There are many types of skin disorders ranging from frustrating itches, acne, dermatitis, excema, psoriasis etc and they can all be treated quite successfully with herbal medicine and healthy nutritional support through dietary changes and supplementation.

Some of the most common skin disorders which present at a consultation are acne and excema (especially the allergic type which swings between attacks of asthma and skin flare ups of excema).

Steroid creams which are used in these cases may for a while alleviate the symptoms and it may appear to the person that the problem is solved, but as soon as you cease to use the creams and are confronted with stressful situations of any type you will find that the problem arises again.

Herbal medicine treats the “root” of the problem not the surface which is often the approach by orthodox medicine ie. getting rid of the symptoms but not dealing with the cause of the skin disorder.

Specific herbs to act on a deep cleansing of the body are required in skin disorders and nutritional support is required with often a change in diet along with supplementation. This can be of great assistance in resolving some of these skin complaints. For instance many people suffering from eczema often have an essential fatty acid deficiency.  This results in decreased synthesis of anti-inflammatory prostaglandin’s.

Some people may present with allergic reactions to some foods such as milk products, tomatoes (and all the nightshade family).  A thorough history taking at the time of consultation will indicate what nutritional support is required and what allergies if any may be present.

Reiki is also of great assistance for skin disorders especially when the person is under a great deal of stress.  Reiki assists when there is a digestive/elimination disorder by allowing the person to once again confront issues/feelings they may have been, or are experiencing.  For instance if our digestive/elimination system is not working efficiently this can affect our overall health – including the skin.  We digest our emotions as well as our food!  Likewise constipation can be a result of emotionally not letting go.

Eczema can be a result of irritation the person is feeling – perhaps to another, yet they have not expressed this feeling.  Acne indicates feelings of shame, fear, or strong feelings that are not expressed – trying to get out.  Those people who are very sensitive by nature can often have sensitive skins.

Flower essences can assist greatly with skin problems.  Often skin eruptions can be the result of ones emotional state.  Flower remedies combined with good nutrition and herbal medicine can be used together to bring about a healthier skin, body and mind.