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It’s the July Edition and officially Summer. Although as I’m writing this the rain is pounding the roof of our office, so I hope that it improves remarkably for all of you and you are reading this in your garden getting a sun tan! As always we have compiled some topical articles for you, just as a quick reminder, if you would like to see anything in particular then please just let us know! On page 8, ‘It’s All About When You Book’.... your holiday that is. This is a short interesting article focussing solely on when to book your holiday, hopefully it helps you save some pounds! The gardening article on page 16, is full of jobs for your garden in July and even has small part about what flowers to plant for Autumn. Nothing like being organised! This month we have donated our Charity article to The Danny Green Fund who have funded a day of research in the memory of Danny Green. You can read this article on page 19.
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area. Constant scratching can cause the skin to split, leaving it prone to infection. In infected eczema the skin may crack and weep (‘wet’ eczema). Whilst there is no cure for eczema, there are lifestyle changes that you can make to manage the condition and avoid flare ups - such as minimizing environmental allergens in the home. The first step is consulting your GP to diagnose what type of eczema you have. Conventional treatments include emollient creams and ointments, liquid bath emollients, steroid creams and ointments, immuno-modulator treatments and antibiotic creams. Your GP may refer you to a dermatologist or a dietician who can also recommend any dietary changes or supplements that may help. Recent research suggests that prebiotics and essential fatty acids may help manage eczema. Essential fatty acids can be found abundantly in fish oils, flax seed oil and evening primrose oil. I try and get as many of my clients as possible onto a good quality heavy metal free omega 3 oil that we sell in the clinic. Some also find that rubbing grape seed oil into the affected area can help. An effective skin care routine is also key to minimising skin damage. Your GP or dermatologist will advise you and the National Eczema Society (NES) has a very informative website: www.eczema. org. You can also find details of local support groups on their website. NES also offers general advice such as wear- ing cotton clothing to reduce itchiness and tips on reducing allergens in the home (eg dust mites). Some sufferers have found that complementary therapies such as acupuncture osteomyology or chiropractic help reduce their symptoms. Indeed, over the years I have had several patients, whom I was treating for other problems, report that their skin lesions dramatically reduced over a period of weeks and months. Although much research is needed in this area and it varies with individuals, improvement may be due to the spinal adjustments working on improving the functioning of your nervous system. A better functioning nervous system allows your body to get on with its job of healing and maintaining health levels. Although not proven, it is also thought that stress can worsen flare ups so learning a deep breathing relaxation technique may help take your focus off the pain and itching. With school age children suffering with eczema, it may help to discuss the condition with your child’s teacher so they can be on the look out for bullying. The NES has specific advice for schools and you may find it easier to print off their information and hand it you child’s teacher.
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