Complementary and alternative
This topic is for discussions on diverse medical and health care practices and products related to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis considered to be complementary or alternative treatments. Appropriate CAM topics include diet and supplement discussions, natural healing and healthy living practices.
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How I Cured My Psoriasis With An Anthropologically Correct Eating Regimen
- By SnarkyEyeCanBe · New reply 7:35 pm
- 224 replies
- I was diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in 1979 at age 25. It tortured me for years. Intermittent flare ups turned into large, permanent plaques on my torso, elbows, eyelids, inner ear ...
Something New in my Glycerin/Witch Hazel recipe
- By JULIAinFLA · New reply 11:55 am
- 36 replies
- Last week I ran out of WH so instead I added Apple Cider Vinegar to the Glycerin: 50/50. The vinegar is also an ANTI-INFLAMMATORY! The affect is the same. Vinegar only has an odor until it dries and few ...
Give up Sugar and Heal Psoriasis!
- By misty714 · New reply yesterday at 7:16 pm
- 84 replies
- Hi! I am Misty Lavender and I have posted here before when I was about to try Humira to rid myself of this horrible psoriasis on my legs! While waiting to be accepted into the Humira program and waiting ...
Glycerin hypothesis
- By BrianFH · New reply yesterday at 3:11 pm
- 763 replies
- ** Originally posted by BrianH ** This (NPF) resource of contact and information is hugely valuable and a great mine of information. As a result of reading and feedback and direct contact with members ...
Natural Skin Care
- By partybonkers · New reply yesterday at 5:51 am
- 21 replies
- Hi All I wanted to see what natural stuff other people were using on their bodies, face, scalp, that is having a good effect. I use shea butter and coconut oil as a moisturizer at the moment, i buy them ...
My daughter skin is still clear from her guttate - thanks to Glycerin!
- By carebear3117 · New reply May 19, 2013
- 313 replies
- Hi everyone, I thought that I would stop in to give a little update on my daughter who has been clear from guttate for almost two years now after using glycerin. Her guttate covered over 80% of her body ...
THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS
- By Zatchary · New reply May 16, 2013
- 53 replies
- Hi, my name is ZACH K. I am 29 years old, and for the last five years I have developed and dealt with the mental and physical effects of PSORIASIS. I get it on my face of all places, but a little on my ...
Terrasil--- anyone try this?
- By Axcv · Posted May 15, 2013
- 0 replies
- Anyone ever try the cream terrasil ...
Home UVB Total body Unit
- By partybonkers · New reply May 15, 2013
- 7 replies
- I have posted this here because it is a non chemical therapy so I think it qualifies as Complimentary and Alternative. So I am pondering the idea of purchasing a UVB unit for my home ,due to the excessive ...
Prunes cleared most of my psoriasis
- By Lamoco · New reply May 13, 2013
- 57 replies
- About ten weeks ago, I started adding prunes (dried) to my diet to deal with my digestion and constipation. I was eating about half a dozen a day and found them to be very helpful. I have had psoriasis ...
Kangen water/alkaline water?????
- By kac522 · New reply May 13, 2013
- 53 replies
- Recently met a woman who says she knows a couple people with psoriasis who have gotten results (as in clearing up almost completely!!!) by using the Kangen water system for drinking water and washing ...
Body Brushing
- By Susieq613 · New reply May 9, 2013
- 2 replies
- I've heard that using a brush on your body is good for your skin. I bought a brush the other day at The Body Shop. I've been using it before going into the shower or bath and it really works good taking ...
Any luck with Non-Prescription products?!
- By ae0601 · New reply May 8, 2013
- 8 replies
- Since the age of 10 I have been on multiple prescription medications, most with some sort of steroid, that have put a toll on my skin. I was on Humira for several years and it worked great so I decided ...
Vitamin D
- By I-want-nice-skin · New reply May 8, 2013
- 8 replies
- I am currently on no medication prescribed for psoriasis because I am getting the financing of biologics worked out. I am only tanning about 4 times per week which has helped quite a bit. I still had ...
A Touch of Help?
- By Eleutherophobia · New reply May 2, 2013
- 5 replies
- Hello everyone, I hope you're all staying strong willed & doing what you do best, being your amazing selves! I know what it's like to walk in your shoes & if you're reading this, I know the courage you ...
NEW: PABA and Grape Seed Extract
- By frailty · Posted May 1, 2013
- 0 replies
- Firstly, to all the people that say it's insensitive for others to post a "remedy" presuming that it's THE cure-all remedy that would work for everyone -- No! :) People are just contributing what worked ...
Dead Sea Minerals
- By AshleyS · New reply April 29, 2013
- 25 replies
- Hi there. I have had PPPP for about 21 years. It started on my hands,which incidentally are now free, and it started on my feet about 20 years ago. Throughout the years the flare ups have come and gone ...
Low Dose Naltrexone
- By endora · New reply April 28, 2013
- 6 replies
- Hello everyone Saw this and just wanted to post the link for anyones interest, It seems to be an exciting medication for anyone afflicted with the many associated problems of the immune System, including ...
Interview with Naturopathic Physician,
- By endora · New reply April 27, 2013
- 4 replies
- Hello all.. . Came across this interview with an Naturopathetic Physician who herself has Psoriasis that she has now under control,I found it interesting. . Interview is several years old now, but there ...
AngioBlock
- By Windsurfer · Posted April 24, 2013
- 0 replies
- I am wondering if anyone here has heard of AngioBlock for use in connection with Psoriasis? AngioBlock is a natural supplement made from bindweed that is supposed to be an anti-angiogenesis. Angiogenesis ...
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