Psoriasis is a common skin condition, yet the understanding of its causes remains incomplete. Its traditional treatment has been of limited benefit, and so it is encouraging to sufferers and professionals to be addressed so directly in this book which explains a holistic approach to treating it. There is much positive guidance and advice on lifestyle changes that not only treat psoriasis, but also maintain a healthy skin. The approach is completely natural and non-drug, emphasising at all times the involvement of the sufferer in his or her own treatment.
Pagano’s
American Yellow Saffron Tea, which acts as an internal disinfectant.
Slippery Elm Bark Powder, which he says coats the lining of the intestinal track which can help with IBS, Ulcers, Leaky Gut, and other ailments of the intestinal track lining.
Correcting “leaky gut” is imperative to correcting psoriasis. Wheat, gluten and milk are all linked to leaky gut. GMO foods are suspected of contributing to leaky gut.
While Pagano’s treatment isn’t fail proof, it will give you a good foundation to get you thinking about how to beat psoriasis naturally.
After the videos, I attached some resources that will allow you to read what others have used to treat their psoriasis. And finally, I included links to clinical research that relate to natural ways to beat psoriasis.
I want to leave you with this. ALL autoimmune disorders have environmental components. Thus, what you eat, what toxins you are exposed to, your gut health, etc, play a part in you getting sick, and you getting well.
Many many people have been able to control very severe cases of psoriasis without the use of steroids and drugs!
How to beat psoriasis. While the experts continue to debate what triggers psoriasis, you're probably more interested in how to beat psoriasis. That's understandable, since at its worst, psoriasis can be as embarrassing as it is frustrating. By combining mainstream and alternative therapies in a blended approach to treatment, you stand the best chance of experiencing significant relief. Here are natural ways to beat psoriasis:
Nutrition
Send protein packing. Eating fewer protein-rich foods primarily meats and dairy products may help alleviate flare-ups, several studies show. Switching from a high-protein diet to a low-protein, largely vegetarian diet has another advantage. Grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables are packed with fiber, and fiber escorts psoriasis-triggering chemicals out of the intestines.
Favor fishy fare. If you cut back on meats, don't stop eating fish, specifically cold-water species such as salmon, mackerel, and herring. These contain an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, whose potent anti-inflammatory properties can help ease a psoriasis flare-up. Joseph Pizzorno Jr., ND, advises people with psoriasis to eat a serving of cold-water fish every day.
Supplements
Get fish oil in a pill. Researchers around the world have tested fish-oil supplements as a treatment for psoriasis, often with excellent results. Look for fish-oil supplements that supply both eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. (On labels, these compounds may be listed as EPA and DHA.) Take four to six capsules every day.
Heal with beta-carotene. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin. But in too-large doses, the vitamin can have serious side effects. A safer alternative is beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A. Take 25,000 international units (IU) once a day.
Meditation
Stop stress from affecting your skin. "There's no question in my mind that many cases of psoriasis are stress-related," says Alan P. Brauer, MD. "But it's not as though psoriasis patches show up the day after some stressful event. Rather, they tend to develop after an extended period of stress, which is why people don't necessarily make the connection."
Psoriasis can also contribute to stress. If lesions occur in highly visible places, people become concerned about their appearance, which contributes to tension and anxiety. To short-circuit stress and prevent psoriasis flare-ups, try practicing meditation. In one study conducted at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, people with psoriasis who combined meditation and light therapy saw their skin heal about twice as fast as people who used light therapy alone.
Social Support
Seek out others with psoriasis. Discussing your psoriasis experience with people who know exactly what you're going through can help ease the distress and embarrassment associated with the condition.The National Psoriasis Foundation offers support group meetings from coast to coast.
Herbal Medicine
Eliminate lesions with licorice. Licorice root contains a number of anti-inflammatory compounds. Check at your local health food store for licorice tincture or some other licorice extract. Using a cotton ball or a clean cloth, apply the liquid directly to your psoriasis lesions, suggests James A. Duke, PhD.
Soothe sore skin with chamomile. Like licorice, chamomile contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help relieve psoriasis flare-ups. To make a chamomile compress, add 1 heaping teaspoon of chamomile flowers (sold in health food stores) to 1 cup of boiled water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then strain out the herb. Soak a clean cloth in the liquid, then apply the cloth to the affected skin.
Assuage psoriasis with aloe. In a study, Swedish researchers found that 83% of people using aloe cream reported significant relief. Some health food stores carry aloe cream. If you're able to buy the cream over the counter, use it according to package directions. Otherwise, consult an herbalist or naturopath.
Home Remedies
Remember to moisturize. Applying a moisturizing lotion can help relieve a mild case of psoriasis, especially one that's associated with dry skin or low humidity.
Soak up sunshine. Sunbathing has become unfashionable in recent years, largely because people fear developing skin cancer. But for those with psoriasis, exposure to sunlight can have significant therapeutic benefits. Psoriasis patches tend to go away in summer, when the sun's rays are strongest. For treatment indoors, use a sun lamp. Either way, ask your doctor how long you can safely stay in the sun or under a sun lamp unprotected.
Shun spirits. At the National Public Health Institute in Helsinki, Finland, researchers evaluated the drinking habits of 144 men with psoriasis and 285 men without the condition. The researchers determined that the men with psoriasis consumed twice as much alcohol on a daily basis as the men who were psoriasis-free 1.5 ounces compared with 0.75 ounce.
Other studies have shown unusually high rates of psoriasis among people who abuse alcohol. So if you have psoriasis, your best bet is to avoid alcoholic beverages, says Melvyn Werback, MD, assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine.
Homeopathy
Discover calendula. For psoriasis, calendula is often the homeopathic medicine of choice, according to homeopath Dana Ullman. But before trying calendula on your own, consult a homeopath. Another medicine may work better for your individual symptoms.
