Alleviate the Symptoms of Psoriasis With Soothing Oils and Extracts

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, which affects men and women equally, and it appears between ages twenty and thirty-five. It is primarily an immune system disorder.

The affected area can range from a few spots of scaling to larger scaly patches of skin on the knees, elbows, arms, ears back, and scalp. The color of these patches is red to brown. Psoriasis can also affect the nails and can cause arthritis.

It is a hereditary, noncontagious disease.

Psoriasis is linked with rapid skin cell reproduction. The new skin cells onset too rapidly so the dead skin cells cannot be shed. The accumulated pileup of cells creates the characteristic silvery scales.

The appearance of psoriasis onsets the following schema: (period of) outbreak – (period of) remission.

Causes

Psoriasis is a multifactorial disease. The exact cause is yet unknown.

• A strong genetic factor.
• Stress.
• Depression.
• Nervous tension.
• Surgery.
• Diet high in fat.
• Toxins accumulation in an unhealthy colon.
• Bacterial or viral infection.
• Alcohol.
• Smoking.
• Injuries and cuts.

Recommendations

• Follow a diet rich in raw foods (fruits, grains, and vegetables).
• Avoid hot spices, sweets, garlic, raw onion, carbonated soft drinks, and coffee.
• Avoid meat and dairy products (so you reduce the intake of arachidonic acid).
• Prefer a gluten-free diet.
• Eat cold-water fish (such as anchovies, herring, kipper, mackerel, sardines, and salmon which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) twice a week.
• Take a vitamin B-complex supplement and vitamin C, E, and D as well.
• Take a zinc supplement.
• Do sunbathe.
• Use cold-pressed flaxseed or soybean oils.
• Do not consume fried foods and processed foods as much as possible.
• Use commercial tanning beds.
• Avoid excessive skin dryness.
• Avoid detergents.
• Apply seawater to the affected area.
• Keep skin hydrated.
• Use topical treatments which contain vitamin D and capsaicin.

Before using a supplement or a medication you must consult your doctor.

In the market, there are also some formulas that help the treatment of psoriasis and are based on Chinese medicine.

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