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Effective Natural Remedies for Psoriasis Relief

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Distilled White Vinegar
Posted by Jimness (Torrance, CA)
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After I dampened a small sponge with water, I poured a small amount of distilled white vinegar onto the sponge, which I then used to lightly scrub away the unsightly white patches from my chin. Although this vinegar treatment does not STOP the appearance of white flaky patches (which I believe to be Psoriasis), it definitely slows-down the recurrence.


Ted's Remedy Reader Feedback
Posted by Wayne (Exeter, Devon, Uk )

Hi, I have suffered scalp psoriasis on and off for numerous years. Sometimes I find a shampoo that will clear it but the scalp appears to become accustomed to it after a while and it is no longer as effective. Recently, after washing my hair I noticed a strong ammonia smell from my scalp which eventually subsides. I would like to try Ted's lotion recipe of 5% Milk of magnesia, 10-15% Ammonium Chloride & 5% Xylitol. Is this solution made in water or an unscented shampoo? Will let you know how I get on.


Chinese Herbal Ointment
Posted by Debra M. (Kenmore Washington ) on 04/06/2024
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Good morning

In reading your post on psoriasis, I thought to mention a product that I have been using.

Although it treats my psoriasis within 6-8 weeks, new spots appear in different areas of my body. Ugh!

The product, which I purchase on Amazon is called Qicaogangmn Caoben Yijun Rugan.

It is a cream. You can look into the ingredients and perhaps find it useful in coming up with your own concoction??

I had my former dermatologist who is Asian look at the ingredients to make certain there were no steriods in it. He concluded there were not.

Good luck

Debra Mahoney


Pink Himalayan Salt
Posted by Maverick (Washington State, USA) on 04/28/2023
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Unreal... I had eczema, dermatitis and/or psoriasis under both eyes after I got cross-contaminated with gluten (being glutened sucks A**). BTW, similar can happen if you're lactose intolerant. The protein in dairy (casein) mimics the protein in wheat (gluten).

I had it for many weeks and I tried everything such as aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, castor oil, etc.. Then I read some comments here that swimming in the ocean and sea salt or dead sea salt got rid of their eczema. So I decided to try it with salt in water.

The last 3 days, I've put Pink Himalayan Salt mixed in filtered water, into a cup. I swished it around with my fingers so it would dissolve in the water and then I splashed it on both eyes (I did NOT dry at all). I think it's KEY to understand not to dry it off!

I woke up just now, everything flaked off and the red dime sized circles are GONE. I'm in shock. I also read that Chlorine Swimming Pools can do similar, but that's not even necessary. Just fill a cup with water and salt (I presume any salt will work, even table salt), splash it on the area where you have the red rash or eczema/dermatitis/psoriasis and just like it dry. Don't wash it off.

I also remember yesterday I noticed that the reddish areas under my eyes had turned yellowish, which I had not seen before when I used the other treatments (ACV, Castor Oil, Aloe Vera, etc..). So I kind of figured it was dead skin drying out and ready to come off. I'm still in shock at how quickly it happened. This is the cure for your rashes due to Eczema / Psoriasis / Dermatitis.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Pat (Ca) on 11/02/2022
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WORKED TEMPORARILY

Not sure this will help anyone .. but here goes .. I have had psoriasis for quite a while .. first time for about four years and then gone for four year and this time for two .. they say that it is brought on by stress .. maybe so .. but I think if you have other issues .. and I think my grandfather had it and my son has had it .. but his I think has been exasperated by drinking .. the first time I changed my diet and added good oils to my diet and did a cleanse .. I also used prayer for my terrible itching. I found that the shots and cortisone helped only for a while .. including the shots .. it only masked the real issue .. I think it has to do with leaky gut and food allergies .. keto helps a lot but not completely.. lecithin has helped in the past might try again I'm also going to try doing more magnesium and zinc.

For me Apple cider vinegar and coconut oil only help for a little bit. Cracking and burning and itching drive me nuts and nothing seems to really help for any length of time. can go four weeks with splitting hands and peeling. I can't use my hands to having four days of nice hands. I think the things I am going to try to do another cleanse and try to work on my liver and go back on keto and possibly work on my kidneys cause I've always had issues with my kidneys. Apple cider vinegar has the yeast from the mother and baking soda helps. So I'll probably start bathing with baking soda and finishing with vinegar and then doing the olive oil again which seemed to help. The other thing that helps a lot are cold showers.. maybe that will help people I don't know everybody's different..


High-Dose Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D
Posted by Art (California) on 10/26/2021 2327 posts

Hi Brandy,

Would you be so kind as to add the dosing schedule and amounts of each supplement? Thank you!

Art


Urine Therapy + ACV
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 09/07/2021

Ted's Remedies, Cure a Candida Infection with Herbal Remedies! (earthclinic.com)

Molybdenum is particularly useful for reducing the symptoms of Candida overgrowth and for avoiding Candida Die-off. It helps to process and expel toxins like acetaldehyde that are produced by Candida albicans as a byproduct of its metabolism. Molybdenum has other health benefits too.

Molybdenum: An Essential Trace Mineral » The Candida Diet

www.thecandidadiet.com/molybdenum/Cortisol allows candida colonization in a couple of ways. 1. Cortisol increases blood sugar: Cortisol stimulates gluconeogenesis – production of sugar. In a normal person, cortisol also balances this by triggering conversion of glucose to glycogen when glucose is in excess.

Cortisol and Candida Connection - Candida Diet, Cleanse ...

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Coffee Enema
Posted by Robin (MI) on 01/04/2021
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I cured my psoriasis using coffee enemas, organic coffee.


Borax
Posted by yve (mass ) on 07/31/2023

it's great to see you have such success treating psoriasis using borax. my concern is when I googled "is borax ingestible?" and the answer is "no"; it's toxic and could be fatal if large amount was ingested! I'm lost. I've suffered plaque psoriasis for almost two years and have tried many things to avoid going to the doctor again. the steroid cream and antibiotic did nothing for me. my question is the borax you took "20mule team" borax, the one that sold at the wal-mart? what's the dosage & frequency? I'm in my sixty. thanks for your help.

EC: Hi, that comment came from a viewer on our Borax YouTube video page. You'll need to hunt for it by date and then reply to the poster on YouTube and see if they respond.


CBD Oil
Posted by lioness (usa) on 05/24/2019
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I was recently working on a client (I'm an LMT), and she mentioned that she had psoriasis, but that it had entirely cleared up, except for a small spot on her back. She said that she had it everywhere. The specific places she mentioned were: stomach, arms, legs, inside her ears, back.

The most severely affected area was her back--she was even waking up with blood on her sheets. She tried different prescription ointments (including a $1000.00 spray!), none of which were very effective. After doing some research, she decided to try CBD oil. Her dose was 1 drop sublingually (under the tongue) in the morning. On day 2, her psoriasis was clearing up.

When I saw her, it had been 2 weeks since she started taking it, and the psoriasis had completely cleared up, except for that dime size spot on her back. She even forgot to take the CBD oil one day. I didn't think to ask her what type of psoriasis she had, but the remedy that worked for her --1 drop CBD oil under the tongue in the morning.

CBD Oil
Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 05/24/2019 233 posts

Wow, thank you for sharing, that is an amazing result for the very difficult and complicated psoriasis.


Dietary Changes, UVB Light Therapy
Posted by KC (United States) on 02/23/2019
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I have psoriasis. I tried many suggestions here on Earth Clinic, and I had success with the anti-inflammatory diet and the UVB light bulb sold for lizard aquariums.


Lifestyle Changes
Posted by Lou (UK ) on 02/06/2019
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I'm looking for advise on what supplements to take for psoriasis and possible pcos. I have not been officially diagnosed with Pcos but I have many of the symptoms including issues with facial hair, fatigue etc. Two years ago I gave up drinking alcohol and adopted a healthier lifestyle including exercising every day etc. My skin had never been better, pretty much all traces of psoriasis vanished (the poss pcos symptoms stayed the same). All of a sudden last year at precisely the time my hay fever erupted I had a huge outbreak of psoriasis (possibly guttate).

This has mostly cleared up after many months but a few patches remain and where my skin was badly affected. I now have discoloured marks where there is little or no pigment. I'm really interested in addressing these issues and I think there must be an autoimmune system link with them all. Can you suggest anything to try and keep another psoriatic episode at bay and get rid of the remaining psoriasis? If it helps the other issues then that would be a huge bonus.

Thank you so much for your time.

Lifestyle Changes
Posted by Art (California) on 02/06/2019 2327 posts

I had good results with this supplement taking it multiple times per day. https://amzn.to/2Dl8VFM

I also took some capsules and emptied two capsules into one ounce of body lotion and mixed it and applied this mixed lotion directly to any plaques.

Art


Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Shahnaz (Houston ) on 01/05/2022

Greetings! How are you doing and are you still using the same remedy?


Coconut Oil
Posted by Krystal (Nsw ) on 12/31/2016

Hi I was just wondering how that was going for u and if it is healing? I am 19 yrs old and have been suffering with psoriasis for about 8 years and I really need answers? I've healed my psoriasis about 3-4 times and has came back every time.


Coconut Oil
Posted by Kalpanamayee (I) on 03/01/2017

My dear Art,

Instead of coconut oil you can try olive oil or castor oil to see the result.


Vitamin A
Posted by Bonnie (British Columbia) on 08/17/2016
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After trying many other treatments for psoriasis my doctor prescribed 'Soriataine" (a vitamin A derivative). It cleared up in about 2 months and never returned, even 20 years later.


Juicing, Milk Thistle
Posted by Chris G (California ) on 06/26/2017

Do you only juice? Or are you combining it with a regular diet? Thanks


Saran Wrap Tip
Posted by Jan (Midwest) on 10/29/2015
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I have had psoriasis since I was age 5, I am 53 now, went into remission when I moved to AZ & FL, now back in full force, live in the Midwest now. No cure, but to control it my advice is to apply whatever cream you use, wrap your body in saran wrap at night to keep it moist. Does wonders, my secret for controlling it. I also tan, but must get skin cancer checks if doing this! Also for scalp, sleep in clear plastic cap, also protects the sheets. Good luck!


Silver Sol, Coconut Oil, Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Art (California ) on 08/23/2015 2327 posts

Mama's mud,

Thank you for taking the time to share your psoriasis remedy with all of us.

It would be helpful if you could determine what is the "right amount" of the three ingredients you use in your mix. Saying that you, 'just went by consistency', is not very helpful for people who would like to try and replicate what you have done to remedy your psoriasis. You don't really give a good idea of what that consistency is.

I'm sure that an insufficient amount of any one of the three ingredients will likely render the remedy ineffective, no matter how well it works for you.

Just a ratio of ingredients is all that is needed when you have the chance to figure it out.

Art


Silver Sol, Coconut Oil, Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Art (California ) on 08/24/2015 2327 posts

Mama's mMud,

Thank You for the update on the mud mix!

Art


Silver Sol, Coconut Oil, Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by M (Ga) on 10/11/2015

Where can I find silver solution that's not colloidal and how can I know the difference? Thanks so much!


Silver Sol, Coconut Oil, Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Mama's Mud (Usa) on 10/12/2015

I recently learned from my mother in law that she was using colloidal silver. It works too!


Dietary Changes
Posted by Cholasman (Mumbai, India) on 05/18/2015

I'm new here and reading this forum makes me feel better about myself. I developed scalp psoriasis on my scalp my senior year in college back in 2003. When I first had an outbreak, large portions of my scalp were VERY red. This redness was on the scalp only and didn't go anywhere else on my head. After years of having flaky/red & itchy scalp, I began to realize that food was contributing to it. Dairy & gluten are the biggest problem foods. I have also noticed tomato sauce, peppers, peanuts, and fatty red meat somewhat contribute to flakiness. I honestly can't tell if eggs cause a problem or not as I noticed that when I eat eggs, they somewhat moisturize my scalp, it becomes slightly oily. Does anyone know why this happens? Am I allergic to eggs or is this a result of its nutritional profile? Anyway, right now I only have a problem on my scalp. I have 2 red patches that are coming down on my forehead so I cannot hide that and it's embarrassing.

Dietary Changes
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 05/19/2015

Namaste, Cholasman, (Mumbai) India)

It seems you need to resort to a strict vegetarian diet. Have you tried neem oil topically and coconut oil internally and topically? also, you have to try and rule out parasitc infection by misting with colloidal silver.

This takes time and internal cleansing regimen by a vaidya with a view to strengthen the immune system would be indicated. Use morning sun only to help healing.

Namaste, Om


Dietary Changes
Posted by Gratitude (Northeast, Usa) on 05/20/2015

Hello Cholasman,

My mother has severe scalp psoriasis also. You're correct that diet has a major impact on it as does stress. She used Rx steroid cream for years and it does Nothing! Finally stopped and tried Black Seed Oil which completely stopped all the layers upon layers of scaling/flaking. It also toned down the bright hot red to a pink (after a couple of weeks). Sometimes it is nearly gone but she has trouble sticking to a good clean diet and has much stress.

This may help the redness you're still experiencing or at least reduce it greatly.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Brad ( Rhode Island) on 04/19/2015

Yes, I agree it is a large amount to take, but I did the test and I still don't taste the acid after all the heck. And yes I have 600 mgs in mine. Close to your amount also with pepsin and other digestive enzymes.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Stonefieldsian (Auckland, New Zealand.) on 04/20/2015

Thanks for response......so is 10 capsules of HCl your daily dosage?


Dietary Changes
Posted by Debra (South Carolina) on 04/17/2015

I am 55 years old woman and am suffering with psoriasis all over my body, but I don't understand what hcl tablets are and I don't know what blood type I am? Can you tell me more about this? please help me!

thank you, Debra


Dietary Changes
Posted by Stonefieldsian (Auckland) on 04/18/2015

Hi Brad, isn't "upwards of 8 to 10 hcl capsules" seems to be quite a large amount to take in one go? Do you take this amount all at a time or span over several meals? Also, what is the potency (mg of HCl) per capsule? I have in hand a product that contains 650 mg Betaine HCl and 165 mg Pepsin 1:3000 per capsule......wonder if this is the right stuff. Thanks.

Dietary Changes
Posted by Art (California, US) on 04/20/2015 2327 posts

Brad, I'm glad you found a remedy for your psoriasis that works for you, but I tried the HCI as a possible remedy for psoriasis and my psoriasis got worse so I do not think it is a remedy for everyone's psoriasis.

I used a steadily increasing dose until I got "the burn" which required taking baking soda to neutralize the burn and then I reduced my HCI by one capsule and remained at that dose until " the burn" returned over a period of time and then reduced my dose again. While using the HCI I could smell it when going to the bathroom.

I also tried Now Super Enzymes which also contains HCI as one of its ingredients and they did not help either, but they did work quite well to help eliminate indigestion on the rare occasion when I might over eat.

Art


Dietary Changes
Posted by Bradshad (Rhode Island ) on 04/22/2015

Art then if that did not work, you should proper food combine. I am not just supplementing, I follow that eating protocol which heals all. Research it.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Becky (Ca) on 12/10/2017 31 posts

This topic can get mighty frustrating in knowing what to do. As someone who has a very serious systemic candida issue, I can't afford to get it wrong.

Bill's Killing Candida book says to take hcl with meals and baking soda an hour later. Not sure what to do any more?


Dietary Changes
Posted by Diana (Grayson, Ky) on 03/05/2015
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I have psoriasis on my right hand. I have found rubbing A&D ointment on it helps and staying away from sugar.


Essential Oils
Posted by Larry (Fairfax, Va) on 02/02/2015

Simon, Thanks for your helpful post regarding an eczema relieving cream. You mention adding 4 drops of 7 herbal items (frankincense .... geranium). Is that 4 drops of each or .... ? Also, what do you estimate the shelf life of the cream might be; should it be kept refrigerated? Thanks for sharing your findings about this cream.


Essential Oils
Posted by Stonefieldsian (Auckland, New Zealand.) on 02/03/2015

Hi, Simon......can you recommend some natural cream product brands that we can buy easily from supermarkets. Thanks.


Essential Oils
Posted by Andrew (Socal, Usa) on 02/03/2015

the key word is SEALED, not refrigerated - essential oils keep for ages, but evaporate if left opened. Also, re-stir, as emulsions can sometimes separate into layers.


Apple Cider Vinegar, Dietary Changes
Posted by Jennae (Phoenix, AZ) on 12/20/2014
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I also tried an alkaline diet without any success until I read about FODMAPS. Now I focus on primarily greens for veggies, skip all nightshades, and rarely eat any fruits or veggies containing FODMAPS and my skin is getting better.

I have seen the most relief from the use of ACV and green juices as well as from raw broccoli (which is very high in vitamin E, thus nourishing the skin). As for topically, ACV may burn for a bit, but I refuse to wash it off and it does make things better, however, is not a magic potion (bummer).


Gluten Free
Posted by Jane (Campbell, Ca) on 10/17/2014
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I had psoriasis on one elbow and on the heels of my feet for more than 6 years. The psoriasis went away after going completely Gluten free for about 3 months. From time to time (about once a month) I would eat something containing wheat and the psoriasis and a rash on my forehead would begin to come back. In my case and that of many other people, going gluten-free helps to clear up brain fog and helps to give you more energy.

Several recent articles that I have read about people being sensitive to gluten, state that there may also be a relationship to Roundup for people who are "gluten sensitive". Although wheat is not a gmo crop, Roundup containing glyphosate is frequently used on wheat crops (and many other crops). Do your own research on this by using the search - "is roundup the cause of gluten intolerance" - to find more details about this. Though I have gone gluten free, this has not fully worked to resolve several other health issues.

Something that really did help to resolve fatigue and brain fog is D-Ribose Powder (1 1/2 teaspoons taken in water in the morning). A friend gave me the book "From Fatigued to Fantastic" by Jacob Teitlelbaum, M.D. The book addresses chronic exhaustion, achiness, brain fog, poor sleep, recurrent infections and more. The author is the Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers. On page 34 of the third edition, it is suggested that one use D-Ribose as studies showed an average increase in energy of 45% and overall well-being of 30% from this single nutrient. In my case, I found the energy increase to be closer to 75-80%.

The rest of the book discusses other supplements that can improve one's condition - some of which I was already taking. (See reader comments on Amazon.com for more input - 163 reviews as of 10/17/14). If you do research on D-Ribose, you will find that many dedicated athletes use this supplement. At first I thought I qualify more as a couch potato than an athlete and maybe this is not for me. But, I gave D-Ribose a try and found it really cleared my mind and gave me the energy that I needed to complete my daily To Do List. D-Ribose is not just for athletes and older people but for anyone experiencing fatigue and brain fog. It is suggested that one use this in the morning as it really does clear your mind and could keep you from getting to sleep at night. Sorry to have gone slightly off-topic, but D-Ribose is such a great find that I included it here.



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