Is diet important in psoriasis treatment?
Psoriasis is a skin condition marked by the appearance of thickened, swollen skin cells on the body. An inflammatory skin condition, psoriasis can linger on for several years in various states: it can either worsen or get better as the seasons change. Psoriasis is common acknowledged as a genetically determined disease. Environmental pressures such as chronic stress, bad dietary habits and a very hectic lifestyle may worsen the underlying susceptibility to the disease.
Psoriasis is non-contagious so you don’t need to worry about catching it from a colleague at work. While the rashes can appear almost anywhere on the body, commonly affected areas include elbows, knees, hands, feet, and the folds of skin near the breasts and underarms. Facial psoriasis too can occur on the hairline and nose.
Can diet affect psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease and can therefore be triggered or worsened by dietary patterns. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular eating habits is one of the main steps in psoriasis treatment. Apart from cutting off junk food, caffeine, and alcohol, there are foods that you include in your daily diet that are probably worsening your psoriasis. Let’s take a look at some dietary habits you should be keeping.
- Eat raw, wholesome foods
You can never go wrong with including more fruits and vegetables on your plate. You get almost all the vitamins and minerals you need from a bowl of fruit and vegetable salad. Mix up your salad, add some low-fat dressing and some lean meat cuts to make a delicious and healthy meal that will keep you feeling full for long.
- Cut down simple carbs
Simple carbs contain more sugars and less fibre. They break down very quickly in the body and cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. The things you should avoid are white bread, sugar, breakfast cereal, potatoes, pastries, milk chocolates and soda. Opt for complex carbs which are found in leafy vegetables, beans, brown rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, corn, and pumpkin.
- Choose anti-inflammatory foods
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease. The good news is there are many foods that help fight inflammation at the cellular level and slow down the degeneration of body cells. This list includes fatty fish, leafy vegetables, poultry without skin, walnuts, blueberries, pineapple, flaxseeds, and carrots. Garnish your food with turmeric powder and ginger, both of which have tremendous healing properties.
- Include Vitamin D
Vitamin D forms an important part of skin and bone health. Avoid taking supplementary pills. Rather include foods rich in vitamin D as part of your daily diet. This list includes fatty fish such as tuna and mackerel, cheese, eggs, and liver. Spending at least 10 minutes in the early morning sunlight, also helps you get your daily dose of vitamin D.
- Skip high fat dairy
A diet rich in dairy products causes an excess of insulin to be secreted. Too much insulin upsets the functioning of your thyroid and this imbalance can reflect in outbreaks on your skin. Skip dairy as much as you can. Replace cow’s milk with almond or soy milk. If you cannot skip milk products, opt for their low-fat versions.
Psoriasis treatment in homeopathy
The marks and rashes on your skin, that come with psoriasis, can be very embarrassing. They can impact your self-esteem and confidence. The long-term nature of psoriasis can further worsen the situation. The skin disorder can lie dormant for years before resurfacing. It is therefore necessary to find a permanent solution to treat it and prevent recurrences,
Homeopathy offers natural and painless medication for psoriasis treatment. Homeopathic medicine takes into account each patient’s unique history: their family medical history, how long they have had the skin rash, their lifestyle habits, dietary pattern and any specific underlying medical conditions. Therefore, each person is treated as per his optimum body requirements.
Homeopathy focuses on strengthening your body’s immune system to fight off infection on its own. The purpose is to stop dependence on chemical-laden medications that can have long-term side effects, and lead to other complications. Above all, homeopathic medicine removes the disease from its root cause, to prevent future relapse.Due to its gentle approach, homeopathic psoriasis treatment is especially suitable for young children and the elderly.If you or any of your loved ones have battled this skin disorder for long, homeopathy is your go-to solution for safe and holistic healing.
