I have suffered for nearly 30 years. it started when i was 13/14. It was everywhere- my chest, back, legs , arms, in the ears and scalp and also on my forehead which was looking very ugly indeed.I stopped all the steroid creams and coal tar preparations once i understood what steroids do to us. Steroids play a big part in suppressing the immune system. The immune system is so immensely important for all aspects of our life. I have taken a holistic view of my psoriasis for the last 3- 4 years and have seen a dramatic improvement:
1. I looked at my diet and had a food intolerance test done. I refrained from the foods that were causing a stress to my body. This will be different for different individuals.
2. I started supplementing with Vit C, a good multivit + multimineral, Vit E, good vegetable sources of essential fatty acids- Linseed oil and borage oil and zinc.
3. I also use a vegetable based cream also rich in essential fatty acids.
4. Reduced a bit of my work load when it was really bad.
5. Alkaline baths - about 2-3 times a week.
I am nearly free of most of my psoriasis. A lot more confident and most of my aches and pains have also disappeared. A feel a new person.
