B-fore Steroids
A new study shows promise for an all-natural, external treatment
that can bring relief for eczema: vitamin B12 in a cream
form. The B-complex has always had a reputation as a skin
healer, so this isn't particularly shocking news. But often,
what works in one form -- such as supplements or shots --
doesn't always work topically.
A persistent, itchy, uncomfortable rash of many origins,
eczema can drive sufferers to distraction, particularly in the
winter months. While eczema is often linked with allergies,
the winter weather can exacerbate the condition. The most
common topical prescribed is corticosteroids, which can have
negative side effects, especially over time. Having an
alternative to relieve the itching and start healing the skin
will be a welcome change for many.
The best news, however, might be that you don't need a
prescription -- vitamin B12 cream can be readily found as an
over-the-counter or on-the-internet option.
Of course, if you struggle with eczema on a regular basis and
don't know the cause, a visit to a nutritionally oriented
physician would still help. The vitamin B12 cream offers
relief, but diagnosis of the cause and a treatment plan that
might eliminate your eczema over time is still preferable.
Dr. Wright has long advised that your skin's good health is
more of a result of what you put inside your body than what
you slather on topically. But while you're working on the
other aspects triggering your eczema, getting some extra
relief in the form of vitamin B12 cream certainly can't hurt.
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Calcium's not the culprit
Q: Is it true that I shouldn't take calcium with Synthroid? I
have a friend who said that her Synthroid wasn't working
when she took calcium. I haven't noticed this problem, but I
thought it was worth checking.
JVW: Much of the confusion about calcium arises because
there are several forms on the market, and some are more
readily absorbed than others. Calcium citrate and calcium
lactate are the best-absorbed forms; calcium carbonate and
calcium oxide are the worst-absorbed. Calcium as
hydroxyapatite (a form found in bone), aspartate, malate,
succinate, and fumarate fall somewhere in between.
In the case of both Synthroid, and even whole, natural
thyroid, calcium stearate is part of the mix already, as it helps
keep the product shelf stable. The only form of calcium that
appears to block some of the absorption of Synthroid is
calcium carbonate -- the type used in Tums, Rolaids, and
other over-the-counter antacids. One other possibility for any
type of absorption problem may not have anything to do with
calcium: It could be low stomach acid, a common and largely
ignored diagnosis as we age. Checking for hypochlorhydria
would be the best first step to take.
Also, I can't help but take this opportunity to encourage both
you and your friend to consider a switch to whole, natural
thyroid. Perhaps a consultation with a natural health
physician would be a good place to start learning about this
option. You can find one in your area by contacting the
American College for Advancement in Medicine at
(800)532-3688 or www.acam.org.
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What is...betaine hydrochloride?
Betaine hydrochloride is the most common acid-containing
supplement used when people have too low stomach acid for
proper absorption of vitamins and minerals. Low stomach
acid is more common as we age, and also in people with
asthma, gallstones, and some allergies. This remedy for low
stomach acid should always be supervised by a nutritionally
oriented physician.
Yours in good health,
Amanda Ross
Managing Editor
Nutrition & Healing
Sources:
Stucker M, Pieck C, et al. "Topical vitamin B12--a new
therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of
efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled
multicentre clinical trial." Br J Dermatol 2004; 150(5): 977-
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