The gut has a huge effect on our immune system. 80% of our immune system is housed in our gut. That’s why one of the major causes of autoimmune diseases such as eczema is a poorly functioning intestinal tract.

The inflammatory response triggered by an overactive immune system can be seen anywhere in the body. In the case of eczema, it is the skin that is affected. Gut inflammation which a  tight junction breaks and that was never meant to get through (toxins, microbes, and undigested food particles) can escape into the bloodstream. Your immune system marks these foreign invaders as pathogens and attacks them.

An inflammatory response triggered by an overactive immune system can be seen In the e it is the skin that is affected.  

The Naturopathic Nutritional approach with leaky gut syndrome can be treated using the 4 R approach: 

• Remove
  Your goal is to get rid of anything harmful to your tiny villi like a mesh in the gut.  Gluten, dairy. Most people are lactose intolerant or sensitive to casein in dairy products.  Gut destroyer foods: alcohol, refined sugar, cakes, biscuits, soda, corn, soy, fructose, GMO, soda, and ultra-processed foods. These also need to be removed from your diet. Eliminate stress, if there are parasites get tested and avoid toxins.

   

• Restore gut function with digestive enzymes to aid digestion and nutrient absorption, as well as assist your body’s intestinal repair. Follow a nutrient-dense diet with plenty of organic greens, whole foods and vegetables, fruits and quality proteins, and essential fatty omega-3 fatty acids.

   

• Re-inoculate
  Repopulate the beneficial bacteria in your gut with the help of probiotic supplements to create a healthy gut flora balance that protects your gut wall and your immune system as a whole.

• Repair
  Providing the nutrients necessary to help reduce gut inflammation is essential.  To repair a leaky gut, powerful gut-repairing ingredients such as l-glutamine, aloe vera, slippery elm, and marshmallow root.  

Here are the most helpful tips: 

1. Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Eat a whole-foods-based diet with organic fruits and vegetables and pasture-raised meats. 

 Avoid inflammatory foods such as gluten, corn, soy, and dairy. Instead, focus on adding foods high in antioxidants, such as richly colored fruits and vegetables. In addition, there are foods with anti-inflammatory compounds including wild-caught fatty fish, nuts, and avocados.  

If extreme eczema, they need to remove meats that were fed a corn and soy diet. To avoid this, look for grass-fed meat, wild and pasture-raised meats, and poultry,  whereas diets full of processed foods increase the risk of eczema flares.

2. Eat a Low-Histamine Diet. Several healthy foods are high in histamine or release histamine in your body. 
3. Restore Microbiome – The gut microbiome can affect nearly every function in the body, including digestion, immunity, and mental health. 

Bacterial Yeast Overgrowth

Antibiotic and immunosuppressant drugs are two of the most common causes of yeast overgrowth. These are both commonly prescribed to eczema patients.

A disruption in your gut bacteria can also allow a yeast known as Candida, to thrive. When Candida over-colonizes your gut, it can become leaky, allowing the yeast to escape via your bloodstream. 

Identifying these root causes and making dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent, and Overcome them and find long-term solutions. 

Article Resources:

1.   Food Allergy and Children with Eczema. Catie Coman. National Eczema
2.   What is Eczema? National Eczema Association.  
3.   https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/atopic-dermatitis/