Treat Eczema Naturally with Yogurt
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A new study done at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology claims a link between moms who ate probiotics, the good bacteria found in yogurt, during pregnancy and a reduced occurrence of eczema in their kids.
Eczema is an inflammatory auto-immune response skin condition that causes children and adults alike to suffer redness and sometimes extreme itching.
The reduction reported in the study was a very impressive 40 percent
making this a very important study indeed.
Currently, treatment of eczema consists of keeping the skin moisturized, using topical steroid medications and avoiding harsh and perfumed soaps.
Now scientist are crediting probiotic's success with its ability to strengthen the immune system. In other words, the best "treatment" for this dreaded skin condition begins in the womb.
Which Probiotic?
The study used the Norwegian milk brand Biola, which contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus. They also included the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis.
The researchers recommend consuming a variety of bacterial strains for optimal results.
Where to Find Lactobacillus rhamnosus
L. rhamnosus is the most studied probiotic because it is especially tolerance of the high acidic conditions found in the intestinal tract. Currently, you likely won't find a yogurt starter with L. rhamnosus but you can add it to your homemade yogurt my using culture from either Stonyfield yogurt or Nancy's Organic yogurt.
Dead Sea and Yogurt Face and Body Mask
Since Cleopatra discovered its healing properties, mud from the Dead Sea has been used since to treat Rosacea, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Combine it with yogurt and you have the perfect eczema homemade mask. 
Jericho Dead Sea Black Mud is 100% natural and contains Dead Sea minerals, plant extracts, seaweed and olive oil.
Just mix half Jericho Dead Sea Black Mud and half lightly drained homemade yogurt. Spread it over the eczema afflected skin and relax for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
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