Don’t Just Manage Eczema; Reverse It!

In my last article, “Exploring the Rise of Eczema in the U.S. From Diet to Environment,” I discussed the many different forms of eczema. This article will explore ways to reverse eczema rather than just treat it. Let’s get started.

To effectively manage eczema, it is crucial to recognize that it often stems from allergies. Identifying the specific allergens, whether they are environmental or food-related, is fundamental to addressing and reversing eczema symptoms. By pinpointing and mitigating these triggers, you can take significant steps toward alleviating the discomfort caused by this condition.

Environmental Factors That Cause Eczema

Mold spores are often overlooked as a trigger for eczema symptoms. Mold is an airborne allergen primarily caused by moisture, condensation, and humidity trapped within the home, place of business, or even a school. During the Autumn season, we typically find mold spores released into the air. The mold can thrive in damp areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, and on moist clothing. It can also grow in unexpected places, such as a car’s ventilation system, drain pans, and air ducts. There have even been reports of mold growing inside air conditioner units. Some more common places where mold can appear are listed below: 

• Walls
• Wooden structures 
• Under floorboards or carpets
• Damp basements
• Plaster 
• Attics and loft
• Window glass, panes, frames, and track

Contact with mold spores can cause dry, itchy, or scaly skin. It can exacerbate eczema and asthma in a person who already has it. Accordingly, this is why it is essential not to rule out your environment. If you are living in or working in a moldy environment, removing yourself can reverse it or, at the very least, improve your symptoms. For a more in-depth look at the symptoms and signs of mold toxicity, check out my article “Mold Toxicity: It May Be Why You’re Sick.” 

Other Airborne Allergens

People who suffer from eczema are often at the mercy of their environment. Airborne allergens and contaminants are all around us. An allergen is usually a harmless substance, such as a protein, that can cause sneezing, itching, and other allergy symptoms in some people and may also be responsible for eczema. Common airborne allergens and contaminants include dust, pollen, cigarette smoke, pet dandruff, dust mites, fumes, gases, vapors, plants, fertilizers, and pesticides. In addition to being a cause of eczema, Airborne allergens can also be responsible for asthma in some people. 

While we can do very little about the allergens outside our homes, we can take a few steps to reduce the allergens inside our homes. 

1. Keep carpets clean. If possible, avoid them; they can harbor dust and dust mites.
2. Keep surfaces and hard floors clean at all times, particularly if you keep windows and doors open. Depending upon the severity of the symptoms, it may be best to keep them closed.
3. Use an air filter.
4. Keep humidity low.
5. Keep bedding clean.
6. Wash clothes and fabric frequently. 
7. Change clothes when in from outside.

Other environmental factors also include climatic conditions such as extreme heat and humidity. If conditions are severe enough, relocating may be necessary. 

Contact Irritants That Cause Eczema

Contact irritants are substances that can damage the skin’s outer protective layer, causing a nonallergic reaction called contact dermatitis. Some examples of the most common irritants are: 

• Alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, fabric softeners
• Hair and skin care products with fragrances
• Hair dyes
• Long-term exposure to wet diapers 
• Rubber gloves
• Acids
• Solvents
• Bleach
• Antiseptic and antibacterials
• Perfumes and preservatives
• Oils used in machines 
• Disinfectants 

The best solution for your skin is to avoid contact with irritants. Additional methods of protecting sensitive skin include only using fragrance-free and chemical-free hair and body care products and, if possible, fragrance-free laundry detergent. 

How To Reverse Eczema

Combating Eczema Through Diet

Medical research shows that 30% of children with moderate-to-severe eczema have a food allergy. 80% of food-induced flares have been attributed to dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, nightshades, and peanuts exposure.

Some medical research also recommends avoiding foods like chocolate, cocoa powder, cashews, shellfish, soy sauce, tofu, and soybeans. 

Knowing which foods you might be allergic to is essential. We are all different, so some people may be allergic to blueberries, while others are allergic to cucumbers. If nursing babies have eczema, it is important to consider what the mother is eating. An allergy test may prove beneficial in pinpointing the source of food allergies.

Although changing diets can alleviate allergy symptoms for some, not all allergies are food-related.In these cases, don’t give up hope; you just have to consider other avenues, such as an overgrowth of candida, parasites, or an improperly functioning lymphatic system. 

Controlling Candida and Improving Your Gut Microbiome for Healthy Skin

Candida albicans is a fungus that lives on your body in small amounts, located in your mouth, skin, and intestines. The primary purpose of Candida is to assist in the process of digestion and to aid in the absorption of nutrients. Unfortunately, diet and lifestyle choices can cause candida to spiral out of control. When this happens, fungal infections can cause the onset or worsening of eczema. Candida, like eczema, thrives in warm, moist areas of the body, such as under the arm, groin, and the neck area. 

Eradicating an overgrowth of candida can be vital to reversing and improving eczema. If you want to restore a healthy balance of candida in your body, the following steps are highly recommended to achieve that goal:

• Take a probiotic to improve your gut flora and increase healthy bacteria.
• Eat more foods that kill candida, such as cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, arugula, radishes, onion, and leeks. 
• Avoid foods that fuel candida overgrowth, such as sugary foods, fried foods, grains and gluten, caffeine, alcohol, fermented foods, beans and starchy vegetables, and high-glycemic fruits.
• Get plenty of sunshine and drink lots of water.
• Take a candida to cleanse; we recommend our candida and parasite cleanse called Healthy Gut: 

Crushing Parasites to Alleviate Your Eczema Symptoms

According to the National Library of Medicine, there are some studies suggesting a possible link between parasitic infections and eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis, which is a predisposition to developing allergies. A 2018 case study found that the intestinal parasite Ascaris lumbricoides led to widespread eczema in a 12-year-old girl. So, if you’re suffering from eczema and have already ruled out diet and environmental factors, doing a parasite cleanse will not hurt. Once again, we highly recommend our candida and parasite cleanse called Healthy Gut:  https://www.naturalmaxhealth.com/product-category/detoxification-and-body-cleansing/

In a previous article, “Battling Lymphatic System Disorders,” I mentioned that human parasites could live in your lymphatic system and block lymph drainage. Poor lymph draining can cause inflammation and reduced circulation, leading to skin problems such as eczema and dry, itchy skin, loss of elasticity, premature aging, rashes, warts, acne, recurring infections, and fluid leaking through the skin. Other causes of poor lymph drainage include:

• Unhealthy diet
• Environment toxins
• Dehydration
• Stress and anxiety 
• Infections
• Inadequate exercise and long periods of sitting

Improve Lymph Drainage To Improve Your Skin Health

Improving lymph draining can improve symptoms of eczema. Lymphatic massages and dry brushing are excellent ways to improve lymph drainage. Preventive maintenance, of course, is one of the best ways to keep your lymphatic system healthy. You can adopt healthy lifestyle choices such as exercising, deep breathing, healthy eating, staying hydrated, and drinking water to improve lymphatic functions and adequately maintain your lymphatic system. Caring for your lymphatic system can enhance your overall health and well-being. To learn more about your lymphatic system, read my article “Signs of an Unhealthy Lymphatic System.”

How the Adrenals and Kidneys Affect Your Skin Health

The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering blood and eliminating metabolic waste. The kidneys depend on healthy adrenal glands for proper function. When adrenal glands falter, the kidneys can struggle, forcing your skin to take over as a secondary filtration system. In essence, when your kidneys can’t effectively expel waste, your skin steps up by opening its pores and eliminating toxins through its layers. This process can lead to various skin issues, including rashes and eczema. Understanding this connection is crucial for addressing and treating your skin concerns effectively.

How to Fix Unhealthy Adrenals and Kidneys

The million-dollar question is, “How do we bring improperly functioning adrenals back online so the kidneys can do their job?” According to Alexander Hickman, also known as Dr. Yah’ki Awakened, a Certified Biochemist, Master Herbalist, and Reiki Healer, proper hydration and cleansing bring the adrenals back online. Dr. Yah’ki states that the adrenals are your key to healing, and bringing hydration to the body is the fundamental principle of healing. Hydration breaks up stagnation and calcification, allowing the body to absorb essential minerals and eliminate toxic substances.

Much of the food we consume causes stagnation and calcification. As a result, our meridian pathways (channels or energy highways that direct the flow of energy, or qi, throughout the body) become blocked, blocking the elimination of waste and toxins. According to Dr. Yah’ki, our pathways are becoming cellular constipated, and we need to open up the meridian pathways to detoxify or eliminate properly.

Important Note: Maintaining our meridian system is essential for good physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Ensuring a smooth energy flow through the Meridian can help address ailments before they develop into diseases. Click here to learn more about the body’s meridian systems.

You might think, “Well, I just need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated to solve this stagnation and calcification problem. Problem solved.” However, it’s worth noting that Dr. Yah’ki recommends hydrating with H302 rather than H20.

What is H3O2?

H302 is the natural water rich in electrolytes found in fruits such as watermelon, cucumber, apples, and coconuts. It is impossible to detoxify when you constantly eat the foods that got you constipated on the cellular level in the first place, so Dr. Yah’ki advocates for a 21-day fruit fast to cleanse and rejuvenate your system, alongside incorporating kidney-friendly foods and herbal compounds into your diet. He also recommends foods that restore kidney function, such as berries, melons, fruits, and herbal compounds, to restore proper kidney filtration.

Discover how improving kidney and adrenal health can lead to healthier skin and a revitalized body. To learn more about Dr. Yahki’s 21-day fruit fast and the recommended herbs, please visit his website at https://yahkiawakened.com/

Other Ways to Alleviate Eczema

• Staying hydrated is always essential for wellness. Drinking plenty of water will keep your skin hydrated. 
• Nourish your cells. Take a supplement to boost your immunity and address mineral deficiencies like our Maximum-Cell Nutrition: 

• Supplement with antioxidants like glutathione. Learn more about glutathione here: “Boosting Your Heath With Antioxidants: What You Need To Know.”
• Reducing stress by incorporating meditation, deep breathing, and exercising can lead to fewer flare-ups. 
• Practice good skin hygiene: Cleanse your skin using an all-natural, fragrance-free cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and dead skin; keep your skin moisturized by using fragrance-free creams or lotions to help relieve itching. For good skin hygiene, we recommend using our Black Walnut Hull Antifungal Cream.

In Conclusion

I hope that you found this article informative. It’s worth noting that even if you don’t have a food allergy, an unhealthy diet can still worsen eczema symptoms by disrupting your gut microbiome, providing nourishment to parasites and intestinal worms, and hindering proper lymphatic drainage. 

Diet and lifestyle changes will be vital in reversing eczema and changing your environment if you live in or work in a moldy environment. 

Although you may not believe you have an overgrowth of candida, parasites, or poor lymphatic drainage, improving these areas can benefit your body. However, if these conditions are an issue, and nothing is done about them, they will only get worse and begin to affect other organs in your body. 

A couple of years ago, I developed the worst case of eczema I had ever witnessed in my adult life. It took some time, but I finally learned that the root cause was mold poisoning. Removing myself from the moldy environment was only part of the battles. When I moved, I took the mold with me inside my body and, unfortunately, in clothes and furniture that I initially did not know to get rid of. And although I’m not 100% out of the woods, I can finally see the finish line. I did not listen to the doctors or any other specialist when they tried to tell me that eczema was not curable. I became my doctor, and with the help of my creator, I am figuring things out. 

Please join me in my journey and start your path toward total body wellness. Even if you don’t have eczema, hopefully, this article has armed you with some information that you can use to transform your health. If you found this article helpful, please share it with someone who you think may be blessed by it. As always, take care of yourselves, and happy healing. See you next time. 

Related Links

Exploring the Rise of Eczema in the U.S. From Diet to Environment
Mold Toxicity: It May Be Why You’re Sick
Boosting Your Health With Antioxidants: What You Need To Know