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Do you wish you could get rid of your child’s eczema? Do you want an actionable plan to heal their skin problems? Do you wish there was a natural way to cure them instead of turning to chemicals and pharmaceuticals? Hey, I’m Andra McHugh and I’m so excited you’re here at Eczema Kids. I remember the feelings of despair when I looked at my two itchy, bleeding red kids. I was exhausted from quieting tears of pain and discomfort all night, frustrated with the lack of help from traditional doctor ...
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Welcome to a special episode of the Eczema Kids Podcast! Today I sat down with the inspiring Jodi Scott, the creator of Green Goo Herbal Skincare, to explore the transformative journey of healing eczema in children. Jodi's expertise and passion for harnessing the gifts of nature in her skincare formulations have provided countless families with a n…
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Happy Thanksgiving Eczema Warriors! In the spirit of gratitude and family wellness, I am helping you create a delicious and eczema-safe Thanksgiving menu that not only satisfies the taste buds but also promotes skin health. This thoughtfully curated Thanksgiving menu not only celebrates the joy of the holiday season but also emphasizes the importan…
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Hi Team, Welcome to another episode of Eczema Kids! Today we have a special episode lined up for all you parents out there who are on a mission to provide healing meals for your little ones struggling with eczema. I know how challenging it can be to consistently serve eczema-friendly meals, but fear not! In today's episode, we're going to share sev…
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Today's episode invites you to embark on a journey that bridges the wisdom of the past with the pursuit of modern skin wellness. Join us on this enlightening exploration, and discover how the wisdom of the past can guide you on your path to skin health and overall well-being! Take Care, Andra Join us at the Eczema Solutions for Kids, Natural Healin…
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Hey Friends, In this episode of the Eczema Kids podcast, we explored the critical role of the lymphatic system in children with eczema. The lymphatic system is a crucial part of the body's immune system, consisting of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs that help fight infections and remove waste. Most importantly, we address tools and tactics you can…
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, In today's special episode, we're diving into a magical tradition that's not only about treats but also about health and happiness for your little ones (you can make this work for the big ones too). The enchanting, Halloween Switch Witch is a whimsical character who, with a dash of magic and a sprinkle of fun, can help y…
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Hey Friends, The path to parenthood is often paved with moments of self-doubt and guilt. Today, we want to explore how we can break free from this cycle of parental guilt and create an environment that promotes healing and growth for our kids. Parental guilt is a natural emotion that arises when we question our decisions and actions as parents. It'…
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Hey Friends, Today I'm speaking with Tim Hirsch, Director of Growth and Development for Knew Health. Knew Health is a community health share company that gives you access to discounted labs, supplements and allows you to choose what kind of practitioner you work with to effectively manage your child's eczema. It's a good one! Let's dig in... Take C…
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Hi Eczema Parent Warriors, In this episode, we dive into the world of winter skincare for children with eczema. We get into the foods you can serve for a suncreen-free winter and why you'd want to do that in the first place. This episode is chocked-full helpful research on antioxidants and the role they play in the making of an effective skin barri…
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Hey Team, Eczema flare-ups can be quite challenging both physically and emotionally...for us and our kids! During these times, our poor kid's skin becomes extremely itchy, dry, and inflamed, which can be quite uncomfortable and even painful. It impacts not only theirs, but the entire family's wellbeing. I know just as I was, you are desperate to ke…
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Happy Tuesday! I know that tackling childhood eczema can often feel like taking on a massive elephant-sized challenge. However, I firmly believe that with the right information, support, and a step-by-step approach, this condition can be broken down into manageable pieces and most importantly conquered! In this episode I'm offering a "bite-sized" g…
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Hi Friends, Since moving into our rental house, we've taken several steps to create a safe and nurturing environment for our four kids. In today’s podcast we will detail out five key (and reversible) measures we’ve taken to keep our environment eczema-safe. Grab a pen and paper… let’s dig in! Take Care, Andra Join us at the Eczema Solutions for Kid…
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It is officially September! We have kick-started our school year and extracurriculars activities, and in doing so, have ALREADY brought in all the fun germs and bugs that go with it. I don’t want "back-to-school" to be synonymous with "back-to-flu" season so I’ve lined up 5 tips that will help you tackle those kid-loving germ bugs once they’ve alre…
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Happy August! As parents who deeply care about the well-being of our children, I wanted to address an important matter that concerns all of us – the cleaning solutions being used in our child's school/daycare environment. After all of my eczema research, there are quite a few things that I was avoid like the plague, but mainly bleach, artificial fr…
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Hi Eczema Parent Warriors, Decision fatigue refers to the notion that making too many decisions or complex choices can lead to a decrease in willpower and self-control, making subsequent decisions more challenging. This is a problem if you're caring for a child with eczema because their health depends on your decisions and willpower. Tune in for ti…
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Hi Parent Eczema Warriors, Today we are talking about rehoming a beloved pet due to childhood eczema. It's a topic that holds a lot of emotions and challenges, but it's important to shed light on the difficult decisions we sometimes have to make for our own well-being. My suggestions might surprise you...so, let's dig into it! Take Care, Andra Join…
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Hello Again Eczema Parent Warriors! It’s officially mid July and if you’re in the northern hemisphere, it is HOT and dry and sharp… sounds a lot like eczema don’t you think? All of our seasonal, eczema-healing diets are predicated on the ‘like increases like’ principal, in that to solve a heat-related condition like eczema, you would steer clear of…
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Happy Fourth of July! Today’s episode will be short and sweet so we can all get back to BBQ’ing, swimming and enjoying family and friends… with high quality meat, mineral sunscreen, long sleeve swimsuits and homemade lime margaritas, of course 🙂 In observance of our nation’s birthday and the freedoms that come along with living in the here and now,…
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, I know following the nutritional protocols presented on the podcast sounds difficult, but truth is, you will not be able to reverse your kids' eczema without following some dietary guidelines that are different than what you are exercising now. When the body is in a state of dis-ease, it requires extra TLC to bring it ba…
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Hey Team, I'm laying out what it takes to clear your child's skin in four weeks time! It really is simple...not easy, but simple. So, let's get ready to change the trajectory of our children's health and dig in! Sincerely, Andra Save 20% on all Taspen Organics and Dragonfly products with code: ANDRA20PARTNER SAVE 15% while you harmonize your home a…
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Hello Eczema Parent Warriors, Chlorine in pool water may dry out your kid's skin, which may worsen their eczema symptoms. On the other hand, chlorinated water may reduce the level of bacteria on your skin, which may help treat eczema. Most importantly, it's just plain fun! SO, what’s a parent of an eczema kid to do? Tune into today's episode for ti…
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, Nighttime itching is the worst! Let's quell it with eczema-focused diet changes, supplements, non-toxic topical options and routine modifications that we can do to help our little ones (and ourselves) rest well at night. Save 20% on all Taspen Organics and Dragonfly products with code: ANDRA20PARTNER Take Care, Andra SAV…
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, Kids and supplements are a tricky combo. A lot of what’s out there isn’t much better than straight up candy and has a lot of extra ingredients. The ones that don’t come in capsule form or as a powder and then that scenario begs the question… how do you get them to take it? If you’re going through the rigaromole of buying…
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Welcome to Day Three of the Challenge Friends! One homework finisher will win a full scholarship to the Clear Skin Kids Group Coaching Course, where you learn how to reduce inflammation, improve your child’s symptoms, create a toxin-free environment and identify the root cause of your kid’s skin condition so you can stop the itch/scratch cycle and …
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Welcome to Day Two of the Challenge Friends! One homework finisher will win a full scholarship to the Clear Skin Kids Group Coaching Course, where you learn how to reduce inflammation, improve your child’s symptoms, create a toxin-free environment and identify the root cause of your kid’s skin condition so you can stop the itch/scratch cycle and he…
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Welcome to Day One of the Challenge Friends! One homework finisher will win a full scholarship to the Clear Skin Kids Group Coaching Course, where you learn how to reduce inflammation, improve your child’s symptoms, create a toxin-free environment and identify the root cause of your kid’s skin condition so you can stop the itch/scratch cycle and he…
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Hi Friends, You’re already doing all the right things, including a daily green smoothie! BUT could some eczema triggers be lurking in your antioxidant-rich green concoction? I’m going to reveal 4 hidden eczema triggers in your daily smoothie. Common eczema triggers within your morning smoothie include: Protein Powder Dairy Collagen Ice Omit all of …
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, Today I’m bringing you 3 practical tips that will sincerely help you move the ball forward on your kid’s healing journey, because bodies are made to be well and our kids can and WILL bounce back from this when we create the right conditions for their healing. AND If you are looking to do all of that in the most streamlin…
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Hey Eczema Parent Warriors, Today in part 2 of our "Positive Parenting Series," we are taking a deep dive into a unique struggle that our special little club has to overcome... and that's skincare battles. If your child with eczema is over the age of one, you've likely had to address this particular topic at some point, you might be in the thick of…
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Hey Friends Welcome Back Today we are talking about "Positive Parenting through Tantrums: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding with Empathy" Tantrums are obviously a challenging experience for both children and parents, but with positive parenting strategies, we can help our children learn to manage their emotions in healthy ways. I've also no…
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Hey Friends, For the first time, I’m airing an excerpt of content from one of my live coaching sessions. Adorable, brave Paige gave me permission to air this in-the-weeds session about her two sweet babies' diets. I thought it would be helpful to share because just like all of us, she is literally doing everything right. She’s a dietitian by trade,…
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Hi Friends, It's Spring! HOORAY for more outdoor time and budding flowers...but you and your kids might be experiencing: - Runny noses - Stubborn temperaments - Cough/congestion - Lethargy That's because the spring season is also cold, damp and heavy. Let’s get into how our kiddos are experiencing the season change and what we can do as their relen…
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Hi Friends, I wanted to air an interview I did on Chelsi Jo Moore’s podcast, Systemize Your Life because I thought it would be poignant to share. Chelsi is probably the most organized person I know AND she's also a mom struggling with her kids' eczema cases. In this episode we talk about this conflicting desire to solve our kid's health problems in…
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Hi Friends, I’ve been reading a lot of Deepak Chopra works lately, specifically, "The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire," and the concepts that we talk about on the Eczema Kids podcast, like intention and attention and financial security and healthy, happy kids… these things are more likely to work out in our favor when our end goals such as financ…
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Hi Friends, We are back with B.D. Erickson CEO and Founder of Satic Shield and he’s breaking down electromagnetic fields and dirty electricity so you can confidently mitigate yours and your child's risk to each of these threats. In this jam-packed episode we get into: - What an electromagnetic field is and what it’s properties are - How to get your…
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Hi Friends, What are EMF's? How do I protect my kids from them? Are they harmful? Is there anything I can do RIGHT NOW to reduce my kids' exposure to EMF radiation? We are answering all of these questions today during my chat with B.D. Erickson, CEO and founder of Satic Shield Technologies, a privately-owned electronics manufacturer and professiona…
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Hi Friends, Eczema is a skin condition that affects millions of people around the world, and certainly all of us, but I'd say THE MOST FRUSTRATING PART is feeling ambiguous about the root cause of eczema. In the pediatrician's office is where I would feel most hopeless because in my search for answers, I got recommendations for symptom management i…
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Hey Friends, Part 2 of this super necessary series is coming at you because I want to help you calm down your kid's skin...right now. I remember the feeling when ALL I wanted was for my toddler to stop itching and my baby to stop scratching until her face was bleeding. I didn’t have time for an elimination diet…taking out one small thing at a time …
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Hey Friends,In this episode, we will be discussing what specifically to change about your child's diet so you can start to alleviate their itchy, dry, red skin and symptoms right away. We will be discussing the most common foods and ingredients that can trigger eczema and what you can take out of your child's diet to help manage their condition. I …
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Welcome Back Eczema-Parent Warriors, I hope you had a beautiful Valentines week, because let's face it... parenting a child with eczema is HARD. I spoke with Rachel Fernandez, the host of the ‘Stressed to Refreshed‘ podcast to go over practical things you can do manage stress, decrease anxiety and get the sleep you need so you can face the demandin…
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Hi Eczema Parent Warriors, It's February now and if you're in the northern hemisphere, I'm guessing you haven't had as much outdoor time as you'd prefer this winter. That's a bummer if you're trying to resolve your kid's skin condition since our bodies can only make vitamin D3 when it's exposed to the sun. You may be surprised to learn that during …
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Today I'm talking with Chelsi Jo Moore, host of the Systemize Your Life podcast and she's going to help us get our ducks in a row so we can make the time and space to heal our kids. Time is your most valuable resource and without a strong command or handle on it, it can get wasted and it is unlikely that true healing can take place. But with Chelsi…
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Hi Friend, Have the holidays done a number on your routines? Have you or your little been sick lately? The shadow side to all of the holiday fun are pharmaceuticals to ward off sickness, jet leg, extra cases of the sniffles, extra parties, extra sugar, less sleep and heavier foods...all of which do a number on your routines, health, gut bug diversi…
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Hey Friends, I'm going to take you through the five holistic steps that stand between your itchy miserable kid and clear skin. We're doing a deep dive of what it takes to truly heal your sweet little ones from this pesky disease. Unfortunately, when you take your baby into the pediatrician's office, they are going to recommend basically band-aids i…
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Hey Friends, I received a listener question via speakpipe on my website, eczemakids.com, surrounding salicylates. Salicylates are tricky little food chemicals because they are: 1- Natural, unless you're consuming the chemically restructured form as aspirin or other pharmaceuticals or as a food additives 2- Salicylates are in a LOT of the foods we c…
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Hey Friends, I am by no means a mindfulness coach, but the power of intention is real! I like to take the time at the end of each year to reflect on my goals from the previous year and cast my sights onto the next one. Like you, I don't have a ton of time to do this, but i do know it is worth the effort. In this episode I'm going to share my person…
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Hi Friends, It's almost the New Year! Do you have plans? Do you get to go out? If you're a nursing mama and you get to go out, HOORAY FOR YOU! But, you're still never off the clock...dang. But that's ok! I have a couple of cocktails...not mocktails (because let's be real, you gotta have something) that are delicious fun and do not provoke eczema. O…
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Hey Friends, Christmas is five days away! That's so exciting! Let's have a merry little Christmas in the least eczema-inducing way. Holidays can mean toxin assaults from every direction BUT with a little effort and direction, you can thoughtfully prepare a lovely holiday for everyone to enjoy. Let's dig in! Take Care, Andra Want Natural Eczema Solu…
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Hi Friends, What tools do you need to clean up oil, ghee and other sticky messes? While caring and cooking for your sweet little kids struggling with eczema, your drains will likely clog, your countertops will feel greasy, ghee will have exploded on the window glass. Your kids need infused oils on their skin and extra layers of moisturizer during t…
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Hi Friends,Are you going anywhere this holiday season? If so, let's make sure you have a great time and don't exacerbate your child's skin condition. I'm going to give you my tried and true tips for traveling with kids suffering from eczema. Tips to help travels this holiday season go a little smoother...even if your kid's skin is not so smooth. wh…
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