Monday, October 31, 2005

Manage Eczema Through Lifestyle Modifications

It is important in the treatment of eczema to treat the cause of eczema and the aggravating factors in as many ways as possible. Those who modify their lifestyles, eating habits and reduce their level of stress often experience a much greater degree of eczema clearing. While you try to treat the symptoms of the skin (eczema) that are most visible and distressing, you should try to treat the cause! If we find and treat the cause, then maybe all the symptoms of eczema need not occur! Good health for your skin as well as your entire body may require a permanent lifestyle change that will reward you with a longer life and more beautiful skin to wear during those extra years. A picture can be worth a thousand words. Before implementing the lifestyle changes, take a picture of your eczema so you can see the cause and effect of each lifestyle change in your eczema skin in 2-3 months by taking an "after" picture.