Sybilla Platt

Sybilla’s eczema first appeared in a mild form at the age of one. By two years old it had become pronounced and was visible on the inside of the elbows and legs as well as on her face. We initially tried lots of different creams before eventually moving to hydrocortisone. This had been encouraged by Sybilla’s GP as well as a friend who was a midwife. I had felt under pressure from this advice not to be doing something assertive and positive for my child. I immediately regretted using hydrocortisone: I could see how it made Sybilla’s skin whiten and thin and it felt entirely wrong and invasive.

In April 2001, Sybilla contracted a terrible eye infection and was admitted into the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for a week where she was given antibiotics intravenously. The eczema flared up again.

A lot happened in 2001 for Sybilla and with a move of house in July and the birth of her brother Hector in October, the eczema would periodically flare up, possibly due to the stress of events.

In February 2002, we went on holiday to Dubai and Sybilla was suffering again from an impetigo type infection on her eye. Eczema was now all over her face and on the backs of her arms and elbows. The sun and sea didn’t clear it up this time as it had done on a previous summer holiday in Greece.

On our return, we were recommended the Rêve Pavilion and the Sunflower Therapy by a friend. I had never heard of Applied Kinesiology before and didn’t really understand it. But I knew that I wanted a more natural and holistic treatment for my child. In any case, orthodox treatment had failed. Within a few weeks of taking supplements, we noticed an improvement in Sybilla but the most marked results were diet related. By eliminating sugar, wheat and dairy products, we achieved dramatic results within a two-day period. I believe that the supplements were crucial to the healing process. However it happened, Sybilla is now cured and we owe a great measure and thanks to the care and insight of Mark Mathews and the Sunflower Therapy.