Is cutting out dairy products beneficially for psoriasis and depression??

Question

I was told that if I cut out dairy produts that my depression may improve and that my psoriasis would start to clear up, I have taken anti-depressants in the past and my depression lifted slightly but they didnt make any differece to my psoriasis, I am desparate to find something that will help both problems!!!

Answer 1

a.Correcting abnormal liver function is of great benefit in the treatment of psoriasis. The connection between the liver and psoriasis relates to one of the liver's basic tasks (filtering and detoxifying the blood). Psoriasis has been linked to the presence of several microbial byproducts in the blood. If the liver is overwhelmed by excessive levels of these toxins in the bowel, or if there is a decrease in the liver's detoxification ability, the toxin level in the blood will increase and the psoriasis will get worse.

b.Psoriasis patients have benefited from gluten-free and elimination diets.

c.A "moderate" diet is best in coping with psoriasis, without an excess of rich, fatty, starchy or spicy foods, or alcohol. High fiber diet would be very helpful.

d. Drinking clean, non-chlorinated water to flush the toxins out of the system is very beneficial.

How Supplements Can Help Psoriasis

Taken daily, the supplements listed below may relieve psoriasis flare-ups. They may be used together. Results are usually apparent after about one month.

1.Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are anti-inflammatories that work by blocking arachidonic acid, a natural body chemical that causes inflammation.
People with psoriasis often have low levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their system. Take fish oil three times a day or flaxseed oil in the morning.

2.Grape seed extract is an antioxidant that blocks damage to many types of cells, including skin cells. Borage oil also has antioxidant benefits that help protect skin cells.

3.Vitamin A in high doses has been used by dermatologists for over 60 years for skin conditions associated with thickening of the uppermost layer (hyperkeratinization).

4.Zinc speeds healing when taken daily. People taking zinc for longer than a month should also take copper, because zinc prevents the efficient absorption of copper.

5.Milk thistle can be very useful for improving normal liver function, which is often beneficial for people with psoriasis. This herb also reduces leukotriene production in the white blood cells, which in turns helps slow the overactive reproductive cycle of psoriatic skin. Some nutritionally oriented physicians suggest combining milk thistle with the amino acid NAC
(N-acetylcysteine), which has been shown to protect the liver during exposure to certain toxic chemicals.

6.Individualized homeopathic medicines prescribed by a health-care provider skilled in their use may be an effective way to decrease the severity of psoriasis flare-ups.

7.Cayenne pepper cream (capsaicin) is used by both conventional and alternative practitioners. Applied directly to lesions, it causes the body to block production of the inflammation-causing chemicals found within the psoriatic plaques. Because capsaicin can be highly irritating, it should probably be used only under a dermatologist’s supervision.

Self-Care Remedies-
Expose psoriatic areas to the sun. Between 15 and 30 minutes of sun on the skin each day may help heal psoriasis. Results begin to show after three to six weeks. Protect areas that don't have psoriasis against sunburn by using a strong sunscreen.

Try to minimize your exposure to chemicals in the home, including pesticides, solvents, oil-based paints and cleaning solutions.

Drink plenty of pure water. Don't drink tap water. And try to avoid chlorine in water; be sure to shower after swimming in a chlorinated pool.

In winter, turn on the humidifier. Moist air may prevent lesions.

Use a moisturizer on lesions--and the rest of the body as well--to prevent dryness and itching. Aloe vera gel works well for many people.

Take a bath containing oatmeal, coal tar, or oils you find soothing. Keeping your skin well hydrated is a very important part of the treatment of psoriasis. A 15-minute soak in warm water is recommended.

Try an application of fumaric acid cream. It’s sold in health food stores, and it relieves pain and itching and reduces the size of psoriasis lesions. Apply three times daily during acute attacks.

Depression -
Add "phosphatidylserine" to your supplement regimen. This amino acid has been shown in clinical trials to lift mood and positively affect behavior.

Another supplement that may help ease depression is ginkgo biloba. Gingko biloba may be especially helpful for those over 50, because depression has been linked to reduced circulation in the brain, and ginkgo has long been prescribed to increase blood flow. This makes it particular beneficial to older people, who often have cholesterol-clogged blood vessels.

Vitamin B complex helps strengthen the nerves because it enhances neurotransmitter production in the brain .All the B vitamins can be safely taken in conjunction with prescription antidepressants.

Another group of nutrients that you can add to your diet to help reduce the effects of depression are omega-3 fatty acids. You can get a Fish oil supplement.

Try Yoga, which relaxes your body and mind.

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Is cutting out dairy products beneficially for psoriasis and depression??
I was told that if I cut out dairy produts that my depression may improve and that my psoriasis would start to clear up, I have taken anti-depressants in the past and my depression lifted slightly but they didnt make any differece to my psoriasis, I am desparate to find something that will help...

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RE: Is cutting out dairy products beneficially for psoriasis and depression??
I was told that if I cut out dairy produts that my depression may improve and that my psoriasis would start to clear up, I have taken anti-depressants in the past and my depression lifted slightly but they didnt make any differece to my psoriasis, I am desparate to find something that will help both problems!!!

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So..
Home remedies are the lowest cost treatments for dealing with psoriasis. More often than not, they are all-natural cures and won’t harm you with harsh side-effects. Not all results work for all people and it may take trying a few different remedies to find one that works for you.


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Have a nice day

Answer 9

Whenever I see or hear about someone with depression I wonder about their diet.

Your body works from the inside out. So it makes sense to look at the inside and what you are giving your body in the first place.

Are you eating enough calories and those calories being high quality proteins and veggies? Are you taking a good high quality multi vitamin? Getting enough water?

All those things in deficiency will cause depression. Look to the inside and what you are providing yourself before medication.

Not enough protein will most definitely cause depression. Thats just protein. Here is a good link that will tell you what is what with proteins and how they effect your brain.

http://www.realtime.net/anr/aminoacd.html

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Brown spots, commonly known as age or liver spots, are actually called solar lentigines. They are harmless spots that occur most often on people over 50, people with light skin, and people who get a lot of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Brown spots are brown because they contain melanin, a pigment that is found in the top layers of your skin, which can "clump" and produce spots. Fortunately, a few home remedies may help reduce the appearance of these spots

Answer 11

Re there any accupuncurists bu where you live? Psoriasis anddepression both react wellto accupuncture