Episode 19 of We Built this Life is Part 2 of a three-part series about my experiences with naturopathic care for skin issues and more. This episode focuses on my seven tips for dealing with eczema and Grover’s disease + my thoughts on food elimination to identify triggers that could be affecting the skin. I’ll cover resources, products (beauty, clothing, home), and supplements that I have found to be helpful in addressing itchy skin and rashes. Many of the products I mention are made by small businesses, which ties back in to the podcast’s original (and hopefully soon to be again) focus on entrepreneurs and small business owners.
I’ll also talk about my experience with food elimination for skin issues, which is when you give up certain foods for a limited time and then reintroduce them to see if they trigger a reaction on the skin or otherwise. Basically, eliminating many foods at once did not go well for me, but I did successfully test a few foods, some of which did cause a reaction on my skin after being reintroduced. This continues to blow my mind.
Finally, the disclaimer: This episode is intended to simply give an idea of one person’s experience with trying to heal eczema and Grover’s disease. Especially when it comes to supplements, please do you own research or talk to your provider to see if they will work for you.
Thank you so much for listening!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Osmia Organics Instagram account
- The Healthy Skin Show Podcast
- Grover’s Disease Support Group on Facebook
- Ice packs
- FlexiFreeze ice vest (I haven’t tried this, but could be a good option if you get very itchy in the heat)
- Osmia Itchy Body Kit
- Osmia Facial Soaps
- Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cream
- Everyone Nourishing Lotion, Citrus + Mint
- Province Apothecary Healing Eczema Balm
- EmuaidMAX First Aid Ointment
- SoBo Black Soap by SoBotanical
- Osmia Oh So Body Soap
- Violets are Blue Magnesium Deodorant
- Evolverie Knit Tiered Maxi Skirt in Black
- Vetta Blossom Capsule (100% tencel)
- Vetta The Boyfriend Shirt
- AirDoctor Air Purifier (I do not have personal experience with this brand, but this might be a good place to start in your research)
- Branch Basics for laundry detergent, hand soap, cleaning products*
- RiseWell Toothpaste
- Molly’s Suds Dish Soap
- NOW Foods Biotin 1,000 mcg
- HMF Super Powder (I get this through my ND so I don’t have experience with the company linked here.)
- L’Amour et la Musique on Patreon and YouTube
- Radiant Life Desiccated Liver
- Vitamin E – lots of brands out there at different doses to investigate
- Skin Friend supplements
- The Eczema Detox by Karen Fischer
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