stevejr wrote: » glad to report my psoriasis has totally disappeared with the good weather:D. No scales, no patches, no redness! Try the sunshine folks!
bhur wrote: » Glad to hear, well done! AM fooked with it myself, doing exams at the mo so cant afford to stroll around, plus dovobet waaayy too expensive for a student. Was on steroids for a week, reduced original patches, but since then one or two small ones appeared. Cant Win
stevejr wrote: » Remember the sun is your friend.
The SunSafe Advice – Safe and Smart 1. Sunbathe safely without burning – every day if you can. 2.The middle of the day is a good time for sunbathing in the UK. 3. Start by sunbathing for 2-3 minutes each side. Gradually increase from day to day. 4.Don’t use sun screen while sunbathing. 5. If feeling hot or uncomfortable expose a different area, cover up, move into the shade – or use sun screen. 6.When abroad, where the sun is generally stronger, expose yourself for shorter times until you find out how much is safe. 7. Children benefit from sun exposure, but need guidance. 8.A tan is natural and is generally associated with good health.
blink182 wrote: » im so jealous ye all seem to be able to clear it up even if it doesnt last long. mine wont go away and i have tried practically everyting. i hate using creams now cause if i go to sleep without putting cream on i wake up in pain.but i dont mind the pain its the shame and the looks off people. especially on nights out when i wana wear a dress but cant like. i dont know i think some of us our just destined to have p :(that moogoo thing ye were talking about sounds good though ill give it a go :)sun doesnt seem to help me im just back from florida spent 10 days in a in the sun and it didnt make any different to me.
DonFred wrote: » Hi, There I got the book and its really really difficult to stick to the diet. I did however give up all tomatoe based product, potatoes (carbs basically) for a while (about a month), coffee etc and I got a small relief. Its worth a read but maybe I dont have the will power.
cailineile wrote: » Brightest Star Just sent you PM :cool: Cailin Grapes, and other fresh fruits can also be used during 3 day apple phase
Brightest Star wrote: » Hi there. Based on a couple of posts earlier in this thread, I've decided to give the Pagano book a go. I've ordered it online, so should hopefully get it during the week. My backgroud - female, mid twenties, been suffering with psoriasis the last six years or so. It's currently worse than it's ever been before, covered with the stuff, even starting to get patches on my face which is awful. It's everywhere now ... scalp, ears, very bad on arms and legs and feet. The odd patch on my tummy and back. It's mostly guttate rather than plaque psoriasis. I'm fed up of using horrible expensive creams and ointments. So I'm going to read Healing Psoriasis and give the diet a go. I also suffer from IBS, so hopefully it'll help relieve that a bit too. I'm going to try to stick to it as strictly as possible, although I know already that I'm going to find it incredibly tough. Hopefully be worth it eventually. I probably drink too much wine, so cutting that out will hopefully help a lot (will help with losing a few pounds too!) I love tomatoes, and I'll find it hard to find alternatives for my sauces when cooking. I don't smoke, don't drink tea or coffee, and I don't eat a whole lot of fried foods. I've never drunk herbal teas, but I see they're recommended so I'll give them a go. I drink loads of water, however I also drink a fair bit of Diet Coke - will find that very tough to cut out altogether. I don't eat a massive amount of red meat, but will probably miss it all the same. Love dairy products - will really miss them. Also will miss white bread. Just a few questions for anyone familiar with the book/diet ... - Looking up reviews of the book online, I've seen something called spinal cord therapy mentioned - what is this? - I saw somewhere that the first three days of the diet involve eating only apples - is this true?! :eek: - I also see that a professional enema is recommended at the start!!! Although I can see how this would help, specially as I have IBS, it's just not something I can afford at the moment. How important is this - as in, is there any point in me starting the diet til I can afford one? - How does it work as regards reintroducing foods? The diet is pretty restrictive, and chances are I'm not sensitive to all those foods - do you start reintroducing them one by one after a while? Or are you meant to cut all of them out permanently? - Is it recommended to keep using Dovobet, Dovonex, etc, in addition to the diet, or does it matter? (I'm very bad for actually using these regularly anyways! Just so nasty and time-consuming.) I'd love to hear anyone else's experiences of trying to control their psoriasis through dietary changes, either using this diet or others. Hope everyone is keeping well!
cambo2008 wrote: » I've been on it for just over 5 months now(didnt do the 3 day apple thing or enema)and while starting out is a bit tough you kind of get used to it after a while.It's really not as restrictive as I first thought and if you are serious about it you will put up with it easily enough. The hardest part for me strangely enough is drinking plenty of water,I'm just never that thirsty.I have been off the smokes and drink since day one which in itself is an achievement I couldn't have imagined, Results have been varied,I'm as clear as I have been in the last few years,there are still one or two stubborn spots that I would put a tiny amount of dovobet on once a week,have not had a single bad flare up since I started however I would say from my experience not to expect a complete clearance,I'm convinced diet does play a part in triggering it but yet to be convinced it can clear it as others will testify. Overall I feel so much better fitness and healthwise and it's probably worth trying even just for that,I've a friends wedding coming up soon and I'm giving myself a day off,just hope I don't do too much damage:) I can pass on a few tips on food and where to get foods that will make life a bit easier if you want,just let me know. Good luck with it
Brightest Star wrote: » Quick question - are eggs allowed as part of the diet? And also, do you need to cut out all bread and pasta etc, or just the white stuff? How about porridge?.
