Recipes

When you have eczema there is nothing worse than not being able to sleep. More than 30% of the general population suffers from insomnia and that percentage is much high in people with eczema. I remember the crazy night time itch, the insomnia... wishing my brain could just switch off for a moment. Even my soft 100% cotton sheets annoyed my sensitive skin. But there are ways to calm the mind and the itch at the same time.   I no longer suffer from eczema but I would like to share some of the tips (and the supplement) that got me through the...

I used to hate this vegetable until I learnt to cook them this special way ... Now Brussels sprouts are one of my favourite vegetables. Roasted Brussels Sprouts, teamed with your fave dip from The Eczema Detox, provide fantastic detoxifying and anti-inflammatory support for your skin.  The health benefits Interestingly, one of the ways in which Brussels sprouts help your skin is through their omega-3 content which is anti-inflammatory. About one and a half cups of Brussels sprouts provides over one third of the daily recommended omega-3 intakes for adults. According to the research, Brussels sprouts can also lower cholesterol and help to protect...

A typical Green Goodness Soup usually calls for ingredients such as spinach, kale, broccoli and other higher salicylate greens. However, for those following my Eczema Detox programs, these green vegetables can be problematic if you're sensitive to food chemicals such as salicylates, amines and glutamates.  At Eczema Life, we focus on a low food chemical approach with supporting nutrients for our sensitive patients, who often find removing or limiting these foods from their diet for a period of time can allow the skin to calm and recover. BUT, there are still many greens lower in salicylates and amines which offer...

Who would think one simple flour could bring so much to the table? Well, this simple recipe is the perfect addition to an eczema friendly soup, stew or salad and almost tastes like the real thing.  We have adapted this recipe (which used millet flour), the millet flour worked wonderfully, however, we also tried oat flour which worked just as well (and we enjoyed the taste a little more).  If you wish to try another flour I would imagine many would work well, however, millet and oat were the only two we personally tried.  The health benefits: Oats are a good source of...

  This cleansing juice is a lovely alternative to your typical green smoothie which can contain itch-promoting ingredients such as spinach and kale (which are rich in itch promoting salicylates and amines). This smoothie is both alkalising and light on the digestive system.  Celery health benefits With claim to its recent fame, celery has many great health benefits. It is an excellent source of antioxidants, and is rich in vitamins and minerals - containing vitamin C, beta carotene, and flavonoids, as well as at least 12 additional nutrients in a single stalk. Inflammation has been linked to eczema and celery contains approximately 25...