If you have eczema, you know that you're going to be looking for any opportunity to try to reduce the discomfort and itching from that condition. One of our viewers wants to know, is there a relationship between food and eczema? Well the studies show that children um in young ages, really before the ages of 3 or 4, may have food related allergies that are associated with eczema. But as you get older, there's really not the scientific evidence to suggest that relationship. Experts do agree, however, that if you have a personal sensitivity - so lets say for example you find that you feel worse after you eat chocolate - well then by all means it makes sense not to eat the offending food. So, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're allergic to it and the studies don't really support that there's specific foods that aggravate eczema. But what I did find is that there might be some promise with things like probiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria that you can get in yogurts and other foods. Um, possibly some tea? Different kinds of tea - Black, oolong, green tea. And then lastly, omega 3 rich seafood and supplements. Um because of the anti-inflammatory effect of the Omega 3's that those 3 foods that - tea, and Omega 3 rich foods, and the probiotics - are being looked at to see if there is a relationship. So um they're all good for you. Uh you know, all three of those things are good for you so it certainly seems to be a safe, a safe bet to see if they might make you feel better. But right now I think it's very individual. There's not a lot of data to say you know, this food might aggravate eczema in general. So follow what you're experiencing, talk to your doctor of course and um give it a try and see if maybe the tea, omega 3 rich foods, or the probiotics might be beneficial for you.