
Eczema: Reducing the itch
Overview and Symptoms: Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a type of skin rash characterized by itchiness, redness, and scaliness. Eczema may be accompanied by oozing blisters surrounded by red or discoloured areas from frequent scratching. It most commonly appears on the knees, elbows, cheeks, and extremities, though it can be seen on other parts of the body as well. Food allergies are among several triggers that can cause or worsen eczema in susceptible people. Associated Cond

The Ketogenic Diet
The Ketogenic diet has been used therapeutically for the last 100 years. Used since the 1920’s, it was the original form of therapy for reducing and controlling seizures in epileptics. During the 60’s the therapeutic potential of the ketogenic diet was recognised and expanded from a prescriptive treatment to include health conditions such as diabetes, weight-loss, acne, polycystic ovarian syndrome, neurological disorders, and some cancers. Initially known as very-low-carbohyd