Need recipe ideas for dietary restrictions for reflux and eczema

August 14, 2006

Greetings,

Ayinde, born 12 weeks premature weighing 3lbs. 2 oz., is now a fat, juicy 8 lbs. But now we have another few hurdles - has infantile eczema AND reflux. Because I'm nursing, I have to eliminate all of the triggers from my diet (listed below). But I'm finding it difficult to come up with ideas for meals. I'm existing off of steel cut oatmeal, rice, spinach, turkey and salmon. I'd also be interested in eating foods that help heal eczema. I'm sure I should be eliminating the flesh, but where do you get protein when you can't eat beans. My son is presenting an opportunity for me to eat a healthier diet for his and my sake. Can you help?

foods that aggravate eczema

eggs, dairy products, peanuts, soy foods, wheat, strawberries, chocolate, white flour, fried foods and processed foods.

foods that aggravate infant reflux

Vegetables (due to high acid or belching)

Broccoli

Green Peppers

Cabbage

Brussel Sprouts

Cauliflower

Tomato

Tomato Juice

Corn

Cucumber

Onions

Garlic

Turnips

Rhubarb

Kale

Fruits (due to high acid or lots of fiber and seeds)

Apple (especially peels)

Bananas (can cause constipation)

Citrus fruits

Figs

Coconut

Beverages

Milk (lactose intolerance can provoke reflux in some people)

Coffee (even decaffeinated)

Tea

Carbonated Beverages

Caffeinated Beverages

Starches

Beans (gas producing)

Oats (rolled oats OK)

Tofu (avoid large quantities)

Barley ( OK if perled barley is cooked 10-15 min)

Miscellaneous

Fatty or Fried Foods (fats take longer to digest)

Meat with connective tissue/gristle (take longer to digest)

Chili Powder

Vinegars

Chocolate

Molasses

Peppermint/Spearmint (Wintergreen is unrelated)

Honey

Caffeine

Foods with "air" such as fluffy baked goods, Meringues.

Swallowing air by sucking on hard candies or drinking from straws

Rye Seeds

Meat Extracts

Black Pepper (White pepper is OK)

Creamy Foods/Gravies (High fat content)

Gooey Pastries (High fat content)

Simple Sugar Foods

Excessive Fiber (increase very gradually as tolerated)

Pectin

High Energy Foods (digest slowly)

MCT Oil (medium chain triglycerides, digest slowly)

Guargum (thickener, digests slowly)

***************************************Monica "NahZia" UtseyPresidentSouthern DC Mocha Momswww.southerndcmochamoms.com202-479-0222 home202-246-8256 cell202-484-5680 business202-484-0320 fax**********************Utsey Enterprises, LLCWe Create:Conference novelties, t-shirts, uniforms & more!www.utseyenterprises.com**********************You are not an African because you are born in Africa. You are an African because Africa is born in you.-Marimba Ani

-Na'Zyia is a Kenyan name that means "a mother's love."

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Goss Renee Y

Monica Utsey

Monday, August 14, 2006 10:33 AM

Lunch

Revised lunch schedule:

Let's do August 23rd at your house. Let me know what your dietary restrictions are I'm having my girlfriend Monica prepare us lunch. Remember you met Monica at the Hallelujah Acre Meeting in Silver Spring a few years ago.

Renee

***************************************Monica "NahZia" UtseyPresidentSouthern DC Mocha Momswww.southerndcmochamoms.com202-479-0222 home202-246-8256 cell202-484-5680 business202-484-0320 fax**********************Utsey Enterprises, LLCWe Create:Conference novelties, t-shirts, uniforms & more!www.utseyenterprises.com**********************You are not an African because you are born in Africa. You are an African because Africa is born in you.-Marimba Ani

-Na'Zyia is a Kenyan name that means "a mother's love."

August 15, 2006

How old is she now? I found the reflux my son had, was simply because I was trying to get him to nurse too long at once. They go through stages and at a certain point they can nurse stronger so don't need to nurse as long to get full. I honestly don't believe all that long list is impacting her with reflux and eczema. I've read that eczema is related to a difficulty in digesting fats. I'd cut out animal and dairy and eat all vegan before I'd give up all those fruits and vegetables. You can get protein from soaked and sprouted lentils, garbanzos, and plenty of English peas, snow or snap peas. I like soy beans (Edemas or something, they call them now). Remember Carrots, zucchini, broccoli, bananas, all are good proteins. I would also look into taking a digestive enzyme which would help YOU digest and absorb better and thus help the baby.

Nancy

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On Behalf Of Monica UtseyMonday, August 14, 2006 3:05 PMSouthernDCMochaMoms; BellyDancingSisters; VegSoul; Need recipe ideas for dietary restrictions for reflux and eczema

Greetings,

Ayinde, born 12 weeks premature weighing 3lbs. 2 oz., is now a fat, juicy 8 lbs. But now we have another few hurdles - has infantile eczema AND reflux. Because I'm nursing, I have to eliminate all of the triggers from my diet (listed below). But I'm finding it difficult to come up with ideas for meals. I'm existing off of steel cut oatmeal, rice, spinach, turkey and salmon. I'd also be interested in eating foods that help heal eczema. I'm sure I should be eliminating the flesh, but where do you get protein when you can't eat beans. My son is presenting an opportunity for me to eat a healthier diet for his and my sake. Can you help?

foods that aggravate eczema

eggs, dairy products, peanuts, soy foods, wheat, strawberries, chocolate, white flour, fried foods and processed foods.

foods that aggravate infant reflux

Vegetables (due to high acid or belching)

Broccoli

Green Peppers

Cabbage

Brussel Sprouts

Cauliflower

Tomato

Tomato Juice

Corn

Cucumber

Onions

Garlic

Turnips

Rhubarb

Kale

Fruits (due to high acid or lots of fiber and seeds)

Apple (especially peels)

Bananas (can cause constipation)

Citrus fruits

Figs

Coconut

Beverages

Milk (lactose intolerance can provoke reflux in some people)

Coffee (even decaffeinated)

Tea

Carbonated Beverages

Caffeinated Beverages

Starches

Beans (gas producing)

Oats (rolled oats OK)

Tofu (avoid large quantities)

Barley ( OK if perled barley is cooked 10-15 min)

Miscellaneous

Fatty or Fried Foods (fats take longer to digest)

Meat with connective tissue/gristle (take longer to digest)

Chili Powder

Vinegars

Chocolate

Molasses

Peppermint/Spearmint (Wintergreen is unrelated)

Honey

Caffeine

Foods with "air" such as fluffy baked goods, Meringues.

Swallowing air by sucking on hard candies or drinking from straws

Rye Seeds

Meat Extracts

Black Pepper (White pepper is OK)

Creamy Foods/Gravies (High fat content)

Gooey Pastries (High fat content)

Simple Sugar Foods

Excessive Fiber (increase very gradually as tolerated)

Pectin

High Energy Foods (digest slowly)

MCT Oil (medium chain triglycerides, digest slowly)

Guargum (thickener, digests slowly)

***************************************Monica "NahZia" UtseyPresidentSouthern DC Mocha Momswww.southerndcmochamoms.com202-479-0222 home202-246-8256 cell202-484-5680 business202-484-0320 fax**********************Utsey Enterprises, LLCWe Create:Conference novelties, t-shirts, uniforms & more!www.utseyenterprises.com**********************You are not an African because you are born in Africa. You are an African because Africa is born in you.-Marimba Ani

-Na'Zyia is a Kenyan name that means "a mother's love."

-

Goss Renee Y

Monica Utsey

Monday, August 14, 2006 10:33 AM

Lunch

Revised lunch schedule:

Let's do August 23rd at your house. Let me know what your dietary restrictions are I'm having my girlfriend Monica prepare us lunch. Remember you met Monica at the Hallelujah Acre Meeting in Silver Spring a few years ago.

Renee

***************************************Monica "NahZia" UtseyPresidentSouthern DC Mocha Momswww.southerndcmochamoms.com202-479-0222 home202-246-8256 cell202-484-5680 business202-484-0320 fax**********************Utsey Enterprises, LLCWe Create:Conference novelties, t-shirts, uniforms & more!www.utseyenterprises.com**********************You are not an African because you are born in Africa. You are an African because Africa is born in you.-Marimba Ani

-Na'Zyia is a Kenyan name that means "a mother's love."

August 16, 2006

As an herbalist I get lots of people needing

information for dealing with eczema for their infants.

Here is what I suggest:

Chorophyll is helpful. It is a natural blood purfier.

You can purchase it as a liquid and add it to you or

your kid's water or juice. It has a nice mint taste.

For severe eczema LOTS of omega 3's and 6's (GLA) or

Flax seed oil and Pau D'arco is a great choice.

Other natural supplements from Nature Sunshine

Products:

-Oregan Grape (2 fl. oz.)

(It is a blood purifer too)

-Super Omega 3 EPA $19.95

-Pau d'Arco Extract

-MSM

-Homeopathic Eczema/Psoriasis

All the products mentioned can be found on my website:

http://www.motherknowsbest.net

Just contact me with any questions.

Peace & blessings,

Marguerite

Sis. Marguerite Chere,

Certified Herbalist and Health Consultant

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aromatherapy

August 18, 2006

I agree. Also, eczema many times is an allergic reaction, which is

why childhood eczema is often times " outgrown " . I believe that

whatever foreign substance triggered the eczema...usually processed

formula, once it is removed from the diet, the eczema usually goes

away.

In the case of breastfeeding, I would suggest that you get rid of the

foods that are known to cause adverse reactions in the body,

specifically meat. Your salmon might be full of dyes in order to

create that lovely color that atracts shoppers. Many times these red

and pink dyes (also used in Tropicana Grapefruit juice, many candies,

and Yoplait Strawberry yogurt) come from an extract of beetles and

their eggs. Also, many people develop indigestion from the skin of

fish. Fowl can be full of toxins, steroids, antibiotics, and dyes as

well and would be best avoided. Not to mention the fact that it was

probably raise on genetically modified corn.

I too think that a vegan diet would be more helpful than the diet

that you are currently on. You want as many fruits and veggies as

possible in order to strengthen and stabilize the immune systems of

both you and your son, and this will hopefully cure the eczema.

I hope this helps, and congratulations on your little one!

The best of health to you and yours,

S~~

August 26, 2006

Thanks to everyone who responded. I really appreciate the information. Very helpful!

***************************************Monica "NahZia" UtseyPresident, Southern DC Mocha Momswww.southerndcmochamoms.com202-479-0222-Na'Zyia is a Kenyan name that means "a mother's love."

Homeschooling Momwww.afamunschool.comYou are not an African because you are born in Africa. You are an African because Africa is born in you.-Marimba Ani

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Saja B.

Friday, August 18, 2006 12:36 PM

Re: Need recipe ideas for dietary restrictions for reflux and eczema

I agree. Also, eczema many times is an allergic reaction, which is why childhood eczema is often times "outgrown". I believe that whatever foreign substance triggered the eczema...usually processed formula, once it is removed from the diet, the eczema usually goes away.In the case of breastfeeding, I would suggest that you get rid of the foods that are known to cause adverse reactions in the body, specifically meat. Your salmon might be full of dyes in order to create that lovely color that atracts shoppers. Many times these red and pink dyes (also used in Tropicana Grapefruit juice, many candies, and Yoplait Strawberry yogurt) come from an extract of beetles and their eggs. Also, many people develop indigestion from the skin of fish. Fowl can be full of toxins, steroids, antibiotics, and dyes as well and would be best avoided. Not to mention the fact that it was probably raise on genetically modified corn.I too think that a vegan diet would be more helpful than the diet that you are currently on. You want as many fruits and veggies as possible in order to strengthen and stabilize the immune systems of both you and your son, and this will hopefully cure the eczema.I hope this helps, and congratulations on your little one!The best of health to you and yours,S~~