Psoriasis

Diet and Nutrition: (references)

Eliminate foods that cause an allergic response or to which there is a sensitivity (fast, use an elimination diet, or allergy test to isolate such foods)
Avoid sugar and salt
Avoid foods that contain purine, i.e., meat and other high protein foods
Increase fiber in the diet, either by diet (whole grains, bran, fruit, etc.) or supplements
Avoid cAMP stimulators such as biotin, ginseng, and Vitamin C
Avoid cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors such as aspirin and NSAIDs
Eat lots of garlic (inhibits lipoxygenase)
Don't drink any alcohol (wine only if you must)

Vitamins and Minerals: (references)

Vitamin A: 50,000 I.U.
Vitamin B12: 1,000 cc weekly
Vitamin D: 200 - 400 I.U.
Vitamin E: 400 - 800 I.U.
Folic Acid: 1 - 2 mg.
Selenium: 200 mcg.
Zinc: 30 mg.

Supplements: (references)

Quercetin: 250 mg. TID (between meals)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 2 - 5 gm. TID
Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 1 gm. TID
Fumaric Acid: 250 - 500 mg. TID
Hydrochloric Acid: 40 - 70 grains per meal (if lab work confirms)
Digestive Enzymes: 2 tablets with each meal

Botanicals: (references)

Tincture - Hydrastis (1), Arctium (1), Allium sativum (1), Smilax (2), Glycyrrhiza (2), Galium (1): 1/4 tsp. TID

Individual botanicals to be considered for this condtion:

Homeopathic Remedies: (references)

General psoriasis:
Ambr., Ars., Ars-I., Bor., Calc., Calc-S, Canth., Carb-Ac., Chin., Chrysar., Clem., Graph., Iris, Kali-Aar., Cali-C., Kali-S., Lob., Lyc., Mang., Merc., Mex., Morg-G., Nat-M., Nit-Ac., Petr., Phos., Phyt., Psor., Puls., Rhus-T., Sarr., Sras., Sep., Sil., Staph., Sulph.

(For an overview of Homeopathy, click here.)

Other Therapies: (references)

Coffee enema: 2/week
Constitutional hydrotherapy
Sea water bathing
Oat meal baths (for itching and soothing the nerves)
Topical application of Vitamin D in the activated form: Calcitrol or Calcipotriol - BID
Use enemas (and laxatives if necessary) to insure that the bowels move every day
Get lots of sunshine, preferably with meditation
Weight reduction if appropriate

Recommended Labs:

Check for psoriasis: Skin Biopsy
Rule out allergies: IgG Food Allergy Antibody, IgG and IgE Inhalent Allergy Antibody
Rule out Fifth Disease: CBC with Diff, Parvovirus
Rule out heavy metal poisoning: Hair Analysis
Rule out herpes: Skin Culture
Rule out HIV: ELISA, Western Blot
Rule out impetigo: Skin Culture
Rule out systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): CBC with Diff, Blood Chemistry, Urinalysis, CRP, ANA with Reflex, Quantitative Immunoglobulins, Tissue Biopsy
Rule out tinea infection: Skin Culture using KOH

* The recommended use of this supplement or therapy is based on a physiological mechanism or empirical data and is not necessarily supported by peer-reviewed research studies.