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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Lose weight / eat healthy
- By john1982 · New reply 12:41 am
- 79 replies
- I know it's a touchy subject for some, but it's the truth if you really want to be healthy again. LPP (http://www.inspire.com/groups/talk-psor iasis/member/LittlePinkPuss/) and myself are strong advocaters ...
Embarking on a 60 day juice fast
- By Longfoot · New reply yesterday at 11:43 pm
- 19 replies
- I am currently on day 16 of an intended 60 day juice fast in an attempt to rid myself of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I want to try this before I go down the road of disease modifiers etc. I have ...
Question on probiotics
- By sissy1smf · New reply yesterday at 10:57 pm
- 4 replies
- I was wondering if anyone can give me a good recommendaton for probiotic? Like how many "cultures" should it be? and what is best time of day to take it? I am on doxycycline twice a day MWF and doc recommended ...
H. pylori and psoriasis
- By Lazza · New reply yesterday at 10:15 pm
- 11 replies
- Check this out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22063 790 There are other, smaller studies which say basically the same thing: psoriatics are much more likely to have H. pylori antibodies than the ...
Lemon Juice for Psoriasis?
- By GitOverIt · New reply yesterday at 10:11 pm
- 12 replies
- I happened upon an interesting article on how lemon juice is working good for some people using it! Has anyone here heard of it? here is the link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/articl e-1357061/Varicose-veins-Cold-sores-The ...
Liver Detoxification-Bile Salts-Psoriasis
- By Zee22 · New reply yesterday at 1:22 pm
- 87 replies
- This is an interesting piece from a site that I got to through researching SULFITES. I have been taking a 'Digestive Enzyme' (containing Ox bile) with every meal and am sure it has had beneficial results ...
Time to clear my psoriais again
- By tplee · New reply yesterday at 8:28 am
- 11 replies
- So a lot of people have been asking me about how my Psoriasis is doing lately. Well it hasn't been that good. To give a brief history I had a pretty sever case of psoriasis which I cleared through a lifestyle ...
Glycerin hypothesis
- By BrianFH · New reply May 15, 2012
- 557 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 ...
Got 90% healing !!!! :) So glad
- By proman · New reply May 15, 2012
- 9 replies
- Hi Guys!, Iam so happy to say i have Psoriasis under control and i know how. Iam 23 male, If you check my previous posts you will see how depressed i was...trying to find a cure or relief. i had P for ...
Gluten Free?
- By groovyreba · New reply May 15, 2012
- 8 replies
- Who here is gluten free and what successes do you have ...
Heavy Metal Detox and psoriasis!!!!
- By Zak · New reply May 15, 2012
- 15 replies
- Hello, My 6 year old son was diagnosed with psoriasis last year. I have tried everything from creams to shampoos, best NYC doctor, etc. I AM DESPERATE. I found a chiropractor that has dealt with psoriasis ...
food and drink for psoriasis
- By bearsam · New reply May 15, 2012
- 15 replies
- can anyone tell me what food and drink is good to at least control psoriasis? i am a newbie to this message board ...
Blue Lagoon in Iceland
- By natural1 · New reply May 14, 2012
- 4 replies
- Has anyone been to Blue Lagoon in Iceland? Does it really help with psoriasis? I am thinking of going there this July. Can anyone recommend how to best book this trip from US ...
Psoriasis. Candida and Microorganism Link
- By Zee22 · New reply May 14, 2012
- 175 replies
- Howzit Everyone? I have recently been searching for connections between periodontal desease and P. http://www.inspire.com/groups/talk-psori asis/discussion/gingivitis-periodontal-d isease-and-psoriasis ...
Pain Management in Pustular Psoriasis
- By cindy1264 · New reply May 11, 2012
- 11 replies
- I am wondering if anyone has experienced pain in the fingertips associated with pustular psoriasis and if there is an effective treatment for this specific problem? I would appreciate any advice that ...
Dr. Pankaj Naram's Ayurvedic Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis
- By Gautam · New reply May 11, 2012
- 29 replies
- Hi guys: Well, I went to see Dr. Pankaj Naram yesterday, March 12 in Alexandria, Va. He is visiting from India and practices the Ayurvedic holistic approach. There were some 50-60 people there. Dr. Naram ...
How many of you have tried a gluten free diet?
- By Phineus · New reply May 9, 2012
- 251 replies
- I think there's enough evidence out there to suggest that in a small percentage of people, gluten is the cause of their psoriasis flare ups. Beyond the research, it just makes sense. I know for me personally ...
Milk Thistle
- By faithalways63 · New reply May 8, 2012
- 18 replies
- I have recently heard that milk thistle is good for your liver.I have been on Mtx for 2 yrs and was thinking of trying the milk thistle .Has anyone else tried this ...
How i cured my psoriasis(repost of old discussion)
- By AramK · New reply May 8, 2012
- 17 replies
- Hi everyone, i came across this post while scavenging through the forum and i hope it helps someone out there. I have made an appointment for a colonic tomorrow and i have a good feeling this is what ...
Mega-Red Krill Oil and Mild/Mod Psoriasis
- By mcmomof3 · New reply May 7, 2012
- 4 replies
- A friend had recommended taking fish oil for joint issues and when confronted with the many choices at the store, I settled on the Mega-Red Krill Oil. The capsules were small and the package claims no ...
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