Tips to control or Prevent Psoriasis in Ayurveda

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and nails. It is marked by patches of thick, red skin covered with silvery scales that occur primarily on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. Although not life-threatening, it can be painful and cause psychological and emotional distress.

Psoriasis occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells.
Ayurveda has its own approach and Treatment for Psoriasis.

According to Ayurveda there are some main factors that causes Psoriasis - 

1. Opposite diet or contradictory foods

2. Improper Life style

3. Excessive stress

4. And Unknown causes

Diet for Preventing or Controlling Psoriasis

Avoid the following foods to minimise your psoriasis.

• Avoid acidic (sour) foods, citrus fruits (lemon, orange), apple, mango, grapes, tomato, pineapple, pickles, curd and buttermilk.
• Avoid all fermented food and all bakery food items.
• Avoid whey and fine flour.
• No cold drinks, ice creams, fast food (like pizzas), sauces and Ketchup.
• No fruit jams, preserved juices or preserved foods.
• Avoid sweets, chocolates and paneer.
• No dried fruits (almonds and raisins are okay).
• No tobacco or alcohol.
• Avoid common table salt (rock salt in small quantities is okay).
• All non-vegetarian food should be avoided (only boiled eggs, some types of fish).
• Avoid red chiles, green chiles, chile powder, garlic, onion, etc.
• No fried food items.
• No milk shakes, no fruit salad , no milk after eating fruits for half an hour

Consult a doctor if you ever find any symptoms of Psoriasis, Psoriasis can be controlled more or can be cured fully if it is in the initial stages. Ayurveda have effective treatment for Psoriasis, you can see significant changes during the treatment. 

Ayurvedic treatment of psoriasis includes counselings, lifestyle management, diet management and panchakarma, especially vamana and virechana. In the case of scalp psoriasis shirodhara with proper oils is also a very effective treatment.

Treatment may also include stress management, oral Ayurvedic medicines, immuno modulators for immunity, topical treatments, regular follow up appointments and yoga and meditation to relieve mental stress.

Hindusthan Ayurvedic health Care, Ayurveda treatment centre in trivandrum offers Best Ayurveda treatment for psoriasis. We follow traditional Ayurveda treatments and specialise more on Psoriasis, Slip disc, Arthritis, Joint pains and Low back pain treatments in Trivandrum. We have treated and cured many patients and we pride ourselves for providing peace of mind for all. 

How To Prevent Arthritis? Simple Tips To Stay Healthy

Arthritis commonly occurs when the cartilage – the slick, cushioning surface on the ends of bones – wears away, bone rubs against bone, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Over time, joints can lose strength and pain may become chronic. 

You can't always prevent Arthritis, there are many risk factors associated with it like increasing age, family history, and gender; Women are more prone to Arthritis than men. 

You may be wondering Why Women are more prone to Arthritis, the some factors leads to this are - Women is having less knee cartilage than men, Due to hormonal difference women are also at greater risk for the autoimmune condition called Rheumatoid Arthritis, Emotional problems, lack of exercise etc.

So now what, even though we can't prevent the occurrence of Arthritis in most cases, we can give can give a try and may it would help you. 

Ways to prevent Arthritis -

1. Maintain a Good Body weight - Excess body weight increases the risk factor for getting Arthritis. More weight means more pressure on joints which means faster joint wear out.
2. Eat Fish rich in Omega 3 - Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits—and may reduce inflammation in the body.
3. Exercise - Exercise strengthens the muscles around the joints, which protects them from wear and tear. But avoid high impact exercises like long distance running, Soccer etc as these have adverse effects and increases the wearing. 
4. Try to avoid any Injuries - when you injure your joint—for example, while playing sports or due to an accident—you can damage the cartilage in the knee and cause it to wear out more quickly.
5. Take care of Joints - While doing physical actions like Lifting an Object lift with your legs instead of back this will reduce the strain on your joints. Similarly while carrying objects also try to distribute the weight.
6. Stay away from High heels - Human foot is designed in such a way that it is distributing weight equally on entire feet. If you wear a high heels whole body weight is balanced by toes which in turn increases stress. So wear high heels only occasionally.
7. Check your Vitamin D - Studies shows that Vitamin D deficiency also results in Arthritis so include Vitamin D in your diet.
8. Drink water - The cartilage in our joints is made up mostly of water, which is what makes it such a great cushion for the joints. When we’re dehydrated, water gets sucked out of the cartilage and it’s more easily damaged by wear and tear. So drink water.
9. Consult your doctor - If your feel that you are having Arthritis, Consult your doctor and take immediate steps to slow down the wear and tear on your joints. 

Article Prepared by Hindusthan Ayurvedic Health Care, Ayurveda treatment centre in trivandrum. Hospital specialise in treatment for Slip disc. Psoriasis, Arthritis, Low back pain, Post pregnancy care etc. For Arthritis ayurvedic treatment in Trivandrum  you can consult with the chief Ayurveda Doctor, who is an efficient Ayurveda Doctor who has cured many patients and had helped many.