Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. It is a skin condition in which skin becomes dry, rough, scaly and inflamed. In some cases, blisters are also formed. It occurs on face, inside the elbows, behind the knees, hands and feet. It can occur at any age but it is more commonly seen in children.
Eczema is a non-contagious disease. The exact cause of its occurrence is not known but it is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors (smoke, pollen, perfumes, etc.).
Some foods like dairy products, nuts, etc. can trigger eczema.
Eczema is a chronic disease. It can, however, get better or worsens over time. It may be accompanied by hay fever or asthma.
There has been found no cure of eczema but with treatment and self-care measures it can be prevented.
In Ayurveda, Eczema is called Kushtha roga. It is caused by the vitiation of the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. Ayurveda manages eczema by lifestyle and dietary changes.
Here we mention a weekly diet plan for the management of eczema making its symptoms less severe and balancing the three doshas:
SUNDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup wheat porridge + 1 cup herbal tea | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 cup sprouts | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 Chapattis + ½ cup rice + 1 cup carrot sabji + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup brown rice flakes | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 Chapattis + 1 cup moong dal + salad | |
MONDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup veg vermicelli + 1 small cup skimmed milk | |
MIDMEAL 11-11.30 am | 1 glass of amla juice | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 1\2 cup rice + 2 chapattis + 1 cup bitter gourd sabji + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 glass of coconut water | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup chickpea curry + salad | |
TUESDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup oats + 1 cup herbal tea | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 portion fruit (papaya) | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 chapattis + 1 cup round gourd sabji + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup veg soup | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup masoor dal + ½ cup rice + salad | |
WEDNESDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 2 onion stuffed parantha | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 4-5 soaked almonds + 5-6 soaked raisins | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 -3 chapatti + 1cup spinach curry +1/2 cup rice + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 portion fruit ( watermelon) | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup turnip sabji + salad | |
THURSDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 1 cup veg poha + 1 cup green tea | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 glass aloe vera juice | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 3 roti + ½ cup veg pulao + ½ cup potato sabji + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 cup cow’s milk with a pinch of turmeric | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup masoor dal + salad | |
FRIDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | Veg sandwich + 1 cup ginger tea | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 cup green gram sprouts | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2 -3 roti + ½ cup ridge gourd sabji + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 2-3 wheat rusk + 1 cup herbal tea | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 pm | 2 chapattis + 1 cup turnip sabji + salad | |
SATURDAY | ||
BREAKFAST 8.00-8.30 am | 2 besan cheela | |
MIDMEAL 11.00-11.30 am | 1 cup of herbal tea | |
LUNCH 2.00-2.30 pm | 2-3 roti + 1 cup mix veg + ½ cup rice + salad | |
EVENING 4.00-4.30 pm | 1 glass of beetroot juice | |
DINNER 8.00-8.30 am | 2 chapattis + ½ cup rice + 1 cup moong dal + salad | |