The Eczema Diet by Karen Fischer

I recently purchased this book after seeing it on the shelf at Commonsense Organics Wakefield Street. I flicked through a few pages and HAD to buy it!

It has been a very informative read. It talks about the specific nutrients that eczema-prone people lack / need more of to nourish the skin & stop the itch/flares, about the food items that contain amines (or is histamine producing!), and about the alkalinity and acidity of foods (excess acid -> more itch). It all makes sense and is a very straightforward read backed by science & research.

I’d recommend getting hold of this at your local library or store! We haven’t yet done the whole “diet” yet though, but I have already learnt in the past about what does cause histamines & itch for my daughter by close observation – this book just helps even more and I reference the book a lot when prepping food for my daughter.

Check out Bamboo Bubby’s  detailed review on The Eczema Diet for more info on the book.

The commercial description on the book is also copied & pasted below:

The Eczema Diet by Karen Fischer
Eczema-safe food to stop the itch and prevent eczema for life.

‘… a beautifully presented and practical book that will be a valuable and powerful tool for improving the general health and the skin of millions of eczema sufferers around the world.’
Dr Gary M. Leong, Mater Children’s Hospital, Queensland

For the first time, the findings of hundreds of international researchers and skin specialists have been pieced together to solve the eczema puzzle. The result is the first diet designed to correct the underlying causes of eczema so you can gradually go back to a normal diet and remain eczema-free.

Whether you have a mild patch of dermatitis or you’re enduring chronic eczema from head to toe, The Eczema Diet shows you how to create beautiful skin for life. Tried and tested for more than a decade, the comprehensive program covers all eczema conditions and features separate programs catering for all age groups, including babies.

You’ll also find:

– a fast-track detox for adults
– skin care + non-diet information
– effective dandruff + cradle cap remedies
– emergency itch-busters
– how to prevent salicylate sensitivity
– menus for the entire family, including lunch boxes + party food
– delicious recipes