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Psoriasis Disease is a Myth


Psoriasis Free For LifeThe cause of Psoriasis is curable. Recent research proves there is a cure.

Note that it will be at lease another 10 years before the Dermatologist in the USA start using the cure for the cause.

It’s a myth that Psoriasis is incurable and it really isn’t a skin disease at all.

What it is, is a body defect that messes up the skin cell production process. Psoriasis sufferers just don’t produce enough of the skin building blocks and good skin is not produced properly. Instead in some places, your body makes chemicals that irritates the skin which results in a build up of extra skin that flakes off… hence you have Psoriasis.

It is a well known fact that northern summer sunshine helps the body make better skin and reduces the production of the extra buildup of skin cells.

However, the sunshine effect doesn’t last beyond the summer months.

Diet also helps the body manufacture better skin cells. Oatmeal, the simple breakfast food, is known to contain some of the missing ingredients used to make normal skin.

There are also a couple of Vitamin supplements that are know to help sufferers produce a cleaner and normal skin.

The above regimen taken steadily is known to help the majority of sufferers throughout the year.

The Europeans and Indians are more experienced and advanced to help rid the body of unsightly Psoriasis lesions. They can and sometime do administer a group of aggressive food grade ingredients (problem – they can cause an upset digestive system that returns to normal when treatment stops ) that so far have not found their way to American supplier’s shelves for sale to the US public. It has been reported that 4 out of 5 sufferers who enroll in these regimens get some if not all Psoriasis relief. And again, to have a permanent effect the regimen must be consistently continued.

My personal experience:
It was only through my persistence that a better treatment resulted and is given above. I now have minimal and an acceptable social level of Psoriasis and it does not bother me anymore. Below, in my bio I’ve referenced a source where you can find more information.

Still working hard at trying to stay out of retirement…About 15 years ago, and out of nowhere, I developed sores on my legs and genitals. The Dermatologist said I had Psoriasis and wrote out a prescription for a $70.00 tube of ointment. It did not help the situation. So after the 2nd tube I decided there had to be a better way. Recently I came across a product that looked promising and I wrote a review about it. To see this information and my conclusions…Go Here: http://HowToCurePsoriasisCauses.com/

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Treating Psoriasis With Natural Home Remedies


Psoriasis Free For LifeAs a long term sufferer of psoriasis, I know what it can be like living with the disease. It effects each person differently and can make life hell for those who suffer with the worst symptoms. Common symptoms include flaky skin, red patches, itchiness and pain. Symptoms can come and go or they can be constant. Unfortunately there is no cure for psoriasis and it can take years to find a treatment that works to reduce your individual symptoms.

Prescription treatments have been scientifically researched and been through vigorous clinical trials to prove that they are safe and can have benefits. However, even the strongest medical treatments do not work for every victim of psoriasis. It is worthwhile looking for natural remedies that you can carry out at home using natural products. Although some people do have adverse reactions to natural products, these are rare and the benefits can be extraordinary.

Below are some of the natural remedies that psoriasis sufferers have tried and found to help them.

Food: Spices are known to have a healing effect and Chinese medicine makes use of a variety of natural products we would associate with food. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory qualities that have been proven to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with psoriasis and can be taken with food or as a supplement. Unusual but effective, cabbage leaves which have had the large veins removed and been washed in purified water can be useful as a compress, reducing swelling and itchiness.

Oil: Natural oils that are derivatives of food and plants can have moisturising effects and help to reduce the flaky skin that most psoriasis victims suffer from. Olive oil, cashew nut oil, garlic oil and Aloe Vera can all ease symptoms when used regularly.

Natural Products: Substances that grow naturally but are not linked to food or plants can also have an effect. Sea salt can help to remove flaky skin cells and sterilise the affected areas. Salt is particularly effective when followed with the application of oil. Mud is also a natural remedy that has been known to draw toxins away from the affected area, cool itching and relieve swelling.

It is not guaranteed that any of these remedies will work for you, especially if you have extremely severe attacks of psoriasis. However, you may find that using oils and bathing in salt water will ease your symptoms at the least. There are other natural remedies being discovered all the time and many companies use them as the main ingredient in some of their products. Reading testaments from fellow sufferers will help to discover if any of these products could help you, just remember to keep seeking advice from your doctor and stop using any substance that has an adverse reaction. Your health and safety is the most important thing.

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Hope For Psoriasis Sufferers


Psoriasis Free For LifeThere are more than 7 million psoriasis sufferers in America.

This article addresses the most common questions about it: -

‘What is it?’

‘What causes it?’

‘Can you catch it from someone who has it?’ and

‘Is there a cure?’

1. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition.
While it’s not life-threatening, it can be very severe and disabling. It often appears between the ages of 15 and 35 but it can develop at any age. As many as 15 per cent contract psoriasis before their tenth birthday and it occurs nearly equally in men and women.

There are five types of psoriasis but the most common form, plaque psoriasis, appears as raised, red patches or lesions covered with a silvery white build-up of dead skin cells, called scale. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body but typically on the scalp, elbows, knees, and the base of the back. However, it can develop anywhere, including the nails, palms, soles, genitals and face (which is rare). Strangely, the patches of white skin often show up on the same place on each side of the body.

2. The causes of psoriasis are still unknown to us but it is believed to have a genetic component. Most professionals agree that the immune system is set off by mistake, which speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells. A normal skin cell matures and falls off within a month but a psoriatic skin cell takes only a few days to rise to the surface and then, instead of falling off, the cells accumulate and form the lesions.

3. It’s not contagious; you can’t ‘catch’ it and people who have it are no threat to other people but it is an embarrassing condition which as well as causing an itchy skin can have a psychological effect too, since it influences people’s readiness to let others see their skin. This not only can dictate what clothes can be worn or which social activities can be enjoyed but it can also make it difficult to mix with the opposite sex.

4. Regrettably, there is no cure but there are more and more treatments available which at least reduce the symptoms. People often need to try out different treatments before they find one that works for them.

Diseases which affect the skin may seem relatively unimportant when compared with other conditions but it’s worth remembering that the skin is the largest organ in the body and it plays an important role in controlling body temperature and as a defence against infection. Large areas of psoriasis can lead to infection, loss of fluid and bad circulation.

So, is there hope for a cure?

Yes there is. Scientists are studying psoriasis more than ever before. They understand much more about its genetic causes and how it involves the immune system. Both the federal government and The National Psoriasis Foundation are funding research to discover the cause of psoriasis and to find a cure.

You can find out more about how to moisturise and soothe the skin and control the scaling and flaking associated with psoriasis by clicking through now to: -

http://www.healthier-family.com/Skincare.html

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Psoriatic Arthritis and Scalp Psoriasis – How to Treat and Cure


Psoriasis Free For LifeI am not a doctor or an alternative health practitioner, so I do not have extensive training or specialized training in the treatment of psoriasis. But I have suffered from both psoriatic arthritis and scalp psoriasis. In fact, I have been afflicted with scalp psoriasis on and off for 40 years. Thankfully, I have only had one bout of psoriatic arthritis during an extremely stressful time in my life. No doctors were able to diagnose my psoriatic arthritis because it is very similar to rheumatoid arthritis but not as well known or understood. Thanks to some ancient herbs and a tonic from Australia, I am now essentially symptom-free from both diseases. Here is what I took to have healthy skin and joints:

Salicylic acid and coal tar solution. Find a product that contains 10% salicylic acid and 10% coal tar solution in an olive oil base, which aids in scalp penetration. You may have tried products in the past that contain these ingredients, but most likely not in these high concentrations. Apply it to your scalp every night for two weeks. The one I used was David’s Scalp Psoriasis Lotion which I purchased online from hoskingspharmacy.com. Or you may be able to have a dermatologist prescribe these solutions for a compounding pharmacy to make for you. I probably had one of the worst possible cases of scalp psoriasis, but since I used this product seven months ago, I have been 99% plaque free. It is recommended that you maintain your clear scalp with a shampoo like Neutrogena T-Gel twice a week and apply David’s Scalp Psoriasis Lotion only to plaques, if needed. I still do get tiny plaques from time to time but two or three treatments with the lotion are enough to make them disappear.

Boswellia, cayenne pepper, devil’s claw, and chlorophyll. Boswellia is an herb used in Ayurveda for arthritis and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cayenne pepper is used to improve blood circulation. For thousands of years, devil’s claw has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Chlorophyll is used to fight infections, heal wounds, and promote the health of the immune system. When treating any disease, you should keep in mind the broad variations among individuals; not all treatments work for all people. I read about this treatment combination for psoriatic arthritis in one of nutritionist Gary Null’s books and it completely eradicated my arthritis and joint swelling within one week. I had suffered from psoriatic arthritis for about four months.

No one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, but we do know the predisposition for psoriasis is usually passed on genetically. It has been said that it is the body’s way to release stress and/or negative emotions. If you want to release psoriasis from your body, find a way to relax. And take these herbs and medications. They don’t have any known side effects, unlike the Western pharmaceuticals that are normally prescribed for psoriasis such as cortisone drugs.

Katie B. Marsh is author and publisher of the Books for Sharing series of Life-Changing Workbooks Bringing People Closer Together. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one who is elderly, pregnant, or a new parent, then go to http://BooksForSharing.com/. The Parenting Game PlanNegotiate, Compromise and Explore the Parenting Journey Together. A Unique Workbook to Help New and Expectant Parents. The Birth of DyingA Sensitive Workbook to Help You Broach and Explore End-of-Life Issues with Your Terminally Ill or Elderly Loved One. Free gift wrapping available!

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Psoriasis and The Power of Positive Thinking


Psoriasis Free For LifeNever underestimate the power of positive thinking. Negative thoughts and emotions are what often keep people in the condition they are in. Illness and disease happens, but it is the negative thoughts and emotions that keep us from healing quickly, or at all. Daily affirmations may sound like a lot of hocus pocus, but it is amazing what can happen when we get rid of the negative energy and replace it with positive.

Negative thoughts lead to negative emotions and actions. If you are feeling down, all you want to do is stay under the covers and not deal with anyone. Telling yourself negative thoughts can lead to you, and others believing those thoughts. If you constantly tell people you aren’t smart enough for that promotion, in time you and your co-workers will believe that to be the truth. However, if you tell yourself you are just as qualified as everyone else for that promotion, you and your co-workers will believe that to be the truth. A negative thought process and negative attitude will not give you the courage and strength to even try for the promotion. A positive attitude will give you the confidence to go for it, even if you don’t get it and least you tried.

The road to recovery is more than just medication and doctor’s visits. It is about convincing yourself that you are going to be alright. It is saying everyday that this illness or disease is not going to bring you down or stop you from reaching for the stars. You may have a disease, but it is not all you are.

Positive affirmations are a way to force a decision and commit to gaining control of your life back. Close your eyes and say “I will overcome this”. Bring up pictures in your mind of you free of your illness. Picture yourself living a healthy life and immersing yourself in healthy things. Remember that picture for when times get tough and things get hard.

You don’t have to spend tons of money on self-help tapes. It is easy and free to make your own daily affirmations. The trick is to make yourself recite these affirmations daily, even when you are in the foulest of moods. Write out things such as “I am getting stronger and healthier” “I feel better and more positive with each passing day”. Put these sayings in your purse or wallet or hang them in the mirror where you get ready each day.

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