Plant Based Formulas: The Natural Solution for Healthier Skin
Discover the power of plant-based skincare! Learn how natural ingredients like tea tree oil, calendula, and rosehip seed oil can nourish, heal, and restore your skin for a healthier, radiant glow. Explore our top plant-powered remedies today!
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Winter Skin Needs Extra Love: 5 Tips for Soft, Healthy Skin All Season Long
Winter weather can be tough on your skin. Cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating can strip away moisture, leaving your skin feeling dry, tight, and irritated. But don’t worry! With a few smart changes to your routine, you can keep your skin soft, hydrated, and glowing all season long.
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Finding Relief for My Son’s Eczema: A Mom’s Journey
A mother’s journey managing her son’s eczema reveals how Forces of Nature Kids products brought relief. From dry winters in Idaho to humid Texas summers, discover tips for caring for sensitive skin and the magic of natural remedies.
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5 Tips on Treating and Managing Eczema Rashes in Children
As winter settles in, eczema outbreaks can become a frustrating challenge for your child. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, presents as a persistent skin condition marked by inflammation, redness, and itching. Affecting around 10 to 20 percent of children globally, eczema can persist into adulthood, making it essential to manage effectively
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Eczema and Stress: The Connection and How Homeopathy Can Help
Most people don’t consider eczema as a severe ailment. However, it can still be a pain when it disrupts your daily life. One of the most frustrating parts of this chronic skin disease is the random flare-ups that happen with no obvious cause of what triggered them.
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Homeopathy for Eczema: A Non-invasive and Natural Treatment
By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D. Eczema is an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to experience dryness, itchiness, and, in more severe cases, inflammation. The common causes of this skin condition range from environmental factors like hot and frigid weather to allergens such as dust or certain fabrics. For a deeper understanding of causes and symptoms, visit our article on Eczema Causes and Symptoms. Although eczema is rarely serious, it can be uncomfortable. Fortunately, you can easily treat it with different home remedies. Learn how homeopathy for eczema can help you treat this skin disease. If you're interested in lifestyle changes that can alleviate symptoms, check out 6 Tips to Reduce Eczema Symptoms and Live Better.7 Homeopathic Ingredients we use for EczemaThe homeopathic practice provides many options for treating eczema using natural plant ingredients. Here’s a rundown of some homeopathy remedies for eczema and how they can help you treat it. 1. Arctium lappa Arctium lappa, or burdock root, is a homeopathic treatment native to Europe and North Asia. Extracted from plants like daisies and sunflowers, the roots are alternatives or blood purifiers that clear toxins and other impurities in the bloodstream. Due to its antiseptic properties, arctium lappa is an effective antibacterial homeopathic treatment that can help treat eczema and reduce acne breakouts. 2. Hydrocotyle asiatica Commonly known as pennywort, you can typically find hydrocotyle asiatica near bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and marshes. Many homeopathy enthusiasts revere this remedy for its wound-healing capabilities.Aside from treating wounds, hydrocotyle asiatica can be an effective treatment for bacterial infections caused by eczema. The remedy possesses strong antibiotic properties that can help treat eczema-induced skin infections.3. Iris versicolorAs mentioned, eczema can cause your skin to swell and become tender. Iris versicolor, or purple iris, boasts anti-inflammatory properties to help you avoid these adverse effects. This remedy helps your liver—the organ responsible for purifying your body—expel toxins that may cause chronic skin diseases like eczema.4. Natrum muriaticumThe skin produces many essential oils that help repair skin. Unfortunately, not all these natural oils can benefit you and may even aggravate your eczema. An effective homeopathic treatment to combat oil production is natrum muriaticum or sodium chloride.Natrum muriaticum has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent irritation and acne breakouts. It accomplishes this by regulating and balancing oil production, ensuring only good essential oils seep through your skin and eliminate bacteria-causing particles.5. Ruta graveolensRuta graveolens is one of the most flexible homeopathic remedies available. The rue plant contains flavonoids that boast medical benefits like antioxidant, antiplasmodial, and, more importantly, antibacterial and antifungal properties. These properties can help you fight eczema and improve other health aspects.6. Taraxacum officinaleTaraxacum officinale, or dandelion, is a medicinal plant that has been in use for thousands of years, and for a good reason. The taraxacum officinale plant provides microbial action, helping purify the body and hormonal disorders that cause eczema. You can apply this remedy topically or consume it as a drink.7. Chamomilla recutitaAlso known as chamomile, chamomilla recutita boasts excellent benefits for eczema treatment. Research suggests applying varying dosage levels of the plant’s dried flower heads can reduce common symptoms of eczema: swelling, redness, and volatile oil production.How to Use Homeopathic Remedies for EczemaMost homeopathic medicines require you to apply them topically. You only need to follow the instructions for the remedy to be effective. Before using it on your skin, shake it vigorously to dilute the content evenly. Once done, you can apply it on the afflicted area three to four times daily to ensure its efficacy.After using your chosen homeopathic remedy, store it in a cool place away from light so it won’t oxidize, which may impact its potency. It’s also advisable to start with a few drops of the homeopathic remedy to determine how your skin reacts to it.Some skin types react to essential oils differently, so you need to test how much of the solution you need to apply for it to be effective. If the homeopathic remedy you choose isn’t giving you the expected results after the recommended period, it’s best to discontinue use . Stress management is also crucial in treating eczema; learn more in Eczema and Stress: The Connection and How Homeopathy Can Help. For parents, our article on 5 Tips on Treating and Managing Eczema Rashes in Children offers valuable insights. Understanding related conditions can also be helpful; read The Link Between Eczema and Asthma in Children. Treat Eczema with HomeopathyEczema is one of the most challenging skin afflictions because several stressors can cause it. Fortunately, there are equally as many homeopathic remedies to combat it. Moreover, you don’t have to worry about adverse effects since homeopaths use only natural ingredients, not chemical products.If you know what natural treatments to look for and how to apply them, the faster and more effective you can help yourself in managing your skin condition. Use this helpful guide to treat your eczema in the most natural way possible.If you’re looking for a reliable brand of homeopathic remedies, look no further than Forces of Nature. Established in 1999, Forces of Nature supports the natural healing of illnesses. With our high-quality, FDA-registered, and USDA-certified organic remedies, we provide only the best in natural homeopathic treatments.Start browsing our shop today for a wide selection of safe and effective homeopathic medicine.
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The Link Between Eczema and Asthma in Children
While most common health conditions in children present themselves to be mild such as the common cold, stomach flu, bronchitis, etc., children are more at risk for other conditions such as eczema and asthma. So much so that studies have found that children that suffer from eczema in the first two years of life were three times more likely to develop asthma in the next five years.
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What is Arctium Lappa?
By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D. What is it?A member of the daisy family that can grow more than four feet tall, burdock is a common weed with burrs that can stick to clothes. Native to Europe and Northern Asia, Arctium Lappa is now common in the United States too. In Japan and parts of Europe, Arctium Lappa is eaten as a root vegetable. The plant has purple flowers that bloom between June and October, and its dark roots have strong roots in homeopathic medicine.How is it used? Arctium Lappa has been used for centuries as a blood purifier, a diuretic to eliminate excess water, and a topical remedy for eczema, acne, psoriasis, burns, and more. Arctium Lappa (burdock root) is one of the key active ingredients in our organic eczema relief for adults and our organic eczema relief for kids. How is it taken?Extracts of burdock root can be used as a tea, dried powder, liquid, or tincture, or applied topically as with our natural eczema treatments.How does it work?Burdock root has many healthful properties. For starters, it’s loaded with potent antioxidants, including quercetin, luteolin, and phenolic acid. Antioxidants mop up damaging free radicals that have been linked to aging and disease. There’s more: burdock root also helps cool inflammation and has powerful antibacterial effects.Burdock root also contains inulin, a natural dietary fiber and powerful prebiotic. Prebiotics are precursors to probiotics that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut. Consuming more fiber can prevent or relieve constipation, help you maintain a healthy weight, and lower your risk of diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer.Thinking of giving Arctium Lappa (burdock root) a try?If you are one of the millions of folks who is driven to distraction by the itchy and inflamed skin of eczema, consider trying our natural skin care treatments for eczema. Just a few drops rubbed into the affected skin three to four times a day, make sure to store it in a cool dark place, and tighten the cap after use to prevent oxidation.Where can I learn more?The medical literature is filled with information on the healing powers of Arctium Lappa or burdock root. Check out these articles:Mount Sinai Medical Center. Burdock.https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/burdock Chan Y-S, et al. (2011). A review of the pharmacological effects of Arctium lappa (burdock). springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10787-010-0062-4 Maghsoumi-Norouzabad L, et al. (2014). Effects of Arctium lappa (Burdock) root tea on inflammatory status and oxidative stress in patients with knee osteoarthritis. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25350500/
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8 Tips to Stay Well This Winter
Stay ahead of winter sniffles, colds, flus, and respiratory issues with our 8 Tips to Stay Well This Winter. From boosting your immune system natural to dry, itchy skin and sleeplessness the colder months don’t have to take a toll on your mind and body this season.
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How To Prevent Eczema Flares in The Winter
If you suffer from eczema, cooler weather can be brutal on your hands and face since they’re more frequently exposed. Read these tips on how to prevent painful eczema flare ups this winter.
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What is Thuja occidentalis?
By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D.Have you ever heard of the ingredient Thuja occidentalis? If you use any of our products and browse the ingredient list, we actually use Thuja occidentalis in several medications. So, what is it?Thuja occidentalis, also known as northern white cedar, is an evergreen coniferous tree that is native to Canada and most of the north-central and northeastern United States. The leaves and leaf oil from this tree are used as a medicine that can help treat infections such as bronchitis, bacterial skin infections, and cold sores. The plants oils are so effective that Thuja is known to loosen phlegm, boost your immune system, can work as a diuretic, treat skin conditions such as warts, and help with muscle and joint pain.At Forces of Nature, we see the benefit that natural ingredients have on the body. It’s why we have worked with homeopathic doctors to create a new standard in natural, organic medicine. But we were not the first to use it.Thuja occidentalis actually date back to the 16th century. The French explorer, Cartier, learned after stepping foot on North American soil with sick sailors, medicine could be created from nature. Native Americans showed him the powerful healing properties from the tree and its oils. The sick sailors recovered from scurvy using the tree’s foliage and has since been the first documented use of indigenous medicine from North America. How We Approach Natural MedicineWe combine certified organic homeopathic medicines with certified organic concentrated essential oils to treat specific ailments. This one-two combination delivers an incredibly powerful and effective result to safely treat common ailments. Homeopathic medicine works with your body on a systemic level to fight and prevent illness at the root of the cause. Essential oils cleanse and soothe while promoting healthy skin. These two modalities deliver superior effectiveness when combined for fast, therapeutic healing while some medicine just suppress symptoms.Our Thuja is shipped direct from a small organic cooperative high in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. These are pristine growing conditions, far from pollution sources and population sources, with limited production. Per pharmaceutical guidelines, we sent the material to an independent FDA lab which verified our Thuja as pure and authentic via monograph and chromatograph testing.Our Products That Use Thuja OccidentalisSeveral of our products use Thuja occidentalis and are an integral part of the makeup of these medications.Those include:Athletes FootA natural athlete's foot treatment that quickly relieves and cures the itching, burning, and irritation from fungal infestations associated with athlete’s foot and jock itch.Eczema Eczema Control is an advance natural eczema remedy that works on a cellular level to balance your skin’s overactive immune response, ease the itch and irritation. The active ingredients help relieve eczema symptoms naturally, without side effects.GoutOur gout pain medication works quickly to relieve the burning, stabbing, and stinging pain while increasing mobility.H-BalmH-Balm Extra Strength is a powerful solution for outbreaks including Shingles, Cold Sores and Canker Sores. Use it for emergency care during an outbreak or when you feel one coming on (prodrome).Muscle Pain Our natural muscle pain reliever treats both localized and systemic muscle pain, soothing and healing muscles at the source.Rosacea Our natural rosacea treatment features a blend of certified organic homeopathic medicines and certified organic essential oils that safely relieve itching, rashes, and irritation of rosacea, regulating skin tone while reducing redness on the skin and swollen blood vessels.SinusOur natural and organic sinus medicine is made from potent medicinal plants with the demonstrated ability to safely relieve sinus congestion without adverse side effects. Effective to treat congestion, sinus pain, and sinusitis symptoms.Skin TagOur natural skin tag remover contains naturally occurring phytochemicals and antioxidants. Skin tags will gradually flake away or fall of entirely with this remedy.WartOur natural wart treatment is an advanced extra strength wart remover. It safely removes warts on the fingers, face and body. Results have been seen within one week.
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5 Facts You Need to Know About Eczema
Picture this: your elbow begins to itch and following that itch is a red, inflamed rash. Naturally, you will start to wonder if the rash you’re experiencing is just a result of dry skin or something a bit more concerning such as eczema.
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