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Natural remedies for psoriasis
There are many natural remedies to relieve the symptoms of psoriasis, including:
- Special diets
- Creams
- Food Integrators
- Herbs
Some alternative therapies may be recommended as safe and reduce itching and dandruff in some individuals.
Aloe vera. From the leaves of aloe vera a gel is taken that can be soothing for:
- Reddening
- Scaling
- Itch
- Inflammation
To achieve improvement, it is necessary to apply this gel several times a day and for a period of at least a month.
Fish oil. The omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil can reduce the inflammation caused by psoriasis.
Taking about 3 grams of fish oil a day is recommended as harmless and may be beneficial.
Vitamin and dietary supplements. Food integrators may be helpful against the symptoms of psoriasis. The most effective are:
- Evening primrose oil
- Vitamin D
- Ingredients of thistle
It is important to take such supplements only if they do not interfere with other pre-existing diseases and do not cause a harmful side effect.
Humidity
To keep the air in the house and office moist, the use of a humidifier is recommended.
This can prevent dry skin.
Dyes
and fragrances Most soaps and perfumes contain dyes and fragrances.
Choose products for “sensitive skin” that are made without irritating dyes and fragrances.
Spas and thermal treatments
Thermal therapies are indicated for psoriasis and many other diseases.
The sulphurous water of the thermal baths has a balancing effect on the immune system.
Diet and nutrition for psoriasis
Diet may play a role in the treatment of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease. Adherence to an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce symptoms.
Nowadays, people turn to nutritionists mainly for the treatment of medical conditions, as certain foods can cause:
- Symptoms
- Health
More and more people are succeeding in getting well or reducing symptoms by changing their diet without taking medication.
In many online groups, testimonials can be found from people who have solved their health problems by changing their diet.
Everyone knows that food and drinks can be harmful, such as:
- Fried foods
- Alcohol
- Processed and prepared foods available in the supermarket
Many people believe that some foods are neutral and harmless, such as:
- Cereal products, especially those containing gluten (wheat, spelt, barley, kamut and oats)
- Milk and dairy products
- Pork and sausage products
In fact, they can lead to malabsorption, intestinal inflammation and accumulation of toxins in the body, so they are excluded from natural diets.
Some doctors argue that a low-gluten diet can reduce symptoms of psoriasis. However, a link between psoriasis and celiac disease has not yet been proven.
Foods to avoid are:
- Noodles
- Pizza
- Bread
- Sweet
- Crackers and snacks
The diets with the best results are the natural diets, such as:
- Raw food and vegan diet
- Paleo or Stone Age diet
- Blood group diet
As part of the vegan diet with at least 50% raw food, the diet should consist mainly of plant nutrients:
- Juicy fruits and nuts, best suited to the season
- Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables
- Seed
- Pulses
- Cereal sprouts (only small quantities)
- Potatoes
In this diet, the following foods should be avoided:
- Meat
- Whole milk and dairy products (butter and cheese)
- Fish
- Eggs
- Cereal products (bread, pasta, pizza, etc.)
- Sweets and sweetened drinks
- Meals
According to the blood type diet, diseases are reactions of the immune system that occur due to the consumption of some foods.
According to this theory, people can be classified according to their blood types.
A food can be:
- Harmful to people of a blood group
- Harmless to other people
This diet is rich in protein and is based on:
- Fish
- Meat
- Wobble
- Legumes
- Vegetable
- Nuts (without exaggeration)
Cereals and fruit should be replaced by legumes and pseudocereals:
- Quinoa
- Amaranth
- Buckwheat
Some nutritional examples to avoid according to blood type:
- Beware of tea and coffee, especially in people with blood type 0.
- People with blood type A can consume grain products, but should avoid red meat because their stomach acid has low acidity and thus they have difficulty digesting proteins.
- People with blood type B may develop symptoms after eating tomatoes or olives.
- People with blood type AB, for example, should avoid butter and crustaceans.
The Paleo or Stone Age diet is based on the diet of early humans.
In this epoch, man did not farm, but was hunter-gatherer (of fruits).
Plant or animal foods are allowed, but you should avoid:
- Cereal products
- Pulses
- Milk and dairy products
- Coconut and olive oil can be used as flavouring agents
- Canned and processed foods
- Desserts, etc.
The National Psoriasis Foundation lists a few “useful foods” for individuals who have psoriasis:
- Cold-water fish (salmon, herring, lake trout)
- Linseed
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dried nuts: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts
- Fruits and vegetables, such as:
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Cauliflower and broccoli
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
Olive oil Olive oil is beneficial for the skin.
The application of olive oil to the skin scales and psoriasis spots serves to maintain moisture and nourish the skin.
Massage a tablespoon of olive oil into the scalp during the shower to loosen the annoying plaques somewhat.
In the bathtub
The dermatologist advises against hot water, which is an enemy of the skin, but recommends a lukewarm bath with the addition of:
- Olive oil
- natural oils
- Oats
- Epsomite
A lukewarm bath can have a soothing effect on:
- Itch
- Plaques
Home remedies for psoriasis
Apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar
diluted in water, can be used for temporary relief of:
- burning sensation
- Itch
- Dandruff detachment
Apple cider vinegar can be diluted in lukewarm water and poured over the head three to four times. It is important to leave the liquid on for a few minutes and then wash it out well.
You can add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar to the bath water and thus improve the acidity of the skin.
Burdock root
Burdock root is helpful in preventing psoriasis from getting worse. To do this, take 20-40 drops diluted in water three times a day.
Chamomile chamomile
is very often used in Europe to treat psoriasis. It contains anti-inflammatory flavonoids.
Those who are allergic to ragweed should not use chamomile.
Castor oil Castor oil
is especially helpful when massaged onto the skin lesions.
Castor oil mixed with baking soda can bring a significant improvement in thickened or destroyed skin on the heel.
Sun and lamps for psoriasis
Sunbathe wisely.
- The ultraviolet light of the sun is a proven remedy for psoriasis, but sunburn makes the disease worse.
- Cover the unprotected skin with a sunscreen with light factor 30 and more and begin exposure to the sun for a short time.
- Twenty minutes a day, three days a week is a good start.
- Talk to a doctor first, because some psoriasis medications, along with exposure to sunlight, can cause side effects.
Protect your eyes from the sun.
Sunglasses should be used to block 100% UVA and UVB rays.
Skin respiration and cold washes
Today, most people have a low-natural lifestyle, for example:
- They work and live in a closed environment.
- They wear clothes that are too tight.
- They cover the whole body in winter.
The result is a loss of the skin’s ability to regulate heat.
The blood circulates throughout the body, but can only concentrate on one area:
- On mucous membranes and internal organs
- On the skin
If the skin is not stimulated by cold in winter, the blood collects in the internal organs and intestines, favoring:
- Inflammations
- The occurrence of diseases
Cold provokes greater blood flow to the skin to warm it.
Blood contains toxins that can be excreted through the skin, for example with sweat.
Therefore, it is important that a lot of blood gets to the skin.
If waste products are not excreted, they can accumulate in the skin and cause:
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Other skin diseases
Natural remedies and home remedies that stimulate blood circulation in the skin include cold washes, i.e. rubbing the skin and the whole body with a damp cloth.
Homeopathic remedies for psoriasis
Among the homeopathic remedies there are:
1. Potassium sulfuricum 2. Phytolacca
3. Arsenicum album
4. Arsenicum
iodatum
5. Berberis vulgaris
What can you do at home?
Follow these tips at home:
- Using a lukewarm bath or shower can help with psoriasis.
- Do not rub too hard, because it irritates the skin and can provoke a new boost.
- Oatmeal baths can be relaxing and anti-dandruff.
- Bath additives based on oatmeal are available over the counter.
- You can also add a cup of oatmeal to the warm bath water.
- Keep skin clean and moist and avoid the risk factors for psoriasis to reduce the number of flare-ups.
- Relaxation techniques and stress avoidance are helpful.
- The connection between stress and exacerbation of psoriasis is not clearly understood.
How long does the disease last? Prognosis
Psoriasis is a lifelong disease that can pass for a long time, but can always recur.
With proper treatment, it does not affect the general state of health.
