Posts Tagged ‘Eczema’

Probiotic-Packed Foods And Supplements That Really Work

30th July 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Foods, drinks, and supplements with probiotics are everywhere these days, but only some probiotic strains are proven remedies for common health issues.
You can find those strains in these products.

Name
Helps fight
Dosage
Purchase info

Culturelle supplements
Antibiotic stomach upset, colds and flu, maybe eczema
One capsule a day
$22.99 for a 1-month supply; drugstores

Florastor supplements
Antibiotic stomach upset, traveler’s diarrhea
Two capsules a day
$35.99 [...]

Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema And Asthma

4th June 2009 by admin No Comments

A substance secreted by eczema-damaged skin might trigger asthma in children, U.S. researchers suggest.
The theory comes from a study of mice with an eczema-like condition, which suggested that early treatment of eczema and inhibition of the trigger substance might help prevent asthma.
An estimated 50 percent to 70 percent of children with [...]