Psoriasis Diet Tips-2

The following are some practical & common-sense diet tips for those suffering from the effects of psoriasis

1. Eat essential fatty acids

Within the psoriasis community, awareness about the benefits of using supplements of essential fatty acids (EFAs), continues to emerge.

Recent research has shown that skin conditions in humans, such as psoriasis and eczema, have improved dramatically when fish oil, flaxseed and flax oil was added to the diet.

Red, itchy patches of eczema, psoriasis often respond to the EFAs anti-inflammatory actions and overall skin-soothing properties.

Read more on the healing benefits of essential fatty acid supplements for psoriasis.

2. Avoid fruit juices

Consumption of commercially produced orange, tomato, and pineapple juice should be kept to a minimum. Due to the fact that the natural enzymes of these juices have been destroyed during processing, all that remains is the acid part of the juice, thus making them very irritating to an overly sensitive digestive system. This is most likely the case if you have psoriasis. I know this to be true from my own personal experience. Commercial apple juice is fine, even though it is devoid of any nutrients; being that it is not acidic it will not irritate the digestive tract.

Fresh fruit juices are extremely beneficial in treating psoriasis due to their high concentration of natural enzymes, and their ability to flush out toxins from the bloodstream. Refer to the chapter on juices to learn more.

3. Drink plenty of pure water

The fact that our bodies are made up primarily of water makes it one of the most important elements that are essential to our well being. It is a biological fact that water constitutes over three quarters of the body’s weight.

Pure filtered water plays a vital role in healing psoriasis, by helping to remove toxic residue from all the various body organs. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Doing this will help keep moisture in the skin and will reduce the chances of further flare ups.Therefore, if you have psoriasis keep in mind that you’re primary fluid intake should come from pure chlorine free water.

4. Drink green and oolong teas

1. Green tea

Green Tea has been used for thousands of years for calming many ailments, and is until this very day standard fare in many Asian countries. Many studies have proven the ability of Green Tea to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Green Tea is also very beneficial in promoting the proper digestion of non-fibrous foods such as proteins and fats, which is extremely vital for the psoriatic.

Green tea possesses many therapeutic properties, due to the high levels of polyphenols that it contains.  Polyphenols are naturally occurring substances that neutralise the damaging effects of the free radicals in the body.  Free radicals disrupt normal cellular function causing damage to many cells in the body.  The polyphenols, which are abundant in green tea, help to prevent this cellular damage.

Green tea polyphenols have demonstrated significant antioxidant, ant carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, probiotic, and anti-microbial properties in numerous human, animal, and in vitro studies.

The secret of Green Tea lies in its potent antioxidant properties.

Green Tea:

• Boosts your immune system.
• Is bioflavonoid-rich.
• Is proven useful for fighting free radical damage in the human body.
• Has a high content of polyphenols, which are a class of bioflavonoids.
• Is not fermented, thus keeping in the powerful antioxidants normally lost in the fermenting process.

Click here to read a comprehensive medical review on the supreme health benefits of Green Tea

Drinking green tea on a regular basis is believed to be beneficial in controlling the symptoms of psoriasis.  It is believed to reduce inflammation and itching and to calm the overactive immune response.  It is only effective whilst being taken regularly and is by no means considered a cure for the condition.  Studies indicate that the eczema symptoms will reappear if the green tea is not taken regularly.

2. Oolong Tea

A study published in the Archives of Dermatolog proved, that oolong tea might be a powerful remedy for stubborn eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. Oolong tea is made from the same leaves as green teas. They differ in the fermentation process: Oolong is partially fermented,and green tea is unfermented. The partial fermentation process produces a high concentration of polyphenols that researchers credit for soothing and healing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Conclusion:

It is highly recommend that you make a habit of drinking two or more cups of Green, or Oolong tea daily.

5. Drink herbal teas

Herbal teas are great whole body cleansers, and therefore can have a very positive effect on psoriasis.

Some beneficial herbal teas are:

Chamomile, Peppermint, Ginseng, Echinacea, American Saffron, and Everyday Detox Tea.

Words of caution: as with any other medicine or herbal product, do not use during pregnancy or lactation, without the prior consent of your physician.

Green and herbal tea tips:

Tip #1. Only purchase teas from companies that are known for their dedication to purity and quality. This is important due to the fact that that many tea companies use chlorine to bleach their tea bags.

In addition, recent studies have shown that the antioxidant levels of many common teas including green teas can vary widely.

Among the recommended brands are Eden Foods and Traditional Medicinals.

Tip # 2. Green or oolong tea should be steeped in very hot, but not boiling water. Boiling water will scorch the delicate flavor, rendering it bitter.

Make sure to follow the recommended seeping times stated on the package when preparing your herbal teas.

Be aware, that, most of the standard teas available in store outlets are black teas, which are much more processed, and contain much higher levels of caffeine than natural herb teas, and should therefore be avoided.

Tip # 3. Avoid decaffeinated teas, as the process used to remove the caffeine is a chemical process, which severely alters the natural chemical makeup of the tea, thus compromising its nutritional benefits.

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