Karen Jackson
M-Folia will soon be adding a Glycerine and Mahonia Aquifolium tincture to our range after discovering that Dermatologists and Scientists at UCLA and Vanderbilt University have found that Glycerine can be helpful for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Studies have shown glycerol makes skin look and function better by helping skin cells …
According to a recent article, a family history of psoriasis can’t be ignored and in one-third of psoriasis cases there is a history of the disease in the family. Statistics show that if a parent has psoriasis, a child has about a 10 percent chance of developing it as well. But while genes are responsible …
Talking to friends and co workers about your psoriasis can alleviate some of the stress and help people to understand what you are going through. It’s important to let people who care about you know that psoriasis is not catching and that they can talk to you about it. For more information about how to …
For Psoriasis sufferers, the natural UVA rays of summer sun can be therapeutic and when the air is humid, the skin is better able to retain moisture which is key to easing those dry plaques. So, while scorching temperatures and high humidity can put a damper on summer fun for some, for psoriasis patients the hot, moist …
In a study involving over 80,000 women, researchers discovered that the risk of developing psoriasis was 72% higher in women who drank an average of 2.3 beers per week or more compared to women who didn’t drink alcohol at all. That risk went up even higher for women who drank 5 or more beers a …
Research into Oregon grape root (also known by its Latin name as Mahonia aquifolium, and which is the active ingredient in M-Folia) is causing excitement among dermatologists. The tall, flowering shrub that grows in abundance in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States is traditionally used to help treat constipation, bloating, and other intestinal …
Great article about foods that may help control the symptoms of psoriasis. People with psoriasis react differently to dietary changes, just as they can react differently to medical treatments. But many people have reported success with changes in their diet. Here is an article showing foods that may help. Click here to view
Dry air and low levels of exposure to sunlight’s ultraviolet rays can lead to a worsening of psoriasis symptoms during fall and winter. * That’s why it is particularly important to take good care of yourself to avoid falre ups. This means maintaining a sensible, high fibre diet, high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids, doing regular exercise …
Our friends over at WebMD have just published an article entitled ‘Ten Ways To Prevent Psoriasis Flare Ups’. Here’s the list: Use moisturizing lotions. Take care of your skin and scalp. Avoid dry, cold weather. Use a humidifier. Avoid medications that cause flare-ups. Drugs that are known to make psoriasis worse in some people include: …
A recent study explains why psoriasis plaques rarely become infected. The report reveals how psoriasis lesions have inherent anti-fungal and anti-bacterial proteins that fight infection. More interestingly, it shows once again how Psoriasis is very much an immune-related disorder and that long-term treatments should be focussed on the immune system. For more information – How …