Psoriasis can vary in its severity, but causes serious discomfort and problems for those who suffer from it. The main symptoms are patches of raised skin with silvery white “scales”. It is thought that stress, smoking or even excessive drinking can be triggers which lead to the inflammation and over production of skin.
Tackling it can be troublesome. Research into the condition has shown that although there are many triggers, its underlying cause stems from the immune system. Over the counter medicines can therefore provide short term relief, but as they are designed to treat the outward symptoms only they do not always keep the condition at bay for very long.
The best chance you have for freeing yourself from psoriasis altogether is to tackle it from the inside out. That means strengthening your immune system first, and then dealing with the external symptoms.
The first step to treating psoriasis is therefore to build up your immune system by taking the following vitamin and mineral supplements:
Evening Primrose Oil - Improves dry and flaky skin conditions
Flax Seed Oil - Improves the condition of the skin and nails and reduces the inflammation of skin cells.
Borage Oil - Reduces dryness and scaliness and itchiness.
Zinc - Vital for healthy skin, hair and nails and promotes good growth.
The next step is to treat the outward symptoms and try and reduce the discomfort and appearance of the condition. It is important to apply creams with the following ingredients for this purpose:
Aloe Vera - Hydrates and rejuvenates the skin. It is also a good healing cream that helps reduce pain.
Calendula - Helps blood circulation and the regeneration of skin. It will also help strengthen the skin cells.
Thirdly, bathe in Dead Sea salts at least once per week. The healing properties of the Dead Sea are well known. The salt concentration is ten times higher than normal ocean water and there are rare minerals present that have shown to reduce inflammation and heal skin tissues.
Next you should give your diet an overhaul. Foods that allow toxins or even cause toxins to build up should be avoided. Therefore no spicy foods, alcohol, seafood or red meat but instead a diet of fruit, vegetables and nuts with a moderate amount of fish, chicken and eggs.
Finally you should examine your stress levels. Stress is one of the most well known underlying causes of psoriasis and a host of other illnesses too. By reducing stress in your life you will likely see a dramatic improvement on your psoriasis condition. Get plenty of sleep and exercise and practice proper relaxation to help you rid yourself of stress.
If anyone has any further suggestions on how to tackle psoriasis in a natural way, send in your comments below.
