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Entry by Elizabeth DeHartApprentice
Abby

When my now 6 years old daughter was born she had horrible skin allergies and eczema. After allergy tests came back negative I decicded on a holistic approach. I started purchasing foods without added preservatives and dyes and started an organic garden. I also started making my own cleaning products with borax, washing soda, vinegar, essential oils and baking soda. My daughters skin showed tremendous improvement. Now I do everything I can to reuse, recycle or repurpose items I have in my home or items I acquire. It's small but I am doing my part for our health and our earth's health.


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  • Krd_0761

    Kat-DApprentice said on November 24, 2009

    My daughter suffers wuith Eczema too, we found it was the rennet in cheese, so we stay clear of that now. she also has Asthma, it isn't much fun for these poor kids is it, but thats what unfortunately we have done to this world. And now our children suffer.
  • Krd_0761

    Kat-DApprentice said on November 24, 2009

    My daughter suffers wuith Eczema too, we found it was the rennet in cheese, so we stay clear of that now. she also has Asthma, it isn't much fun for these poor kids is it, but thats what unfortunately we have done to this world. And now our children suffer.
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    Linda LucilleUser2449_level said on November 26, 2009

    You'd never guess by your daughter's photo that she ever suffered from any skin conditions -- she's got a peaches and cream complexion, lucky girl. If you find that she still suffers from occasional flare ups, I recommend trying Bach Original Flower Essences "Rescue Cream". It offers a holistic approach to skin care and its worked wonders for my sister's child who suffered from the same issue as your daughter. In the meantime, bravo to you for making such a positive lifestyle change for your family.

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