Progressive Health came out with a great article about eczema and how it relates to your gut. Its a pretty informative article that is a must read if you have eczema.
Here’s the 411:
Eczema is largely controlled by the state of your gut
Gastrointestinal tract is directly married to the immune system
It responsibility is keeping out foreign substances from the bloodstream
Atopic Dermatitis is linked to gut flora and diet
Atopic Eczema is on the rise in developing countries
Eczema is triggered by a combination of environmental factors and genetics
Evidence to link eczema with gastrointestinal diseases involving food intolerance
People who suffer from Celiacs disease are three times more likely to diagnosed with eczema
Leaky Skin
Stratum corneum (the outer layer of the skin) is leaky in people with eczema
Stratum corneum – protects against irritants, allergens, toxins and microbes
In addition, people with eczema have a second layer that is leaky. Thus proving that it more than skin deep
Leaky Gut
When the gut mucosa is destroyed by inflammation and microbial action, undigested foods, toxins and pathogenic microbes pass into your systemic circulation
This causes heavy damage
Caused by – The destruction of the normal gut flora and the invasion of the gut by pathogenic microbes.
Possible Food Eczema Triggers (this differs, depending on the severity of your eczema)
- Eggs
- Meat
- Nuts
- Wheat
- Sweet corn
- Soybean
- Citrus fruits
- Coffee
- Dairy products
- Alcohol
- Food preservatives and colorings
This incredible article that explains a lot about eczema and the causes I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading it
Source – http://www.progressivehealth.com/the-gaps-diet-for-people-with-eczema.htm