Apr

15

My Holistic Tips To Conquer Eczema

Filed Under Eczema Causes, Eczema Diet, Eczema Mind Power, Eczema Trauma, Eczema Treatment, Eczema Triggers, Natural Eczema Treatment | Leave a Comment

About thirty minutes ago, I was surprised to find a ton of comments that I have to moderate on this blog. Why this blog has not alerted me about the comments pending, I do not know. So I have gone ahead to approve most of the comments but wish to apologise if I have not gotten round to replying your questions individually.

Additionally, my email delivery system appears not to be working for the past one week. I’ve already requested for help from the company; so hopefully, I can resolve this problem soon.

Due to time constraints, I can only reply to some of the more common questions. I’ll also be explaining in a minute why I have been burying myself in the caves somewhat.

A couple of subscribers wrote to ask me if I am completely healed of my recent eczema flareup. Well, I’m glad to report that I’m on the recovery path. I hope to post some pictures in my next update.

What caused a minor flareup? I cannot declare with full certainty since I am not a medical doctor and will not be in a position to establish a direct link. My guess is that I had gotten back to eating some of my food triggers. These triggers have time and time again, proven to be toxic to my body. As a Singaporean, I’ve found it hard to give up on local favorites like laksa, mee siam and sambal prawns – all of which used the dried prawns ingredient. Sigh….

In the meantime, I’ve gotten back to my fruit-only diet in the morning. Dr Sebastian Liew also pointed out that oats is in the same family as wheat. I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast in the past few months and have given that up. Lunch is mostly salad. Dinner is rice with fish or chicken with vegetables.

I’ve also doubled up my efforts in moisturizing the affected part of the skin. Instead of 3 times, I can apply up to 6 times. I do the same for my daugther too. In the middle of the night, I will also sneak into the bedroom, to give her an extra dose of lubrication.

As for the leaky gut test, results only come out after a few weeks. Incidentally, Dr Liew is also away this month to Europe to upgrade his knowledge. I hope to be reporting more on these when I visit him next, upon his return to Singapore.

However, what I’m excited to share this time round in my bid to overcome my eczema, is that I found out that I had not given myself “permission” to be healthy. Those who have followed this blog will remember that I wrote sometime back on the mind-body-spirit approach to healing eczema. All this time, I have been continuing to clear past anger issues. An inability to forgive myself also surfaced during one of my inner healing sessions.

There are several layers to our emotions, apparently. It is necessary to remove them, to be completely free. Sometimes, layers can be peeled off in one go but sometimes, it is necessary to work on them layer by layer.

I was beginning to feel despondent over my inability to deal with my flareup. It was minor, to say the least but I was starting to fear that it would worsen. It then dawned upon me that there could be some missing elements in my subconscious mind that I had not looked at. Through my investigation, I found out that these were the thoughts that were holding me back:

- I am not healthy.

- I do not have the permission to be healthy.

- I do not have beautiful skin.

- I do not believe that I can conquer my eczema without the help of my doctor (since Dr Liew is away).

- I do not love how I look.

After clearing these issues, I noted that I had a turnaround. Interestingly, I also discovered that my daugther had similar negative thoughts.

After helping my daugther clear hers as well, I then help reinforce our subconsious minds with using positive affirmations. Together, my daugther and I will say simple sentences like:

- I am and choose to be healthy.

- I love myself and how I look.

- I have beautiful skin.

- I choose to release my negative emotions in a helpful way.

My daugther repeats after me. And the last I’ve checked, the more empowering thoughts are anchored in her belief system.

If you are interested to read more about inner healing, do check out my other blog here. I’ve chosen to spend more time writing self help articles because I believe that the mind holds the key to plenty of the problems that we face, including our physical health. While I continue to want to write on eczema issues, a greater proportion of my time is now spent on inner work. (So do forgive me if I now take a longer time to respond to emails. I feel that I can best serve the community if I continue to investigate the mind-body connection and report my findings.)

Amazingly, I am being called to a higher purpose; that is to help people out of their misery and suffering, and in the search for an abundant and more fulfilled life. In my case, eczema is an indication of repressed emotions waiting to be released. The fight to conquer eczema signified the beginning to a process of self discovery. From the pain and suffering, I found out much about myself. I’ve never looked at myself more deeply. Somehow, in that understanding, I discovered a higher purpose to my life.

The one sign of well being that my close friends can say of me is that I’ve never looked happier! And it’s true – I’ve never felt more at peace and joyful!

Mar

2

7 Tips For Preventing An Eczema Flareup From An Exposure To Dust Mites and Roaches

Filed Under Care for Eczema Skin, Eczema Causes, Eczema News, Eczema Triggers, Non-toxic Living | Leave a Comment

Prevent Eczema Flareups From Exposure To CockroachesEczema sufferers need to pay heed to their immediate environment. A study from South Korea has revealed that dust mites and cockroach allergens can weaken the skin’s defense mechanism. Cockroach allergens are particles of feces, saliva and other matter found on the bodies of these insects. The study was reported in an article in the latest issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

In the study, a group of volunteers had their skin barrier function disrupted by repeatedly stripping off a cellophane tape that they have stuck on their forearm. They then exposed themselves to dust mites and roach allergens. It was found that the skin repair process of the skin got delayed due to the exposures.

Just the talk of microscopic bugs and fifth is enough to make the hairs on my skin stand. Here are my 7 tips for prevention and clearing out of dust mites and roaches:

1. Be sure to always clear out dust from any hidden corners.

2. Clear out debris or any food particles quickly, to prevent insects and cockroaches from making its way to your home.

3. Never take off your shoes or slippers if you are stepping into an environment that is not cleaned regularly.

4. Spring clean often.

5. Plug any holes on the walls.

6. Always eat in restaurants that practice good hygiene.

7. Avoid going too close to drains or alleys that are filthy. Never let your kids, who are prone to eczema outbreaks, play near the drains.

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