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How about this stinky piece of literature?

You might be interested in this book "Stress and Orality." They describe a treatment protocol for clenching (which, I believe is different from bruxism). Part of the treatment includes what they call the "lips technique". Here's a description:

The awareness of the patient and his control of the parafunction is a key parameter of therapeutic success. The lips technique was empirically described by Dawson [22] and later explained neurophysiologically [49] based on evidence from fundamental research [9, 10]. It helps the patient fight efficiently against inappropriate parafunctional clenching.
This stunning fact is as follows : somewhere in the brain, direct or indirect connections do exist between the facial nerves (VII) that control the lips’ muscles (those activated during voluntary pinching) and the trigeminal nerves (V) that control the stomatognathic muscles particularly the jaw elevator muscles (used during teeth clenching). The voluntary motor action of the VII inhibits the automatic motor action of the V 9 . The patient must apply the technique throughout the day, for instance, every 30 mn during 3 mn, all the more when he realizes that he clenches his teeth. He must first open his mouth and then strongly press his lips together
(Fig. 17). He must be careful not to bite his lips with his teeth! He must also make sure to open his mouth before he tightens his lips. The inhibiting action of the VII does not occur if the jaw elevator muscles are still contracted. When performed repeatedly 10 , this method yields unexpected even astounding results. For instance, without the use of analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs, calf cramps have reportedly disappeared as the patient gradually stopped clenching.
An easy way to remember to do the exercise consists in putting small colored stickers (any color the patient chooses) in familiar places, particularly in places where the patient’s attention or concentration is maximal, such as the car dashboard, a computer or television screen, bathroom mirrors, a handbag, and a desk calendar. The perception, however, subliminal, of this sign-signal helps the patient remember instantly to use the lips technique. In this way, he relaxes his stomatognathic muscles and reduces his severe clenching habit. This is a good trick to make the patient aware of his clenching as soon as he notices the stickers.
Finally, to prevent night clenching, here is another free piece of advice. Each evening while falling asleep, the patient should perform the lips technique, while thinking about a pleasant image, a sweet memory of the patient’s choice. This has a positive influence on the quality of the sleep to come (Fig. 18). It may result in progressive reduction or even complete disappearance of a recurrent symptom: morning fatigue upon waking up (due to repeated episodes of severe nocturnal clenching).

We live in a society where people pushing products will say or do just about anything to promote their product. Of course, people selling bottled kombucha are no different.

Women were once sold infant formula because it was "sterile." Now we know the body needs what's natural.

Edit: Although I've not dealt with eczema myself, I've had a friend swear up and down that bowel cleansing is what cleared his up. Here is a book that might be helpful: Tissue Cleansing through Bowel Management. Enemas can be used instead of colonics, and yes, the topic is very uncomfortable in today's society, however, decades ago it was better understood that there was a place for enemas and improving health.

Try [Tissue Cleansing Through Bowel Management] (http://www.amazon.com/Tissue-Cleansing-Through-Bowel-Management/dp/0960836071). It's an older book that I inherited from my grandparents, but it's got some valuable information that is still very useful today.

Diarrhea: Causes, Types and Treatments (Public Health in the 21st Century)