Enough Of the Haterade: Eczema Alternative Therapies Really Do Work!

If you are like every other eczema sufferer you have been to every dermatologist in town to find an eczema cure and they all tell you the same thing... Take a hydrocotisone steroid such as: 1.)Acitretin-is a powerful vitamin A derivative ( a retinoid) that is taken orally under medical supervision 2.)Cyclosporine-a very powerful immunosupprressive drug that is effective for treating severe plaque eczema or psoriasis or 3.)Methotrexate-which is one of the first commonly used chemotherapy drugs which is still used in treating noderate to severe eczema(psoriasis).

The reason this post is titled the way it is is because of the fact that eczema (psoriasis) can be cured without the use of these toxic chemicals that crush your skin like the Exxon Valdez oil spill did the world ecological system. The only reason that this information is not more widely disseminated via the mainstream media outlets is that insurance companies arer in bed with the convential medical community; which means that doctors are very well paid to provide drugs to us, the lowly patients, that doctors know is not the best for our horrific skin conditions.

This being said: Alternative Therapies are Definitely Legit and we will discuss 3 Today.

1. Chinese Herbs

Chinese herbs have long been used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases. The use of Chinese herbs is a part of an age old system which sees disease as an imbalance and disharmony in the body's energy system. The ultimate aim of Chinese herbs is to address the underlying disharmony by the use of a mixture of herbs which can be given in tea, tablet or cream form. Note, usually a practitioner will tailor the herbal prescription to the individual and no two patients are treated in exactly the same way.

2. Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances that trigger the body's natural system of healing. The substances come from plants, minerals and animal sources and are usually prescribed in tablet, pill, granule or powder form. Homeopathy seems to be very effective way to treat allergies and skin complaints such as eczema. Recent research has shown that homeopathic treatment can help reduce the symptoms of eczema as well as help the person on a psychological level. In fact, one particular study found that patients who had homeopathic treatment were likely to improve considerably with the effects lasting for as long as eight years.

3. Hypnotherapy

The aim of hypnotherapy is to induce a state of complete calm and relaxation in order to facilitate changes to behavior, emotions, and habits. This type of treatment can be extremely useful in the treatment of eczema by reducing stress and breaking the habits that make eczema worse such as scratching! We know thast stress can aggravate the eczema symptoms making you way more stressed out-a vicious cycle! Research has shown that hypnotherapy can help control the pain and discomfort, as well as improve the quality of sleep along with reduciong emotions such as anxiety, fear, low self confidence, and self-esteem.

So, to answer the question, "are alternative therapies an alternative, the answe would be that reasearch has shown that using Chinese herbs, homeopathic remedies and hypnotherapy can indeed be beneficial. Apart from reducing symptoms, alternative therapies can help you feel less stressed, more positive and in control of your life.

P.S. What eczema sufferer couldn't use these improvements?