Good Health News - August 2015

NATURAL RELIEF FOR ECZEMA
Most people think of the body as separate entities and
think of each organ as performing separate functions (i.e.
the skin, digestive tract, lungs, etc.), but forget that the
body actually works as one unit. The skin is an organ of
elimination and when we have an irritation on it, it means
that something inside the body (i.e. toxin, virus, etc.) is
triggering the body to eliminate it through the skin. Because
the skin cannot accommodate the amount of toxicity
that is coming out of the body, an irritation will break
out on the skin.
To relieve any skin condition, the first thing that must
be done is to eliminate all junk food, processed sugar,
pickles, dairy, meat, spices, and flour products from your
diet. These foods will produce a big allergic reaction in
your body, thereby contributing to your eczema flare-ups
even more. Secondly, after eliminating all these foods, you
should fill up your diet with mainly fresh fruits and vegetables.
It’s best to put less emphasis on fish and meats;
however, always choose organic when you decide to eat
them. There will be different food triggers for everyone, so
keep a journal about everything you eat and how you feel
after eating certain foods. Certain fruits and vegetables
may not be suitable for all people to eat. Pay close attention
to foods that cause your skin to break out, and then
avoid them as much as possible.
To provide relief to the local effect on the skin, you can
mix up two teaspoons of chia butter and one teaspoon of
calendula powder (ground from calendula flowers) into a
smooth cream and apply to the affected area. This natural
cream will alleviate itchiness and reduce the inflammation
of the skin. Calendula may cause allergic reactions in
some people, so start with a small amount of cream on
the skin at first before regular use.
Another natural remedy involves adding 2 tablespoons
of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of salt to a hot water
bath and washing yourself in it. This will help alleviate your
symptoms and cleanse the skin.
Changing your diet and using natural remedies will help
bring relief to most skin conditions; however, always consult
your health care practitioner before starting any treatment
plan or if your skin condition worsens.
LIFE PROGRAM
“Since we’ve been coming
here, Poppy has made
so many improvements
and has learned to do so
much. When we first came
2 years ago, Poppy’s movements
and skills were very
limited. She couldn’t roll,
she couldn’t pick things up,
she couldn’t hold things,
and she couldn’t sit without
throwing herself back. Now
she can roll, she can hold
things, use her hands, and
she can sit with minimal
support. She’s almost crawling, she can stand, and can even take
steps with support. The LIFE Program has taught Poppy so much
and she is now on her way to crawling, something we didn’t think
would ever be possible.”
- Haley Lyons, Poppy’s mother
Mini Program
For: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 2
times a week, 2 hours/day Duration: Ongoing as needed
Maxi Program
For: kids 0-12 & 12-16 with CP, ABI or stroke Frequency: 5
times a week, 4.5 hours/day Duration: 4 weeks
Contact us if you are interested in booking for 2015.
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