Many patients want to learn more about psoriasis, and are unfortunately not told much about their condition by their medical doctor. Psoriasis comes from the Greek word psora, meaning fine bran like scaling. Psoriasis afflicts 1% – 4% of the general population, and is a type of chronic skin condition where itchy scaly red or white flaky patches form on the scalp (in approximately 40% of cases), elbows, forearms, knees, groin, and legs or lower back. For many it is a condition that seems to “come and go,” and may appear as a few spots or involve large areas. It is not contagious, either to other body parts or other people. It is characterized by thickening of the skin (epidermis), which reveals bleeding points upon removal of the scale. Read more here…

The Psoriasis Diet is an extremely important consideration when it comes to looking for a permanent psoriasis resolution. Every single patient I have seen over the years with psoriasis benefit immensely from changing their diet, I have seen no exceptions. The same holds true for those with eczema and dermatitis, a good diet plan can bring about a huge change in the symptoms. It makes sense to change your diet as soon as possible if you have psoriasis, or more likely as soon as you’ve had enough of the itchy, scaly red skin that always seems to irritate you either by the symptoms felt on a daily basis, like showering for some, or with the unsightly lesions you would rather be rid of. Read more here…

Part of the joy of cooking is choosing the ingredients- especially when this involves selecting fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables and trying out new, unusual and exotic foods. Always buy the freshest ingredients possible, they contain more vitamins and minerals and have a much better flavor and texture than preserved foods. Grains, pulses, flours, cereals and herbs and spices, however, generally keep for at least 3 months, so it is worth maintaining a small store of basic dry ingredients, particularly those that need to be soaked or cooked in advance. It is also useful to keep a small selection of canned or bottled fruit, vegetables and beans for emergencies. But try to select those without artificial additives or a high sugar or salt content and use them by the “best before” date. Read more here…

The psoriasis lifestyle is an important but generally overlooked consideration when it comes to recovery from psoriasis. Psoriasis is an ailment that responds very well to a healthy change in diet and lifestyle. There are definitely ways to prevent outbreaks and deal with symptoms, and they are not that hard!. There are many pharmaceutical medications and creams that can be used to treat psoriasis, but they require constant use and can cost lots of money over time. The best thing you can do for yourself initially is to change your lifestyle and prevent the outbreaks. It makes a lot of sense to try this first, instead of adopting not so healthy ways of living and then having to resort to drugs to get rid of the symptoms. Read more here…

Your skin is one of your primary concerns when it comes to psoriasis. So far, we have explored and learned about what to eat when you have psoriasis, lifestyle and environmental considerations, and how stress affects the mind and immune system. We have looked at the link between yeast infections and psoriasis, the importance of cleansing and detoxification and how leaky gut syndrome is one of the big contributing factors in the underlying inflammation that most all psoriasis patients suffer with. For some psoriasis patients I see, seeking relief from skin problems can be their lifelong quest. Many people search everywhere for that perfect cure yet never quite seem to find it, even after buying self-help books, and spending lots of time and money searching for cures which eventuate to nothing more than wasted money and time. Read more here…

While supplements are not mandatory, you will find many benefits by adding certain specialized dietary supplements into your daily regime. Many patients have asked me over the years what the best dietary supplements are to take for their psoriasis, and in The Psoriasis Program I have written an entire book outlining the best supplements, herbal medicines, special foods as well as herbal teas you can take that will all assist in helping you eradicate psoriasis without fear of any unwanted side effects. Dietary supplements can be extracts or concentrates, and they can occur in many forms, such as tablets, capsules, soft gels, gel caps, liquids or powders. Many of my patients find that including vitamins and supplements in their diet helps to keep their skin clear, and allows the skin to heal that much faster. Read more here…