text: what could i use to cure eczema?   hi johnny  here are some ideas to heal yourself.  cause  1.cleansing the skin: the skin is a very important part of the body; it is an "extra kidney," an extra set of lungs for breathing, and has many other functions. we should keep it in a good condition, important as it is, but we usually treat it shamefully. cleanliness is next to godliness, and the skin should be bathed daily. this does not mean to use soap with each bathing, unless it is a natural type biodegradable liquid soap. nearly all bar soaps do more damage to the skin than they aid it, by leaving residue of the soap to clog the pores. the pores are the doors and windows of the temple and must be kept open to let in oxygen (the breath of life) and to excrete toxins and waste.   2.diet and use of natural fibers: a person who uses lots of mucus foods has a gluey, sticky type perspiration. when this individual sweats and the body is not cleaned regularly, the dried sweat clogs the pores. this is a beginning cause of dermatitis, or skin malfunction. in addition, as a nation we have fallen in love with easy to wash and iron synthetic clothes. these rob the body of the breath of life because manmade synthetic fibers do not "breathe." only natural fibers such as cotton, wool, linen, silk, etc., can allow the skin to breathe properly.   3.diet: these are two of our big problems; the third one is a diet devoid of wholesome foods. we use man's prepared materials, called food, that have been contaminated and processed, and in so many cases, should be classified as "junk food." all aids to fighting dermatitis work better and faster if we consider the first three things mentioned--bathe regularly, return to natural fibers to wear, and eat wholesome foods   herbal aids   1.dr. christopher's bone, flesh and cartilage: (bf&c) for the most severe cases of skin diseases in the advanced stage, use a combination we have called bone, flesh and cartilage combination, internally and externally. repeat procedure. make the tea, soak flannel, cotton, or any white material other than synthetic--never use synthetic--wrap fomentation (soaked cloth) around the malfunctioning area and cover with plastic or wax paper, leave on all night six days a week and for as many weeks as needed until relief appears. then continue a week or two for severe cases. drink one fourth cup of finished concentrated tea with three fourths cup of distilled water three times or more each day.   2.dr. christopher's chickweed ointment: this is made of chickweed herb and bees wax and oils. excellent for eczema and/or other skin infections, sores, burning, itchy skin or genitals, swollen testes, acne, hives, also for ulceration of mouth and throat. this is a wonderful healing ointment.   3.plantain: for skin diseases that result in scrofula or eczema, use the tea internally as a blood cleanser and use the strong tea externally as a wash. if the skin is not oily, you can use the ointment topically to affected areas.   4.juices for eczema: carrot & cucumber.   5.cabbage leaves: cabbage leaves applied to an infected wound, ulcer, or oozing eczema should be layered like roof shingles, allowing secretions to drain between the layers.   6.tarragon: soothing for eczema and scurvy.   7.dr. christopher's healing ointment: (cmm) made of comfrey, marshmallow, marigold, bee's wax, and oils, this is an antiseptic to be used on lesions, eczema (dry), poison ivy, soothes inflamed surfaces, abrasions, burns, hemorrhoids, for bruises and swellings. good to have on hand at all times.   testimonials  1.bf&c cures skin problem worse than eczema: one day a lady came into my office in a frantic state of near hysteria. she told me that her fourteen-year-old daughter was at home and some neighbor ladies were with her, to keep her from doing harm to herself. that morning the mother had stopped her daughter from committing suicide. the girl, for several years, had a sever