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Eczema, Emotions, and Stress Connection
The Stress–Skin Connection: Why Your Body Isn’t Broken, It’s Protecting You A few weeks ago, I came across a Reddit thread that stopped me...
Stress and Eczema
If you’re reading this, you're probably thinking, “I’ve tried literally everything… and my skin is still flaring.” The creams.The...
What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)?
What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)? Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), sometimes called red skin syndrome or a steroid withdrawal reaction, is...
Healing from Topical Steroid Withdrawal
You stopped the steroids and everything got worse. Way worse. You already knew steroids weren’t a long term answer for eczema and they'd stopped...
Eczema and the Nervous System
If you’re reading this, you're probably thinking, “I’ve tried literally everything… and my skin is still flaring.” The creams.The...
Eczema in Kids – Isn’t What You Think
If you’re reading this as a parent, you’ve probably had this thought: “I’ve tried everything… and my baby is still suffering.” The creams.The...
Did you know if your child has eczema, their skin can heal - without medicated creams or moisturisers? Eczema doesn't have to be a life sentence....
Gut Health for Eczema, Allergies, Asthma: Meat Stocks and Bone Broths
How to Heal Your Gut for Eczema, Allergies and Asthma with Meat Stocks & Broths When you think of eczema, allergies, or asthma, what...
Probiotics for Eczema: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Buy Probiotics for Eczema
PROBIOTICS FOR ECZEMA - YAY OR NAY?Read this before you buy probiotics for eczemaMelissa RaymondWhat is the best probiotic to take for eczema? One...
Easy Gut Health Icypoles for Eczema, Allergies and Asthma
Want a really easy recipe for improving gut health for eczema, allergies and asthma? Here's a perfect recipe that is both delicious, refreshing, and...
Anxiety and fears about eating out with a child with allergies
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How to Improve Skin Microbiome for Eczema
Blog Our Eczema, Allergy and Asthma JourneySkin Microbiome - what is it and how does it help our kids with eczema? Like our 'gut microbiome', our...
Dr Melissa is the research nerd so that you don't have to be - and her skills enable her to dive deeper into the evidence of what works - and what doesn't - for eczema, allergies and asthma.
Melissa is a mum to two beautiful boys and wife to an amazing husband. She loves spending time with her family, writing research papers, and pottering about in her vegie garden.