The Power of Healing – 19 Months TSW

To my old self (or anyone who is considering healing themselves holistically), Believe in the natural healing power of your body, you are about to be on a beautiful journey. I know your skin is killing you right now and you are feeling defeated. It's hard for you to imagine how bad your skin will …

What I Eat: Nutrition and Supplement Guide to Heal Gut/Eczema/TSW Naturally

No one diet fits all. Some people consume meat and some go vegan. There is no right or wrong as long as you listen to your body and avoid foods that trigger flare-ups. I am allergic to gluten, nuts, yeast, buckwheat and shellfish so my diet is completely free from them. I went vegan for …

Tips for Exercising with Eczema and TSW

My skin has been healing a lot but the process is not always linear. I know I have been showing my significant improvement and spreading positivity on my Instagram account because that’s the energy I would love to share with the world. At the same time, I would still love to show every part of …

My daily healing routine during COVID-19 self-isolation: 13 months TSW, NMT, nutrition, meditation and exercises

2020 has been a crazy year for everyone. With the coronavirus global pandemic, the world is currently upside down with lots of uncertainties ahead of us. I am currently living in Toronto where the city has declared a municipal emergency on March 23rd. Everyone is advised to stay home and only essential businesses are open …

1 Year Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Back in elementary school, I used to have eczema for years with wounds, inflammations and oozes everywhere on my face and body. Yet, I was a happy, outgoing and confident kid because I have never seen myself as unfortunate or inadequate. I still remember someone from the church once told me to think of 3 …

Topical Steroid Withdrawal Symptoms

Topical steroid withdrawal symptoms usually develop within days to weeks after stopping a topical steroid medication or going on a lower dose. In general, people who develop topical steroid withdrawal can develop one of two main types of rashes: erythematoedematous (“red and swollen”) and papulopustular (“bumpy”). Clinical features differ between the two types, but there …

9 Months Topical Steroid Withdrawal (Nov 2019)

Looking back to the pictures of my skin 9 months ago, I realized I have come a long way. I am thankful that my condition is a lot more stable. My skin on my body is cleared and smooth yet my face still gets flare-ups every 2 weeks. I finished my bachelor's in Nutrition and …

5 Months Topical Steroid Withdrawal (July 2019)

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), also known as red skin syndrome, has been reported in long-term users of topical steroids after they stop the use. Symptoms include redness of the skin, a burning sensation, and itchiness, followed by skin peeling. It generally requires the application of a topical steroid at least daily for more than a …

How I Am Healing Eczema Naturally – Supplements and Natural Remedies For Eczema

“There is no cure for eczema. Due to your genetic vulnerability and sensitivity to the environment and food, you should take antihistamine daily for the rest of your life.” This is what the western doctors, dermatologists, allergists and immunologists have been telling me ever since I was 7 and I can be affirmative to tell …

My Current Eczema Condition (March 2019)

Why do we need to raise the awareness of eczema? People suffering from eczema are more susceptible to mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. Eczema is way more than the constant itch and rash, but also the pain and heat that accompanied by the flare-ups, the disturbance of sleep that caused by intense …