Does your child suffer from Psoriasis?

Scientists believe that Psoriasis symptoms only develop if they are triggered by certain events, most frequently in children and teenagers, but that does not mean your child will have every aspect of the condition to deal with in their lives either now or in the future…to learn more click here  

National Psoriasis Foundation Recommend Mahonia Aquifolium for Psoriasis

The National Psoriasis Foundation only recommend 8 natural remedies for psoriasis, and one of these is Mahonia Aquifolium.     This herbal extract, which is used in all our M-Folia range, has  been proven in studies to contain anti microbial agents and, when used topically, is wonderful for treating the symptoms of Psoriasis.   To learn …

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Is Glycerine good for Psoriasis?

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 …

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Is Psoriasis Hereditary? Not Necessarily!

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 …

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Summertime Solutions for Psoriasis

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 …

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Drinking Beer Linked to Psoriasis

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 …

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Psoriasis? Oregon Grape Root Excites Dermatologists

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 …

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Psoriasis Sufferers cannot tolerate live vaccines

Psoriasis Sufferers CANNOT tolerate ‘live’ vaccines

  According to resident dermatologist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Dr Julie Moore M.D., Psoriasis sufferers cannot tolerate “live” vaccines such as the nasal flu vaccine and the shingles shot. Remember, Psoriasis is an immune-related condition and for that reason, patients with psoriasis should always consult their physician or dermatologist before getting vaccinated.