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Psoriasis

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Psoriasis appears as patches of silvery scales or red areas on the legs, knees, arms, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. This condition is linked to a rapid growth of cells in the skin's outer layer. These growths on the epidermis never mature. 

Psoriasis generally follows a pattern of periodic flare-ups alternating between periods of remission. Attacks can be triggered by nervous tension, stress, illness, injury, surgery, cuts, poison ivy, viral or bacterial infection, sunburn or some medications. It is also felt to be hereditary. 

The underlying cause of the condition is not known, but it may result form a faulty utilization of fat; psoriasis is rare in countries where the diet is low in fat. Current research also points to an immune system role. The buildup of toxins in an unhealthy colon also has been linked to the development of psoriasis.

What helps?

Vitamin D has been found to help people with psoriasis. Vitamin D prevents skin cells from growing and shredding too rapidly. An ointment superpotent, yet nontoxic form of activated Vitamin D, called Dovonex, is available but only by prescription. 

Seawater can be applied to the affected area several times a day

Diet 

A lot of raw foods such as fruits, grains, vegetables. Bad foods are citrus fruits, fried foods, processed foods, saturated fats, sugar and white flour. (see our articles on Processed Foods and Fatty Acids).

Fiber is critical for maintaining a healthy colon. Many fiber components, such as apple pectin and psyllium husks, are able to bind with toxins in the colon and promote their excretion.

Supplements:

Very Important:

Flaxseed oil giving essential fatty acids (Omega 3) very often missing in the western diet, is important for all skin disorders and it aids in preventing dryness. It also contains ingredients that interferes with the production of arachidonic acid (AA), a natural substance that promotes the inflammatory response and makes the lesions of psoriasis turn red and swell. Red meat and dairy products contain AA.   

Milk Thistle 300 milligrams a day.

Betacarotene - protects the skin tissue. 25000 IU daily

Zinc : Protein metabolism depends on zinc. 50-100 mg daily

RECOMMENDED:

Skin Dr. for Psoriasis, Eczema, Cradle Cap, Dandruff, Herpes and Allergic Rashes

Eczema Cream for Itchy, Inflamed, Red, Dry and Flaky Skin


Vitamin B complex - 50 mg 3 times a day

Extra: B1 - 50 mg 3 times daily
B5 - 100 mg 3 times daily
B6 - 50 mg 3 times daily
B12 - 2000 mcg daily
Folic acid - 400 mcg daily

For a choice of B vitamins that deliver go here

Vitamin C 2000-10000 mg daily

Vitamin D - as directed

Vitamin E - 400-1200 IU daily

Where can you get these supplements?

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