Here's a great list of food substitutes when dealing with food allergies. Also, check out the rest of the site, awesome allergy friendly recipes:
http://www.livingwithout.com/resources/substitutions.html
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Bleach Baths & Wet Wraps
When my son was at the height of his eczema flares we frequently would use wet wraps to bring the skin under control. They worked quite well, even if it was a temporary fix. It sad though to put a baby to bed in wet pajamas, and even sadder once he could tell me that "mommy these are cold." But none the less, it was a way to bring some much needed relief to his skin.
The other thing that worked when his skin was infected was adding a very small amount of bleach to his bath, this would kill the staph infection on his skin. I hated doing this, but in reality it's like weak pool water. I eventually resorted to adding peroxide to his bath instead as his sensitivity to chlorine became apparent. After these baths it's so important to moisturize the skin with a good, non-irritating cream like CeraVe.
I mention all of this because I just read a good article validating all of the above, check it out:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/simple-treatments-help-boys-severe-eczema/1102859
The other thing that worked when his skin was infected was adding a very small amount of bleach to his bath, this would kill the staph infection on his skin. I hated doing this, but in reality it's like weak pool water. I eventually resorted to adding peroxide to his bath instead as his sensitivity to chlorine became apparent. After these baths it's so important to moisturize the skin with a good, non-irritating cream like CeraVe.
I mention all of this because I just read a good article validating all of the above, check it out:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/simple-treatments-help-boys-severe-eczema/1102859
Friday, June 18, 2010
Pool Water
Pool water has always been an issue for my kid. He can barely stand to be in a chlorine pool as his brow breaks out in hives and he starts itching like crazy. Bromine pools seem gentler on his skin, but if he swallows too much pool water he'll develop asthma. I wish they were all saltwater pools, but unfortunately that's not the case.
Instead of completing the Basic 15, we decided to go for the pool water. I brought some of the bromine water back from our vacation, and he was treated to that earlier this week. Then we proceeded with treating him for the chlorine pool water today. Immediately after the treatment (before we even paid) he was complaining of his stomach hurting and not feeling well. From past experience, I'm taking that to be a good sign that the treatment is working. I'm anxiously awaiting to see what happens at swim lessons next week. I'll keep you posted!
The plan from here is to go back and treat for hormones. I brought up with the doctor today that it seems with every treatment he shows that his kidneys are weak and asked if it made sense to treat for that after the basic 15, and if so I'd be interested in having him treated for liver as well since I think his could use some help. She said that after the basic 15 she always does the organ treatment which should help with these issues. So that's our course of action.
Instead of completing the Basic 15, we decided to go for the pool water. I brought some of the bromine water back from our vacation, and he was treated to that earlier this week. Then we proceeded with treating him for the chlorine pool water today. Immediately after the treatment (before we even paid) he was complaining of his stomach hurting and not feeling well. From past experience, I'm taking that to be a good sign that the treatment is working. I'm anxiously awaiting to see what happens at swim lessons next week. I'll keep you posted!
The plan from here is to go back and treat for hormones. I brought up with the doctor today that it seems with every treatment he shows that his kidneys are weak and asked if it made sense to treat for that after the basic 15, and if so I'd be interested in having him treated for liver as well since I think his could use some help. She said that after the basic 15 she always does the organ treatment which should help with these issues. So that's our course of action.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Base #14
So close to being done with the basic 15, it seems like an eternity since we started NAET back in December. But it's only been 6 months. Some of the delay was on our part, being out of town and such; and some was due to having to repeat a number of treatments to get clearance. Today was Base, and one of the easier food avoidance treatments---thankfully!
Our last treatment was Cottonwood, and then we headed South for vacation. My kid was a new person while in Florida, perfectly clear skin. The second our plane returned home, I could see slight reddness in his trouble areas (eyelids and above the right eye.) Not terrible, but it was there along with mild itching. I think it's some of the pollens and grasses in our area.
I scheduled two treatments for next week, one to complete the basics and one to treat for chlorine! That's my first choice seeing how my son reacts EVERY week to the pool water at swim lessons. We've gotten so accustomed to the food allergies, that avoiding them a little longer doesn't really matter.
Our last treatment was Cottonwood, and then we headed South for vacation. My kid was a new person while in Florida, perfectly clear skin. The second our plane returned home, I could see slight reddness in his trouble areas (eyelids and above the right eye.) Not terrible, but it was there along with mild itching. I think it's some of the pollens and grasses in our area.
I scheduled two treatments for next week, one to complete the basics and one to treat for chlorine! That's my first choice seeing how my son reacts EVERY week to the pool water at swim lessons. We've gotten so accustomed to the food allergies, that avoiding them a little longer doesn't really matter.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Mmmm, Smoothies!
I made the best homemade smoothie--about 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 a pineapple ring, and 1/2 a ripe banana, 3 ice cubes and then blend. It was awesome as my kid downed it; tasted like a pina colada =)
We have this week off from NAET, but looking at getting back at it next week and finishing up the basic 15!! Knock on wood, my son has been doing well and eating a ton! I need to weigh him, I know he's gained some weight.
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