Guest guest Posted December 30, 2002 Report Share Posted December 30, 2002 To help with dry skin: Bath less often and use milder soaps or a soap substitute do NOT use hot water to bathe or shower use warm to tepid water to bathe do not dry off completely leave the skin a little damp and apply lanolin to the skin to form a barrier to keep the moisture on the skin if you use oil, please apply AFTER you get out of your bath .. oil can make the tub extremely slippery and dangerous Drink PLENTY OF WATER I cannot stress this enough. WATER WATER WATER .. Our bodies need water. At least 8 eight-ounce glasses of water is needed a day to keep the body healthy and the skin supple. Sometimes people go into the hospital, need an IV inserted and the nurse cannot find a suitable vein. 90% of these people are dehydrated. They have not been drinking enough water. Caffeine is a diuretic .. that means it makes the body kick out extra water along with potassium. Tea, coffee, sodas, and chocolate should be eliminated or at least limited in the diet as they contain caffeine.. Organ meats such as calf or chicken liver should not be eaten. They sometimes can cause itching because the patient's liver cannot handle the sudden influx of iron. People who take iron supplements may experience itching episodes as well. Lowering the iron dosage usually relieves the itching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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