Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 My daughter's dermatologist recommended an anti-inflammatory diet to help treat/prevent her chronic eczema. She said the main thing is to go low-glycemic, as in reduce or even eliminate refined sugars and white flours. We also are working on increasing the fish in our diet, to get those good fatty acids, and we eat grass-fed meats whenever possible for the same reason. Anything else I should be aware of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 My daughter's dermatologist recommended an anti-inflammatory diet to help treat/prevent her chronic eczema. She said the main thing is to go low-glycemic, as in reduce or even eliminate refined sugars and white flours. We also are working on increasing the fish in our diet, to get those good fatty acids, and we eat grass-fed meats whenever possible for the same reason. Anything else I should be aware of? Avoid dairy, all grains (including rice and corn), eggs, nightshades/legumes, and seeds. You could do an internet search on "Autoimmune Protocol." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 The biggest difference for us regarding eczema/psoriasis was no gluten, no diary. Anti inflammatory would include all grains, Nightshades, eggs, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you both! Giving up eggs and legumes wouldn't be a problem for her, but grains and dairy? That's a different story. I think we'll have to take this one step at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) I always find it difficult to get enough fats. Bone broth from good bones and keep the fat in it and coconut milk is also helpful. You can end up end up eating a lot of avocados too. I would start with eliminating gluten and dairy foods, see where that gets you, the eliminate further. It is not even so much about eliminating as it is ultimately about getting the gut to heal---the broth and ferments are very good for that. Edited July 5, 2016 by momacacia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Dp Edited July 5, 2016 by Seasider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Olives are good healthy fat sources. In our experience, different foods trigger reactions for different kids. Too much oatmeal for one, too much wheat/corn for another, and melon for dh and a couple kids (especially late in the season as many melons are cross-reactive with ragweed). An elimination diet may help you figure out what your dd's specific food trigger is. The Virgin Diet (by JJ Virgin) is a strict but systematic one. Edited July 5, 2016 by Seasider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Bone broths are a great idea! I did not know that about melon and ragweed. Very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Bone broths are a great idea! I did not know that about melon and ragweed. Very interesting! You might find this interesting. https://www.allergopharma.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Patienteninformation/Patienteninformation_Downloadversion_Cross_reactive_allergens__Allergen_Calendar_WEB.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you both! Giving up eggs and legumes wouldn't be a problem for her, but grains and dairy? That's a different story. I think we'll have to take this one step at a time. She'll feel better about it if she feels better. But it takes awhile to get that good feeling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in New York Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Thank you both! Giving up eggs and legumes wouldn't be a problem for her, but grains and dairy? That's a different story. I think we'll have to take this one step at a time. As one who had eczema, eliminating the wheat and dairy made a profound difference. I can't stress enough how different my insides work now and how the eczema and rosacea only flares when I eat those offending foods. Another bonus, after eliminating those items, is spending a very short time at the dentist since the development of plaque on the teeth is minimal. It is hard to transition away from certain foods but there are so many other great ones that are so much better for the body. Keep focusing on the goal: to be eczema/psorasis-free. As you mentioned, it is one step at a time. ~melissa Edited July 5, 2016 by Melissa in New York 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Turkey, stock, and organic greens. Love, A jaded mother Sigh. I'm no help as I'm a dropout (all of the times) but I do have the Heal Your Gut cookbook in shockingly good condition if you want to buy it. :P ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Turkey, stock, and organic greens. Love, A jaded mother Sigh. I'm no help as I'm a dropout (all of the times) but I do have the Heal Your Gut cookbook in shockingly good condition if you want to buy it. :p ;) :lol: I am a dropout of many, many healthy diet plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You might find this interesting. https://www.allergopharma.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Patienteninformation/Patienteninformation_Downloadversion_Cross_reactive_allergens__Allergen_Calendar_WEB.pdf Interesting. Thanks for posting this. I have one son with oral allergy syndrome, and one year we were shocked when he developed a rather violent reaction when eating carrots outdoors while camping. Turns out it was the height of allergy season which must have triggered that unusual response from the carrot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 You might find this interesting. https://www.allergopharma.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Patienteninformation/Patienteninformation_Downloadversion_Cross_reactive_allergens__Allergen_Calendar_WEB.pdf Thanks for the chart! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Honestly, I would pull the bandaid off quickly on this one. If you are slowly eliminating foods you will have all of the feelings of restriction without necessarily seeing any positive benefits. I would commit to something like a Whole 30 AIP. It will be the fastest way to see if this change is going to help your daughter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 5, 2016 by Caraway 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 All of my boys have eczema in reaction to gluten (my youngest has the most severe reaction with eczema that ends in his skin bleeding). Dairy makes the reaction worse in one of my children. The other two can handle small amounts of dairy. My own long-term skin challenges (eczema, severe adult acne) cleared up when I identified and eliminated my food intolerances (gluten, dairy, peanuts). We tried low glycemic when we were trying to figure all of this our. It didn't help. Full elimination works great, but partial is just an annoying duet change with little positive effect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Red meat & processed meat are considered inflammatory foods. I think the science on the whole inflammatory diet thing is pretty shaky - BUT - I think the basic principle is actually one that has been known about for a long time. Eat lots of vegetables & fruits. eat a small bit of healthy fats limit processed carbs limit or eliminate meats, esp read meat. (Meat is inflammatory and a carcinogen)limit or eliminated dairy Add fish or vegetarian sources of Essential Fatty Acids. it's essentially a version of the Mediterranean diet. http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammationFor more on diet based interventions for eczema: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/treating-asthma-and-eczema-with-plant-based-diets/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I just recently started the Paleo diet/lifestyle mainly due to inmflammation. No dairy and no cereal grains. I do still eat eggs and so far have not found a problem. I use almond butter (organic, paleo approved) when I want a treat (mix it with cocoa). I have found improvement with my chronic pain. I've lost about 4 lbs but I'm thinking that is "water weight" which would make sense. I feel much better eating this way and although I do really miss bread (I really miss using my bosch and grinding my organic Golden 86 wheat berries...sigh) and cheese, I don't miss feeling bloated and achy and tired all the time. I miss lentils too by the way.... For what it is worth, dd has terrible eczema. We have done skin biopsies and met with a geneticist. Several times over the years, we have done elemination diets. We would stay on them for 90-120 days then add 1 thing back hoping to find the "smoking gun" of her eczema. We never did. However we did do allergy testing and discovered she has an allergy to peaches, basil, lavender, malt, onions. She improved rapidly when those were eliminated from her diet/lifestyle. Since the her father and I are following paleo, the teens in the house are exposed to it as well. There are more fruits, veggies, organic meats, fish, etc. in the house and less chips, bread, cookies, etc. I will be curious how her eczema reacts to the change... Also, have you looked into photo therapy for eczema? It has done wonders for dd! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Honestly, I would pull the bandaid off quickly on this one. If you are slowly eliminating foods you will have all of the feelings of restriction without necessarily seeing any positive benefits. I would commit to something like a Whole 30 AIP. It will be the fastest way to see if this change is going to help your daughter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That does make sense. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 I just recently started the Paleo diet/lifestyle mainly due to inmflammation. No dairy and no cereal grains. I do still eat eggs and so far have not found a problem. I use almond butter (organic, paleo approved) when I want a treat (mix it with cocoa). I have found improvement with my chronic pain. I've lost about 4 lbs but I'm thinking that is "water weight" which would make sense. I feel much better eating this way and although I do really miss bread (I really miss using my bosch and grinding my organic Golden 86 wheat berries...sigh) and cheese, I don't miss feeling bloated and achy and tired all the time. I miss lentils too by the way.... For what it is worth, dd has terrible eczema. We have done skin biopsies and met with a geneticist. Several times over the years, we have done elemination diets. We would stay on them for 90-120 days then add 1 thing back hoping to find the "smoking gun" of her eczema. We never did. However we did do allergy testing and discovered she has an allergy to peaches, basil, lavender, malt, onions. She improved rapidly when those were eliminated from her diet/lifestyle. Since the her father and I are following paleo, the teens in the house are exposed to it as well. There are more fruits, veggies, organic meats, fish, etc. in the house and less chips, bread, cookies, etc. I will be curious how her eczema reacts to the change... Also, have you looked into photo therapy for eczema? It has done wonders for dd! No, her doctor never mentioned phototherapy. I'll look into it. I did an experiment with Paleo for about six weeks. So I know it's do-able. I just don't want to do it. :lol: But the sacrifice would be worth it if it would give her some relief. She's on two prescriptions right now and still suffering, and while the prescriptions are fine for now, I really hate to think of her being on them for years or even decades on end. Another thing we could do . . . move! The dry air here in New Mexico definitely seems to be part of the problem, because every time we go on vacation to a more humid place, it clears right up. Then we come home, and it comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Real Plans is a menu planning service and one of the types they offer is AIP recipes. Maybe take a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 My eczema cleared up for a long time after moving from Colorado to WA. But eventually, things re-set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Honestly, I would pull the bandaid off quickly on this one. If you are slowly eliminating foods you will have all of the feelings of restriction without necessarily seeing any positive benefits. I would commit to something like a Whole 30 AIP. It will be the fastest way to see if this change is going to help your daughter. :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 My eczema cleared up for a long time after moving from Colorado to WA. But eventually, things re-set. Oh, bummer! I've been telling her she'd probably get relief once she goes off to college, at least, if not before. But I didn't know it would be temporary! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 No, her doctor never mentioned phototherapy. I'll look into it. I did an experiment with Paleo for about six weeks. So I know it's do-able. I just don't want to do it. :lol: But the sacrifice would be worth it if it would give her some relief. She's on two prescriptions right now and still suffering, and while the prescriptions are fine for now, I really hate to think of her being on them for years or even decades on end. Another thing we could do . . . move! The dry air here in New Mexico definitely seems to be part of the problem, because every time we go on vacation to a more humid place, it clears right up. Then we come home, and it comes back. At one point, dd had 9 different prescriptions, some oral, some topical. And her eczema was barely controlled. She has been doing light therapy for about 2 years now and she is down to just Allegra. Occasionally she will use a topical steroid for flare ups but that doesn't happen that often anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Oh, bummer! I've been telling her she'd probably get relief once she goes off to college, at least, if not before. But I didn't know it would be temporary! :sad: Well, seven years temporary. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Well, seven years temporary. :0) Oh, well that's not too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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