Psoriasis will appear as patches of silvery scales
or red areas on the arms, legs, knees, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. Toes and fingernails can become pitted and develop
ridges. The condition is not contagious. Psoriasis normally has a pattern of flare-ups alternating
with periods of remission, most common between ages of 15 and 25 however may appear at other ages as
well. Attacks can be triggered by tension, stress, and nervousness. The
root cause of
psoriasis is not known, however it may be related to faulty utilization of fat. Current research also
indicates a immune system role in psoriasis. The buildup of toxins in the colon has also been linked so
a colon cleansing maybe very helpful.
Many times the condition is genetically passed, involving a
rapid growth the skin's outer layer of cells. These growths
never mature on the person's skin. A normal skin cell will
mature and pass go from the bottom layer of skin to the
epidermis layer in around 28 days.Psoriasis is not contagious
and normally follows a pattern of flare-ups that repeat. Other
things that may trigger psoriasis include: illness, stress,
surgery, cuts, poison ivy, viral or bacterial infections, and
sunburn. People with alcoholism
or drug addiction problems
are also at higher risk of psoriasis. There are drugs that
also may trigger psoriasis which are: lithium, chloroquine,
beta-blockers, and other drugs used for heart disease or
high
blood pressure. Research also indicates there is an immune
system role in psoriasis, and people with HIV or
AIDS
often have severe psoriasis.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Essential
Omega
acids |
10 |
extremely important
for psoriasis as they help prevent dryness and are also very
important for good skin health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from
flax seed oil, fish oil, borage seed
oil. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
9 |
contains vitamin
A, vitamin E, vitamin B , vitamin C, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of psoriasis. A daily
supplement provides nutrients required for good general health
and well being. |
| Zinc |
9 |
the body's protein metabolism needs zinc and
the
protein is
required for healing. |
| Red
Clover |
9 |
helps detoxify and also to cleanse
the blood |
| Dandelion |
9 |
herb that works with red clover |
| Aloe
vera |
8 |
herb that helps infection and to
relieve inflammation |
| vitamin
A |
9 |
is a powerful anti-oxidant and
healing agent |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
work with vitamin A to protect the
skin |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
helps with healing and infections |
| Bioflavonoids |
9 |
works with vitamin C |
| vitamin B |
8 |
needed for all cellular functions and
especially for
healthy skin |
| Thiamin |
8 |
vitamin B1 is for repair of tissue
and skin |
| Pantothenic
acid |
8 |
vitamin B5 required for adrenal
function |
| vitamin
B12 |
8 |
aid sin healing |
| Pyridoxine |
8 |
vitamin B6 helps with infection
and fluid retention |
| selenium |
8 |
a mineral that has powerful anti-oxidant
healing properties |
| folic acid |
8 |
aids in healing and repair of the
body |
| vitamin E |
8 |
neutralizes free radicals that damage skin |
| vitamin D |
8 |
needed for healing of skin and calcium
absorption |
Other Changes To Make
-
drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
-
eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
-
nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
-
juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
-
do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
-
carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
-
do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
-
do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
-
brown rice is good to eat
-
avoid red meat and animal fats
-
reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
-
fast a few days a month
-
get at least 8 hours of sleep
-
exercise light to moderate amounts
-
avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
-
do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
-
do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
-
do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
-
do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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