Nummular Eczema Be Gone

Do you drink you 8 cups of water a day?

Do you know the signifigance of water? Read it if you please:

What kinds of symptoms result from drinking too little water? Most commonly I see constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nose bleeds, repeated urinary tract infections, dry and unproductive coughs, constant sneezing, sinus pressure and headaches.

You might ask how a lack of water intake can cause this wide array of symptoms. Water is required by every cell in the body as nourishment and to remove wastes. When water becomes scarce, the body tries to limit the amount it loses through breathing, mucous production, urination, perspiration and bowel movements.

Several cups of water are lost daily through breathing because the lungs require humid air to do their work. In the winter when drier air prevails outside and heating systems (especially forced hot air and wood stoves) dry out the air inside, even more water is lost. It is estimated that on an average day in the fall, 3-4 cups of water are lost through breathing. On a cold, dry winter day as much as 2-3 more cups of water may be lost in this way. The body has to moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs and does so through the mucous membranes lining the nasal passages and the bronchi. As available fluid decreases, the mucous lining becomes drier. This in turn irritates the lungs, causing them to become more reactive to dust, mold particles, cigarette smoke and other irritants, and less resistant to viruses and bacteria. The result: dry cough and bronchitis.

The mucous membranes of our lungs and gut are an important component of our resistance to disease. They provide an effective barrier to bacteria, viruses and pollutants when intact. But a number of substances (such as aspirin) are known to harm this barrier. What is less well known is that a lack of water in the body makes the all important mucous less viscous and can cause constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and a slowed movement of the bowels contents. These problems in turn increase ones risk of other long term disease including hemorrhoids and colon cancer. The mucous lining in the sinus passages is similarly vital as a defense against disease. When it becomes drier, sinusitis, nose bleeds and allergic symptoms worsen.

Obviously, we all lose some water through urination and urination is required for the removal of various toxins from the body. When fluid volume is diminished, the ability of the body to remove toxins through urination is also diminished. It is a comon misunderstanding that the more water we drink, the harder it is on the kidneys. In fact, except for people with some uncommon kidney problems, the opposite is true. Water soluble toxins cannot be easily removed through the bowels, especially when a lack of water also causes constipation. These toxins then must be eliminated in other ways such as through the skin. The increase in body toxin levels can cause headaches and fatigue. The attempt by the body to remove excess levels of unwanted chemicals through the skin can cause acne and will aggravate eczema.

The easy solution to all these problems is to drink more water. Coffee, tea and soda all contain caffeine which is a known diuretic and will actually accentuate the symptoms of fluid loss. Fruit juices are more concentrated in sugar than your body’s fluids and so the body will attempt to dilute them in the gut thereby causing a loss of water from other areas of the body. In the dry, hot air of winter and very hot days of summer, drink at least 10 glasses of water daily for optimal health. During the spring and fall, 8 glasses will suffice for most people, although those with inhalant allergies do best to drink as much water as possible. Pregnant women need to drink at least 50% more water daily than they would while not pregnant. People who exercise vigorously should add one glass of water for each 30 minutes of exercise. Herbal teas and diluted fruit juices (1/3 fruit juice to 2/3 water) can be substituted for some of the water. Drink one extra glass of water for each cup of coffee or black tea you have. Humidifying the air in the winter will help reduce water loss, but be careful to clean humidifiers daily to discourage bacteria or mold build up.

What type of water is best? Activated carbon or charcoal filtered water is probably the least expensive way to drink ‘safe’ water. The carbon filter removes most of the carcinogens and bacteria commonly found in drinking water. These filters are often very inexpensive and can be found in almost any department store. Distilled water has had all the metals (both harmful and helpful) removed. None of the flourinated and chlorinated hydrocarbons (coming from combining fertilizers and pesticides with flouride and chlorine) are removed. It is these hydrocarbons which are linked with the most health problems. Bottled spring waters may be healthy, but they are not yet required to be analyzed for chemical and bacterial levels.

Water can be a miracle cure for many common ailments. Try drinking some now and see if you don’t feel better!

I have this problem. Probably with my heart and I need an doctor’s opinion?

My past: I started to have heart palpitations from 6 weeks ago. I went to the doctors and explained to them that I get this big thumping feeling (adreneline-like to the nearest description) and I also get short breaths. They said it is called heart palpitations. They used the stethoscope to meaure my heart-beat. They did’nt notice the thumps because I get them sometimes (for example, at night, and I get alot of them). I am 16yrs old, I am overweight, have asthma and eczema. (I’m just stating my medical history).

The doctors advised me not to have caffeine-products and should try not to get stress or to be anxious (obviously because they are the causes).

As the 6 weeks went, I noticed the palpitation going away the 1st week, then coming back 2 weeks later (the thumping). Thereafter they went. For the past weeks after it started, I had troubles sleeping because I try to sleep and suddenly I get this thumps which wake me. Its harder to breath (and I get more thumps) when facing the left during sleeping.

Now recently I find very less occasions of palpitational problems such as the thumping and breathing. It doesnt seem like a problem. However, I have this new problem and I don;t know if its linked to palpitations.

The problem is that (without thumps) I get very low in breathing. I have troubles going to school because of these breathing problems. Once It was lunch time and after eating, I could hardly breath.
Today I made a doctor’s appointment but was canceled because I cannot walk it there easily (even though its just 1 mile away) and my dad can;t drive me because had an arm operation today.

Please give me suggestions, advice and other words of wisdom that I should follow. I think this is very dangerous. Do I have a heart disease or something?

I’m just 16. Another thing I should;ve mentioned is that my parents had diabetes before I was born so I am bound to get it once. I am already unhealthy and quite fat. I eat takeaways frequently. I know I should get off them, and I am, I don’t eat much of it.

Another thing I should mention is that sometimes I wake up early although I feel like I had good enough hours of sleep (like 8-9 hours). Throughout the day I suddenly get this warm burning feeling in my stomach that people feel when they stay up for almost 24 hours or more. After I get this, the difficulty of breathing occurs.

What do you do when you’re basically allergic to everything?

I have eczema and a bunch of allergies to foods. I cannot have eggs (all dairy), wheat, breads, sugar, caffeine, candy, chocolate, hazelnuts (all nuts), bananas, citrus fruits, pineapples, dried fruits, tuna, shellfish, etc, etc. I also have a nickel allergy. I’m allergic to zippers, clips, jewelery etc, etc. I’m also allergic to dust/dust mites, trees, grass, some animals, non cotton clothes, etc, etc.

Can anyone here relate and tell me what you usually eat…I don’t even want to eat anymore cause I get a rash after I eat. Almost everything I do I have to wear gloves cause if I don’t, my hands would get extremely itchy. Shampoos and conditioners make my skin worse and so do hair products/perfumes (fragrance). I’m just leaving my hair without any hair products cause my scalp itches so bad. I have been sleeping so much cause sleeping is what makes the itch stop. Once I wake up, the itch starts again.

Getting married in 3 weeks – I’m a visual mess!!!?

There was an issue with dates etc and now I am getting married on the 17th of November. I am VERY happy so don’t get me wrong from that but I am around 20 pounds heavier than I want to be, feeling very un-toned, I suffer from mild eczema which had taken a turn for the worse and is only just now repairing and some how I have to try and make myself feel more presentable at the day. I am having a hair cut on the 15th so that isn’t an issue (thank god!) and I have to avoid caffeine, dairy and most cosmetic products (I honestly for my skins sake can’t wear perfume/makeup etc) if possible as it doesn’t help my skin. ANY tips on how to ‘fix’ some of this within that time frame would be very helpful. I know I can’t make it all go away but anything to make me feel better on the day would really help.

Thank you so much for any input!

Can I have some people complete this survey?

Please fill this in–

Age:
Gender:

-Key to responses-
1 = I usually don’t do this at all
2 = I usually do this a little bit
3 = I usually do this medium amount
4 = I usually do this a lot

Put a number from 1 to 4 in the boxes next to the statements below

RESPONSE OR STRATEGY TO DEAL WITH STRESS:

[ ] I talk things over with my family.

[ ] I try to see the stressful event(s) in a different light to make it seem more positive.

[ ] I know my limitations and don’t try to do much at once.

[ ] I do a mentally relaxing activity.

[ ] I try to come up with a strategy about what to do.

[ ] I play sport or exercise in order to feel better.

[ ] I get sympathy and understanding from someone.

[ ] I try to get advice and support from my friends to try to get rid of the problem.

[ ] I ask for help.

[ ] I take the time to enjoy a range of different interests.

[ ] I come up with a plan of action.

[ ] I do a physically relaxing activity.

[ ] I engage in a variety of intellectual pursuits that I enjoy.

[ ] I talk to someone who could do something concrete about the problem.

[ ] I try to avoid caffeine and cigarettes.

[ ] I ask people who have gone through similar experiences what they did.

[ ] I try to manage my time effectively to deal with the problem.

[ ] I try to set a balance between the stressor and the other interests/demands.

[ ] I try to see the humour in the situation.

[ ] I take some time out for a break.

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Please rate the symptoms or problem below from 1 to 4. With 1 being “hasn’t bothered me at all” and 4 being “has bothered me a lot”.

[ ] Asthma

[ ] Arthritis

[ ] Backache

[ ] Constipation

[ ] Eczema (skin rash)

[ ] Diarrhea

[ ] Fatigue

[ ] Headaches

[ ] Heart disease

[ ] High blood pressure

[ ] Hives

[ ] Indigestion

[ ] Infection

[ ] Insomnia

[ ] Migraines

[ ] Muscle soreness

[ ] Neck ache

[ ] Sore throat

[ ] Ulcers

[ ] Weight loss or gain

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