Five Top Alternative Eczema Cures
So many products these days contain synthetic chemicals and other toxic ingredients that more and more people are turning to alternative eczema cures. We are going to look at five top alternative eczema cures, all of them made from natural ingredients obtained from sources such as plants, flowers, herbs and foods. These are a great alternative as they don’t contain any harmful chemicals and are great for you – inside and out.
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera contains many powerful and natural properties that help in boosting the immune system and repairing skin tissue which is why it is extremely beneficial for eczema sufferers. Aloe vera can be used topically in the form of a cream or lotion as well as internally as a drink. If you love plants, then why not keep an aloe plant in your house. To obtain the gel, remove on of the lower leaves, cut it in half along its length and rub the inner gel over the affected area of skin.
2. Calendula
Calendula is commonly known as an English marigold and is a member of the daisy family. It is a beautiful flower that has large yellow or orange flowers. It has been traditionally used for the treatment of burns and abrasions but is also used for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema. Calendula can be taken in the tincture and cream form.
3. Echinacea
Echinacea is one of the most researched herbs in recent times and is widely known for helping keep colds, flu and infections at bay because of its general immune-boosting effects. However, Echinacea has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties which could help in skin conditions like eczema. Echinacea can be taken in a tincture to help boost your immune system and as a cream to heal your skin.
4. Evening Primrose Oil
Taking Evening Primrose Oil can significantly reduced inflammation, dryness and scaling of the skin. This is because the oil is high in essential fatty acids which make a hormone-like substance called prostaglandins which regulate inflammation and swelling as well as improving digestion and maintaining healthy skin. Evening Primrose Oil can be bought easily and inexpensively in most health foods stores in easy to swallow capsule form or in cream form.
5. Probiotics
Probiotics contain friendly bacteria which are essential for good gut health. Taking antibiotics, exposure to pollution, poor nutrition and stress are all factors which can reduce the level of these beneficial bacteria. Even though the role of probiotics in preventing allergies remains unclear, studies have shown that they can protect against eczema. Many yogurt products have friendly bacteria added to them and this could be a great way of taking them. You can also take them in supplement form. Foods that contain natural probiotics are fermented foods such as miso, tempeh and sauerkraut.