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Eczema’s link to asthma uncovered

I read interesting article about a connection between eczema and asthma (link is below). I remember when I was having trouble with allergies, eczema and asthma, I was very weak and got sick every 3 months. It was not a pleasant time.

My doctor gave me strong cortisol medication to stop itchiness, and an inhaler for the asthma. He basically ignored the cause of my trouble and suppressed it with drugs. So my health continued to suffer.

Then I started seeing a naturopath, to heal and educate myself (he’s a man who can fix anything- I love him). Interestingly all my troubles were interconnected.

After a blood test he found that I had an allergy to the animals I spent so much time with. He talked to me about how to change my lifestyle and I started to feel a positive change. It took two years to get better only because I did not want to give up my animals.

Now I’m healed and understand my own body needs.

Read this BBC article: Eczema’s link to asthma uncovered **

Scientists discover what appears to trigger many children with eczema to go on to develop asthma.

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Boost Your Health

The immune system is probably one of the least understood systems of the body and one that is a key health indicator for a healthy body and to aid in slowing down the ageing process.

For instance, whilst many people know the thymus, spleen, lymph system and white blood cells are major components of the internal immune – system; many people do not realize that there are also external components, such as the skin, eyes, nose and mouth that do a lot of the work.

Tears and mucus also play a role in keeping us well-they contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that breaks down the cell wall of many bacteria.

The three main functions of the immune system

• prevent new bacteria and viruses from entering the body
• eliminate viruses when they become active
• identify problems (even cancer in its early stages).

Any disturbance or weakening of the body’s immune system will make you vulnerable to illness and disease.

 How to boost your health and protect from disease and ageing

• Drink plenty of water and herbal teas, or even a slice of ginger in hot water
• Vitamins C, A and zinc activate the immune system. Foods that are high in Vitamin C include red peppers, kiwi fruit, broccoli, brussel sprouts, red cabbage, strawberries, oranges and blackcurrants. Foods high in Vitamin A include parsley, carrots, sweet potato, spinach and squash. Foods high in zinc include ginger root, pecans, split peas, almonds buckwheat and walnuts
• Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables as they are high in vitamins, nutrients, fiber.

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