How Leslie Reduced Eczema Swelling and Itchiness on Her Hands

Learn how removing a hidden food trigger helped Leslie reduce swelling and itchiness from eczema on her hands and reduce chronic pain.

My client Leslie is no stranger to eczema. Like many of us, she’s been dealing with flare ups since she was a kid. The eczema would return on and off throughout the years, and Leslie would treat it with a mild cortisol cream until it went away.

But one day, Leslie had an intense outbreak on her hands, and knew the cortisol cream wasn’t going to cut it. The swelling was so bad, it looked like she’d dipped her hands into boiling water. And it was so itchy, she wanted to scratch her hands off as soon as she woke up.

Leslie wondered if this flare up was connected to her overall health. In addition to eczema, she also struggled with two autoimmune diseases— myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes muscle weakness) and fibromyalgia.

She wanted to learn more about taking a holistic approach, and shortly after found the Holistic Eczema Warriors Facebook Group.

“ I've always been more of a holistic person. It seems to work better with my body than traditional medicine, and I really wanted to find out what was causing my eczema.”

The Eczema-Autoimmune Connection

When Leslie joined the Ex-zema Coaching program shortly after, I was confident I could help her connect the dots between her eczema and autoimmune conditions because the root causes are quite similar. When the immune system becomes overactive, it not only triggers skin flare-ups, but also fuels autoimmune symptoms.

By identifying and addressing the root causes of Leslie’s inflammation, we could also calm her overactive immune system, reduce the swelling in her hands, and improve her chronic pain.

The first thing we did was run functional lab tests to uncover any hidden triggers. The results of her food sensitivity test led to a shocking discovery: Leslie had a food allergy to mushrooms.

This may not sound like a big deal, but for Leslie, it was incredibly revealing. If you’re familiar with the holistic world, you’ve probably heard of ‘mushroom coffee’—a popular alternative to regular coffee with additional health benefits. Leslie had been drinking the coffee every day, and her eczema outbreak happened around the same time she started drinking it.

We removed mushrooms from Leslie’s diet right away, and her eczema improved. But she still had additional healing work to do.

Healing eczema is about more than removing triggers. It’s about addressing inflammation at the root level and creating a more robust immune system. And that’s exactly what we helped Leslie accomplish!

Here are the other things we did to help Leslie heal:

We implemented a topical skin regimen to strengthen the skin barrier on her hands.
We improved her digestion so she could better absorb nutrients from her food.
We worked with my eczema nutritionist to help Leslie avoid food sensitivities without feeling restricted.

Four months into the Ex-zema™ Coaching Program, the swelling on Leslie’s hands went away, the itchiness disappeared, and she could finally wear her wedding ring again! Not only that, but 80% of her fibromyalgia pain is GONE.

“If you can find the root cause, you don’t have to take medications to cover up your symptoms. It might take a little longer, but in the long run, it’s going to be so much better.”

A different approach to eczema healing

My program isn’t just about healing eczema. It’s about reducing inflammation so you can create long-term health. And that looks different for everyone.

For Leslie, it looks like avoiding her food triggers, taking supplements that support her immune system, and making sustainable lifestyle changes that support her autoimmune conditions. For you, it could be an entirely different list of things.

And that’s why it’s important to work with someone who can help you every step of the way.

If you’re ready for a different approach, here’s how I can help:

The Ex-zema™ Root Cause Solution: Get access to my 10-step proven method for identifying and addressing the root causes of your eczema—at an affordable price. Inside the membership, you’ll find structured guidance, expert-led trainings, and a supportive community to help you heal every step of the way.

Ex-zema™ 1-1 Coaching: For those ready to fast-track their healing with personalized support, my one-on-one coaching offers a tailored approach to overcoming eczema based on your individual situation. We’ll work closely together to uncover your unique root causes, create a customized healing plan, and make adjustments along the way so you can see real, lasting results.