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Eczema is the most common chronic skin condition that so many people just “deal with.”

Otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, its incidence has increased 3 fold (!!!) since the 1970s. About 20% of children and 3% of adults are affected worldwide with an even higher incidence in the US.

While the majority of children “grow out of” it, the underlying conditions that cause eczema are generally not addressed which sadly means that one chronic condition is often traded for another…

The conventional approach is simple! Just a slathering of steroids. Of course, this doesn’t address what’s going on beneath the surface which can lead to further chronic symptoms and conditions of all sorts.

In today’s Medicinal Monday episode we discuss the underlying cause(s) of eczema and how our diet and lifestyle have the power to reverse these nagging symptoms.

The conversation is a little different depending on whether we are talking about childhood or adult eczema, but the relevant overlap is important!

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• Eczema can be a sign of digestive vulnerability, or "leaky gut," which leads to over activation of GALT hyperactive immune response
• There is also definitely a skin-liver connection with the toxic burden often expressing itself through the skin
• Fiber-rich WFPB eating supports optimal microbiome and digestive health as well as bringing many direct anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties
• Hydration and stress are also hugely important factors for skin and immune health
• Being mindful of topical stressors is key - chemicals in soaps, lotion, laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

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