Psoriasis is a disease of the skin usually involving the nails, scalp, elbows, knees, lower back, but other parts of the body may be affected as well. It is characterized by excessive production of skin cells, normally skin change every 21 days, in psoriasis skin cells reproduce themselves every other day.

Psoriatic lesions are characterized by red patches with silvery scales. It may disappear, only to recur. Psoriasis usually comeback during summertime in a temperate climate.

Symptoms of Psoriasis:

• Redness in certain areas of the body, with pearl color scales also which are constantly peeling off.
• Irritation and in some cases bleeding.
• Fingernails and toenails lose their shine and become rigid and brittle.

Causes of Psoriasis:

• Bacteria
• Metabolic dysfunction
• Heredity
• Nervousness and Stress
• Lack of polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega 9 (olive oil)
• Poor digestion of protein (which causes rotting and bacteria).

Recommended Treatments :

1. Complete detoxification of the body because there is a considerable number of toxins involved in psoriasis, including some bacteria
2. Increase fibers in the diet, this helps eliminate of toxins in the intestine.
3. Vitamin A or beta carotene stops the formation of this toxic substance (poliamine) and helps prevent psoriasis.
4. Eliminate alcohol in your diet.
5. Apply extra virgin olive oil on your skin.
6. Exposing oneself to the sun everyday for 10 minutes is also beneficial.
7. Daily meditation and Yoga will remove stress.
8. Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes.

Recommended Food Supplements, Vitamins and Minerals :

• Omega-3
• B Complex - 350 mg.
• B1 - 100 mg.
• B5 - 100 mg.
• B6 - 30 mg.
• B12 - 100 mcg.
• D - 600 IU
• Iodine - 200 mcg.
• Zinc - 50 mg.
• Lecithin
• Royal jelly
• Beta carotene (A-20,000IU)
• Vitamin E (600 IU)
• Vitamin C (200 mg.)
• Aloe vera gelatin - applied on the skin, it is a potent skin rejuvenator.
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp. to be taken before breakfast and apply to skin everyday (it has a lot of antioxidant)

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