Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Surprising Natural Remedies For Psoriasis

By Mary Spencer


Technically, there is no psoriasis cure, but luckily for the millions of people that suffer from psoriasis there are natural remedies that are very effective in treating the symptoms. While many of these treatments involve topical natural substances placed on the affected area, most people don't remember that eating natural foods is just as important. To effectively treat psoriasis outbreaks, it is essential to treat the condition from the inside and outside. Here are the main treatment mediums you should be following.

Start with a good diet. Psoriasis outbreaks occur when the body's immune system attacks normal skin cells. And since the outbreaks begin internally, it is important to treat the internal condition. It is just as important to heal your immune system as it is to treat the skin. A good diet is one of the natural remedies for psoriasis that has been favored by many people to treat psoriasis. Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits, preferably fresh and not from a can. Whole grain foods should also be included in your diet. Stay away from fatty meats, and try to eat more lean cuts and fish. Don't forget to stay away from foods that are associated with psoriasis outbreaks, especially tomatoes.

A lot of people claim that supplements significantly helped their psoriasis condition, although these claims have not been proven. However, it's a good idea to take supplements in conjunction with a healthy diet. Supplements that seem to help psoriasis the most include turmeric, mild thistle, evening primrose oil, fish oil, and vitamin D. Remember to follow the recommended dosage on the label or as otherwise prescribed by your doctor. In light of recent claims that some supplements are not pure, be sure to only buy well-known and trusted supplements.

Soaking is a great way to loosen psoriasis scales so they can be easily removed, and it also helps to hydrate the skin. Soaking aids in reducing the itching and cleaning the irritated skin. You'll experience a faster recovery if you soak the affected area (or your whole body) for at least 20 minutes every day. Only use warm water that is not too hot to keep from further damaging the skin. There are several natural remedies for psoriasis that you can add to your bath water. Using all of the ingredients is not necessary, so just try a few of them. Here are the most common natural remedies that you can add to a tub of water: oats, vegetable oil, milk, mineral oil, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, Dead Sea salt, and Epsom salt. After you soak, it's important to immediately put moisturizer on your skin, as this helps to keep the moisture locked into your skin's pores.

Keep the area affected by psoriasis moisturized as much as you can. This will help your skin from forming plaques. The most popular natural moisturizers are Shea or cocoa butter, because they are so thick. However, other oils are also effective, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, etc. Coconut oil is a wonderful ointment and moisturizer. This is because it is a hydration balancing agent, which helps your skin retain moisture. You might also try using a humidifier to prevent getting dry skin, especially if you live in a dry climate.

We have discussed some of the common natural remedies for psoriasis, but there are many more to try if you still don't find relief. You might consider using a commercial product made entirely with natural ingredients or downloading other recipes of natural remedies to treat the psoriasis.




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