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Very informative
I learned a lot about the scientific part of eczema and how to combat it whenever possible.It would have been nice to hear the author's opinion on holistic methods or herbal treatments also.

Some Things That MIGHT Help You but be careful & there is better advice out there.
This book could more aptly be named `What We Think We Know About Eczema & Some Things That Might Help You'.There is some interesting information however this is just another doctor who thinks an Eczema rash is CAUSED by scratching.Those of you that have Eczema know that while scratching makes it worse, the bumps or rash itself comes first.

While I did find a number of his suggestions worth trying [such as washing with oatmeal rather than soap & eliminating B-complex] I found some completely insane like taking a bath in diluted Clorox!

The book is worth reading if you don't know much about Eczema but I caution parents to do further research by talking to someone that HAS Eczema.Some of these ideas can make your child's rash much worse.And the ever present push from western medicine doctors to give you cortisone, then when it doesn't work - stronger cortisone, just hasn't helped me at all - not to mention the side effects & potential birth defects it can cause.

I also don't agree that Eczema has nothing to do with what you eat. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits ofEssential Fatty Acids [Omega 3.6.9] to those with eczema.This has been a far more helpful to me & my infant son. You might also want to consider allergy tests.[There are also foods that are irritants that you may need to hold off on during a flare up.]When your system is stressed common sense tells you that it all has something to do with why your Eczema is flaring.Remember Eczema is a symtom not the problem.

The best book I have read on eczema is:
Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future (Paperback)
by Leo Galland, Dian Dincin Buchman
Superimmunity for Kids is a much better book for adults or children with eczema.After reading the Superimmunity book I wanted to lower the number of stars I gave for this review but it wouldn't let me.

I Am Now Eczema-Free!50 Stars!!!
I'd give this book 50 stars if I could... I was going through two large tubes of prescription medication (one immunosuppressant and one corticosteroid) every month until I read this.Now I don't need them at all!Dr. Nasir teaches dermatology at Duke University, and he explains the physiology of eczema and how the skin's barrier function is compromised.This led me to take his discussion of moisturizers seriously and I realized that the one I was using may not have been "thick" enough for my skin.So I pulled out an old container of one that I'd shelved 2 years ago because it felt too greasy and consistently applied it for two weeks and poof, no more eczema!And, BTW, my skin soaks it up in 10-15 minutes so greasiness is not really an issue.I won't mention the brand name here because I'm not sure that I'm allowed to.Also, different brands will work better for different people given that eczema is the result of the effects of about 20 genes.And if the moisturizers that you can find in any drug store won't work, Dr. Nasir recommends one that's more expensive, but available without a prescription that he says is the best moisturizer on the market today.I didn't have to go that far.Bottom line: THANK YOU DR. NASIR!AND ANYONE WITH ECZEMA, BUY THIS BOOK!

Excellent!
This book is the answer to a lot of questions i had about eczema. I learned a lot of stuff about the functions of the body and the skin witch make the disease easier to understand.I finally found many tips and tricks to take over control of my skin. I'd say 2 tumbs ups! ;-)

It's the first of its kind. Extraordinary!
What an extraordinary and wonderful find!I have dealt with eczema for years and I am so glad it is finally getting the treatment it deserves.Eczema Free is the first of its kind.This book discusses every aspect of eczema in a style that is easy to understand.Unlike other books on the subject that I have seen and unlike web sites I have visited, there is no commercialism in this book.There is no single product or treatment method that is touted or promoted.He doesn't pitch magic diets, magic drugs, or magic potions. He pitches solid advice and helps the reader tailor it for his or her particular situation. Dr. Nasir is very careful to educate the reader as much as possible because he recognizes the importance of knowledge in defeating eczema. I have learned more about eczema while reading his book than I have from any other source: friends with eczema, my physician, the internet.All the information that's out there, the science of eczema, the latest research on skin care, diet, and medications is presented in a fair and balanced manner.Dr. Nasir clearly and succinctly explains what works and what doesn't, separating treatments that have a sound basis from those that are anecdotal or unscientific.He has gone a long way toward helping me and my family deal with this condition.I recommend it for anyone who has eczema or knows someone who does. ... Read more

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It’s a short, simple, drastically different diet—not necessarily easy, but simple and effective. The goal of this guide is to help people with eczema or almost any kind of skin disorder heal themselves without ongoing dependence on drugs, creams, lotions, or other medicine by relating what worked for this author personally to cure her eczema, dermatitis and acne. There’s a lot of information out there, especially on the internet, but much of it can seem vague or conflicting regarding the combination of symptoms you may have. Waterford did a lot of informal research and trial and error over a long period of time and eventually cured her eczema, general health, and most of her allergies with a natural diet. If you’ve had no luck with doctors, allergy drugs, cortisone cream, or other eczema treatments, this particular combination of treatments that she stumbled upon may also help you. ... Read more

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she found her own answers
I found this book very helpful. For quite some time, I've been having facial skin problems like burning hives and whatever dermatitis name my HMO type doctors want to give it. Somewhere in the midst of suffering and getting no solutions other that cortisone creams and anti-histamines from dcotors, I decided to go find my own answers in diet. I quit alcohol. Then sugar. Then cheap carbs, food additives, etc. For the last 6 months I've been on a retraictive diet that also focused on elminating candida. My skin condition has not only improved, but I'm well--healed. Like the author, I searched for and found my own answers. Read the book to discover how the author improved her life long ailments. You too can heal yourself through diet.

Very Insightful
This book was very informative.I had similar experiences described in the book concerning eczema.Now I have a different way to approach the skin disorder.

Wanted more!
I have suffered from eczema all my life. I have always felt like I was alone with my skin problems. I liked the parts where she described the pain she went through as I too have felt the very same way and it helped me feel like there was someone who understood. My only gripe is first it could have used some editing and second, I wish she had written a much longer book to tell more of her life with skin problems as I could relate. All in all it is a good little book.

It works -- like Atkins/South Beach PLUS
I have to say this does work: I always wondered why my little spots of rash on the insides of my elbows and sometimes wrists would go away when I was on a diet!I tried this with the grapefruit seed extract (which I like about this diet, as it was all natural -- not pushing any product like some of the reviews, and other books) and it really cleared up the hives.Now when I eat something really carb-y or sugary, I know why it comes back!But not as bad as before, and at least now I now what causes it and what to do.Thank you!!!

A good starter, but not enough information...
This is a tiny little book that is a good primer on treating eczema, or more accurately, an overgrowth of Candida Albicans, via diet.It gives good, basic information on implementing a yeast-free diet, along with a helpful section on herbs.What it lacks?Meal plans, adequate recipes, and further information on cleansing.I bought this book, and followed the diet, as well as implemented the suggestions on herbs.However, there is more to tackling Candida albicans, i.e. internal cleansing, than is covered in this book.I purchased "The Coconut Diet" along with this book, and found I used "The Coconut Diet" as much, or more, in treating my eczema and allergies.So if you purchase this book, plan on buying another book on Candida albicans to supplement.Or, you can just purchase "The Coconut Diet", which was as helpful to me as this volume. ... Read more

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SO much I never knew before!
Having been born with eczema, and now at 36, I thought I'd gained all the knowledge there was about this challenging skin problem.There is so much information in this book that I'd never seen before, I am thrilled to havelearned severalalternative ways to combat my frustrating battle witheczema.My allergies and reactions have changed over the years, and thisbook guided me through everything I've lived with, making me feel a lotless isolated in the world of chronic medical conditions.Thanks to thisbook, I have hope, which I had lost long ago.Many, many thanks, SheenaMeredith!

SO much I never knew before!
Having been born with eczema, and now at 36, I thought I'd gained all the knowledge there was about this challenging skin problem.There is so much information in this book that I'd never seen before, I am thrilled to havelearned severalalternative ways to combat my frustrating battle witheczema.My allergies and reactions have changed over the years, and thisbook guided me through everything I've lived with, making me feel a lotless isolated in the world of chronic medical conditions.Thanks to thisbook, I have hope, which I had lost long ago.Many, many thanks, SheenaMeredith! ... Read more

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As many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent and the child.

It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleep disruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may even place the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems.

In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition, Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychological consequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychological factors in treatment.

Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies, this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczema in an accessible manner to help you and your child cope with this distressing condition.

Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who has extensive experience in working with children and families with chronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on the psychological impact of skin conditions on children and their families which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.

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"Sometimes I think I can't bear it, I can't do it, but I do because I have no choice. Who else is going to do it?' Although eczema is a common childhood complaint, it can be an emotional, painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the family, as well as the child. Understanding Childhood Eczema tackles these difficulties with sympathy and understanding, showing you how to deal with tantrums, sleep problems, scratching, teasing, and lots more. Packed full of practical advice for choosing and managing different treatments, Penny Titman also talks about how having a child with eczema can affect other family members. Am I spoiling my child because of the eczema? What about the other children? Am I neglecting my partner or myself? Lots of people will offer you advice when your child has eczema. Understanding Childhood Eczema will help you decide what is best for your child, your family and you." ... Read more

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Useless
Perhaps this book was written for someone who never read anything about eczema. However, for any parent who conducted even minimum research this book will tell nothing new. Great cover design, promising title, waste of money.

I love this book
This is an excellent resouce for parents of children with eczema. It not only talks about how eczema develops and the most common allergens, but also covers eczema management very extensively: e.g. itch and sleep management, day-to-day routine, and how to prepare the child for social pressure when they start going to school, etc.

Understanding childhood eczema
Ernest Henri Besnier (1831-1909), French dermatologist, gave the name to the condition Prurigo Besnier or atopic dermatitis. Besnier became médecin des hôpitaux in 1863 and subsequently held positions at several Paris hospitals. In 1873 he succeeded Bazin as dermatologist at the Hôpital St. Louis, where he became director the same year. In 1881 he was elected member of the Academy of Medicine as hygienist due to his contributions to epidemiology. In his special field, dermatology, Besnier tried to balance the differences between the French school and the Vienna school. With Pierre Adolphe Adrien Doyon (1827-1907) he founded the journal Annales de dermatologie et de syphiligraphie. He built histopathology and parasitology laboratories at the St. Louis hospital, and we owe to him the term and technique of biopsy. He is not mentioned in this book.
Atopic dermatitis (atopic means alien, dermatitis means inflamed skin) or atopic eczema (eczema is Greek for to boil out) shows an inherited tendency to develop one or more of different types of conditions, like asthma, eczema of atopic type, allergic rhinitis or acute urticaria of allergic type. It is a major problem with more than 10% of the population suffering. Many children and their families will suffer and the condition create distress. Atopic dermatitis primarily is caused by cellular immune deficiency and elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE). The pathogenesis can be traced to a genetically inherited, bone marrow-derived cell associated with chromosome 11q. Abnormal skin reactivity also plays a major role in the development of the disease. Irritants to the skin are believed to predispose an individual to develop dermatitis more often than simply exposure to an allergenic trigger. Nonetheless, patients frequently have a history of food or inhalant allergies or eventually develop them. Children most commonly are affected with 80% developing the disease before age 7 years. Less than 2% will have an onset after age 20 years. Most sources agree that persistence after age 20 years is uncommon. Only an estimated 10% of patients older than 20 years continue to be symptomatic.
Wiley publisher has started a new book series on "Understanding illness and health" with this book on "Childhhod eczema" by Penny Titman. She is a clinical psychologist from University College in London, but now working in a community team for children and families in an NHS Trust.
This book has eight chapters with information on the medical aspects of this condition, treatment aspects including alternative treatment methods and full of case stories and practical advice for families that includes useful addresses and contacts. We lacked a few pictures, but understand that this would have made the book more expensive. We found that this book couldbe very helpful for parents with an atopic child.

Professor Joav Merrick, MD, DMSc
Director, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and Medical director, Division for Mental Retardation... ... Read more

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Atopic eczema (eczema, atopic dermatitis, diffuse neurodermatitis, endogenous eczema) is one of the most common skin diseases of our timenot only in childhood. The prevalence of this disease has increased dramatically over the past decades, although the reasons for this increase are not known. Eczema occurs anywhere in the world, not only in industrialized countries. It occurs at any age, not only in childhood, and approximately two-thirds of children affected will suffer from this disease when they are grown up.

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excellent book on the subject
This was a terrific book for helping a child with eczema.I found that pediatricians do not know enough, or have the time to explain how to make your child comfortable. This book offers many specific and implementable tips for helping your child. ... Read more

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Your Guide to Eczema is the patient's ultimate source of essential and invaluable information.Providing all the necessary facts, guidance and support, this book will enable the reader to make informed choices and regain control of their life.

Written by Sarah Wakelin, a Consultant Dermatologist at St. Mary's Hospital, London, and an expert int he field, Your Guide to Eczema covers all aspects of this condition, from diagnosis to treatment, giving the reader invaluable advice on how to take control of the condition and manage it in
everyday life.A comprehensive guide, this book will reassure, support and inform all those who read it.

The clear, straightforward design of the book together with original features such as myth/fact boxes, key terms, question and answer sections and a chapter on who patient/carer might need in the NHS and their role in the treatment of the condition will prepare the reader for all that may lie
ahead. ... Read more

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For Over 15 million people in the US alone, asthma and allergies have become an unwelcome but unavoidable part of everyday life. Allergens or irritants can include all different types of food, animal dander, dust mites, mold and fungus spores, pollen, perfumes, chemicals and medicine. Food Solutions: Asthma and Allergies is designed to help the reader take a proactive role in recognizing what causes asthmatic and allergic reactions and reducing their severity through the implementation of a healthy diet and nutrition plan. The book provides a clear understanding of the allergic response; the symptoms and how to contain them; useful aids to treatment such as anti-histamines and other drugs, inhalers and relievers; orthodox and complementary treatments; and the relationship between food and allergies. Next, the book shares 80 simple recipes using common ingredients for delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes that make it easy to follow the dietary advice and still enjoy e! xciting food. ... Read more

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As suffers will know, any dermatological condition can have a devastating effect leading to feelings of isolation and depression.

Filling the gap between medical advice and lay knowledge, Understanding Skin Problems provides crucial information to help you understand the various aspects of your condition - psychological and social as well as medical - so that you can improve the quality of your life and learn to cope better with the problem.

Written in easy-to-understand language, it offers a positive, hopeful outlook and includes lists of organizations for further help.

• Broad coverage relevant to a wide range of skin conditions
• Written in a very accessible style
• Lists of further help, organisations etc included

  
  Linda Papadopoulos is a Reader in Psychology and a chartered counselling and health psychologist. She currently works as a course director at London Guildhall University. She has published extensively in the fields of medical and counselling psychology and has been invited to present her research at various international conferences. She has also appeared on a variety of television programmes such as 'Big Brother' as their expert psychologist.

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Separating truth from myth can be hard when it comes to skin problems. Apart from medical advice, there seems to be a puzzling array of creams and potions, herbal remedies and alternative treatments. Understanding Skin Problems helps sufferers maximise the benefits of advice, from whatever source, so that they can learn to live with their condition more easily. Written from a psychological perspective, Linda Papadopoulos and Carl Walker show that, although seldom life-threatening, skin diseases can be very distressing for both sufferers and their families. As a source of information or just as general interest, this handy guide will help you to understand the importance of the mind-body connection, and how it can help in dermatology. ... Read more

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VERY EASE READING AND A LOT OF HELPFULL
IS GREAT TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE PSHYCOLOGICAL ASPECT OF THE SKIN DISEASE. YOU CAN ENTER THE MIND OF THE ILLNESS TROUGH THIS READING.

Fast paced,exiting, heart stopping page turning book
I read this book within a matter of days, it's perfect for the beach or if your pennies don't stretch that far then you should read it with a box of chocolates and a glass of wine within easy reach. You will not be able to think about anything else until you have finished it, and even then thoughts will keep popping into your head.

About the best book Dr Walker has ever written. This will always be his classic masterpiece, his epitaph even.
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The lives of thousands of children and their families are affected by eczema, a skin disorder which can vary from from a small, mildly irritating patch of skin to a much more widespread, painful, and unsightly rash. While conventional treatments have given relief to many children, others
continue to suffer the physical and emotional pain associated with severe eczema.

In this well-illustrated book aimed at both parents and affected children, Dr Atherton explains the latest in what is known about the causes, the treatments available, and the effects on the child and family's life. He also gives practical advice on where to go for help and support. ... Read more

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Good resource to have on hand
This 250 page book is a valuable resource for any parent contending with infant eczema.I found the color pictures particularly helpful.Without it, I'm not sure that I would have had the courage to insist that our child be seen by a pediatric dermatologist.It turns out that he not only had eczema, but a common secondary infection that looked much like the photos in the book.

David Atherton writes this book not as a sure-fire method to eliminate the source of eczema, but as a tool for trying different tactics to alleviate the symptoms.He also takes the reader through the different stages that appear at different ages.There were several tips that I gathered from the reading, making the book well worth the $... to purchase.

Eczema in Childhood: The Facts
David Atherton goes into great depth to help the reader understand some possible reasons for the eczema. He gives a very comprehensive explanation of how the body reacts to undigested proteins.I found that part to bevery valuable.

However, I was very disappointed that he did notmentionhis opinion on nutritional supplements such as zinc, flax seed oil (Omega 3vs Omega 6), vitamin B12 or B6, etc.He never mentioned digestive enzymesor his opinion on whether they may assist in breaking down the proteins. He never mentioned if an overgrowth of Candida Albicans in the intestinesmight be a cause of eczema.He never mentioned acidophilus as a supplementto help balance the flora in the intestines.

I felt that his conclusionwas that children will eventually outgrow eczema and therefore, shouldconsider using a very aggressive course of oral steroids.I hope heunderstands that the reason I am reading about eczema is because after 10years of American Medicine treating only the symptom, I am looking forassistance in finding the cause.I do not want my child to suffer anyrepercussions later in life due to a mistake I make now.I tried ChineseMedicine, but, I guess she was one of the 40% which did not benefit fromit.

Just what the doctor ordered...
There can be no other ailment as frustrating as eczema: any parent who has stood hopelessly by and watched their child scratch will testify to this. This book is a MUST read for any parent in that position. It covers EVERYquestion you ever had about the condition and more.

"THE"Book on Childhood Eczema - HANDS DOWN!
IF YOUR CHILD HAS SERIOUS ECZEMA, AND YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT...READ THIS BOOK.IT TELLS YOU MORE THAN ANY OTHER BOOK ON THE TOPIC...IVE READ MANY AND THIS ONE IS EXCELLENT....YOU WILL WANT TO TAKEYOUR CHILD TO ENGLAND FOR DR. ATHERTON TO TREAT HIM/HER.GET IT NOW ANDGET TO EDUCATING YOURSELF...YOU WILL REGRET EVERY DAY THAT YOU DELAYED.

Superb, gives detailed medical information in layman's terms
Dr. David Atherton is an experienced pediatric dermatologist who shares the information he has gathered over the years.Detailed medical information of the subject is provided in simple terms.He points to noone remedy for eczema in children and instead provides numerous suggestionsin how best to cope with it, including natural remdies. His book has notonly helped my wife and I understand our childrens' problems better, buthas assured us they are most likely not permanent and will leave noemotional or physical scars. ... Read more

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This authoritative and well-researched Second Edition covers everything from classification and immunology of the basic mechanism of eczema reaction, to clinical types (particularly irritant, allergic, atopic, and hyperkeratotic hand eczema), epidemiology, occupational aspects, and treatment modalities. The new information information on risk factors and chapters on toxicological and clinical aspects.

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How to get rid of your acne, pimples, or eczema in 120 days. ... Read more

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Dermatitis - also known as eczema - encompasses many common and importantskin diseases. These affect patients of all ages. They include atopicdermatitis - the intensely itchy and distressing disease seen mainly ininfancy and childhood - through industrial dermatitis - a major source ofhandicap and time lost from work in the adult population - to asteatoticeczema - the itchy dry skin associated with aging. Largely because of thehigh incidence of dermatitis, physicians in many different medicalspecialties are regularly involved in its management. This book isintended to help by familiarizing the non-dermatologist reader with theetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the various forms of this disease. ... Read more

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This well-organized and comprehensive series of books guides the reader through the complexity of clinical practice.These books discuss, in detail theclinical experience of ancient and modern-day renowned physicians and enable the practitioner to become more adept at using Chinese medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.

When the Chinese edition of The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine series was first published, it became the one of the most widely used books for practitioners' daily reference, and the industry standard for Chinese-speaking Chinese and integrative medical practitioners.Now available in English for the first time, this wonderful series is available to non-Chinese speaking practitioners.This series is an indispensable resource for clinical practitioners of Chinese Medicine.

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Eczema and atopic dermatitis affect millions of people all over the world. In the US alone, about ten percent of infants and three percent of adults suffer from eczema. What causes it? How do allergies play a part? Is there a cure? What are the treatments? Lisa Anne Sanderson has compiled the best information the Internet offers.Includes sites about national societies, parents and kids, allergies (milk, nickel, wheat, gluten), and traditional and alternative treatments, as well mailing lists and forums.Our guides list names, URL addresses and clear descriptions of the best sites on a topic. We only list the best-designed, most easily navigated and understood sites that offer unique or exclusive information. The text in the guide is set in a large font for easy reading and copying into any web browser. Open space in the guide is provided for your site-specific notes. ... Read more

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Helpful Websites for Eczema Sufferers
This book provides general websites for eczema sufferers and sections on more specific allergies, such as gluten and nickel.A sufferer of eczema myself, I found most of the websites listed extremely helpful with excellent suggestions to help me cope with this awful skin disease. ... Read more

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Concise and clear
A good book to help you understand the various types of eczema. A good value for the money. ... Read more

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Explains the facts about eczema and psoriasis, which foods to eat, which foods to avoid, and the benefits of vitamins, minerals, herbal, and other nutritional supplements. ... Read more

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A straightforward guide to what you CAN control
There are so many people who say there is nothing you can do, but after reading this book I feel there is some hope.Contains many suggestions, and gives several areas and methods of modification.Didn't suit mypersonal needs for the present, because I have a breastfed baby w/ thecondition, but will work for us in the future I'm sure.

Superb theoretical and practical book about valid approaches
This slim volume provides a succinct and thorough exposition of the nutritional aspects of both ameliorating and curing these two skin disorders (which are not really skin disorders at all). In plain, verystraightforward language, Terrass outlines the causes and cures of thesepesky skin outbreaks. You may be surprised at the small size of the book,but the cogency of the information contained within makes it a non-pareil,and a sine-qua-non of healing.

This is not a book written by an amateurwith a success story. Rather, Terrass is a professional with a relevant(nutritionist) background, making his knowledge available to you. Hecorrectly explains the flawed nature of conventional approaches to thesetwo "skin" disorders, and outlines the theory and practice ofreal healing. There is only one omission I can think of. There is nodiscussion of the important cleansing subjects discussed by Pagano andJensen. This book focuses instead on the chemical aspects, and sets forth acase for specific dietary supplements and alterations. ... Read more