health discussion has abundant information about food eczema.Hives, Eczema and Candida

Hives are caused by mast cells dumping histamine into the skin’s blood vessels. This may be in response to allergies or chemicals. Poor gut flora tend to increase the number or allergies and chemical sensitivities that people have. Indeed, there seems to be many people with the “yeast syndrome” who experience hives.

Poor absorption of minerals can also be part of the problem. In particular, low magnesium will make you more susceptible to hives. Magnesium stabilizes mast cells. Thus more magnesium may reduce the amount of histamine that is released and may help prevent hives.

Sometimes, eczema is a manifestation of an overworked liver --- a liver that cannot keep up with eliminating all the toxins with which it is presented. Poor intestinal flora may contribute to this situation, and is associated with eczema.

If you have problems with eczema, this is a possible indication that you have hypothyroidism (not enough thyroid hormone). Hypothyroidism is common when there is Candida overgrowth. However, hypothyroidism is not always detected by the usual blood tests. The Broda Barnes basal metabolism test will help your doctor determine if you need thyroid. You can do this simple test before your appointment If your basal temperature is low, see an alternative doctor and discuss this with him/her.

References:

Great Smokies Laboratory. “Skin Disorders and Gastrointestinal Candidiasis” 1998 - 2002

Ionescu, Gruia, D. Radovici, R. Schuler, R, Hilpert, A Negoscu, I, Preda, E. Kurthi, W. Itze, and I. Itze, “ Changes in Fecal Microflora and Malabsorption Phenomena Suggesting a Contaminated Small Bowel Syndrome in Atopic Eczema Patients,” Proceedings of XI International Symposium on Intestinal Microecology, Tokyo Japan, May, 1986 Milkrooekoligie und Therapie 16:273-74, 1986