However, several uncontrolled studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment for psoriasis. Anecdotal reports to the NPF are mixed, with some people saying they have been helped by it and others not. People who have tried it and have had improvement say it takes many treatments. Acupuncture has few known side effects, so people interested in trying it have little to lose, other than the expense of the treatment. This ancient healing method originated in India more than 5,000 years ago.
Prevention is the key to Ayurvedic medicine.
It encourages attention to balance in one's life through diet, herbs, lifestyle and right thinking. Managing disease and restoring health involves assessing the whole person to understand the nature of the imbalance. The NPF does not know of any studies that specifically look at Ayurvedic medicine as a therapy for psoriasis. The practice began in the U.S. in the late 1800s and is now a widely recognized alternative therapy. The NPF is not aware of any clinical studies on the usefulness of chiropractic in treating psoriasis.