Books for Psoriasis healing

Psoriasis is a complex skin disorder which can be quite frustrating sometimes. It is not an ordinary problem which you can overcome by simply gulping a tablet or applying some cream on your skin. You just can’t afford to depend fully on your doctor’s diagnosis. In fact, a dermatologist would be of very little help in long term healing of Psoriasis. The reason being- they simply work on the physical symptoms and don’t do enough to heal the internal body matters. For instance, most of the dermatologists recommended scalp psoriasis shampoos are coal tar and salicylic acid based.

These shampoos act harshly on your scalp to strip off the psoriasis scales; making your hair dry, brittle and lifeless. Similarly, methotrexate, a commonly prescribed immune suppressant drug can have side effects like loss of appetite, liver damage, hair fall when consumed for a long time. Hence, to manage a stubborn problem like psoriasis, self empowerment with adequate knowledge is very vital so that we can take wise decisions and avoid potential side effects of steroid based drugs. Various books for psoriasis healing can really help us in this regard.

Psoriasis is more than just a skin problem

In my opinion, psoriasis can be managed successfully to an extent so that it doesn’t drive your life anymore. You can enjoy a very satisfying life, fulfilling all your personal and professional life responsibilities with or without psoriasis. But as we know, nothing comes for free in life. There is a cost for everything that we have to pay. The cost here is- you have to take the responsibility of your skin (and your life) in your own hands. You have to understand your psoriasis as closely as possible. You have to understand the various possible reasons for the development of an autoimmune disorder like psoriasis. You have to identify your psoriasis triggers. Once you understand the various possible reasons, only then you would be able to have a more clear picture of your skin’s condition. Identifying your psoriasis triggers would help you immensely in avoiding the psoriasis flare ups.

You have to understand that psoriasis is not all about these patches on your skin. It is deep down an internal body metabolism related problem. Unhealthy food habits, poor digestion, food sensitivities, emotional stress, erratic lifestyle, genetic issues- all these factors disturb the internal body metabolism to cause toxins build up in your body. These toxins would spread throughout the body, entering your bloodstream and accumulate in weak tissues like skin and muscles. Your liver would get impaired and unable to eliminate these toxins from the body. Then these toxins would find a way to exit from your body through the skin in the form of skin patches. Hence, the real cause of psoriasis lies within your body.

Understanding that psoriasis is an inside body problem and hence, its real healing would also be an Inside-out process is a major breakthrough in the process of overcoming psoriasis.

In this blog, I am continuously striving to empower you with various information so that you can accomplish your dream of overcoming psoriasis.

Articles have been written to cover various aspects of holistic healing of psoriasis. Holistic i.e. WHOLISTIC healing of psoriasis stands for:

• A healthy psoriasis diet– More of raw fruits and vegetables, less junk foods full of salt, sugar and saturated fats, less allergy causing foods (nightshade vegetables, wheat gluten, dairy), lesser complex proteins like red meat
• Positive changes in lifestyle– less alcohol and tobacco, regular food habits, regular physical workout, enough sleep and relaxation
• Use of herbs (like turmeric, flaxseeds, neem) and dietary supplements (Omega 3, vitamin D, vitamin B12)
• Using natural/herbal shampoo, cream and oils
• Stress management

My humble request to all

In my experience, it is always better to understand a concept first before implementing it. Especially when it is a long term healing process as in case of psoriasis.

When you understand that why X is a trigger for psoriasis, then there are high chances that you would stay away from X. Simply because you know the consequences. Hence, a thorough logical understanding is always better than just a hollow information.

Take this example- if you understand the health benefits of omega 3 for psoriasis, then you would definitely continue taking them even if they don’t give you any immediate results. And, using a dietary supplement like omega 3 in the long term would definitely give you immense benefits.

On the other hand, just a one line information would not motivate you to try omega 3 for long term if you don’t get any results quickly.

Hence, it is my humble request to everyone here on this blog- just don’t follow anyone’s advice blindly; understand the thing first and then judge using your own conscience if it inspires you or not. Only then take a decision to try it or let it go.

Books for Psoriasis healing

We have discussed the power of knowledge and how it can motivate us to continue the journey of psoriasis healing which is a long term commitment. This article would be incomplete if I don’t suggest a few good books which are helping me a lot in improving my skin. We have spent and we are still spending a lot of time and money on trying different things to manage our psoriasis. Hence, spending a few bucks to buy these books is definitely a worthy idea.

• Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative, By Dr John Pagano

This is a must-have book if you are trying to heal your psoriasis by using natural treatments. I have a copy of this book of 2009 edition. It has 330 odd pages. In this book, Dr Pagano has explained his drug free, natural treatment regimen of psoriasis in a detailed manner.

This book has 21 chapters including various case histories, photographs, a few healthy recipes and a chapter on eczema also. The author has covered various natural healing concepts in detail. Few of them are enlisted below:

• The possible reasons for psoriasis development,
• The need for body detox
• Role of Diet and nutritional deficiency
• Herbals teas
• Various topical treatments for external application
• Importance of positive attitude
• About nail and palm psoriasis
• Connection between psoriasis and psoriasis arthritis
• And many more

I would request every person seeking a non-steroidal route for psoriasis healing to have this book.

This book is available on Amazon. Check below links to check: –

• Healing Psoriasis Cookbook by Dr John Pagano

A restricted psoriasis diet is the most important aspect of Dr John Pagano’s natural treatment regimen. You have to avoid a lot of food stuff- red meat, processed meat, white sugar, coffee and caffeinated drinks, shellfish, nightshades, highly fried and fatty foods, junk foods, foods made from refined white flour. In addition to that, you have to consume wheat and other grains, dairy and other protein rich foods like poultry in limited quantities. In such a case, you would be in a desperate search for some healthy recipes to make up for your daily requirements without violating the diet rules. This Psoriasis healing cookbook would help you a lot in this matter. It has more than 300 recipes, recommended by Dr Pagano for psoriasis, psoriasis arthritis and eczema patients. Nutritional information of each and every recipe is provided for your reference.

This book is also available on Amazon.

• Boosting Immunity by Len Saputo and Nancy Faass

This 270 odd pages book covers every aspect of body immunity, explained in an utterly simple manner that a non medico person can easily understand them.

This book has 15 chapters which cover topics like

• The basics of body immunity
• Role of digestion and diet
• Relation between body toxins and immunity
• Relation between stress and immunity
• Role of healing techniques like positive affirmations, relaxation and spirituality in boosting your immunity

Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder and hence, getting to know about body immunity is very vital in long term effective healing. I would recommend you this book also. A handy, not too lengthy and easy to understand book to understand all the secrets of body immunity.

This book is also available on Amazon.

• Perfect Digestion by Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra is a renowned alternative medicine expert and author of more than 80 books, including 22 New York Times bestsellers. In this handy book, he offers ideas to boost your digestive system by using the principles of Ayurveda, an ancient Vedanta philosophy.

In this book, the author has explained:

• How your digestive tract works
• How to make friends with your gut
• What to eat and how to eat to improve the digestion
• Role of emotions in digestion
• Yoga postures for digestion
• Common gastrointestinal problem- constipation, gas, diarrhea,hemorrhoids- and how to manage them naturally
• How to identify your body type as per the Ayurveda doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha- and lifestyle tips for each dosha to improve the digestion.

In this book,the author have used the ancient Ayurveda concepts to offer natural remedies for modern day problems related to digestive system. When we talk about accumulated body toxins or faulty body metabolism or nutritional deficiency- optimum digestion is the one stop solution to all these problems. Hence, this book is a good read to understand the process of digestion along with some handy ideas to optimize it.

Amazon offers this book also:

• Psoriasis Healing from Inside-Out by Heather J. Ferris

This beautifully written book takes you to the wonderful journey of natural healing of psoriasis of the author herself. This book narrates her life story- how a young lady with no self love and self admiration became a certified counselor. Now, she is helping other people to sort out their life issues by listening to their body and understanding its requirements.

She has emphasized on internal body healing with the help of physical detox as well as emotional detox. A healthy, restricted diet along with dietary supplements and positive lifestyle helps in physical detoxification of body. Journal writing, meditation, creative visualization and positive affirmations- these techniques helps in emotional healing.

This book is worth buying. I have written a detailed summary of this book as well.

This book is available at Amazon

I would definitely add more books in this tally with the course of time. I request you all to suggest books for psoriasis healing that you have found useful. Together, we are stronger 🙂