Naturopathic tips to help relieve skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea
Diet
Eat whole foods including an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Avoid processed and packaged foods
Drink at least 2 litres of filtered water each day.
Eat probiotic foods such as sauerkraut, kim chi, kefir, kvass and coconut yoghurt.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin E such as raw nuts and seeds.
Eliminate dairy foods from your diet.
Reduce or remove gluten from your diet.
Reduce coffee.
Reduce alcohol.
Consider food allergy and sensitivity testing.
Lifestyle
Get out into the sunshine.
Choose natural fibres for clothing and bedding.
Choose non-toxic, environmentally friendly, cleaning products.
Choose sensitive skin laundry detergent with no fragrances.
Avoid using fabric softer.
Avoid body wash, body lotion, cosmetics, room spray and perfumes that contain parabans, DEAs, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, formaldehyde and toluene.
Take a magnesium salt bath.
Manage stress.
Try topical lotions to relive itching, promote healing, prevent scaring and improve skin quality.
