Cures for eczema? I’m sure if you have eczema, like I do, you’re as interested in finding a cure as I am.

My first outbreak of eczema happened when I was twenty during my first pregnancy. Something changed in my metabolism to cause an extremely bad set of itchy rashes that appeared mostly on my arms and legs. The doctor I consulted told me it was “just one of those things”. She suggested that I not use soap when bathing to avoid further irritation.

When my pregnancy ended so did the eczema. Within a few months it was no longer a problem… until six years later when I got pregnant again. After this second pregnancy the eczema never went away completely, though it was never as bad as it was during that first pregnancy.

For most eczema sufferers, pregnancy isn’t part of the problem, and until recently I never had an adequate reason given for why eczema could occur. Then I watched this video from asktheholisticdoctor on YouTube:

Note the doctor mentioned digestive health…

Well, earlier this year I went on the master cleanse fast, also known as the lemonade diet, for ten days. After breaking my fast I used this daily probiotic for several months, and during that time I had no eczema! I think I made a mistake when I stopped using the probiotic, so I just ordered two more boxes. This is the brand I use:

Click here to purchase or learn more about this probiotic.

My daughter’s paramour looked for eczema cures in his extensive herbal library, and found that Neem Oil is one of the best things to put on it. Neem oil comes from the Neem, which is an evergreen tree in India. There’s a strong odor so many people prefer to use it in a lotion or salve - but I’ll take the oil straight. I want to make sure I’m using only the purest product. This isn’t a good solution for pregnant women, however. Neem oil is a herb that pregnant women should never use because it can cause miscarriage. Also women wanting to get pregnant shouldn’t use it because it can prevent implantation.

Another caution: Long term use of Neem can cause liver damage, so don’t plan on using it forever. This is something I’ll use only until the rash clears up, something I’m hopeful the probiotic will take care of.

Neem oil is not to be used in cooking.

Mainly it is used to treat eczema and other skin conditions including acne, and even leprosy. It is also used for fevers, inflammations, rheumatism, malaria, and TB. It is even used as a bio-pesticide for organic gardening.

My daughter’s friend also told me that Aryurvedic doctors prescribe Bacopa Extract to eczema sufferers because eczema can be caused by stress. I did some research on Bacopa and was intrigued by its effect on memory and intelligence. I’ll be getting some of this too:

Wikipedia articles: Neem Oil, Bacopa

Of course if I lived near one I’d go see a naturopatic doctor about my eczema. They probably have other options for treating eczema. But I live many miles from natural medical care; I’m in the boonies. For now I’ll use these things and will report back about how they work for me.

[Update 12/30/08 - Today Dr. Mercola sent out the link to an article about eczema treatments! He's got lots of great ideas there, though I will not be using animal based oils since I'm a vegetarian. See the article and his video: Fend off Psoriasis and Eczema with Simple, Inexpensive Remedies. He mentions probiotics as part of the cure. Thanks, Dr. Mercola!]

Are flu shots worth the danger of possibly contracting Guillain-Barré syndrome like Richard Ryan, 44, did? Ryan, a Canadian, got his flu shot last year. A few weeks later he was in so much intense pain he sought treatment at a hospital emergency room. The doctor there knew what he had as soon as the words, “flu shot” were mentioned.

Richard Ryan was hospitalized for ten weeks and spent three of those weeks in intensive care, paralyzed.

I’ve often wondered if it might be worthwhile to get flu shots, but so far, have avoided them. Last winter I discussed this with a co-worker at a restaurant I was then working at.

Cook: “I’ve never had one. One winter someone working here got one and was sick all winter, and I never got sick.”

Me: “I’ve never had one either. I wonder what they put in those shots.”

Cook: “They’re having the flu shot clinic tomorrow. It’s a drive-by clinic. You don’t even have to get out of your car.”

Me: “No thanks. I didn’t get sick at all last winter either. I take precautions like washing my hands a lot. And if I start to feel under the weather, I take a couple Golden Seal capsules. Works every time.”

Cook: “Golden Seal? What’s that?”

Me: “It’s a herb with mild antibiotic qualities. I usually take some Golden Seal, Vitamin C, and orange juice. Not all at one time of course - I like to space things out.”

Cook: “And it really works?”

Me: “For me it does. Just be careful not to take too much. Read the directions.”

Two other employees were feeling sick and the cook told them I recommended Golden Seal. One recovered almost immediately after using Golden Seal extract; the other didn’t. [Note: I don't know how much she took; it may have been minimal as it was the one who actually purchased the Golden Seal that recovered.]

Meanwhile, back in Canada, Richard Ryan has never fully recovered from the effects of his flu shot. The Guillain-Barré syndrome symptoms are in remission, but it could return at any time. Ryan’s illness turned into CIDP - Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. He still uses medication, can’t work, and has developed memory loss.

Source: B.C. man paralyzed after flu shot warns of risks published in CDC News on October 22, 2008.

One more thing: You can learn a lot by reading the 100+ reader comments on the article I referenced.

I had no idea Paxil produced terrible withdrawal symptoms until I read Nitromama’s Squidoo lens about how Paxil nearly destroyed her life. She started using it because she was depressed about her brother’s sudden death from colon cancer. Soon she was hooked; it took away the depression and gave her plenty of energy to work with.

Suddenly everything went wrong. One night she felt like she was thrown from her bed and had a desperate need to run; she could not stay still. She decided to wean herself from the drug but soon became depressed to the point of feeling suicidal. Apparently this is very common for those recovering from Paxil addiction. Some don’t make it through.

There are quite a few forums to help people recover from Paxil addition. If you need help check out PaxilForum, Paxil, Paxil CF, Paroxetine Forum, and PaxilProgress. Hopefully one of these will be the right online home for you as you work through your withdrawal.

Remember never to quit outright. You’ll need to go on a gradual reduction regimen. Darcy Baston wrote a short manual on what to expect and how to quit: The Paxil Withdrawal Guide.

I think Blog Reclamation Week went well… I’ve successfully introduced some changes including removing all the old postings, save very few that I thought were right for the direction this blog is heading in. I also completely reworked the categories, leaving very few: Conditions, Conscious Living, Energy Healing, Exercise, Sundries, This Site, and Natural Remedies.

This is the week I’m taking back this blog, so spammers, be aware, your comments will be deleted.

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I made this post yesterday, and today someone wiped it out. I have this to say to you… there are better things to do with your life. Life is worthless unless it is spent loving and uplifting others… helping them on their life’s journey… not harming others in any way.

I am thankful for this opportunity to share a message of love with you.

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Twenty percent of UK parents are refusing to allow their daughters to be immunized for cervical cancer, according to an article published on April 25, 2008 in the Guardian. The article concludes with a quote from Professor Jo Waller and Dr. Jane Wardle - both from the department of epidemiology and public health at University College London. They say, “work needs to be done to restore public confidence in immunisation.” (That’s the British spelling of immunization.)

They have a hard-sell ahead of them because the word is out - immunizations are dangerous! Who among us really knows what drug companies put in those immunizations these days? Tens of thousands of parents are deeply concerned about this issue.

Another recent article about the link between Autism Spectrum Disorders and immunizations starts by saying, “In 1976, children received 10 vaccines before attending school. Today they will receive over 36 injections.”

Here in the USA, parents can refuse injections, but most don’t know that. When I enrolled my daughter in school a few years ago I informed the school personnel that they should make available a form for parents to sign refusing the immunizations. The school staff didn’t even know the form existed. I noted the medical records form they gave me was a photocopy and so I downloaded the correct form which contains a place to sign refusing immunizations. I got that from the state department of education’s website.

Actually, my children all had all the prescribed childhood immunizations, but that was because at the time I gave birth to them I wasn’t fully aware of the laws or consequences of immunization. I did have one child who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome which is on the Autism Spectrum. I wouldn’t wish that on any parent, but it is becoming more common these days and the evidence points to immunizations as a cause.

That 20% of parents in the UK are refusing cervical cancer immunizations gives me hope. This indicates that more young people are thinking of what’s best for their families, doing needed research, and standing firm on their convictions. The truth is that we cannot trust drug companies to always do what is best for us rather than what is best for their own prosperity.

Sources:

1 in 5 parents refuse daughters’ cervical cancer jab by Sarah Boseley, published April 25, 2008 in The Guardian.

The Case For A Link To Autism Spectrum Disorders by Russell L. Blaylock, MD, published on April 25, 2008 at Rense.Com.

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