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About Eczema:
Conventional Versus Natural Treatment
Eczema is an
inflammation of the skin frequently seen in association with
allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. The parts
affected by eczema, develop lesions which will often appear as
patches, blisters and/or scratches. The vicinities affected by
eczema are very itchy and uncomfortable. The affected areas may
become abnormally thick. Thickening of the skin can be brought
through trauma to the patches from scratching and rubbing. The
affected spots will be typically dry in comparison to unaffected
areas. The face, elbows, behind the knees, wrists are more likely to
develop eczema than other body parts.
One of the major
causes of eczema is the imbalance in a person’s immune function and
is probably a form of response to the environmental substances such
as dust, pollution, yeast, cosmetic products, chemicals such as:
detergents, oils, greases, solvents at home or in the work place. In
addition, stress can cause a depletion of certain body nutrients
(vitamins and minerals), which ultimately leads to a sensitivity
towards eczema.
Corticoid creams
containing hydrocortisone are the most common conventional treatment
for eczema. Hydrocortisone is similar to a natural hormone secreted
by adrenal gland, which controls the inflammation process and
actively participates in the ionic body balance. The hydrocortisone
creams are effective for reducing inflammation, swelling, redness
and itching thereby allowing the affected area to heal.
In spite of
temporarily reducing the effects of eczema, these creams can lead to
skin thinning and damaging. At high doses or at low doses for
extended time the hydrocortisone can accumulate through the body and
induce metabolic changes in salt and water balance, potassium and
calcium balance and increases the blood sugar level. The reasons for
accumulation are multiple. One important cause is the competition
between the naturally secreted hormone and the topical
hydrocortisone for the same receptors, which can raise the uncoupled
hormone level. Another important cause is the steroid structure of
the hormone, which makes elimination through the kidney difficult.
The corticosteroid
creams have to be used with a low dose of hormone and for short
period of time as sometimes indicated on the label. On the other
hand, sudden discontinuation of the corticosteroid cream can lead to
the worsening of the eczema.
Herbal therapy is
a mild but long lasting alternative for eczema treatment. Many herbs
are known for their beneficial qualities in the treatment of eczema
such as: Burdock, Calendula, St. John Wort, Chamomile, Chickweed,
Yarrow, Nettle, Licorice. They can be used as teas, tinctures or
for topical treatment.
Since eczema is a
complex skin disease one single herb is not enough to relieve the
symptoms of the eczema or eradicate the disease. A complex mixture
of beneficial herbs is more likely to succeed in the treatment.
The antioxidant
therapy has been successfully used in the prevention and treatment
of different skin diseases, which usually are characterized by a
high percentage of free radicals at the site of the affected
areas. A good example of natural antioxidants is Sea Buckthorn and
Grape seed oils.
They contain a
wide range of antioxidants such as vitamin E, A, C, selenium, beta
carotene, anthocyanidins, which can be beneficial in the case of
eczema and other skin disorders.
In conclusion:
Natural alternative may be longer than the conventional solution for
eczema treatment but much safer for the skin and health in general.
Eczema is an itchy and unpleasant skin disease. Conventional
treatment usually includes hydrocortisone creams, which at high
doses can trigger skin damage. Natural alternative with herbal
extracts and antioxidants can be a powerful and safe treatment for
eczema and other skin ailments.
Natural Approaches to
Reduce Cellulite
Cellulite can be characterized by an uneven bumpy skin texture over
the upper outer tights, buttocks, breasts and upper arms.
Different
theories characterize cellulite as a vascular, structural or
inflammatory process. For example cellulite can be explained as a
degradation process initiated by the loss of the capillary network
and inability to restore the tissue damage.
Cellulite can also appear in the presence of larger fat lobules
attachments under the skin.
The collagen breakdown which
usually appears during puberty and menstruation in the dermis, can
be an important factor in cellulite formation. In the
same time,
cellulite
becomes accentuated during pregnancy, nursing and estrogen therapy.
An unbalanced diet with excessive intake of fat, carbohydrates, salt
may also aggravate this condition.
A poor fiber diet decreases
tissue oxygenation and increases the formation of radicals and
toxins under the skin.
Emotional stress induces the
increase in adrenaline and noradrenaline which stimulates the
reactions of fat synthesis (lipogenesis).
Finally, a sedentary life
decreases the muscle mass in the favor of the fat mass.
The complexity of the factors for the cellulite condition requires
multilevel approaches and treatments.
There are several options which
might have a positive impact on the cellulite treatment such as
silicon, retinol and different herbal therapies.
Herbs which stimulate
peripheral circulation such as rosemary, cayenne, dandelion, nettle
may be very beneficial in the treatment of cellulite. Compounds
which naturally induce collagen synthesis (vitamin C, gamma linoleic
acid) may help with the restoration of the damaged skin due to
cellulite.
By removing the toxins embedded
in the fat lobules tissue oxygenation is improved. Saunas, massages,
fast absorbing compounds such as clays are also beneficial.
Mild sport activities improve
muscle tone helping restore the muscle mass.
Conclusion: Cellulite is not a
disease. Cellulite is a result of hormonal activities and life
style. Theoretically every woman has cellulite. Cellulite can be
less pronounced or completely undetectable if you have a healthy
life style and use whenever necessary different topical approaches
to reduce it.
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About Skin Detoxification
And Cell Healing
The skin is the
largest organ of your body and is considered to act as a third lung,
absorbing from the environment and perspiring waste into the air.
The normal function of the skin is to exhale gases, sweat water and
certain toxic salty substances. The skin also secretes sebum from
the sebum glands which maintains the elasticity of the skin and
hair. The last but not least, the skin is meant to protect the inner
body.
The skin
accumulates toxins from inside and outside the body. The
environmental pollutants, UV rays and chemicals from your personal
care are as dangerous as the toxins generated from inside. For
example, UV rays can generate an increase level of reactive oxygen
species and reactive nitrogen species in cells which will result in
oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and DNA. This is one of the
reasons why UV rays can induced skin cancer. Chemicals can induce
oxidation of lipids and other cell compounds which ultimately
generate free radicals. In addition, petrochemical derivatives from
your regular skin care products, suffocate the skin and it cannot
breath properly. These derivatives are foreign for the body and are
very difficult to eliminate. They accumulate in the body and can
trigger poorly maintain cell equilibrium that can lead to
degenerative processes associated with premature aging,
inflammation, different skin ailments including cancer.
Internal toxin
waste can come from an improper diet balance, accelerated fat
burning due to weight loss and exaggerated physical activity and a
prolong stress stage.
There are
several ways to maintain a proper skin cell balance. The skin needs
to properly breathing through its pores. Therefore regular face
cleansing is essential to cleanse the skin from its toxins and open
pores to eliminate more. Use natural and mild cleanser with balanced
pH to avoid bacteria growing and relapse of the skin barrier.
Saunas, sweats, face herbs steam can be used to help purify the body
and skin from toxins through pore elimination.
Makeup can
obstruct the pores making toxin elimination very difficult. You
should consider not using your usual makeup at least a day week.
You can use gentle dry brush and mechanical peeling on your face
to cleanse the skin of old cells and invigorate it.
Clay masks are
powerful detoxifying agents. They neutralize the free radicals
present onto the skin due to UV rays, environmental pollutants and
internal stress and support skin nurturing with their minerals.
Try to use
natural creams that have a wide range of antioxidants on their
formulations such as vitamin C, E and beta carotene, selenium,
glutathione, proanthocyanidins.
For all the
above procedures add the drinking of 6-8 cups of water every day.
During the
detoxification program the cell’s vital processes are increased, the
skin’s toxins are cleared up, the cells start to rebalance their
metabolic activities, the oxido-reduction processes are normal and
the cells have the power to heal themselves.
In
conclusion: skin detoxification is as important as internal body
detoxification. This is not a one time process. This practice has to
be used frequently to provide skin protection and enhance skin
health. It also reduces the possibility of skin diseases later on.
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