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also believed that undigested proteins might aggravate psoriasis. Some people have found relief by switching to a low fat, vegetarian diet. This type of diet tends to have easily digestible and less protein.
.....Another often overlooked area of health is our bowels. We only worry about our bowels when they are not working properly, i.e. constipation. There is a very complex environment in our bowels; made up of good bacteria, bad bacteria, yeast and possibly parasites. In a healthy bowel, the good bacteria are dominant in numbers. They promote the proper digestion of foods and produce some vitamins. When the good bacteria are low in numbers there tends to be more gas, indigestion and diarrhea. So the bottom line here is eat more yogurt. If you are concerned about your intestinal flora, you can take acidophilus supplements. The best ones contain live bacteria and are found in a fridge.
.....What about detoxification diets or therapies? I get asked this question a few times a year, usually in March ary. I’m not keen on detoxification fasts, diets or supplements and my logic is simple. Do you really think that a years worth of eating bad foods and environmental toxins can be eliminated in a weekend? I know this is not a fair statement, but it does make a bit of sense. For some people fasting can make them feel ill; this is mainly due to the toxins that are released when one’s body breaks down fat cells for energy.
.....Detoxification is not found in a box, it is a lifestyle. Cleanse your body slowly over many years by following these simple steps; eat simple low fat foods, including lots of fruits and veggies (organic if you can), increase your fiber intake, drink more water, never heat your food in a plastic container, and if you can’t pronounce it don’t eat it or have it in your house. That is my simple detoxification strategy. It may not cure your psoriasis, but it might make the rest of you feel better.
Written By Ian Lloyd, Pharmacist & Chartered Herbalist
Peoples Pharmacy, Victoria |
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