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Treatment of Psoriasis

Treatment of Psoriasis
Author Erica Gustavsson LCH RSHom
Registered Homeopath

Often hereditary, Psoriasis appears periodically as patches of reddened rash or plaques with overlapping silvery scales caused by cells replicating 1,000 faster than normal individuals. It is commonly triggered by anxiety, injury, viral or bacterial infections, sunburn and drug therapy. There is sometimes an associated arthritis. People with severe immune dysfunction often have psoriasis. It is a chronic and recurrent skin condition which normally affects the scalp, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles.

From a homeopathic viewpoint, disease cannot be eradicated simply by treating the symptoms. Conventional methods merely suppress the condition and do not deal with causation. A homeopathic consultation will need to delve into what is really going on with the person who has psoriasis. Experience has shown that by treating the cause of disease, the condition will improve.

Added to causation, there is often a dietary imbalance. Psoriasis is rare in countries where the diet is low in fat. To replace the nutrition lost as a result of reducing red meat and dairy products in your diet, the use of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids is recommended such as:

Concentrated Fish Oils (Omega 3) 
These should be pure and high in EPA/DHA
GLA gamma linolenic acid (Omega 6) 
The most concentrated GLA comes from the borage plant  I like micesllised GLA, such as that supplied by BioLife, because it will give enhanced absoprtion
Milk Thistle or other liver support
Either take  a Tincture (preferably organic) or capsules

For topical use I suggest Starflower cream to help alleviate dryness of the skin and Organic Aloe Vera Gel to help soothe and heal the skin.
Seek the professional help of a qualified Practitioner, so that the internal cause may be addressed. Seek advice if taking medication.
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