LONG --- BUT well worth the reading.
Make the connection.
http://www.mcs-america.org/November2007....
http://www.infowest.com/business/g/gentl...
I am a nurse with over 25 years experience in this area and I have seen a lot of people with various illnesses caused from chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC’s in their homes, schools and workplace. This problem is growing as more and more chemicals are being introduced and used on a daily basis.
We are seeing more and more people with Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema and respiratory illnesses. I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MCS and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.
If you or a loved one suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.
Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of all evil when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your lungs will thank you and you will breathe easier.
And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health….many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.
Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don’t they make the connection?
Here is a Brain Spect Scan Before and after a whiff of perfume:
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/spect.html
BIG NO-NO’s
No Bounce or dryer sheets
No Febreeze
No Glade Plug-ins ---- http://www.mcs-america.org/april2007pg12...
No scented candles
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Dander
No Sprays
And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is "Fragrance Free" these products often mask the smell with another chemical !
More and more offices and schools are creating “Fragrance Free Zones”… why do you think this is?
Feel free to contact me on this subject.
2007-12-07 15:45:33
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answered by Smart Nurse 5
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My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.
Best Eczema Treatment?
2016-05-15 04:51:01
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answered by ? 4
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Hello, I have ezcema as well, and quite frankly it is embarassing, especially when people notice it and ask about it. I found and product that works wonders for me and it clears up dry spots in 2-3 days of continuous use. It is called Elocom, I don't know where you live so I don't know where you'd be able to find it but it is a miracle cream. Good luck.
Ps - I heard rubbing onions on the skin works, never tried it, though.
2007-12-07 12:05:57
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answered by iloveboys 3
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I have excema as does my 3 month old. Use hydrocortizone and eucerine calming cream. You can apply one at a time or combine equal amounts of the 2 in a resealable container. It soothes the itching and reduces redness. If that doesnt work ask your pediatritian for a prescription.Good Luck!
2007-12-08 01:12:41
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answered by cher76 2
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The best treatment for treatment is steroid ointments. That's what my doctor gave me a few years ago and my eczema has completely gone. But then again the Doctor also told me that i had a mild case of dermatitis, but it has completely cleared up now. However you can't get them over the counter, they need to be prescribed to you.
Also don't use forums like this to decide what to give you r daughter because there are alot of products out there and one that may work on one person may not work on another. So see your Doctor and have him/her prescribe something. And if it's really bad then ask to be referred to a dermatologist.
Hope she gets better soon.
2007-12-07 13:09:49
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answered by Anonymous
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Hi Debb
Cause
Eczema is often called Dermatitis, and may be a symptom of an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Eczema can be due to allergies, allergies secondary to digestive disorders such as hydrochloric acid deficiency, rashes secondary to immune diseases, genetic metabolic disorders, and/or nutritional deficiencies, especially of niacin (vitamin B3) and B6, as well as other B vitamins.
To minimize your risk of developing eczema, avoid irritating substances, wear natural nonirritating materials, use soothing ointments, and check to see if dietary, nutritional, and/or and allergy-causing factors need to be considered.
Testimonials (http://www.herballegacy.com/
1. Newborn Cured of Eczema: At one of Dr. Christopher's lectures, a woman brought a bundle to the front, a little baby all wrapped up. She unwrapped the bundle, and as she did, eczema scalings flew up all around dusted Dr. Christopher's dark suit. The baby was simply covered with eczema; he described it as horrible to see. The family had adopted the baby six months previous, and it was entirely covered with the scaling, evidently from birth. The family had employed their usual doctor, a pediatrician, and a skin specialist, but no one could do a thing for the little sufferer.
Dr. Christopher told the mother to fill a bassinet with warm Chickweed tea and to bathe the baby, pouring the tea over the head that could not be submerged. The mother was also to give Chickweed tea internally, in small amounts.
Within just a matter of days, the baby began to improve, and after a week or two, the eczema disappeared completely, though the child had suffered with it so many months.
2.BF&C cures skin problem worse than eczema: One day a lady came into my office in a frantic state of near hysteria. She told me that her fourteen-year-old daughter was at home and some neighbor ladies were with her, to keep her from doing harm to herself. That morning the mother had stopped her daughter from committing suicide. The girl, for several years, had a severe dermatitis that had baffled the family physician, dermatologists and allergy specialists. The skin problem was from the knees down to her feet, the arms from elbows down over the hands, and her neck and face were also covered with this dermatitis condition. The dermatologists said it was different from pityriasis, psoriasis, eczema, etc., and had no name for this thick, heavy scaling from which the girl was suffering. This young girl had become a recluse, refusing to go to school, church, parties, etc., and because of this terrible condition which was called "incurable" she was eating herself into an extremely oversized individual. The despair she was suffering was pushing her into a suicidal frame of mind.
I had never had such a case presented to me before and my "back was up against the wall." This was an emergency and I did not have the time to sit in a laboratory and figure out a combination to try on her. I offered a quick silent prayer for help and a formula came immediately to my mind. As it came I had the lady and her companion write it down. I told them to go to an herb shop or health food store and get the various herbs, mix them, and make a fomentation. She was to foment the legs, arms, neck and face areas, and also to have the daughter drink some of the tea. I felt confident enough to promise good results!
It was on a Tuesday morning that the mother had come to see me. On Friday the report came back that the scabs and scales had left the afflicted areas and the girl's skin had a good "healing glow" to it. The next message I received was six months later. The girl was now a choir leader at the school she had returned to, and she was again busy in church and social activities.
This particular group of herbs is one we called "bone, flesh and cartilage" formula. We found it would do many things besides skin problems.
best of health to you
2007-12-07 11:50:50
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answered by Anonymous
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My nephew had this. I went to Era detergent or All free it has less dyes and perfumes in it. Only use Dove unsented soap and when you wash her don't rinse her in the tub stand her up and have her rinse off with the tap water.
This will help and never use bleach on her clothes
for the itch try some benedryl until you can get it healed up some.
2007-12-07 11:43:20
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answered by Anonymous
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answered by ? 4
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Itching is often worse at bedtime. Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen are effective. Sorry that all i know and good luck with your daughter's health.
2007-12-07 11:57:25
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answered by imsety 6
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if your daughter is only one, she should be under the treatment of a physician for that eczema.
2007-12-07 11:43:07
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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