There are more than 125 million people, or nearly 3% of the world’s population, even newborn babies, who suffered from Psoriasis. It is estimated that at least 10% of psoriasis sufferers have a severe form that causes disability and exclusion from normal life.
Psoriasis has an overwhelming impact on the patient. Recent studies have shown that people with psoriasis are at an increased risk for other inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, obesity, and can result in early death.
| Causes |
The underlying cause of the condition is not known, but it is associated with:
- The overproduction of new skin cells (10 times as fast as normal), leading to the buildup of live cells (the cause of thickened patches) and profuse shedding of the outer skin layer.
- Several underlying factors may trigger the disorder or flare-ups, including the following:
- Disorder of the immune system
- Food allergies
- Heredity
- Emotional stress
- Skin injuries or sunburn
- Accumulate toxins in an unhealthy colon
- Certain drugs
- Acidic food
- Alcohol
- Obesity
- Overgrowth of the organism Candida albicans
| Symptoms |
- Raised red patches of skin, covered with dry white or silvery scales. The patches usually appear on the elbows, knees, nails (fingers and foes), scalp and trunk
- Profuse shedding of dead skin (looks like dandruff when on the scalp), in severe cases
- Cracked painful skin that may bleed or itch
| Recommendations |
- Eat a whole food diet as much as possible.
- Eat fish, fruits and vegetables.
- Eat olive oil, garlic and onion.
- Drink fresh hand-pressed fruit juices, beet juice and carrot juice always.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Proper stress management and follow a healthy lifestyle. Keep a healthy body weight.
Avoid:
- Alcohol and simple sugars.
- Pro-inflammatory food (saturated fats, dairy products and other animal products).
- Acidic food e.g. pineapple, oranges, coffee and tomato.
- Allergic food e.g. wheat, corn and egg.
- Nuts (except almonds) and aromatic spices (mustard, pepper. curry, etc).
| Ideal Products Recommendation |
BIOBAY SEA BUCKTHORN – Rich in Omega 3,6,9 & the rare and powerful Omega 7!
- Possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties. It helps interfere with the production and storage of arachidonic acid (AA), a natural substance that promotes the inflammatory response and makes the lesions of psoriasis turn red and swell.
- Contains more than 190 bioactive compounds, helps protect the skin tissue and improves psoriasis, especially alleviates dry, sensitive, cracked or scaly skin.
- Speeds up recovery of the skin and makes the skin on your face and body baby-smooth!
BIOBAY ECTAZEEM Intense Moisturizing Cream with Ceramide
Benefits of BIOBAY ECTAZEEM:
- Ceramide helps to form the skin’s barrier and helps skin retain moisture. Ceramides also help the skin protect against environmental aggressors like irritants and pollution. Without the proper ratio of ceramides, the skin’s barrier can become compromised, leading to dryness, itching and irritation.
- Patents mixture of seven herbal extracts helps to reduce itching, burning and stinging sensation. Multiple herbal extracts have multiple functions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. They also act as an environmental shield to protect skin from environmental irritation.
- Sweet almond oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acid as well as contains vitamin A, B1, B2 and B6 to nourish and moisturize the skin effectively.
- Imperata cylindrical root extract acts as long term moisturizer and is able to retain hydration up to 24 hours after application.
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals and protect the skin tissue.
References
- National Psoriasis Foundation, “What is Psoriasis?” www.psoriasis.org
- International Federation of Psoriasis Organizations, IFPA
Balch, P.A. & Balch, J.F., 2000. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. 3rd Edition. Avery, New York
