Some days I really think that eczema is like the Hydra monster of Greek and Roman myths. It seems unslayable! Every time we attack and subdue it, it reappears somewhere else! Or suddenly appear in a more extreme form. For example, sufferers and caregivers of sufferers who are observant would have noticed that when skin issues abates […] Read more…
Eczema
Church camps, back-to-back
Not since 2006 had we attended 2 church camps, back-to-back. But this year, we did! Back in 2006, we had 5 children and this time around, we had 7. And to complicate matters, we had to bring our own food along for the 3 of us due to our food sensitivities. It was…complicated…and tiring! (The […] Read more…
What to make of it?!
If you have followed my blog in the past 2 years, you would have at some point or another read about our battle against allergies, mostly in the form of eczema rashes and the failure and success we have had with various creams, treatments and diets. Some of us also battle with congested nasal passages. It […] Read more…
Why We Say “No” to Steroids
I have blogged about how Steroids just makes eczema worse back in July 2012. But I guess I just need to say yet again why we say “no” to steroids because many people have been totally aghast that I would either : suffer through the itch and rashing or worse, allow my children to do […] Read more…
Humbled…Yet Again
On good days, I think I have it all under control. I just know what to do with regards to school, home management, allergies, etc. You name it and I have an opinion and a right opinion, mind you, about it. And then come days that show me that I don’t have anything under my […] Read more…
Yeast as the Culprit
If you have seen A Story in Pictures, I am very sure that you have been waiting anxiously for me to tell you how God healed me 🙂 Before you read this, you ought to read Repenting of Pride and Chided. I strongly believe that if I had not repented of pride, of being judgemental and of […] Read more…
How Should I Answer?
Most people know that my daughter and I have battled the eczema beast the past few years. It has been a tiring battle. And we have not fully defeated it at this point. But everyone can see that great tremendous progress has been made and we are continuing to make. So they come and ask […] Read more…
A Story in Pictures
Eczema is a beast. But God is greater than it. It took about 2 years for my skin to be almost clear of all the rashes. I have done and tried many things. But God… It is He who healed me. No, I am not 100% clear. But I know I will be. All praise to Him. He still heals today. Be encouraged those of us waiting for a full restoration of health. Don’t give up on God! Read more…
Steroids just make eczema worse
And this is why we want to avoid steroids – topical and oral! “Is this you? Your history began in treating mild to moderate eczema with the use of an over-the-counter (OTC) weak topical corticosteroid then the use of a mid-strength to super-potent topical corticosteroid prescribed by a physician. The story proceeds the same way […] Read more…
Just What Does It Mean to Eat Healthily?
Food fads come and go. It is hard to keep up with the various trends that keep popping up, especially in today’s age of the internet. You just need someone to suggest an idea and boom! suddenly this idea gains credence coz someone blogged/tweeted/facebooked it! As with all fads there will be testimonials from people […] Read more…