Ok, here goes!!! I mentioned a few days ago that I would try the diet which was suggested by totoro some time ago and have a last begun this treatment.
:: Introduction ::
I’m soon to be 26 at the end of March and have been suffering with Psoriasis for almost two years now, it all started with a small patch on the base of my spin, as well as dry skin on both knees. Followed were two patches on right hand side of my stomach – at this point I decided to visit the doctor.
Sadly for me I found my GP as much use as a rabbit without any batteries who simply told me that I had Psoriasis and that should it get worse then I should return to see him, back then I knew of no alternatives nor this fantastic message board.
I’m not sure if the condition is caused through stress but the time my grandmother spent in hospital before she passed away put me through quite a bit and I must admit that had it not been for the great support of my ex-girlfriend then I might be a wreck (or not even here) right now.
However months later it worsened and I was really concerned; I therefore re-visited the doctor who prescribed me the usual creams, at this point I was lucky not to suffer with this on my forehead – after a while I found that strong cream seemed to be working but wasn’t on prescription whilst the less stronger of the two just stopped the itching.
After a while of being unsuccessful in the cream department I went back to my doctor again who once again prescribed me the stronger doss as well as extra cream for my forehead as this part was now suffering too
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At present my Psoriasis is at its worse, though I admit I have stopped using the cream and need to go back for another prescription.
The last time I visited my GP he did then suggest that I try hunting around the internet to look up the condition; (my GP isn’t into all this alternative medicine) and that’s where I found the American site who promptly advice me to go here instead as it may be more useful.
I have been tempted to try the alternatives, and to date I have tried using baking powder in the bath as well as a concoction of lavender oil, bergamot and other essential oils on my skin to ease it, I find that both (particularly the bath) make me feel more relaxed but as far as heeling my Psoriasis it’s a no brainer.
Now, I plan on trying the diet (this has also been suggested by someone else I know) which in a nut shell means I have to stop eating rubbish and look after myself more. However I can’t eat red meats (white meat is good!) and more fruit & vegetables.
So far I have sort of stuck to the plan, though I have had two hot chocolates in the past two days and don’t think I’m allowed them. I have been eating Bananas with my lunch (had two today) and have so far for past two days had Ham sandwiches at work.
I do plan to alternate this and next week start the blending with a mixture of fruit and vegetables and take as a drink; I have also supplemented milk with sweetened soya (Tesco own brand) and it doesn’t taste as bad as I first thought.
At work though I shall stick to regular semi-skimmed in my Tea as it’s difficult for me to use soya whilst at work – this diet is going to take some getting used to and probably will need guidance along the way into exactly what sort of foods I can eat (or can’t). For example how would Yorkshire Puddings effect my Sunday lunch.
I shall be brave and take some photos of myself to help show progress; I shall also weigh myself regularly to see how it effects in that way too.
Watch this space for regular (ish) updates...
