For healthier skin, always find time to care for it. In addition to helping to relieve psoriasis symptoms, daily bathing can also help relieve both physical and mental stress. Here’s some helpful tips:
Bathing & Moisturizing: Mineral baths for at least 30 minutes every day have helped many psoriasis sufferers. Add equal amounts of Dead Sea salt and the same quantity of Epsom salt to your bath water (warm, not hot). To get rid of itching and dryness, moisturize your skin every day within 2 minutes after bathing to lock in moisture. A high-quality moisturizer is an effective way to keep your skin well- moistened. A tip from the National Psoriasis Foundation: cool your moisturizer in the fridge before using to help relieve skin itching.
Take advantage of fresh air walks. Never miss your daily portion of Vitamin D via sunshine! Just 15-20 minutes of daily sunshine during warm weather will do a world of good to your skin. But make sure to apply a sunscreen.
Cold weather? No sunshine? Get your daily portion of Vitamin D from healthy foods or supplements (dispensed as Vitamin D3). Your doctor can provide you with a Vitamin D test to establish your Vitamin D levels. Depending upon your levels, some dermatologists prescribe up to 2,000 units of a Vitamin D3 supplement per day. Children, pregnant women and people with kidney/liver disease should not use this vitamin without consulting with a doctor, as high doses can be toxic. Also, install an air humidifier in your room to mitigate against winter’s harsh dry air.
Healthy eating habits/Body weight: Many psoriasis sufferers agree that food habits can influence their condition, and a healthy diet is one of the best ways to manage psoriasis. According to numerous studies, a higher body mass index increases your chances for developing and/or aggravating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Say goodbye to gluten. Unfortunately, psoriasis can lead to another condition known as gluten sensitive enteropathy – an allergy to wheat, rye, and barley. This celiac disease is characterized by symptoms of bloating, itching, and gaseous distention. Some clinical studies have found that a gluten-free diet can improve both psoriasis and gluten sensitivity. If you think you might have celiac disease, ask your physician to check you for gluten intolerance before changing your diet to gluten free. Eliminating 100 % of gluten all at once can be rather difficult, so you can start gradually by eliminating just one major commonly used grain, which is typically wheat from your diet.
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