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Healthy Diet

You may find that the itching will reduce if you steer clear of processed sugars. Lowering the amount of sugary carbohydrates in your diet, especially the simple ones will help. Lager and beer should be avoided for this reason. Eat more complex carbohydrates, like wholegrain products.

Eating plenty of green vegetables and citrus, red/black fruits will help the immune system.

Foods high in sulphur may be useful, such as garlic and onion.

Drinking green tea daily can help restore brain function amongst other benefits for sufferers.

A variety of herbs and spices maybe helpful including; cloves, corriander, chilli, cayenne, turmeric, cumin, olive leaf extract. Coconut oil is also helpful to use on skin and internally.

Try to limit the amount of dairy products, such as cheese, especially if you are having digestion difficulties. Bio yoghurts are helpful.

Supplements

Vitamins and Minerals are imperative. In particular you may be deficient in Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Coenzyme Q-10 and amino acids.

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) helps with detoxing and protecting internal organs. Omega oils may help joints/skin and peppermint oil capsules can assist with healthy digestion. All of these can be purchased from Holland and Barrett or online suppliers.

Since some vitamins can interfere with uptake and action of certain drugs, they should not be taken at the same time of day as other medications, such as antibiotics or other drugs.

Prebiotics and probiotics are important in restoring gut flora and helping with digestion and maintenance of the gastrointestinal system. Supplements of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis may help.

Page updated: 14th February 2010