Alkalizing Foods that balance pH levels have helped some eczema sufferers
According to numerous clinical studies, some inflammatory diseases including eczema can be triggered by an imbalanced pH level. The skin in its normal state has slightly acidic pH, which is also known as an acid mantle – a very thin layer on the surface of the human skin aimed to protect the body against malignant bacteria, viruses, and other disease-provoking invaders. Excess acids irritate skin tissues and rob them of minerals. If the acid mantle is damaged, the skin becomes vulnerable to potential contaminants, resulting in skin diseases.
Acidifying foods (Bad) like sugar, coffee, processed foods can increase acidity – which lowers pH. Even stress and lack of exercise can increase acidity in your system.
Some people suffering from eczema have gotten great results by following a High Alkaline Diet. A high alkaline diet involves eating 50% of your daily diet containing high alkaline foods.
Examples of high alkaline foods are:
High Alkaline Vegetables (Good)
Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage (White or Red)
Carrot
Celery
Green Beans
Iceberg Lettuce
Potatoes
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
Spring Onion
Tomatoes
High Alkaline Fruits (Good)
Apples
Avocados
Banana
Cherries
Grapes
Grapefruit
Lemon
Limes
Melon
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Pineapples
Plum
High Alkaline Carbohydrates (Good)
Buckwheat
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Whole Grain Pasta
Though a high alkaline diet could provide benefits to your health, you should always consult with your physician before starting it. Also, check with your physician prior to adding/eliminating any kind of food or supplements.
Leaky gut syndrome may impact inflammatory diseases, such as eczema
Leaky gut syndrome, simply put, is an intestinal condition where the digestive lining does not do its work properly and allows bacteria and waste products to penetrate the bloodstream. It often triggers inflammation processes in the body. In addition to eczema, some research has found it to trigger other diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Leaky gut syndrome may be triggered by an unhealthy diet, hormonal imbalances, alcohol abuse, emotional and physical stress. Certain medications (NSAIDs, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, etc) can also contribute to the disease as well.
To detect leaky gut syndrome, a doctor may recommend that you take an intestinal permeability test. It is a simple oral test. If leaky gut syndrome is detected, your healthcare physician can prescribe an anti-inflammatory diet and also, possibly add probiotics to your diet. An anti-inflammatory diet involves elimination of alcohol, artificial sweeteners, wheat flour, sugar, and animal proteins (except for fish and natural cheeses, yogurts), minimization of processed foods and fast food, and the avoidance of high fructose foods.