This is the third part of our three part guest blog series on the Elimination Diet. Please visit here for tips on preparing for the Elimination Diet and here for an outline of rules, recipes and tips for successfully completing the first 12 days of the diet. After completing the first 12 days of the […]
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In the modern day we are lucky because so many foods can be stored and kept for a long time. Advancements in preservatives and storing methods make it easy for us to enjoy perishable foods with a longer shelf life than they normally have – saving us money in the long run! The issue is […]
This is the second part of our three part guest blog series on the Elimination Diet. By now you may have tried out some of the suggestions in Part I, or are ready to jump right in and start! Make sure you have a food diary handy, as this will be essential to tracking symptoms […]
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Take it Away – A 3 Part Series on Elimination Diet (Part 1)
Many of you may have heard of the Elimination Diet before, especially if you, your child, or someone you know suffers from allergies or food sensitivities. The Elimination Diet is an effective and low-cost tool that you can use to determine which foods, if any, are contributing to your symptoms. For twelve days you eliminate […]
Elimination diets are hard. This is why most people don’t bother with them. Deep down they know they don’t feel as well as they should and they likely question food as the culprit, but they get too overwhelmed by the thought of such an extreme diet and the idea just washes away. That’s how I […]
An allergy to the sun or heat? Imagine that playing outdoors during the summer months is considered a danger rather than a delight. Family vacations are geared towards winter activities and taking cool baths becomes the norm. This is a quick glimpse into the world of photo aggravated eczema. Amy has been diligently raising awareness […]
Happy New Year! As we enter a brand new year, this is a great time to set some positive goals for the health and happiness of you and your family. Many people use the New Year holiday as a time to create a list of things they’d like to accomplish in the year ahead, and […]
For many people, identifying food allergies can be a true challenge. From a total elimination diet to a ‘hit or miss’ process of trying to identify which foods cause problems, it can be frustrating to figure out which direction to look in identifying the foods that cause allergies. The good news is that many people […]
The NEA has announced it’s first Eczema App which helps you: *Track Flares and Treatments *Take notes about the flare *Gain Information about Eczema by age groups *Get Up To Date News about Eczema from the NEA *Available for all mobile Apple and Android Devices *& More! Download it here! All images courtesy of […]
If you’re a parent with an allergic child, or if you’re exploring an elimination diet to help single out the foods that may be causing allergic reactions, you may be wondering which foods to look at first. For most people, there are specific foods that trigger an allergic response. Once these foods are identified, they […]
Chances are you’ve heard of adults with MSG allergies or sensitivities, but did you know that up to 2% of children deal with MSG allergies – and in many cases these sensitivities go completely without diagnosis? MSG is a flavor enhancer that is used in all kinds of cuisine and prepared foods. Some forms of MSG are extracted from […]
When it comes to allergies, eczema, or many irritating skin conditions, a body in a state of inflammation can make everything worse. Inflammation happens when the body reacts to something it feels threatened by. When we cut ourselves the area becomes inflamed as fresh blood and various parts of our immune system rush to the area, seal it […]
Recently, Everyday Health posted an amazing article showing some of the most gentle and effective natural therapies for allergy relief. One of the reasons why we loved this article is that they took time to explain how natural allergy solutions can help a person bypass the frustrating side effects that can come from conventional allergy […]
If you’ve got eczema in your life, you’re probably well aware that a variety of allergies and sensitivities can aggravate or even cause eczema outbreaks and irritations. Because of the connection to diet, sensitivities, and food allergies, many nutrition specialists and eczema researchers have been looking at leaky gut syndrome to see if there’s a […]
As you may have seen on our Facebook post, my daughter has had a TERRIBLE flare up on her ankles and feet that I couldn’t figure out! Her eczema was going crazy and I was going insane! Grrr… Normally her eczema is triggered by food so I’ve been rehearsing her rolodex of food, hoping she […]
Have you ever felt that you may have a food allergy, but aren’t sure how to figure out which foods cause you problems? There’s something empowering that comes from knowing which foods are problematic to your individual system because you can avoid them and prevent yourself from getting sick or feeling the effects of an […]
This meeting’s speaker is Dr Mao of the Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica, CA. He is a well-known Acupuncturist and Herbologist who has been featured on the Dr Oz show and has written a number of books on longevity and eastern medicines. He will speak to the group about Eczema and his approach to […]
Did you know that as much as 90% of people with eczema also have Staphylococcus aureus (staph) living on their skin? Because eczema creates countless abrasions and micro-cuts on the skin, and because the illness also prevents the skin from protecting itself as well with the natural antibiotics it creates. It is believed that just about 5% […]
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UPDATE: Itchy Skin questions & Dr. Cockerell
A Note From Andrea from ScratchMeNot: This original post was published in 2012, can you believe it?! This was early in my eczema mom-ing journey, I had a little one with moderate to severe eczema and was researching like crazy to get it under control. Thankfully we had ScratchMeNots to stop my daughter’s scratching damage […]
Today marks the first day of November, and the official start of the big holiday season. Here at ScratchMeNot, we’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us in giving back to the communities that support us all. As the weather changes, the holidays approach, and the seasons change, it becomes more […]
As 2012 draws to a close and most of us enter winter weather, it’s a good idea to take some time and plan ahead for your family’s meals for the coming months. During the winter it can be hard and frustrating to get to the store as much as you like, and to find the […]
One of the leading causes of allergic reactions and irritations is air quality. The good news is that you actually have a lot of control over the cleanliness of air you and your family breathes inside your home! This week we’re sharing some simple tips you can put into practice to make sure that the […]
Eczema is something I’ve only heard about from close friends and seen in pictures. It’s not something that affected me personally until our son Ronan came into our lives. Ronan was born on Australia day, Jan 26th 2012 in Melbourne, Australia just after 1am. Ronan was a dream pregnancy and a good but long 12 […]