Conventional Medicine vs Alternative Medicine for Eczema

These years of journeying down the eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (tsw) path with my two warriors, we have consulted with countless general practitioners, pediatricians, dermatologists and other specialists of the like, traditional chinese medicine (tcm) practitioners, and a homeopathy practitioner. Oh and not forgetting Google, you would be surprised at how good a doctor … Read more

Allergies to Food Additives – harmful effects of flavour enhancers

This article is part of a series that discusses the allergies to food additives, with particular focus on the harmful effects of flavour enhancers like monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The other articles can be found here: Allergies to Food Additives – Preservatives Allergies to Food Additives – Food Colouring … Read more

Allergies to Food Additives – Preservatives

In today’s fast-paced and modernised world, highly processed food takes a prominent place in our daily lives, and wouldn’t budge. In the process of ‘making’ food to feed the masses, and in the name of profit, numerous additives are included in almost all processed and packaged food. These additives are not natural, not supposed to … Read more

Gluten Free Snacks Ideas for Kids – our backup pantry

If your child is embarking on a gluten free diet for eczema (this earlier article discusses the whys and hows), it is good to get prepared by sourcing out some gluten free snacks ideas for kids. Of course the best choices are natural, wholesome foods like carrot and celery sticks, an avocado or an apple … Read more

Dr Bronner – The Best Natural Soap for Eczema

We understand the pain, physical and financial, of trying out hundreds and thousands of soaps, handwash, body wash, etc. just to find something that is neither drying nor irritating for your eczema. After years of research and trying out different brands and products, I find Dr Bronner to have the best natural soap for eczema … Read more

The Best Natural Body Wash for Eczema (and why these other brands won’t do)

Over the years, I have searched high and low, for the perfect natural body wash for eczema – something that would not further load sensitive little bodies with more chemicals and toxins than what they were already exposed to; something that has natural goodness in it, that would help the skin lock in its natural … Read more

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