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Diet for psoriasis - #152
Manojna Prathima
Good afternoon. My mom has psoriasis, a vulgar form. Severe degree. Please describe the diet in as much detail as possible with this diagnosis.
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An Ayurvedic diet for psoriasis focuses on balancing the doshas & Agni and which are often imbalanced in this skin condition, leading to inflammation, dryness, and scaling. Here's a typical dietary recommendation as prescribed:
1. Pitta and Kapha-Pacifying Diet:
Avoid hot, spicy, and oily foods: These aggravate Pitta and worsen inflammation. Minimize fried foods, heavy oils, and chilies.
Include cooling, bitter, and astringent foods: Green leafy vegetables, bitter gourd, and herbs like neem help pacify Pitta and purify the blood.
Limit sour and salty foods: These increase Pitta and Kapha, potentially worsening psoriasis symptoms. Reduce pickles, yogurt, and salty snacks.
2. Emphasize Whole Grains:
Eat barley, quinoa, and millet instead of wheat and refined grains. Barley is especially beneficial as it helps reduce Kapha and excess moisture.
3. Fruits and Vegetables:
Favor cooling, detoxifying fruits: Apples, pears, pomegranates, and melons are excellent choices. Avoid sour fruits like oranges and lemons.
Include bitter and detoxifying vegetables: Spinach, kale, bitter gourd, and asparagus help balance Pitta and Kapha.
Avoid nightshades like tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants, which may worsen symptoms.
4. Healthy Fats:
Use ghee in moderation, as it has cooling properties that help reduce inflammation without aggravating Pitta.
Avoid heavy oils like sesame and peanut oil; instead, use lighter oils such as sunflower or olive oil.
5. Detoxifying Herbs and Spices:
Use turmeric daily for its anti-inflammatory and blood-purifying effects.
Incorporate coriander, cumin, fennel, and turmeric in cooking to aid digestion and detoxification.
6. Hydration:
Drink plenty of warm water and herbal teas throughout the day. Herbal teas made from neem, turmeric, and guduchi can help cleanse the blood and reduce inflammation.
Avoid caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and cold drinks, which can aggravate Pitta and Kapha.
7. Avoid Heavy Proteins:
Minimize red meat, seafood, and heavy dairy products like cheese. Opt for light proteins such as mung beans, lentils, and tofu.
8. Fasting and Detox:
Occasional fasting or light meals of soups and kitchari (a rice-lentil dish) can help cleanse the system and promote healing.
9. Proper Eating Habits:
Eat at regular intervals and avoid overeating. Allow adequate time between meals for proper digestion.
By following this Ayurvedic diet, you can help reduce the symptoms of psoriasis, promote detoxification, and support overall skin health. It is always recommended to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner to tailor the diet to your specific needs.
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Managing psoriasis through Ayurveda involves a holistic approach that combines dietary modifications, herbal remedies, and Panchakarma treatments. For dietary recommendations, it’s essential to focus on Kapha-balancing foods such as light grains like quinoa and millet, fresh fruits like apples and pears, and plenty of leafy greens. Incorporating anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric, ginger, and black pepper can also be beneficial, while avoiding processed foods, fried items, and excessive sugar is crucial. Herbal remedies such as neem, known for its blood-purifying properties, turmeric for inflammation, guggulu for skin health, and aloe vera for soothing irritated skin should be considered. Panchakarma treatments like Virechana (purgation therapy) and Basti (medicated enema) can help detoxify the body and balance the doshas. Additionally, practices like Abhyanga (oil massage) and Swedana (herbal steam therapy) can improve circulation and skin hydration. Incorporating lifestyle modifications such as stress management through yoga and meditation, along with adequate hydration, can further support skin health. Consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner will help tailor this approach to her specific needs, ensuring optimal results in managing her psoriasis effectively.
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Alright, let's delve into this. Managing psoriasis, especially severe cases like the vulgar form, with diet can be a bit tricky, but Ayurveda has some insights to share. It’s really about balancing the doshas, calming inflammation, and keeping agni—digestive fire—strong.
First things first, we often see an imbalance in Pitta and Vata doshas with psoriasis, so your mom's diet should aim to pacify these. For Pitta, try to reduce overly spicy, sour, and salty foods — like cutting back on spicy curries or tamarind chutney. Opting for a more bland diet but nutritious can really help. Including cooling foods like coconut water, cucumber, or fresh dairy (assuming she's not lactose intolerant) could be pretty soothing.
Vata, meanwhile, might benefit from warm, cooked, and slightly oily meals. Think stews or soups that aren't too spiced up. Ghee, the good old clarified butter, is wonderful not just because it nourishes tissues, but it also calms Vata. Consider adding a spoonful in meals if she's comfortable with it.
Now, speaking of proteins and grains—lean towards lentils and mung beans versus heavy meats, which can aggravate Pitta. And, avoiding nightshades like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants; they might as well trigger flare-ups. She could try grains like quinoa, basmati rice, or barley, since they're usually easier on digestion.
Don’t forget fruits and veggies—leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, avocados—sound good, right? They might do wonders. But, avoid excessive citrus fruits, which can heat the body.
It's also crucial to eat on a regular schedule, ensuring meals are neither too late nor skipped, 'cause irregular eating can mess with the digestive fire. And hydration—drinking warm water or herbal teas like chamomile or fennel can be calming.
Lifestyle tweaks might help, too. Gentle yoga and pranayama, avoiding stress triggers—which I know, easier said than done—but it can aid in maintaining harmony in doshas. But, please, if symptoms worsen, consult a healthcare professional quick-like.
Remember, everyone's constitution is unique, so these are starting points. Stay in tune with how her body responds. Keep it simple!
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