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How to Avoid Dangerous Drug-Herb Interactions, Part 2
11. Valerian Valerian should not be combined with barbituates. 12. Kelp Kelp as a source of iodine may interfere with thyroid replacement therapies. 13. Echinacea Echinacea could cause liver toxicity and therefore should not be used with other...
Relationship Saver
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Researching Glyconutritionals (a.k.a. Glyconutrients)?
The Greek word "Glyco" means, "Sugar". Most people think of sugar as being bad for you. However, there are actually TWO kinds of sugars. One is the refined or "extracellular" sugars which have been long associated with human disease. The other...
The Diet Pill: A Quick Fix?
Modern medicine has given us a number of miracles in a bottle.
We have pills for arthritis, pills for heartburn, pills for
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The Essential Oil Home Medicine Chest – Part I: The Oils
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Living With the Discomfort of Psoriasis
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is characterised by
scaling and inflammation of the skin. It most often occurs on
the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back,
face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on skin
anywhere on the body. The disease may also affect the
fingernails, the toenails, and the soft tissues of the genitals
and inside the mouth.
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin
below the surface of the skin and pile up on the surface before
they have a chance to mature. In about one-third of the cases,
there is a family history of psoriasis.
Approximately 30 percent of people with psoriasis experience
joint inflammation that produces symptoms of arthritis. This
condition is called psoriatic arthritis.
My own battle with this condtion began when I was in my early
twenties. The first signs were simply a reddening of the elbows
and knees. Of course, I took little notice of this. However, it
didn't take long before the scaly patches appeared and began to
spread to my knuckles, ankles and some small areas on my lower
legs. I tried several moisturising lotions but nothing seemed to
work. I then sought the advice of my physician who diagnosed my
condition as Psoriasis.
So began a lifetime of applying corticosteroid creams and
coaltar lotions to the affected areas of my body. This is
usually the first type of treatment prescribed for the condition.
At times, I experienced significant physical discomfort. Itching
and pain interfered with basic functions, such as sleep. This in
turn left me feeling constantly tired and unable to cope with
day-to-day chores, thus putting a strain on my family
relationships. I began to feel self-conscious about my
appearance and had a poor self-image that stemmed from fear of
public rejection. Psychological distresses in turn lead to
significant depression and social isolation.
I noticed that there were times when my skin worsened, then
improveed. I found that several things caused flareups including
infections, stress, and changes in climate that dry the skin.
Also,
certain medicines seemed to trigger an outbreak or worsen
the disease.
As the years progressed, so too did the disease. I eventually
had psoriasis on my knuckles, elbows, finger joints, knees,
lower legs, feet, and even the webbing of my toes. I also had it
in my scalp and a large area of my lower back. I was miserable
most of the time because of the constant itching and discomfort.
I had tried every treatment that I heard of and had found only
minimal relief. By this time, I had virtually given up hope that
I would ever lead a normal life without this affliction.
However, a few years ago, a friend convinced me to see a
naturopath. I didn't expect much from him but he surprised me.
He advised me to try emu oil, something I hadn't yet tried. I
took his advice and bought a bottle of emu oil capsules which I
took religiously. Within weeks, the scaly patches had all but
disappeared from my knuckles and lower legs. By a couple of
months, I had no outward signs of the disease and, for the first
time in many years, I felt comfortable with my appearance.
Because I was no longer itching all of the time, my sleep
patterns improved and so did my ability to cope with life in
general.
I took the full dose for about six months and then started
taking just one capsule per day as a maintenance dose. I still
take that every day and will do so for the rest of my life.
So, for all of those who suffer from psoriasis or eczema, take
my advice. Give the emu oil a try. It certainly improved my
quality of life and I believe that the advice given to me by
that naturopath is the best advice I was ever given.
Psoriasis is an incurable disease and, once you have it, you
will always have it. The point is that you don't have to let it
rule your life. You can live relatively free of this condition
just by taking that one step.
About the author:
Anne Wolski has worked within the health and welfare industry
for more than 30 years. Go to
http://www.magnetic-health-online.com to see many wonderful
health articles, many of them written by doctors and others who
have been involved in the health industry for many years.
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