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Vegan diet cures psoriasis
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| Σαλάτα από το Γαλαξείδι – φωτ. Γ. Λεκάκης. |
A 20-year-old waitress claimed that she overcame psoriasis for good
because of a strict vegan diet.
because of a strict vegan diet.
Jessica Belshaw from Torpoint, Cornwall, said that the symptoms of her
guttate form of psoriasis started when spots on her abdomen appeared when she
was just 13 years old. Then, the disease covered her whole body in excruciating
red, flaky patches. For years, she was on steroid creams, but later on decided
to switch to natural healing about a year after suffering from severe steroid
withdrawals, which caused her serious discomfort each time she missed a dose.
guttate form of psoriasis started when spots on her abdomen appeared when she
was just 13 years old. Then, the disease covered her whole body in excruciating
red, flaky patches. For years, she was on steroid creams, but later on decided
to switch to natural healing about a year after suffering from severe steroid
withdrawals, which caused her serious discomfort each time she missed a dose.
Belshaw believes that her vegan, gluten-free, and mostly raw diet helps
her manage her condition, in addition to yoga and meditation for managing her
stress levels and preventing flare-ups. Aside from her vegan and gluten-free
diet, she also eats plenty of raw foods and leafy green vegetables, drinks a
lot of water, and limit her alcohol consumption. Even though she still
experiences breakouts occasionally, she learned to accept her condition and encourages
others to do the same.
her manage her condition, in addition to yoga and meditation for managing her
stress levels and preventing flare-ups. Aside from her vegan and gluten-free
diet, she also eats plenty of raw foods and leafy green vegetables, drinks a
lot of water, and limit her alcohol consumption. Even though she still
experiences breakouts occasionally, she learned to accept her condition and encourages
others to do the same.
“My first advice would be acceptance, accepting who you are is the first
stage in order to love who you are and heal your body,” Belshaw said.
stage in order to love who you are and heal your body,” Belshaw said.
Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune disease that causes the fast
build-up of skin cells. This, in turn, leads to scaling on the surface of the
skin. Commonly, inflammation and redness around the scale occur. Psoriatic
scales are usually whitish-silver and turn into thick, red patches. There is a
possibility that these patches will crack and bleed. Psoriasis can appearanywhere – on the eyelids, ears, mouth, and lips, skin folds, hands and feet, and
nails. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, pustular, inverse,
and erythrodermic. The exact cause of this disease remains unknown. But what
scientists know is that the immune system and genetics play major roles in the
development of the disease. The primary symptoms of psoriasis include red,
flaky, crusty patches, covered with silvery scales that shed easily and extreme
itching and burning.
build-up of skin cells. This, in turn, leads to scaling on the surface of the
skin. Commonly, inflammation and redness around the scale occur. Psoriatic
scales are usually whitish-silver and turn into thick, red patches. There is a
possibility that these patches will crack and bleed. Psoriasis can appearanywhere – on the eyelids, ears, mouth, and lips, skin folds, hands and feet, and
nails. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, pustular, inverse,
and erythrodermic. The exact cause of this disease remains unknown. But what
scientists know is that the immune system and genetics play major roles in the
development of the disease. The primary symptoms of psoriasis include red,
flaky, crusty patches, covered with silvery scales that shed easily and extreme
itching and burning.
Herbal remedies for managing and treating psoriasis
Listed below are some of the natural remedies for management and
treatment of psoriasis.
treatment of psoriasis.
• Aloe vera – The gel of
aloe vera can be applied to the skin for a maximum of three times a day. Some
study shows that it can help lessen the redness and scaling associated with
psoriasis.
aloe vera can be applied to the skin for a maximum of three times a day. Some
study shows that it can help lessen the redness and scaling associated with
psoriasis.
• Apple cider vinegar –
Apple cider vinegar can act as a disinfectant which can help ease the scalp
from itchiness due to psoriasis. However, do not apply this remedy if your skin
is cracked or bleeding or if you have open wounds.
Apple cider vinegar can act as a disinfectant which can help ease the scalp
from itchiness due to psoriasis. However, do not apply this remedy if your skin
is cracked or bleeding or if you have open wounds.
• Capsaicin – The
ingredient that makes chili peppers hot is called capsaicin. This can be added
to creams and ointments which blocks nerve endings that transmit pain. This may
help lessen the pain, inflammation, redness, and scaling due to psoriasis.
ingredient that makes chili peppers hot is called capsaicin. This can be added
to creams and ointments which blocks nerve endings that transmit pain. This may
help lessen the pain, inflammation, redness, and scaling due to psoriasis.
• Epsom salts – Add
Epsom salts or Dead Sea salts to a warm bath water and soak in the tub for
around 15 minutes. This may help remove scales and alleviate itching. After
getting out of the tub, apply a skin moisturizer.
Epsom salts or Dead Sea salts to a warm bath water and soak in the tub for
around 15 minutes. This may help remove scales and alleviate itching. After
getting out of the tub, apply a skin moisturizer.
• Tea tree oil – Tea
tree oil, which is native to Australia, is said to possess antiseptic qualities
and can be applied to the skin.
tree oil, which is native to Australia, is said to possess antiseptic qualities
and can be applied to the skin.
• Turmeric – Often
studied for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric
can also alter gene expression. A 2012 study review found that turmeric can
change TNF cytokine expression, which is the reason why it helps minimizing
psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flare.
studied for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric
can also alter gene expression. A 2012 study review found that turmeric can
change TNF cytokine expression, which is the reason why it helps minimizing
psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flare.
• Oregon grape – Also
known as Mahonia aquifolium, Oregon grape is a strong antimicrobial herb that
is involved in immune response. Studies show that a cream that contains 10 percent
of mahonia is efficient in treating mild to moderate psoriasis.
known as Mahonia aquifolium, Oregon grape is a strong antimicrobial herb that
is involved in immune response. Studies show that a cream that contains 10 percent
of mahonia is efficient in treating mild to moderate psoriasis.
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