseline on top to trap moisture
Do consider omega 3 fatty acid supplements to help the hydration
eczema can be affected by food sensitivity you might try staying away food products like dairy, citrus, nuts, spice or tomatoes

My daughter’s food sensitivity journey.

If you want to read more about eczema, please take a look at this site.

Paraffin To Help With Joint Pain

What is Paraffin Wax?

Paraffin is a clear substance made from petroleum, coal or oil shale. It is made of a combination of hydrocarbon molecules. At room temperature, it is in solid form. When used in high heat, the substance turns into a liquid. Paraffin is used in many items like electrical, insulation, and candles. Paraffin was originated in Germany.

What is the Purpose of Paraffin?

Paraffin has a moisturizing and hydrating effect, it helps to treat hands, cuticles, and feet from dehydration. Paraffin is good for fantastic for sore joints and muscle. The heat treatment helps with the soreness.

What can Paraffin Treat?

Paraffin is beneficial for those with painful or stiff hands due to arthritis, or from osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. The heat from the paraffin helps to improve blood circulation, good for stiff muscles and painful stiff joints. The heat will relieve inflammation and sprains.

Different Ways to Use Paraffin Wax

You can dip your hand or foot in the paraffin wax. If the heat is too much, scoop the paraffin in a plastic bag. Once cool, put your hand in a bag. Allow the paraffin wax to surround your hand or foot. Another option, place a sheet or thin cloth into the paraffin warmer. Allow the sheet to absorb the paraffin and slowly place the sheet onto your hand or foot. This would help to hydrate hand or foot.

Procedure

1. Turn on paraffin warmer.

2. Put a block of paraffin wax in warmer.

3. Let the paraffin melt. Note: it can get quite hot. Be very careful

4. After the paraffin wax turns to liquid. Scoop it in a plastic bag. Let it cool.

5. Then, place your hand in the bag. Wrap towel around the plastic bag. Leave paraffin on for 20-25 minutes. If you are using the paraffin for yourself. You can put the wax back into the warmer. Recycle the wax.

Avoid Paraffin if you have the Following

Poor circulation

Numbness in the hand and feet

Diabetes

Rash or open sores

Paraffin wax is almost in everything from lipsticks to candles. It is known to treat many physical conditions from injuries to muscle soreness to dryness. The heat treatment is very beneficial for the body.

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