Essential Fatty Acids for Atopic Dermatitis

Hempseed oil has been used as food and medicine in China for at least 3,000 years. It contains 54% linoleic acid, 22% alpha-linolenic acid, and 4% gamma-linolenic acid. The results of the present study by Callaway J, et al published in J Dermatolog Treat indicate that hempseed oil may be beneficial in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Improvements were statistically significant compared with baseline.

Sixteen patients (mean age, 38.1 years) with atopic dermatitis were randomly assigned to receive, in single-blind fashion, 30 ml/day of hempseed oil or placebo (olive oil) for eight weeks. After a four-week washout period, each patient received the alternate treatment for an additional eight weeks. Improvements were seen in the hemp seed oil group in skin dryness (p < 0.03 compared with baseline, p = 0.064 compared with placebo), itchiness (p < 0.03 compared with baseline, p = 0.087 compared with placebo), and use of topical medication (p < 0.03 compared with baseline, p = 0.118 compared with placebo).

Callaway says that many studies have investigated the effects of various edible oils in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Sunflower oil has been beneficial in a few studies, evening primrose oil has been helpful in some studies. Other studies suggest that fish oil (a source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids) is also beneficial. Anecdotal reports indicate that flaxseed oil (a major source of another omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid) is effective as well.

Effectively Diagnosing and Treating Candida

Excerpt from article by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients

Dr. Teitelbaum says that a number of very effective methods can be used to take care of a yeast problem. Some involve dietary changes and supplements, others prescription medications. Combining both approaches may be more effective than anyone method alone. Those include:

1. Diet
2. Probiotics
3. Other Natural Remedies

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