Accepting My Eczema
Christy Cushing
How I accept my eczema and the 8 specific questions I ask myself to help manage my eczema flare-up.
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My life experiences dealing with the atopic dermatitis or severe eczema I have when eating foods with nickel.
Seeking Nickel Free Cosmetics? Try Flamingo.
Often it’s difficult to decipher the various ingredients in shampoos or our toothpaste to know if they will irritate us. Skintifique introduced a new powerful search tool called Flamingo.
Does eczema cause you pain?
Eczema and pain are two complex medical diagnosis. Apparently there’s been a lot of research about the itchiness…
How to Use A Food Journal
Why keep a food journal? When you participate in any elimination diet, it can be extremely helpful to identify…
Seeking Possible Eczema Treatments
My skin story is an ongoing struggle with eczema. Though the low nickel diet has drastically reduced and…
Nickel Free Sunscreen
Whether it’s spending time at the pool or hiking outside, I love to have fun in the sun. I also prioritize protecting my skin by using sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and covering up.
Overcoming Eczema and Food Allergy Shame
You’re not alone. We can feel like we’re alone when we wake up with a nasty rash or…
Infusing Water to Stay Hydrated
Fruit infused water allows additional flavors and nutrients to be added to your water without hidden sugars, which is a great way to stay hydrated!
Book Review: The Eczema Diet
Author and nutritionist Karen Fischer created “the eczema diet” to address her own daughter’s severe eczema. Though she doesn’t discuss systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS), she provides all kinds of useful information for treating eczema.
Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Dry Scalp
Have you ever used apple cider vinegar? Hearing about the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar, I hadn’t…
Low Nickel Sweet Treat Options
When you crave something sweet sometimes it can be a sign of stress, dehydration, tiredness, or just being…
Where It All Began
Learn about my skin patch testing story where I learned about my systemic nickel allergy.
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