We also define psoriasis as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease. It is among the most common inflammatory skin diseases. It occurs with triggering factors in people with genetic predisposition. There are many clinically different types. It can start from any part of the skin or nails. Typical lesions are in the form of slightly raised, sharply demarcated plaques on a reddened surface, covered with loose white or silver-colored, pearlescent dandruff.
For people with healthy skin, it takes 28 days for the top layer of their skin to shed and new cells to develop from the bottom layer. However, in psoriasis, this cycle is shortened by 8 times normal. And the differentiation of the cells in the top layer, which we call keratinocytes, decreases. Old skin cells begin to accumulate. We see this accumulation in the form of white dandruff or crusts. In addition, erythema, or redness, is also observed on the skin due to inflammation caused by the overstimulated immune system.
In order to cure this inflammation, we must first cure its causes.
When we look at the reasons that trigger inflammation,
First of all, the presence of imbalanced intestinal flora facilitates this situation.
The formation of leaky gut and developing food sensitivities stimulate the immune system.
Some chronic latent infections in the body (streptococcal, staphylococcal infections)
High environmental toxin exposure and heavy metal accumulation
Inflammatory eating habits, increase in the body's toxin load and acidity and vitamin and mineral micronutrient deficiencies stimulate immunity.
Therefore, the primary approach in treatment should be to establish anti-inflammatory nutritional habits.
We should take care to consume food groups in their most natural form. We should eat plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits by paying attention to portion control. We should eat cold-pressed plant oils, rich in raw nuts and vegetables, but consume animal proteins in small amounts, at intervals and with variety.
Your daily nutrition We can add spices such as sumac, cloves and turmeric, which have high antioxidant properties.
You should never consume ready-made, sweetened products or trans fats.
By chewing small amounts and thoroughly, you will prevent the development of digestive problems.
You should drink quality and sufficient amount of water.
When you eat 2 meals a day and make up the content of your meals from these food groups, you will accelerate your recovery by keeping insulin, a pro-inflammatory hormone, under control.
If you have leaky gut and food sensitivities, we can repair the intestinal epithelium and balance the flora by not consuming food groups containing gluten, dairy products, and lectins for at least 6-8 weeks.
We include the vitamins, minerals or food groups you need in your diet to reduce inflammation, increase antioxidant capacity and support detox systems.
If there is heavy metal accumulation in the body, we ensure its excretion in a controlled manner.
Since the cortisol hormone secreted under stress, just like insulin, is an inflammatory hormone, learning stress management and activating the parasympathetic system that heals the body with exercises and relaxation techniques that are suitable for you are very important to accelerate recovery.
It is very important to use natural cosmetics instead of chemical-containing products that damage the skin and to support the skin with aromatherapy oils that repair and structure the skin.
When you gain the right nutrition and life habits, learn stress management and how to treat your skin, it is possible to heal psoriasis like other chronic diseases, although it is a genetically inherited disease.
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