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by Shaindy Niederman | October 14, 2018 | 25 comment(s)

The Journey I Took to Heal My Son’s Eczema

The doctors were stumped. And every remedy I tried didn’t work. But I wouldn’t stop until I found the solution to his eczema

When my son turned 18 months, I realized he had some minor spots on his face. At first, I brushed it off as a temporary rash. But that rash never went away. It just got worse and worse…

I scheduled an appointment to see a specialist and I was told that my son was suffering from eczema. He was tested for allergies and I learned that he was not allergic to any foods; the doctors diagnosed the eczema as being triggered by environmental factors. I was told there is no treatment and by the age of two, it’ll be gone as quickly as it came.

My son turned two. And then three, and onto age four. And the eczema did not leave his body. Some days were better than others, but most of the time I had a kid who was suffering in silence.

Throughout this time I had seen five different doctors; I had done wet wrapping for six months. I tried every cream including steroid, aloe vera, coconut oil, and even went to see a woman who claimed to do “natural miracles.” Nothing improved his skin.

I read about the Swiss Allergy Centre in Zurich and decided to do my research. Unfortunately, in that year I spent networking, I couldn’t find one family that was healed with one visit. Most kept returning for a yearly treatment. I wasn’t looking for another goose chase…I was desperate to find a solution that would put his eczema to rest for good!

Then, someone suggested that healthy eating might combat the eczema (Thanks PW! I’m forever grateful). She told me which foods might be triggering his eczema. She guided me and helped me start my journey…but I realized I was so unfamiliar in this new healthy world.

Through the hands of Hashem, I found the amazing Sury Wohlender (@healthcoachsarah). She coached me and taught me all about leaky guts, one of the causes of eczema. She taught me about which foods might be causing inflammation of the gut, which leads to the leaky guts, and how I can heal my son through the foods he eats. My son went gluten and sugar-free. We also removed soy, GMOs, MSG, and basically anything processed from his diet. After a few weeks, we started seeing the light. His hands were no longer bloody and he was finally sleeping through the night! As the weeks rolled by, his body started healing…slowly. However, the bruise marks remained.

There was one more thing I could try. I had asked around and learned that eating fermented foods can also help to heal the leaky gut and the problems it causes. But that didn’t mean commercially processed pickles…it didn’t even mean homemade pickles in vinegar. The fermented foods which could be helpful for my son were fermented using a slower process, which grows the probiotic bacteria in the food. Those probiotics would be very helpful.

I started fermenting my own food. After my failed attempts, I tried finding fermented foods locally but I couldn’t find anyone carrying them. I searched on Instagram and found a company Fer Real Foods (@fer_real_foods) selling fermented foods, hechsher and all.

BEFORE

AFTER

The images above are proof of the pudding. Both images were taken three days apart, before and after my son began eating the fermented product…and no photoshop or enhancement were used.

Fermented food became our new vitamin. My entire family jumped onto the bandwagon. We also adopted a new healthy lifestyle. With my son’s gut healed, I started baking with spelt flour and organic sugar, and so far those ingredients haven’t affected him negatively at all.

When my son class throws a party or has treats, I make sure he eats or drinks fermented foods before going to school and again when he gets home. In order to combat those times when he eats things that will affect him negatively, during those evenings we’ll smear coconut oil on his hands and feet to prevent his eczema from reappearing (when we don’t do it, he wakes up with wounds). Every morning when my son wakes up, I feel like I’m reliving a miracle. I’m so grateful to Hashem for guiding me in the right direction and sending me the right people to guide me.

I know it can be tough to change everything about the way you prepare food, especially when you’re an avid recipe collector and cook. But for the joy of seeing my son healthy…it hasn’t been a sacrifice at all.

Read more about Shaindy’s cooking adventures here.

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Shaindy Niederman

Shaindy is a mother of three boys. She enjoys spending time in the kitchen, creating healthier recipes for her family.

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  1. Chaya says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Thank you for this! I’ve been struggling with my daughter’s eczema for 8 years. I’ll discuss with her and see if she is ready to try this…

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    o what kind of foods does he eat that is fermented? And how much of it? Also do u think it would help my daughters eczema if she would not go off sugar and flour. And just eat the fermented food? Her case is not a bad as ur son. But when it gets cold out it flairs up.

    Reply
    • Shaindy says

      October 15, 2018 at 9:46 am

      My son drinks kombucha or kefir, they are available in most health food stores. You can contact fer-real-foods on Instagram to see if they sell in your area.

      I do make my own fermented sour pickles, and he eats that as well.

      I dont have amounts, he just loves the kefir/kombucha and drinks them throughout the day.

      If your daughter will remain on sugar and wheat, I would suggest using unbleached flour and organic sugar. She will definitely feel better, but her flair up might take longer to dissapear.

      I hope this answers all your questions. Good luck!!

      Reply
    • Fer-Real Foods says

      October 18, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      Since the bad bacteria feed on sugar, without removing the sugar the symptoms won’t subside as quickly and as effectively, I therefore also suggest that you try to limit her sugar consumption as much as possible, to starve the bacteria.
      In the meantime have her eat any of our fermented products, whichever she likes best, that’s why we carry a large variety to suit everyone’s taste, and replenish her beneficial bacteria.
      As far as how much to eat, I usually recommend starting out with the equivalent of a tablespoon to two per day, gradually increase after a week, after a couple of weeks you should be free to eat as much as you like.
      Good luck!

      Reply
  3. chavie says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    I know of 2 pple (adults) that just take probiotics for skin problems and it totally works. Its amazing and healthy to take even if you dont have problems.

    Reply
    • Shifra says

      November 1, 2018 at 9:39 am

      Do you know of any kids that take Probiotics? My son has bad eczema and I want to try the Probiotics route before changing his diet. I got him the kids chewable Culturelle and he hates the taste… Any recommendations?

      Reply
  4. Chumy says

    October 14, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    I’ve had great experienced my taking probiotivs for my nursing babies with eczema

    Reply
  5. Sara says

    October 15, 2018 at 8:09 am

    The last link doesn’t work….

    Great article. Will have to look into

    Reply
  6. Malky says

    October 15, 2018 at 11:13 am

    Would this work for pysoraisis as well?

    Reply
    • Shaindy says

      October 15, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      My friend suffers from psoriasis, shes living a healthier lifestyle and incooperated fermented foods. She reported back to me that shes started to heal

      Reply
    • Fer-Real Foods says

      October 18, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      One customer shared with me, that after eating just one pickle at supper, the following morning she saw you difference with her psoriasis.

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    October 15, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    Great article ! Thanks shaindy for spreading awareness on gut health!!! Keep up your great work !! Kudos to betweencarpools For all the amazing articles ! Keep spreading the light !

    Reply
  8. Miriam says

    October 15, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    Fascinating article. Is there any way I can get in touch with you?

    Reply
    • Shaindy says

      October 16, 2018 at 10:19 am

      Sure. Please dm me on Instagram, I’ll be happy to share my contact number

      Reply
  9. Fer-Real Foods says

    October 18, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    Thank you very much for this wonderful article!!
    It’s great to be given the opportunity to possibly help people get out of their misery, I hope that all of you see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I hope I am fortunate enough to have been played even a minut part in your journeys.
    Just wanted to add one little detail, our gut flora is linked with our skin flora and our brain flora, that’s why, as we replenish our beneficial bacteria in our gut and regain a balanced gut flora, we start feeling happier, less stressful, less anxious, we start seeing great skin Improvement, and obviously, see major improvement in our digestive health.
    Hippocrates said: all disease start in the gut. And today, it’s still true, and even more relevant than ever, since most of the food we eat are dead.
    Thank you very much again, and good luck to all of you.

    Reply
  10. How to Make Fermented Pickles – for Health! | Between Carpools says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    […] you read about my quest to heal my son’s eczema, then you read that I tried and failed many times at the challenge of making my own fermented […]

    Reply
  11. Mom R says

    March 16, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    I started giving my 14 month old probiotics in her bottle as well as feeding her natural healthy food (fruits veggies) and cutting back on processed food as much as possible and Bh I see a major difference in her eczema it has calmed down a ton! We occasionally moisturize her skin to keep it from getting cracked and irritated.. thanks for this article as it has opened my eyes to what the root cause of eczema really is

    Reply
  12. Malki says

    September 24, 2021 at 5:20 am

    Hi, thank you so much for this amazing article. My son had really really bad eczema that has calmed down a lot since I’m off a bunch of foods. Would you have any idea if fermented food will have any effect if he is fully breastfed and I will be the one eating the fermented food, and if there is anyone in London that sells fermented food? Thank you for all your help.

    Reply
    • Yitty says

      November 2, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      hi i would highly recommend you do food allergy testing for your son – you might be pleasantly surprised!

      Reply
    • Shaindy says

      January 10, 2022 at 5:34 am

      Sorry I just saw your message. I know someone that gave the juice in a dropper for her baby. But ask your doctor before doing it…also if you eat fermented food he will definitely have some benefit too

      Reply
    • Fer-Real Foods says

      January 13, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      Hi, it is very useful to eat fermented foods as a nursing mother to help your baby. I’ve had many customers telling me that it helped them with many aspects, with colds, congestion or even just passing bowels every day, and of course with eczema and psoriasis.
      It will not effect your lactation in any way.
      I don’t know of any company producing fermented foods in UK.
      I can be contacted on Instagram @fer_real_foods there is also a link to my WhatsApp in my bio
      Thank you and good luck

      Reply
  13. RL says

    January 10, 2022 at 12:50 am

    Wow, so interesting! I have a few questions, is there any way I could reach you?

    Reply
  14. chavie says

    December 19, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    i have many questions any way to reach you?

    Reply
  15. leah Fish says

    April 25, 2023 at 10:46 am

    Hi I just read it now,
    What would you recommend for a 13-month-old suffering from eczema – what is gluten?
    As in what do i take him off?

    Reply
  16. sara says

    September 20, 2023 at 12:05 am

    anyone have an email address to contact Sury Wohlender? i dont have instagram
    thanks!

    Reply

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