July 31st, 2008
PROPOLIS – a powerful, all natural antibiotic also known as Russian Penicillin.
Propolis is a product from the bee-hive. Honey-bees collect the sticky, brown resinous substance from various plants. In the hive the bees mix the propolis with wax and use it to sterilise their home against infection and as a multi purpose cement and varnish.
July 30th, 2008
Also known as Golu Kola and Indian Pennywort, Centella Asiatica is a herb possessing natural antiseptic properties. It was traditionally used to treat a multitude of conditions ranging from leprosy and gonorrhoea, to delay aging and to minimise female problems such as amenorrhoea. It has also been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis for hundreds of years.
July 28th, 2008
The incidence of eczema is on the rise, with more and more children being born with the condition every day. The rise can almost certainty be attributed to aspects of our modern way of life, such as more pollution, processed foods and more chemicals and irritants all around us.
July 26th, 2008
If we knew exactly how to treat eczema, there would be a lot of happy and itch free people out there! But unfortunately, as you all would know there is no easy way to treat eczema.
One of the most difficult aspects you will face when you try to treat eczema is that it seems to come and go, getting worse and then improving sometimes for no obvious reason.
July 22nd, 2008
Eczema of the scalp or seborrhoeic eczema is a skin disorder that tends to begin with itching and scaliness on the scalp, causing severe dandruff. Sufferers of eczema of the scalp will often find that it may spread down to the face, in particular the oily zones such as the sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears etc.
In babies, eczema of the scalp often goes by the well known name of cradle cap. It will usually strike during the child’s first year, and the child may develop red scaly patches in areas where the skin rubs together ie. elbows or under the armpits.
Most sufferers of eczema of the scalp will be especially sensitive to chemicals in products such as soaps, bubble baths, some shampoos and cosmetics. These can dry out the scalp even more, and thus creating an increasingly embarrassing dandruff problem.
Finding a good shampoo and conditioner that won’t irritate your eczema of the scalp is very hard. We here at Graham’s Natural Alternatives are in the process of manufacturing our own shampoo and conditioner especially designed for this problem.
In the meantime, a natural remedy that has helped ease the eczema of the scalp has been the use of Graham’s Natural Alternatives Bath Oil. The best way to use the Bath Oil for eczema of the scalp is to wash your hair with the bath oil and leave on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing out. Calendulus Plus Cream can also be rubbed into the effected areas through the hair with great results.
Most of our customers that have tried this approach have had great results. The hair doesn’t seem to be overly oil afterwards, and the dandruff has nearly all but gone. Well worth a try!.
July 21st, 2008
There are so many factors in our environment that will trigger an eczema flare up that it is difficult to know where to start to avoid them.
July 17th, 2008
Psoriasis affects many people of all ages…
July 14th, 2008
There is still a lot to learn about food sensitivities. Scientists have come to understand a great deal about this complicated area, and further research will enable us to know more about the interaction between diet and eczema. Broadly speaking there are two main areas of potential food reactions.
July 11th, 2008
The skin is the largest and most complex organ of the human body. Just as the heart is an organ that pumps the blood around the body, the skin is an organ that performs many essential functions that are vital to life.
July 10th, 2008
Eczema and psoriasis are both inflammatory skin conditions that will affect all individuals differently. There is no direct known cause as to why some people get it and some don’t, but a few probable causes have been identified over the years.
Eczema & Alternative Therapy
We all know that skin conditions are very complex to treat. Many people become very frustrated after using many orthodox treatments that have failed to solve their skin problems. It is at this point that many people turn to “Alternative Therapies” or “Natural Therapies”.
Manuka Honey
The bees feeding on the manuka (Tea tree) bush that grows wild across New Zealand produce Manuka honey. Recent studies have confirmed that all honey has antibacterial properties. However manuka honey is different to most honey.
Calendula
Calendula is the main ingredient in our Calendulis Plus Cream. It wasn’t selected at random. It was selected for its many medicinal properties….
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