Diet
and Regimen for psoriasis
-Vinay
A Ishnava
Introduction
Vinay
A Ishnava, final BHMS student, Baroda Homoeopathy Medical
College, Vadodara gives Diet and Regimen for psoriasis.
He is an active participant in writings and quiz programs.
Aphorism 259, Dr.Hanemann says –
Considering the minuteness of the doses necessary and proper
in homoeopathic treatment, we can easily understand that
during the treatment everything must be removed from the
diet and regimen which can have any medicinal action, in
order that the small dose may not be overwhelmed and extinguished
or disturbed by any foreign medicinal irritant.
Aphorism
261, says – The most appropriate regimen during the
employment of medicine in chronic diseases consists in the
removal of such obstacles to recovery, and in supplying
where necessary the reverse:
In
aphorism 260 of the Organon of Medicine Samuel Hahnemann
gave a list of substances that may antidote the action of
homoeopathic remedies. if the list is read, one becomes
acutely aware of quite a few dietary restrictions recommended.
Later on in his career Hahnemann stated that he found that
if a person was habituated to some of these substances it
seemed that the remedy acts without interference whereas
in those of occasional usage there were negative effects.
Sometimes, however, some habitual users of such substances
do not improve on a properly chosen remedy until they are
removed because they keep up the disease. These negative
effects are acerbated if the person is taking something
to which they are idiosyncratic or allergic.
The following tips may
help to reduce the number of psoriasis flare-ups or improve
symptoms during the course of treatment.
- Research has been done on
fat metabolism in psoriatic patients. This led to the
conclusion that the lesions depend on fat metabolism.
It is better to avoid the animal and vegetable fat.
The study has revealed no flare up with the carbohydrate
and protein metabolism. Some psoriatic patients live
happily as vegetarians. They could identify the
specific food that triggers the ailment and control
with diet. Low sodium diet is advised to avoid much
exfoliation and itching
- The mental and emotional aspects
of healing are very important. Particularly, an
attitude of desiring and expecting to be healed is essential
(“right thinking”). Positive mental
attitude is necessary for following this healing regimen.
Doubt (or lack of conviction) will make it almost impossible
to stick with the dietary and cleansing treatments,
which are a lifestyle adjustment for most individuals.
A positive mental and emotional attitude and can be
created and maintained by focusing on a high purpose
(ideal) for being healed.
- Keep your skin moist and lubricated.
- Avoid cold, dry climates. Cold
weather may worsen symptoms, while hot, humid weather
and sunlight may improve symptoms. (However, hot humid
weather may worsen certain types of psoriasis).
- Avoid scratching and picking skin
and skin injuries (cuts or scrapes). An injury to the
skin can cause psoriasis patches to form anywhere on
the body, including the site of the injury. This includes
injuries to your nails or nearby skin while trimming
your nails.
- Avoid infection. Infections such
as streptococcal throat can cause psoriasis to appear
suddenly (called guttate flare), especially in children.
- Try to avoid certain medications.
Some drugs have been found to worsen psoriasis symptoms.
(including beta-blockers and lithium)
- Limit alcohol. This may help control
psoriasis, especially for men.
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Vinay A Ishnava,
4th Year Bhms
6, Prakash Park,
Near Mother School.
Baroda - 21
Phone : 98793 81266
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