For a simple example of traditional and alternative approaches working together, click here . Herbal, natural, alternative, and homeopathic approaches are not intended to be utilized in place of common sense or your doctor's treatment plan. There is much anecdotal evidence that certain foods act as triggers to psoriasis. Glutens, red meats, dairy, and cultured foods can irritate the intestinal tract and perpetuate psoriasis outbreaks. Within the intestinal tract, bacteria and yeast help process our food.
Toxins get into the body and trigger the immune system.
A cleansing diet can help remove the irritating foods from the bowels, allowing the body time to heal itself, and can also help to reduce the yeast, fungus or bacterial proliferation. The answers to those questions are still not determined scientifically . However, many people are controlling their psoriasis using the cleansing diet approach. Diet and the impact of certain foods on psoriasis is understudied. When combined with a cleansing diet, the benefits are increased.