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Karen or Bonnie,
I have read in one of Karen's books about not using skin products & eating the same, such as, pwehaps eating oats & using a collodial oatmeal moisturiser as it may likely cause a reaction on the skin. I have noticed that in Skin Friends 24hr rescue there is apricot kernel oil, does that mean not to consume apricots in any form. Also Eczema Friend has mango butter & Wonder Zinc has Kakudu Plum.
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Hi there - not sure if any of these forums are active any more?
My 16 months has winter onset eczema and I have been following a strict Failsafe protocol for her and I for 2 1/2 weeks.
Her skin has settled in some areas (face - which I think was reacting to contact with fruits and foods) but initial patches on legs (seem to be discoid eczema - dry- never weeping- slightly raised - rarely itch) are still present and fluctuate in redness throughout the day.
I challenged egg white 4 days ago and possibly saw increased redness inflammation that day - but no dramatic to consider it a full positive.
Would you recommend rechallenging egg white (I'd like to get this protein/fat source back in her)?
Also, the shopping list says blueberries up to 10 are fine, but I thought they were quite high in salicylates.
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Hullo!
Does anyone have tips for mending skin after shingles?
I’ll be using 24hour rescue when it’s calmed a bit more and AM supplement.
Are there any foods I can gobble down which might specifically help, I can take limited high salicylates and amines, so there is some flexibility. Has anyone else had this experience?
Any help really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Rowenna😊
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Dear Bonnie,
When Karen says continue with medications while on the eczema diet, what meds is she talking about?
- Is black seed oil every morning after breakfast a medication I should continue?
Hi Gladys 😊
When Karen says to continue with your medications while on the Eczema Diet, she's referring to any medications that have been prescribed by your doctor. We don't recommend stopping prescribed medications when starting the program unless your doctor advises you to do so.
Black seed oil isn't considered a prescribed medication, so if you're doing the FID Program, we generally recommend keeping supplements to those included in the program where possible, as introducing additional supplements can make it harder to identify triggers.
I hope that helps and please let me know if you have any further questions! Bonnie
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Which of Karen's books are available to advanced memebers?
Where is the link to them?
Hi Gladys,
Karen's books aren't included as part of the Membership, so you won't find them inside the members' area.
If you'd like to purchase any of her books, you can find them on SkinFriend.com.
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This recipe is fascinating: https://www.eczemadiet.com/post/turmeric-latte
Do you have any articles on the science of obtaining optimal nutritional absorbtion of am and pm supplements with temperature variables? ie whether the supplements are taken hot vs cold vs boiled
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I started taking Skinfriend AM about 3-4 weeks ago, gradually increasing the dose each morning, and for the last 1-2 weeks I've been on a 3g dose. Lately, I've been experiencing more frequent heartburn and severe bloating accompanied by nausea.
I've been sprinkling the 3g over my breakfast (warm rice porridge) and, in the last few days, splitting the dose into two 1.5g doses, one in the morning and one at midday, but the symptoms haven't improved.
I suspect I'm reacting to glycine, as I tested glycine on its own some time ago and had a similar reaction. What can I do now, or how can I still provide my body with the essential nutrients?
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Crunchy snack idea for all you Eczema Warriors!
If celery sticks just aren’t cutting it, these Gluten-Free Chickpea Crackers are the perfect eczema-friendly alternative. They’re crispy, easy to make, budget-friendly, and even picky kids approve (tested by a 4-year-old! ).
Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or keeping in your bag so you’ve always got a safe snack on hand. Pair them with sesame-free hummus or carrot hummus for extra yum.
Grab the recipe here: https://www.eczemadiet.com/post/gluten-free-chickpea-crackers
Trust me… once you make these, you’ll want them on repeat!
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Dear Support Team,
Are you aware that brown rice can cause a severe salicylate intolerance?
In Kszycka's 2017 study, brown rice is classified as having a high salicylate content.
I had previously used white rice, but switched to brown rice due to Candida and now eat it almost three times a day. I've noticed a severe burning sensation in my mouth and itching all over my body.
Could it be that I'm also allergic to the rice bran oil, which I've been using as well?
You said here "Foods can shift between “low,” “medium,” or “high” classifications depending on the portion amount assessed". That's probably why basil and ginger which are high in salicylates are on the eczema diet shopping list.
Hi Lani!
They sure are! Thanks so much for your question.
In terms of the egg white challenge, if you noticed a possible increase in redness after introducing it, I'd give her skin some time to settle again before testing it another time. Once she's back to her usual baseline, you can test it again and see how she goes. For a toddler, I recommend reducing the blueberries to around 5 per day, but initially start with 2 and slowly work your way up.
You're doing a great job — food testing can take a bit of trial and error, especially with little ones! Please let me know if you have any further questions. Bonnie