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fluoride from household drinking and bathing water. More chlorine and fluoride are consume during a daily shower
than through drinking tap water.
A second theory suggests poor air conditioning systems which incubate molds and fungus and then spread them
through the house is a problem. Employ filters to clean the air.
Finally sick building or home syndrome has been indicated in some cases, good ventilation and removal of rugs and
building materials which give of gases and toxins such as formaldehyde, formalin and methlybenzene have proved
effective.
Brewer’s Yeast
Also known as: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
What does it do? Brewer’s yeast is the dried, pulverized cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of fungus. It is a
rich source of the B-complex vitamins, protein (providing all the essential amino acids), and minerals, particularly
chromium. Brewer’s yeast should not be confused with baker’s yeast, nutritional yeast, or torula yeast, which are low in
chromium.
ITCHY SCALP AND SKIN
QUESTION: I have a terrible problem with itchy scalp which sometimes carries over to my face and back. I know it is
caused by the shampoos I have used while in the shower and have tried a number of different ones. The only type I
have found to be less itchy is Head and
Shoulders or a similar (housebrand) type, but I am still not happy with those either as I still have some itching. Even
the 'itchy scalp' Herbal Essence' shampoo is a problem for me. I have to shampoo daily because my hair is oily and
limp and my skin is oily even at the ripe old age of 48! Any suggestions?
ANSWER:
It sounds like you sebaceous glands are working over time and I am wondering why? Most skin problems are liver or
hormone related, I would really like more information on this. My other questions for you are do you use, coloring
agents or get perms, you may be allergic to the chemicals involved. I am wondering what your occupation is? Some
jobs lead to a build up of wastes and toxins in your body so your skin, which is the largest elimination organ in the
body, may be over taxed because the other organs are not keeping up or can't help because they are overtaxed
dealing with these agents or are not functioning properly for another reason. Do you have a problem with your either
your lungs, liver, bowels or urinary tract? Some people are allergic to an ingredient called Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS)
that is commonly used in many soaps, shampoos to make them suds easy. You may want to find a shampoo which
does not contain this. Secondly many people with skin problems, find the use of homemade lye based soaps help
clear them up. You may want to experiment with these.
Herbally
Elder Flower, Latin name: Sambucus nigra (European), S. canadensis (North American) - is appropriately used as an
infusion. A infusion is a strong tea made of the herb and traditional called "Queen of Hungary" water, for itchy dry flaky
skin, is demulcent and soothing. This herb is good for the skin, tones it and leaves skin soft.
Milk Thistle, Latin Name Silybum marianum is a great liver herb and is appropriately used for dry scaly, scratchy, itchy
skin mix with burdock seed and omega 3 fatty acid (especially fish oils)
Burdock seed, Latin Name: Arctium lappa is a wonderful herb for dry, scaly and flaky skin problems. For skin problems
Burdock seeds work well with Evening Primrose oil and Sarsaparilla. Burdock is appropriate for dry skins conditions
associated with dry constipation.
Sarsaparilla, Latin Name: Smilax species, S. bono-nox is the North American Species) this herb is a good Alterative
and skin herb.
Oats, Latin Name: Avena sativa, A. fatua (wild oat) This herb is good for itchy skin conditions, cook small amount on
stove top until thick add to bath waters and soak or in your case you might want to apply to your scalp as a poultice, in
other words lets is stay thick and mix into hair onto scalp then rinse out after 10-15 minutes in shower.
The Chinese herb
Sha Shen, Sand root, Na Sha Shen - Glehnia (northern), Bai sha shen - Adenophora (southern) Latin Name: A.
tretrophylla/ A. stricta and Glehnia littoroais. This herb moistens everything including dry skin. Especially dry skin
associated with dry other dryness in body such as constipation or sticky sputum.
If this is a fungal problem a wash using the essential oils of Tea Tree and Lavender may help these two are essential
oils which can be directly applied to skin without dilution in a carrier oil.
Plantain and Calendula are topically good for the skin, make poultice and apply to scalp or make a strong tea and soak
cloth in tea apply cloth to scalp. Menthol containing herbs used topically are best for itching skin. These include
Peppermint, Eucalyptus and others.
I would also help increase elimination via other pathways of the body using alterative herbs such as Barberry and
Oregon Grape Root, Latin Name: Berberis vulgaris and Mahonia aquafolium these will increase liver function helping
to eliminate toxins via the bowels, where skin problems are associated with a stagnant liver.
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