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Have you read about the recent study that connects eczema to asthma? It’s hard to believe, but maybe there is something to it.

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology included information on the theory that children with eczema are often on their way to having hay fever and later asthma. With this information it’s possible that children can be treated better and faster for these sometimes debilitating conditions.

Read more about it in Australia’s Herald Sun.

It’s not just food that can keep your skin fit, its healthy herbs too. Although some herbs are beneficial to a specific skin condition, others are helpful for general skin care. Add these delicious and useful items to your skin fitness grocery list.

Acne
Aloe
Oregon Grape Root

Eczema and psoriasis
Burdock
Oregon Grape Root

Skin disease
Ashwagandha
Oregano
Poke Root

Anti aging
Bilberry
Cleavers
Citrus Bioflavonoids

General skin health
Chamomile
Devil’s Claw
Horsetail
Milk Thistle
Mullein
Rose Hips
Schizandra
Watercress
Wheatgrass

Manuka honey is a particular type of honey created in New Zealand that is used as an ingeredient in various health care products including creams and lotions. According to the Manuka Honey blog, it has been proven that manuka will reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and treat infection. As a natural antibiotic this honey is beneficial in treating eczema, ringworm, acne, dandruff, psoriasis, dry skin, and sores.