Re: Detox rash since starting SCD -- unique or common?

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the problem with epsom salts is they feed fungus on the skin in the

manner of a garden fertiliser

a far better way to improve the pathway the epsom salts helps is to

take molybdenum as per my molybdenum protocol in

'minerals i take' in the index of http://tinyurl.com/2csa3

you need to list the supplements, amounts taken and manufacturer

it does sound a yeast/fungus/poor efa's thing

>

> My 3 yo son develops a detox or " viral rash " on the backs of his

> knees (soft tissue that bends) when he detoxes. I first noticed

these

> rashes when I started supplements a year ago. They used to come and

> go rather quickly -- like for 1-3 days at most.

>

> Since we started SCD 2 months ago, Ben has had this viral rash

almost

> every day. It is about the size of a plum, on both legs, flaky,

red,

> and raised. No fluid that I can see, but there seems to be highs

and

> lows in the rash, like " waves " if you will. Lately, the rash has

> bothered him and started itching. I have not applied creams of any

> sort -- just give epsom salt baths and have him wear pants to avoid

> scratching.

>

> His behavior is great and his stools until a few days ago have

been

> decent -- I think we've triggered the 2 month yeasty beasties.

>

> I'm just wondering if SCD has allowed his body to detox further and

> if the viral rashes are a good thing? Has anyone else had a similar

> experience?

>

> in Iowa

> Family of 6 SCD for 2 months

>

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Ooh, I never even thought about Molybdenum and EFAs!

I've got both in my " supplement collection. " I'll add those and look

for improvement. I took the EFA capsule out last time I made up monthly

packs.

Thanks for the input!

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efas are not simple, you need to discuss what you are doing more

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> Ooh, I never even thought about Molybdenum and EFAs!

>

> I've got both in my " supplement collection. " I'll add those and look

> for improvement. I took the EFA capsule out last time I made up

monthly

> packs.

>

> Thanks for the input!

>

>

>

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, I'm just curious how epson salts could fertilize anything. Salt

usually dries. Could you please let me know how that works? Thanks Pearl

andrew wrote:

the problem with epsom salts is they feed fungus on the skin in the

manner of a garden fertiliser

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it will always be hydrated on the skin to some extent depending on

where it is

some will crystallise and fall off, some portion will mix with skin

fats and provide a good nutrient base for fungus

look at the ingredient list for a vegetable fertiliser, the one i have

lists magnesium sulphate on it which is epsom salts

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> the problem with epsom salts is they feed fungus on the skin in the

> manner of a garden fertiliser

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My daughter had severe eczema for 1 1/2 years. I think that we

finally have it under control. It is not completely gone, but we are

seeing less and less of it. A few of the things that have helped

with this are Dr. Yasko's EFA supplement that contains flaxseed oil

and borage oil. Also, we restarted SCD with Dr. Natasha's anti-

diarrhea introduction (can find it if you search the archives here).

And something that seems to have really helped is a supplement called

Liver Life (although I am not certain this is legal). It seems that

my daughter's liver needed quite a bit more support to do all the

detoxing that has to happen in her situation. I have been told that

when the liver is working at maximum capacity but it's work isn't

enough to handle the load, junk will begin to come out through the

skin since our skin is our largest filter organ.

Another ritual of ours is a bath in epsom salts (although

seems to have some information that needs attention) followed by

immediate application of Lasinoh cream (the stuff for nursing moms)

on the rash spots. This certainly didn't resolve the problem, but I

did notice that it improved it a little bit.

One other tip, Elle's rash is also connected to allergies (although

it is not completely connected to allergies). Her eczema was

completely out of control while we were feeding her eggs. When we

removed that offending food, we saw a remarkable recession of the

rash (although, again, not a complete recession). Can you possibly

track any food sources as a possibility?

Just some ideas.

Jeni Lynn

mom to Elle, 20 mo. (leaky gut, heavy metal toxicity, tiny remainders

of eczema)

SCD 5 months

>

> My 3 yo son develops a detox or " viral rash " on the backs of his

> knees (soft tissue that bends) when he detoxes. I first noticed

these

> rashes when I started supplements a year ago. They used to come and

> go rather quickly -- like for 1-3 days at most.

>

> Since we started SCD 2 months ago, Ben has had this viral rash

almost

> every day. It is about the size of a plum, on both legs, flaky,

red,

> and raised. No fluid that I can see, but there seems to be highs

and

> lows in the rash, like " waves " if you will. Lately, the rash has

> bothered him and started itching. I have not applied creams of any

> sort -- just give epsom salt baths and have him wear pants to avoid

> scratching.

>

> His behavior is great and his stools until a few days ago have

been

> decent -- I think we've triggered the 2 month yeasty beasties.

>

> I'm just wondering if SCD has allowed his body to detox further and

> if the viral rashes are a good thing? Has anyone else had a similar

> experience?

>

> in Iowa

> Family of 6 SCD for 2 months

>

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Dear List:

What I have used to help my daughter's eczema is direct application of primrose

oil, she takes it orally as well

My daughter Holly 5 years old has had eczema all of her life. I thought it was

from her allergy to dairy. At least, it seemed I could get rid of it by

removing all dairy even ghee. I started using Houston Enzymes in February with

her. Since then, her eczema has increased dramatically and has not gone away

even with removing all dairy. She had gone without dairy for the most part

almost 3 months and completely for 4 months -- she was eczema free. Last

December, I tried to reintroduce the SCD yogurt (she had only been on the SCD

diet at that point for 3 1/2 months). She did pretty good but as I increased

the amount she started to get slight eczema, mostly I think from cheese. I am

thinking from the feedback I have heard from the list is that this eczema is die

off. I completely stopped enzymes again because I am going to restart and go

more slowly this time. The strange thing is it has not gone away, she off

enzymes and all dairy but I have not been doing the primrose oil. I even

stopped some other foods thinking they may be a problem. Thanking you in

advance for any input. Eileen Brown

daugher 5 yrs old - food sensitivities (eczema, stuffy nose, and ear infections

her whole life) 7 months SCD.

daughter 7 yrs old ADHD 7 months SCD

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Eileen,

The same thing has been happening with my ds. Horrible eczema...remove

possible food allergens and it's still there. I can't see how it would be yeast

since I've taken him down to just about 1 cup of carbs all day. Enzymes

increase it. Starting SCD certainly increased it. Natural

antifungals/antibacterial increase it. It just has to be die off. I've tried

every oil and am now doing Emu Oil. Certainly doesn't hurt it but not making it

better. I'm suspecting it is what Jeni Lyn mentioned. The Liver is having

trouble detoxing and so the skin has been responsible for more than it's far

share.

I've been reading a book Allergy Free by Konrad Kail. It is not SCD but

talks about ways to strengthen your mucous barriers and your bodies natural

defenses against allergies (basically a focus on your respiratory system, skin,

and digestive system) and Kail writes a bit on how important the liver is to

supporting the skin and digestive system, which of course makes perfect sense

but it wouldn't have occurred to me. We have been doing so much for ds's

digestion and skin but nothing to support his liver in the process.

So that's our next step and hope it helps. We have been putting Kirkman's

Magnesium sulfate cream (like giving an epsom salt bath) on his back for two

days now (I read what wrote after the fact. I certainly don't put it on

inflamed areas and I'll watch it) and the itching and inflammation has gone down

a bit.

Hope this helps,

Eileen Brown wrote:

I am thinking from the feedback I have heard from the list is that this

eczema is die off. I completely stopped enzymes again because I am going to

restart and go more slowly this time. The strange thing is it has not gone

away, she off enzymes and all dairy but I have not been doing the primrose oil.

I even stopped some other foods thinking they may be a problem. Thanking you in

advance for any input. Eileen Brown

daugher 5 yrs old - food sensitivities (eczema, stuffy nose, and ear infections

her whole life) 7 months SCD.

daughter 7 yrs old ADHD 7 months SCD

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Hey Eileen and ,

I couldn't read your entire e-mail addresses or I would send this

personally. We are using a supplement with Elle for liver support

with VERY GOOD results. I think it is legal, but I am uncertain

about this. I don't want to post about it here incase it is not. So

if you want to know more about it, e-mail me personally. I will tell

you what we are using, and you can investigate the product on your

own.

I didn't initially see any illegal ingredients in it, but because I

am still fairly new to SCD, sometimes there are details about

illegals that I don't know yet. Anyway, this stuff has been -- by

far -- the best supplement that I have ever tried with Elle for her

eczema and bowel motility. And I felt I would be doing you a

diservice if I didn't give you the opportunity to look into it.

Elle's eczema was so bad that she frequently looked like a burn

victim. Today her eczema is barely observable. Many things

contributed to her improvement, but giving her liver this extra

support has made the biggest impact in our case.

Jeni Lynn

mom to Elle, 20 mo. (leaky gut, eczema, heavy metal toxicity)

SCD 5 months

> I am thinking from the feedback I have heard from the list is

that this eczema is die off. I completely stopped enzymes again

because I am going to restart and go more slowly this time. The

strange thing is it has not gone away, she off enzymes and all dairy

but I have not been doing the primrose oil. I even stopped some

other foods thinking they may be a problem. Thanking you in advance

for any input. Eileen Brown

>

> daugher 5 yrs old - food sensitivities (eczema, stuffy nose, and

ear infections her whole life) 7 months SCD.

> daughter 7 yrs old ADHD 7 months SCD

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