Eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects millions of people worldwide. While steroid creams and medications offer temporary relief, many people find that flare-ups keep returning especially during times of stress. Through the lens of kinesiology, the cause of eczema often lies beneath the skin: stress, immune imbalance and emotional triggers.

What Is Eczema?

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itching, redness, and irritation. It’s linked to an overactive immune system and a compromised skin barrier.

Why Does Stress Make It Worse?

Stress raises cortisol and adrenaline levels
These hormones can disrupt immune function and increase inflammation
Stress also dries out the skin barrier allowing irritants to enter more easily

Why Steroid Creams Are a Band-Aid

Doctors often prescribe topical steroids to calm inflammation. They can help reduce redness and itching but:
They don’t stop the underlying stress response causing the physical symptoms
Symptoms often return as soon as you stop using them
Long-term steroid use can thin the skin and cause other side effects

How Kinesiology Helps

Think of physical symptoms as your body’s way of waving a red flag, asking for help and attention so that the emotions driving them can be addressed and released. Kinesiology is a non-invasive modality that uses muscle testing to identify stress stored in the body physically, emotionally and energetically. In eczema, stress might be related to:

Emotional conflicts (e.g. anxiety, overwhelm)
Environmental sensitivities or allergens
Digestive imbalances
Immune system overactivity

By working with the nervous system and specific meridian pathways, kinesiology helps:

Release stress triggers
Support immune balance
Promote natural healing

Real-Life Results

Recently I’ve been working with a client who’s been experiencing eczema on her hands. No steroid creams were used for these results. These photos show the progress after just her first session focused specifically on eczema. It’s an amazing start and we’ll keep building on it.