Could Your Leaky Gut Be Causing Your Eczema? Here’s What You Need to Know

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As a parent of a child with eczema, I am always on the lookout for new information that could help ease my child’s symptoms. Recently, I came across an article discussing the potential link between leaky gut syndrome and eczema. Intrigued, I did some more research and see if there was anything I could do to help my child.

First, it’s important to understand what eczema is. Eczema is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the skin, and … Read the rest

Stop Eczema Before it Starts: The Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy

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The health and well-being of our children is always a top priority. And, for the health of our babies, there is nothing we wouldn’t do to ensure that they are healthy and happy. That’s why I was thrilled to come across a recent article titled “Research Finds Taking Vitamin D Supplements While Pregnant Reduces Eczema Risk in Infants.”

According to the article, taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can considerably reduce the likelihood of infants developing eczema. Eczema is a … Read the rest

Kid Allergies: Surprising Truths

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As a parent, I am always concerned about the health and well-being of my children, and allergies are no exception. When I came across the article “Six Surprising Truths About Kids & Allergies,” I was intrigued to learn more about what really causes allergies in children and how best to treat them.

One surprising fact I learned from the article is that infants don’t get seasonal allergies. According to Dr. Kanwaljit Brar from the Pediatric Allergy Program at Hassenfeld Children’s … Read the rest