Here's How You Can Treat Your Psoriasis Naturally

 

Tried and Tested Natural Psoriasis Treatment Options

Psoriasis doesn’t just cause itchy or irritated skin. It’s an intrusive skin condition that impacts even simple parts of everyday life.

That’s why finding ways to manage the symptoms is so important.

While natural remedies might not cure your psoriasis, it can provide relief and keep you more comfortable. We’ve put together this guide to help you learn the natural psoriasis treatment options you should try.

So let’s get started.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that makes the life cycle of skin cells faster than normal. This causes skin cells to build up on the skin’s surface, creating scaley or red patches. These patches can be itchy or even painful.

However, though this condition is chronic, it comes and goes. People with psoriasis might go through periods where their skin is clear and comfortable, but it depends on the severity of the condition.

Causes

Experts aren’t completely sure what causes psoriasis at this point. However, it’s thought to be related to your immune system. Experts believe the body’s T cells (a type of white blood cell) attack healthy skin, leading to psoriasis outbreaks.

But there are many other things that can trigger a psoriasis flare-up, including:

• Injuries
• Infection
• Stress
• Drinking alcohol
• Smoking

You should do your best to avoid these things to keep your psoriasis under control.

Psoriasis may also have something to do with genetics. However, this doesn’t mean you’ll develop this skin condition if your parents have it. You may, though, be more likely to get it.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of psoriasis are patches of red or scaly skin. But some other symptoms you should keep an eye out for include:

• Dry and cracked skin (this skin might even start bleeding)
• Itching
• Soreness and discomfort
• Pitted nails
• Stiff, swollen joints

In serious cases, stiff and swollen joints can turn into a symptom called psoriasis arthritis, which can resemble typical arthritis symptoms.

The symptoms you experience will depend on the severity of your psoriasis. For example, you only have small patches of itchy skin if you don’t have a serious case.

Ayurveda View – Psoriasis

Ayurveda is an ancient type of medical practice that may be able to help treat psoriasis.

According to Ayurveda texts, psoriasis is caused by an imbalance of two “doshas,” areas of energy. These are called the “Vata” and “Kapha.”

Vata controls your bodily functions, meaning it could contribute to the dryness and skin scaling of psoriasis. Kapha is responsible for growth. When these two doshas are out of balance, toxins to build up in a person’s system, leading to inflammation, itching, and rapid skin cell turnover.

Because of this, Ayurvedic treatment focuses on natural, herbal applications, a healthy diet, and lifestyle changes (such as reducing stress).

Because of this, the Ayurveda treatment strategy can be a helpful way to manage your psoriasis treatment.

Herbal Treatment

Herbal remedies are a major component in Ayurveda treatment. These herbs help cleanse the body of harmful toxins that could trigger psoriasis and, at the same time, strengthen your immune system.

The exact herbs you take as part of your Ayurveda treatment can depend on a number of factors, including your personal needs, but here’s a quick list of common Ayurveda herbs:

• Guggul
• Triphala
• Gotu Kola
• Boswellia
• Ashwaganda
• Cumin
• Turmeric

You can take these herbs in capsule form or add small amounts to your daily meals.

Importance of Panchakarma in Psoriasis

Panchakarma is a natural detox process that removes any potentially harmful toxins from your body that might be triggering psoriasis. Like Ayurveda, this is an old treatment, and it usually involves intake of ghee, oil treatments and deep detox treatments which help to remove the root cause of the disease.

Some of the processes that are a part of this treatment include the following:

• Vamana
• Virechana
• Vasti
• Takradhara

If you’re interested in trying this type of treatment, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor first. They’ll be able to give you more information about how it can benefit your psoriasis and whether or not it is a healthy option for you.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes

What you eat can have a big impact on your skin. You should talk to your doctor about which foods will have a positive effect on your psoriasis and which foods you should avoid.

It’s a good idea to switch to a vegetarian diet.

By changing your diet, you’ll clear your body of any toxins that can make your flare-ups worse. You should also stay away from foods that are too salty, sour, or acidic. This includes things like grapes, tomatoes, pineapples, pickles, curd, and buttermilk.

If you want the best results, you should also stop eating any fermented foods. Don’t eat anything with fine flour or wet, cut out sauces and condiments from your diet, don’t pick fried foods, and avoid preserved food items.

Think outside your normal three-meals-a-day schedule.

Alcohol will do nothing to help your skin condition. You should cut alcohol out of your diet completely and stop using tobacco products right away.

It’s also a good idea to find ways to lower your stress levels.

Stress does nothing to help your psoriasis. In fact, it can actually cause more flare-ups and irritation.

Unfortunately, more Australians are living with stress every day than ever before. If you’re one of these people, reducing stress may seem like an impossible task. But if you get your stress under control, you may see positive results with your psoriasis.

For example, yoga is a great way to improve your range of motion (which can be a major benefit if you have psoriatic arthritis) and refocus your mind on something other than stress. Shirodhara, meditation, and massages are other great ways to reduce stress.

Natural Psoriasis Treatment: Learning How to Manage the Symptoms

Natural remedies shouldn’t necessarily replace the psoriasis treatment your doctor recommends, but they can help you manage the symptoms and keep you comfortable.

Want to learn some other helpful tips for living with intrusive skin conditions?

We can help! We are skilled and experienced to treat all type of psoriasis. Visit Ayurherbs Ayurveda Clinic in Melbourne today.

 

• August 10, 2020
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