Ditch the Itch: How Naturopathy Helps Eczema

Last Updated on 6 March 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic

How Naturopathy Helps Eczema – Eczema is a term used to describe either rash-like skin conditions or disorders affecting the immune system. Still, it is specifically referred to disorders that affect the skin. The BHC Medical Centre reports that 10-15 per cent of Australians suffer from Eczema also, known as atopic dermatitis.

How Naturopathy Helps Eczema: Causes

There is no known cause of Eczema, but it is believed that it can occur due to environmental factors or genetics. A child is most likely to develop Eczema if one of his or her parents has it. Environmental factors such as living in a polluted area or coming into contact with harsh detergents, shampoos and soaps can also cause Eczema to develop.

Certain types of foods can aggravate Eczema, such as soy, wheat, milk and eggs. Sometimes women can develop eczema due to hormonal changes triggered during pregnancy or menstrual cycles.

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What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is the application of natural therapies. There is a common misconception that naturopathy only includes nutrition, exercise and fasting. However, that is not the case because it also includes therapies like Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Naturopaths take a natural approach to treating patients with various disorders, through changes made in the diet and lifestyle of the person.

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How does Naturopathy Helps Eczema?

Since Eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation of the skin, resulting in rashes, harsh chemicals aggravate eczema. Using soaps and detergents that have a pH level can cause the condition to flare up. Stress is also another factor. When you’re stressed, your body boosts inflammation.

Consulting a Naturopath physician can help. By prescribing soaps and shampoos that use natural ingredients, Eczema symptoms can be reduced. When your skin is not dry and irritated, eczema will not cause it to flare up. Changes made to the diet can also help. Eating fruits that have high water content can help keep your skin hydrated.  A Naturopath can help by providing you with information on different types of foods that are good for health. A Naturopath can also suggest what kind of vitamins or minerals can be taken to improve affected areas.

Since hormone imbalance can also affect Eczema by boosting inflammation, acupuncture can help reduce the symptoms by alleviating the stress caused by a hormone imbalance in pregnant women. Pregnant women suffer the most when it comes to irritated skin due to the changes in the body caused by pregnancy. Acupuncture has shown to help by relaxing the muscles and relieving anxiety.

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