Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball 075: The Real Root Cause of Eczema in Children: A Deep Dive with Deidre Bloomquist
Jun 10, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Deidre Bloomquist, a functional nutritionist and naturopathic doctor, draws from her personal experience of her son's eczema to explore its root causes. She emphasizes the significance of testing for parasites and mold, explaining how toxic burdens can impact children's health. Deidre shares success stories, revealing that cleaning up environments can dramatically clear eczema. She also offers practical tips for parents on nutrition and improving air quality, underscoring the importance of daily bowel movements for toxin elimination.
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Mother's Test Led To Fast Recovery
- Deidre Bloomquist discovered her son's severe eczema was linked to massive gut inflammation and parasites after stool testing.
- A personalized holistic protocol cleared his eczema within a month and it never returned.
Toxins Can Transfer In Utero
- Many toxins transfer to babies in utero and can drive early childhood gut and skin issues.
- Deidre found her son's toxin burden came from her past mold exposure and mercury fillings.
Parasites Link To Toxic Burden
- Parasites tend to overgrow when the host carries a high toxic burden and may protect against toxins.
- Common childhood toxins include mold, heavy metals, and BPA from toys, which accumulate if elimination is impaired.