actual aloe vera. Some of them are green; aloe vera juice is usually clear. Make sure aloe vera is listed early on the list of ingredients and that there are few other ingredients. The above-mentioned study used a 0.5% aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream.
.....People talk about fish oils being effective for psoriasis. It is true that the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA have been shown to decrease the symptoms and severity of psoriasis. However, the study that demonstrated this used a high potency injectable form of these oils. It is not clear if the same effects will be seen if one takes capsules. Fish and flax seed oil capsules are helpful for other skin conditions as well. |
..... Other holistic health care practitioners feel that psoriasis is aggravated by an improperly  functioning, or an overloading of the detoxification systems in the body. Primarily it is believed to be the result of an overworked liver or incomplete protein digestion. This is why some practitioners recommend people take Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) to help restore liver function. Milk thistle appears to have the ability to reduce toxin uptake |
by the liver and to stimulate the regeneration of liver cells. Check with your Peoples Pharmacist if Milk Thistle is right for you; there may be drug interactions with Milk Thistle. Side effects may include; stomach upset, nausea, or skin rashes. The recommended dose is 420mg per day of a milk thistle extract containing 70% to 80% silymarin.
On the same line of thinking, it is best to avoid foods that require a lot of detoxification by the liver. The biggest culprit is alcohol. People who suffer from psoriasis should avoid alcohol intake. Eating a diet high in fibre and lower in protein might also help with psoriasis symptoms. The extra fibre helps to remove toxins from the body.
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