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A Self-Help Guide For Natural Healing
Psoriasis Natural Remedy
Psoriasis appears as patches of silvery scales or red areas on legs, knees, arms, elbows, scalp, ears and back. The toes and fingernails lose their luster and develop ridges and pits. Often hereditary, it is linked to a rapid growth of cells in the skin's outer layer. It may result from a faulty utilization of fat. Psoriasis is most common between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five, and is not infectious. Attacks can be triggered by nervous tension and stress, illness, surgery, cuts, poison ivy, several viral and bacterial infections, sunburn, or the drugs lithium, cholorquine, and beta-blockers.
Only the scales and skin debris, which are quite itchy can be removed. There is presently no known cure. The disease seems to lessen during the summer months. It may go away on its own, but once you have had psoriasis, it is always possible that it will return.
NUTRIENTS SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS Essential Unsaturated fatty acids (primrose oil) 1 capsule 3 times daily. Unsaturated fatty acids are important for all skin disorders. Aids in preventing dryness. Very Important Proteolytic enzymes Take between meals. Stimulates protein synthesis and repair. Vitamin A emulsion 100,000 IU for 1 month; then decrease to 50,000 IU or capsules Essential for healthy skin and nails. emulsion form allows quicker absorption. Essential for normal skin and nails. Vitamin B complex
plus
B12 lozenges
and
folic acid
and
thiamine (B1)
and
pantothenic acid (B5)
and
B6 (pyridoxine)
50 mg 3 times daily Necessary in all cellular functions. An antistress vitamin. Helps to maintain healthy skin. Vitamin C 2,000-10,000 mg Important for collagen and connective tissue. Vitamin D 400-1,000 IU Needed for healing of skin and for calcium uptake. Vitamin E emulsion As directed on label. neutralizes free radicals that damage the skin. Emulsion form allows quick absorption. Important
Kelp 5 tablets daily. Supplies balanced minerals. Good source of iodine. Zinc 50-100 mg daily. Protein metabolism depends on zinc. Protein is needed for healing. Helpful Lipotropic factors
or
lecithin1tbsp. with meals or 2 capsules These are fat emulsifiers. Lecithin protects the cells. Multivitamin
and
mineral complex
containing
magnesium
and
calcium chelateUse as directed on label. Needed for basic vitamins and minerals. Herbs
Use dandelion, goldenseal, sarsaparilla, and yellow dock. Lavender is excellent to use in a sauna or steam bath because it stimulates new cell growth. Poultices made from chaparral, dandelion, and yellow dock can help psoriasis.
Recommendations
Avoid fats (milk, cream, butter, eggs), sugar, processed foods, white flour, and citrus fruits. Fish oil or primrose oil interferes with the production and storage of arachidonic acid (AA), a natural inflammatory substance that makes the lesions of psoriasis turn red and swell. Avoid red meat and dairy products because they contain AA.
Eat a 50 percent raw foods diet. Oils made from sesame seeds, flaxseed, or soybeans are important. Fish should be added to the diet.
Apply sea water with cotton several times a day to affected areas. Linseed oil has helped many people - take one tablet or three capsules daily for unsaturated fatty acid. If a tar shampoo is prescribed, do not use for a long period of time. Add two teaspoons of ginger to bath water.
Medical Updates
The drug methotrexate is effective and popular with patients. Another drug, hydroxyurea, and drugs called retinoids are under study but also have side effects. Cyclosporine drug therapy is begin tested with good results. A study of a new drug called Rocaltrol by Boston University reported improvement in patients when applied directly to the skin. All of these drugs have potentially serious side effects.
The freezing of moderately sized psoriasis lesions using liquid nitrogen is being tested, with good results. Moderate sunlight also usually helps.
A skin patch called Adtiderm is being manufactured by Conva Tec/Squibb. This makes the most common psoriasis medication and steroid (cortisone) ointments more effective. The patch gives better results with milder steroids and fewer doses. Steroids may have adverse side effects.
Activated vitamin D, available by prescription only, helps those with severe forms of the disease. For more information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Dr. Michael Holick, Boston University Medical School, Building M, Room 1013, 80 East Concord Street, Boston, MA. 02118.
The drug Legison, used for stubborn cases of psoriasis, can cause bone spurs in the knees and ankles. One study found that 84 percent of those using this drug for five years had bony build-ups causing stiffness and restriction of movement.
Long-wave ultraviolet light (UVA) has been effectively used to treat psoriasis, but skin cancer may be a side effect. Oxsoralen-Ultra, a liquid drug, is also widely used.
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