Index

A

abbreviations

food charts, 1

recipes, 1

shopping guides, 1

throughout book, 1

acid-alkaline balance

dietary recommendations, 1

explained, 1, 2, 3

questionnaire, 1, 2, 3

restoring, 1

acid mantle, 1

acidifying diets

effect of, 1, 2

examples, 1

additives

see food additives

adult or family meals

breakfast selections, 1

DIY suggestions, 1

drink selections, 1

lunch and dinner selections, 1

menu guide, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

snack selections, 1

3-day Alkalising Cleanse, 1, 2

see also breakfast recipes; lunch and dinner recipes

alkalisation, 1, 2

Alkalising Cleanse, 3-day, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

alkalising foods

examples, 1, 2, 3

in food charts, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

not eating enough, 1

rice malt syrup, 1

allergic march, 1

allergies

histamine toxicity, 1, 2

salicylates, 1, 2

see also food allergies

allergy symptoms, questionnaire, 1, 2, 3

allergy tests, 1

almond milks, 1

alpha-lipoic acid

caution, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

role, 1

animal protein, sources, 1

annatto (160b colouring), 1, 2, 3

anti-fungal foods, dietary recommendations, 1, 2

anti-nutrients, reducing, 1

antibiotic use, suitable probiotic strains, 1

antihistamine medications

effect and alternatives, 1

Phase 1 detoxification, 1, 2

antihistamine nutrients, 1

antioxidants

nitrate consumption, 1

in spices, 1

see also quercetin; Vitamin C; Vitamin E

antiperspirants, 1, 2

apple cider vinegar, 1

artificial sweeteners, 1

ascorbic acid, 1

atopic eczema, 1

atopic march, 1

B

baby foods

by age stages, 1, 2, 3

Bean Face on Rice, 1

commercial baby foods, 1

teething rusks, 1

see also breastmilk; infants

baking items

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

bananas, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

barley malt, 1

bath recipes, 1, 2

bedding, 1

beetroot, 1

beverages

see drinks

Bifidobacterium animalis, 1

biotin

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

body washes, 1

borage oil, 1, 2

BPA (biphenol A), 1

breads

eczema-safe, 1, 2

gluten-free, 1, 2

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1, 2

breakfast recipes

Omega Muesli, 1, 2

Quinoa Porridge, 1

Surprise Porridge, 1

breakfast selections, 1

children’s meals, 1

breastmilk

mother’s diet, 1

omega-6 levels, 1, 2

salycilates in, 1

brewer’s yeast, 1

broths

Alkaline Vegie Broth, 1

making, 1, 2, 3

Therapeutic Broth, 1, 2, 3

see also soups

brussels sprouts, 1

buckwheat, 1, 2

butter, pure organic, 1

C

calcium

caution, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

high doses, 1

role, 1

candida albicans

explained, 1

questionnaire, 1, 2, 3

suitable probiotic strains, 1

cans and canning process, 1

cans, jars and packets

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1

carbohydrates, Stage 1, 1

carotenoids, 1

case studies

Oscar, 1, 2

Riley, 1, 2

cereals

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1, 2

chai seeds, 1

chemical load

contributing foods, 1

reducing, 1, 2

chemical sensitivity, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

chicken

Cinnamon Chicken, 1

Country Chicken Soup, 1

Easy Roast Chicken, 1

Sticks and Stones skewers, 1

children’s meals

breakfast selections, 1

DIY suggestions, 1

drink selections, 1

general recommendations, 1

lunch and dinner selections, 1

lunch box menus, 1, 2, 3, 4

menu suggestions, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

serves per day by age, 1, 2, 3

snack selections, 1

chlorophyll, liquid, 1

chromium

caution, 1, 2

co-nutrients, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1, 2

role, 1

supplementation benefits, 1

cinnamon, 1

citric acid, 1, 2

cleaning products

baking soda scrub, 1

healthy alternatives, 1

vinegar cleaning spray, 1

colour additives

see food colourings

commercial baby foods, 1

condiments, Stage 1, 1

cooking oils, 1, 2, 3

cow’s milk, 1, 2

crackers and biscuits

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1

cradle cap

management, 1

symptoms and causes, 1

creams, 1

cumin, ground, 1

cytochrome P450 enzymes, 1

D

dairy products, 1

dandruff

cause and effect, 1

3-step anti-dandruff plan, 1, 2

DAO (diamine oxidase), 1

DEA (emulsifier), 1

deodorants, 1, 2

detoxification

brief history, 1, 2

dietary recommendations, 1, 2

nutrients for, 1, 2

Phase 1, 1, 2

Phase 2, 1

promoting, 1

questionnaire, 1, 2, 3

DGLA (dihomo-gammalinolenic acid), 1, 2, 3

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), food sources, 1

diet diary, 1

dietary problems of today, 1, 2

dietary recommendations

abnormal fat metabolism, 1, 2

acid–alkaline balance, 1

anti-fungal foods, 1

for chemical sensitivity, 1

dairy products, 1

detoxification, 1, 2

food additives, 1, 2

digestive dysfunction, suitable probotic strains, 1

dinner recipes

see lunch and dinner recipes

dip recipes

Banana Carob Spread, 1

Bean Dip, 1

Parsley Pesto, 1, 2

Sesame-free Hummus, 1, 2

dressing recipe, Omega Salad Dressing, 1

drinks

adult meal selections, 1

children’s meals, 1

Flaxseed Lemon Drink, 1

Healthy Skin Juice, 1

Healthy Skin Smoothie, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

Tarzan Juice, 1

E

eczema

atopic eczema, 1

diagnosis, 1

diet questionnaire, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

historical prescriptions, 1

infected eczema, 1, 2

rating, 1, 2

rating child’s, 1

suitable probotic strains, 1

Eczema Diet

diary, 1

how it works, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

points system, 1, 2

safe foods, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Stage 1, 1

Stage 1 vegetables, 1

Stage 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Stage 3, 1

useful ingredients, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

egg white injury, 1, 2, 3

egg whites, raw, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

emergency itch busters, 1

emollients see skin care products EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), food sources, 1

essential fatty acids (EFAs), 1, 2, 3

essential oils, 1

exfoliators, 1

F

fabrics in the home, 1

facial cleansers, 1, 2

fats

abnormal fat metabolism, 1, 2, 3

balancing ratios, 1

dietary recommendations, 1, 2

hydrogenated (trans), 1

saturated fats, 1

skin moisture content, 1

Stage 1, 1

fish

Baked Fish with Mash, 1

dietary benefits, 1

farmed, 1

fish to avoid, 1

safe seafood, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

Sticks and Stones skewers, 1

flavour enhancers, 1

flaxseed oil, 1, 2

flaxseeds, 1

flours

eczema-safe, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2, 3

Stage 2, 1

food additives

dietary recommendations, 1, 2

Stage 1, to avoid, 1

Stage 2, to avoid

those to avoid, 1

food allergies

common, 1

immune response, 1

rice, 1

suitable probotic strains, 1

food charts, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

food colourings

artificial, 1

natural, 1, 2, 3

wide range, 1

food plans

see meals food preservatives, 1, 2, 3, 4

foods to avoid

causing itchiness, 1

eczema-safe alternatives, 1, 2, 3

formaldehyde, 1

formula, infants’, 1

fragrances, skin care ingredients, 1

fruits

serves per day by age, 1

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1, 2, 3

fussy eating habits, 1, 2

G

gastrointestinal health, 1

gastrointestinal tract dysfunction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

genetics

defects, 1

dietary factors, 1, 2

GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), 1

gluten-free bread, 1, 2

gluten intolerance, 1, 2

glycine

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

role, 1

Stage 2 detoxification, 1

grains

adding wheat to diet, 1

eczema-safe, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

excluded from diet, 1

serves per day by age, 1

soaking, 1, 2, 3

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1, 2

gravy, eczema-safe, 1

H

hair care practices, 1, 2, 3

hand washes, 1

herbal medicines, 1

herbs

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1

histamine toxicity, 1, 2

home environment, healthy, 1, 2

hydrogenated fats, 1

I

immunisation, 1, 2

infants

assessing baby’s eczema, 1, 2

baby’s milk, 1

drinks, 1, 2

first foods, 1, 2, 3

foods to avoid, 1

general recommendations, 1

Vitamin C deficiency, 1

infected eczema, 1, 2

intestinal permeability

causes, 1, 2, 3

dietary suggestions, 1

increased, 1

iron (mineral), 1, 2

isopropyl alcohol, 1

itch busters, 1

K

kitchen appliances, 1, 2

L

Lactobacillus acidophilus, 1

Lactobacillus rhamnosus, 1

lactose, 1

leaky gut syndrome, 1

lecithin granules, 1, 2

legumes

cooking guide, 1

not needing soaking, 1

soaking methods, 1

lemon, testing for tolerance, 1, 2

linoleic acid, 1

linolenic acid, 1

linseeds, 1

liver function

explained, 1

home test kit, 1

MSG ingestion, 1

see also detoxification

lolly bags, 1, 2

lotions, 1

lunch and dinner recipes

Alkaline Bomb Salad, 1

Alkaline Vegie Broth, 1

Baked Fish with Mash, 1

Chickpea Casserole, 1

Chickpea Rice, 1

Cinnamon Chicken, 1

Easy Roast Chicken, 1

Eczema-safe Gravy, 1

My Favourite Lamb Cutlet, 1

New Potato and Leek Soup, 1

Papaya Rice Paper Rolls, 1

Pasta, 1

Quinoa ‘Rice’, 1

Roasted Potato Stack, 1, 2

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, 1

Smashed Potato, 1

Spelt Chips, 1

Spelt Lavash Bread, 1

Sticks and Stones skewers, 1

Sunshine Soup, 1, 2

lunch and dinner selections adult or family menu guide, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

children’s meals, 1

lunch box menus, 1, 2, 3, 4

lycopene, 1, 2, 3

M

magnesium

caution, 1, 2

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

role, 1

make-up, 1, 2, 3

Malassezia yeasts, 1

MAO (monoaminoxidase), 1

margarines, 1, 2

MEA (emulsifier), 1

meals

serving size and proportion, 1

meat

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1

melatonin levels, 1, 2

microflora

best types for eczema, 1, 2

changes in the scalp, 1, 2

imbalance or deficiency, 1, 2

milks

almond, 1

for babies, 1

cow’s, 1, 2

non-dairy milks, 1, 2

oat, 1

rice, 1

serves per day by age, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

see also breastmilk; soy milks

moisturisers, 1, 2

MSG (monosodium glutamate), 1, 2

mung bean sprouts

nutritional properties, 1

sprouting recipe, 1, 2

N

nitrates, 1, 2

nitrosamines, 1

non-dairy milks, 1, 2

nuts, Stage 1, 1

O

oat milk, 1

oats, 1

oils

borage, 1, 2

flaxseed, 1, 2

olive, 1

rice bran, 1, 2

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

vegetable oils, 1

ointments, 1

olive oil, 1

omega-3

balance fat ratios, 1, 2

caution, 1

diet recommendations, 1

‘essential’ fat, 1

fat metabolism, 1

food sources, 1

inflammation control, 1

omega-6, 1, 2, 3

onions, 1

oven temperatures, 1

P

papain, 1

papaya

Papaya Rice Paper Rolls, 1

properties, 1, 2

party food guide, 1, 2, 3

pawpaw vs papaya, 1

pH

explained, 1

monitoring, 1

Phase 1 blockers, 1, 2

potatoes

New Potato and Leek Soup, 1

potato wedges recipe, 1

Roasted Potato Stack, 1, 2

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, 1

Smashed Potato, 1

Stage 1, 1

white and sweet, 1

preservatives, 1, 2, 3

probiotics

caution, 1

dosages by age range, 1

for infants, 1

properties and strains, 1, 2, 3, 4

prostaglandins

control of inflammation, 1

explained, 1

protein

daily intake, 1, 2

digestive aid, 1

eczema-safe, 1

foods to avoid, 1

results of imbalance, 1, 2

serves per day by age, 1

Stage 1, 1

Q

quercetin

action on histamines, 1

caution, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1

role, 1

R

raw egg whites, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

retinol, 1

rice bran oil, 1, 2

rice malt syrup, 1

rice milk, 1

rusks, teething, 1

S

salicylates

in breastmilk, 1

Phase 2 detoxification, 1

role in eczema, 1, 2

sensitivity to, 1, 2

Stage 2 fruits, 1

salt, 1

sandwiches, design your own, 1

saturated fats, 1

scalp spray, 1

seborrheic dermatitis, 1, 2

seeds, Stage 1, 1

serves per day, by age range, 1, 2, 3

shampoos, 1, 2

shopping guides

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1, 2

symbols and abbreviations, 1

skin, layers and composition, 1, 2, 3, 4

skin barrier, function, 1, 2, 3, 4

skin care daily regime, 1

skin care ingredients

beneficial, 1, 2

problematic, 1, 2

skin care products, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

patch-testing, 1

skin irritation, 1

skin prick test, 1

sleep, improving, 1, 2

SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate), 1

smoking point of oil, 1, 2

snacks

adult meal selections, 1

baked banana chips, 1

children’s meals, 1

fruit salad, 1

potato wedges, 1

Wishing Plate, 1

soaking acids, 1, 2

soaps, 1

solids (baby foods), by age stages, 1, 2, 3

soups

Country Chicken Soup, 1

New Potato and Leek Soup, 1

Sunshine Soup, 1, 2

see also broths

soy lecithin, 1, 2

soy milks

barley malt sweeteners, 1

organic choices, 1, 2

spelt bread, 1, 2

spices

Stage 1, 1

Stage 2, 1

spring onions, 1

sprouting recipe, 1, 2

stress, releasing, 1, 2

sugar

cravings, 1

truth about, 1

sulfates, 1

sulfites, 1

sulfur sensitivity, 1, 2

sunscreens, 1

supplements

affecting results, 1

to avoid or limit, 1

containing herbs, 1

key points to remember, 1

sweet treats

Banana Icy Poles, 1

Banana on Sticks, 1

Birthday Cake, 1

Buckwheat Crepes, 1, 2

Choco Milk, 1

lolly bags, 1, 2

New Anzac Cookies, 1

occasional treats, 1, 2

Pear Muffins, 1

Spelt Pancakes, 1

Stewed Pear, 1

sweeteners

artificial, 1

options, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2

Stage 2, 1

those to avoid, 1

symbols

food charts, 1

recipes, 1

shopping guides, 1

throughout book, 1

T

tartrazine, 1, 2

Tarzan Juice, 1

teething aids, 1

teething gels, 1, 2

teething rusks, 1

Therapeutic Broth, 1, 2, 3

3-day Alkalising Cleanse, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

tomato sauce, organic, 1, 2

toners, 1

trans fats, 1

treats

occasional, 1, 2

see also sweet treats

V

vaccinations, 1, 2

vegetable oils, 1, 2

vegetables

beetroot, 1

brussels sprouts, 1

serves per day by age, 1

spring onions, 1

Stage 1, 1, 2, 3

Stage 2, 1, 2, 3

vegetarian protein

daily needs, 1, 2

sources, 1

vegetarian or vegan meal options

omitting meat, 1

wrong choices, 1

vitamin A, 1

vitamin B6

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1, 2

role, 1

vitamin C

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1, 2

dosages by age range, 1, 2

food sources, 1

role, 1

vitamin D

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1, 2

role, 1

vitamin E

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1, 2

from natural food sources, 1

role, 1

skin care ingredients, 1

volume equivalents, 1

W

water, sterilising, 1

weak acids, 1

weight equivalents, 1

wheat, adding to diet, 1

worms, signs of infestation, 1

wraps, design your own, 1

Y

yeasts

brewer’s yeast, 1

Malassezia yeasts, 1

see also candida albicans

yoghurt, organic plain, 1

Z

zinc

caution, 1

co-nutrients, 1

deficiency, 1

dosages by age range, 1

food sources, 1, 2

role, 1

testing for deficiency, 1