NEW IDEA
July 7th 2001

Leading Naturopath Linda Parker specialises in natural cures and remedies for eczema... says “It’s itchy, irritating and hard to beat, but with help, eczema can be easily overcome”.

‘In children, where eczema is often due to an intolerance of dairy products, avoid cow’s milk and try alternatives such as soy or rice milk, oat milk or even goat’s milk’ says Sydney Naturopath Linda Parker (Kotis).

Supplementing the child’s diet with essential fatty acids, fish oils, zinc and warm fenugreek tea may help. Try aloe vera gel to alleviate itching and redness, and add a few drops of tea tree oil to your bath to relieve infected skin.

It’s also important to cut nails and avoid scratching the skin.

‘In adults, stress, alcohol, excess yeast or dehydration can trigger eczema,’ says Linda.  Herbs that can help include burdock, blue flag, turmeric, cleavers and white poplar. A little olive oil in the bath helps while calendula and chickweed cream can stop an itch for all ages.

Take vitamins A, E and E, and zinc as a preventative measure.