Do you know the true source of your Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin. Also characterized by disorders of the body and allergies. Sometimes the joints hurt, as in arthritis. Psoriasis may be caused by incomplete protein digestion and bowel toxemia. It can be aggravated by skin injury, emotional stress, and some forms of infection or irritation, such as cuts, burns, rashes or insect bites. Factors that can cause a flare-up of psoriasis include sunburn, stress, hormone imbalance, allergic reactions, toxic substances, food, and vitamin, mineral and nutrient deficiencies, poor health, cold, and frequent friction. Ten percent or more of psoriasis sufferers have a tendency to psoriatic arthritis. Research has shown a link between psoriasis and the body's ability to properly use fat and create necessary breakdown products. Other factors that appear to play roles in the development of psoriasis are heredity and Vitamin D deficiency. The patches of psoriasis occur because of an abnormally high rate of growth of skin cells. The reason for the rapid cell growth is unknown, but a problem with the immune system is thought to play a role. Psoriasis Facts -Early sign of enzyme deficiency. -Affects more than 6.4 million Americans -2nd most common skin disease in the U.S. -Leading cause of disability -Each year another 150,000 cases are diagnosed (Lisa Levan, The Psoriasis Cure, 1999). -First strikes most people between the ages of 15 and 35. - Research has shown that people with psoriasis commonly have decreased levels of vitamin A and zinc. -Inflammation is a characteristic symptom of psoriasis. Prolonged stress makes your adrenal glands work overtime. This will cause your adrenal glands to become exhausted and cease producing cortisone (steroid hormones). Extreme losses of potassium can also cause a depletion of cortisone. This lack of cortisone contributes to the onset of psoriasis. People with psoriasis have problems with their immune systems, which are determined largely by the functioning of the thymus gland. Toxins Alcohol consumption increases the absorption of toxins in your gut and impairs your liver function making your psoriasis worse. A deficiency in B vitamins also makes it very hard for your liver to do its job. Toxic substances produced by faulty digestion include polyamines which prevent the body from making cyclic AMP, regulators of metabolism in the cells. You need cyclic AMP to keep your cells from going nuts and reproducing too fast. Free radicals are indirect causes of psoriasis in that they can damage your skin tissue and decrease your body's production of cyclic AMP. They also indirectly cause inflammation. Free radicals can be produced by exposure to environmental pollution, tobacco smoke, radiation, cooked fats, and alcohol. Your body also produces free radicals naturally when you use energy. Removing Toxins From Your Body The liver is pivotal for purifying the blood and plays a key role in converting carbohydrates to energy, as well as storing energy in the form of glycogen and fats. An overburdened liver can affect our energy, digestion, skin and blood. Cleansing the liver can remove toxins and alleviate the problems caused by them. Phototherapy Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light to treat skin disorders such as psoriasis. It is often used in combination with various topical drugs, particularly when large areas of skin are involved. Treating Psoriasis with pH Balance Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, dry skin, allergies, and similar problems indicate an excessive acidic pH in the body. The ideal pH for human blood is between 7.4 and 7.6. Preserving this alkalinity (pH balance) is the bedrock on which sound health and strong bodies are built. When the blood becomes more acidic, the foundation of health is undermined. This creates an environment where we become vulnerable to disease and runaway yeast and fungus overgrowth. To restore alkalinity: carefully monitor your diet, avoid the use of antibiotics, use essential oils, use alkaline minerals, lower stress, and boost friendly flora. The DNA in the nucleus inside the cells of the body is alkaline and is also sensitive to the corrosive effects of acidity. The more urine that is produced, the more easily the body keeps its interior alkaline. Clear urine is an indicator of an efficient acid-clearing mechanism, and dark yellow or orange urine is an ominous sign of impending acid burns in the interior of the body. Non-Drug Treatments with Essential Oils Try the following essential oils for relief of psoriasis symptoms: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Coriander, Lavender, Myrtle, Peppermint, and Thyme. It is also important to exercise regularly, manage stress, and practice good sleep habits. Any effective treatment for psoriasis should include use of shampoos, toothpastes, and lotions free of irritants/toxins such as sodium lauryl sulfate and propylene glycol. MARVIN PIRILA, http://www.piecefulpursuits.com/ (source: www.searchwarp.com) |