This is the
part 3 of the series on treating eczema. If you still have not gone
through the second part then you can do so by visit here How To Treat Eczema - Part 2Making dietary changes in your food habits can also help you in controlling eczema.
Improving diet - Go organic and natural and avoid processed
foods as much as possible. Add healthy food sources to your diet like fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts, etc
and reduce the amount of red meat in your diet. Make sure to include lot of omega-3
oils in your diet which are commonly found in foods like fish, green leafy
vegetables, etc which help you to maintain moist and soft skin.
Reduce dairy products - One of the most common dairy
products that triggers eczema is cow's milk, so it is better to cut it down
from your diet. Instead your can switch to alternatives like goat or buffalo's
milk or also non animal substitutes like oat milk, almond milk, etc. Cow's milk
is said to be filled with hormones and chemicals which are acidic and is known
to affect your eczema. Stop drinking cow's milk for atleast 2-3 weeks and check
if makes any difference .
For some people other than dairy products, even foods like
eggs, nuts, etc are said to cause eczema. It is best if you can avoid them in
your diet as well.
Cutting down on gluten - Reducing gluten foods from your
diet is also said to control eczema. The most common food that is said to
trigger eczema is wheat. Eliminate
gluten foods that trigger eczema like bread, pasta, cereals, etc from your diet
and check for any noticeable difference.
Maintain a diet dairy - Keep a diet dairy and note down all
the foods that you eat and notice for any changes when you eat something. While
for some foods you might notice changes immediately and for others it might take
some time. If you notice any difference then remove that food from your diet
for 2-3 weeks or even more and check if it makes any difference to your skin.
Natural dietary supplements - There are many dietary
supplements that can help you reduce symptoms of eczema. Some of them include:
> Gamma-linolenic acid - These are of fatty acids are found in
oils like evening primrose, black currant and borage. It is said to help your
skin by reliving inflammation and balance the lipids in your skin.
> Vitamin A, D and E - These vitamins can help your skin by
improving hydration, improving skin texture and increase collagen production.
> Fatty acids - Studies have shown that fatty acids have shown to improve your skin by reducing inflammation and reliving dry and itchy skin. Instead of suing omega-6s use omeg-3 as they are said to be pro-flammatory.
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