Natural Prescription for EczemaWritten by John Russell
-Identify food allergies and eliminate offending foods from you diet. Eggs, milk, cheese, chocolate, peanuts, soy, potatoes, and glutens in wheat are common allergenic foods. It will take four to six weeks for results of an allergen-free diet to be observed, so be patient. -Investigate possibility of food additive tartrazine contributing to eczema and, if it does, eliminate it from diet. -Eat fatty fish like salmon, herring, and mackerel at least twice a week. Some steps to relieve symptoms: -Do not use hot water for bathing and showering: Use warm water. -Use bath oil to soften skin. Use a nondrying soap substitute instead of soap -Do not use over-the-counter ointments that contain benzocaine or antibiotics. -Avoid lanolin in skin lotions, cosmetics, cleansers, and like. -Try to avoid temperature extremes and any activity that will involve excessive sweating. -Aerobic exercise is beneficial to eczema and other skin ailments. Just be sure to take a warm shower after exercise to wash away sweat. -Avoid any oily or greasy ointment that prevents skin from breathing. -Try to wear cotton and other natural fibers next to your skin with exception of wool, which you should avoid. -As stress can exacerbate eczema, practice stress reduction techniques.
| | What Makes a Person Happy?Written by Michele Webb
Research studies have shown that happier-than-average people have a lot of same traits and characteristics in common. Here a five top traits of happy people:1.Social Butterfly. Happy people tend to go out of their way to be with other people and to spend time with family and friends. When they are sad or anxious, they will seek out others for solace and comfort. 2.Keeping Fit. Happy people keep their moods elevated, and more active, by keeping fit and healthy. You do not have to be a marathon runner or body-builder to receive benefits from exercise. 3.Never in a Rut. New experiences will keep you from getting in a rut and becoming depressed, restless or unhappy. Try no things, explore new places, meet new people, sample new foods and try new activities. Never let yourself get into a rut. 4.Put on Those Rose-Colored Glasses. Depressed people tend to view themselves and their lives fairly accurately. The happier-than-average person tends to see themselves and their circumstances as better than they really are!
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