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I used to suffer from severe psoriasis and prostatitis. I found the remedy with traditional "Chinese medicine". I am Chinese, but despite that I did not think of turning to it first (saw urologists andwas on 3 months of antibiotics first). But being Chinese I knew about it and so sought to investigate afterwards.I did drink some herbal medicines, but I am not here to give advice on what can be construed by some people as "voodoo" medicine. Rather I'd provide the explanation as describe by my Chinese doctor and suggestions for remedies that do not involved seeing a "Chinese doctor".
The story starts with the liver. The liver processes everything consumed. That is why many medicines have disclaimers that suggest consulting with a doctor if you have liver problems.
We all know that "going to the washroom" is the main way our bodies get rid of toxins. Other secondary ways include sweating and breathing. But if all four of these methods can't get rid of toxins fast enough your body will resort to excreting toxins through the skin.
That is my understanding of the definition of psoriasis.
If the body is full of toxins one way to help get rid of it is for the body to consume more liquids as the process of urination helps get rid of toxins.
Now think about this logic for a minute.
Thirst is your body telling you that the body is getting dehydrated.
(Theory) prostatits is your body telling you to consume more liquids (water is best) not because you are dehydrated, but because it is one way to get rid of toxins.
So the keys to both prostatitis and psoriasis is to consume less toxins and drink more water. Also, people with weak livers means less efficient processing of toxins.
For those reading this it all may sound very theoretical, but what do you have to lose? Everything I am going to suggest requires no visit to anybody. And I am telling everyone what has worked for me.
So first - avoid/reduce consumption of toxins, Toxins is not "poison" - just stuff your body wants to get rid of.
Things to avoid:
- spicey food (think about what "ring of fire" means to your body)
- alcohol
- deep fried foods
- shellfish (crab is worst)
- coffee
Things to reduce:
- Pan fried foods
- Excessive meat eating
- Eating too much (the more you eat the more you tax your liver and add toxins)
- Too much sugar
Things to eat
- Drinks lots and lots fo water (try doing a water binge day - start from morning and keep drinking - good chance your symptoms may improve a little even after one day of binging (and not eating any toxins)
- Drink herbal teas (again, not advocating medicinal - stuff like camomille - don't drink teas with caffeine)
- Eat lots of leafy green vegetables that are steamed or boiled
I hope this works for others.
And for all sufferers, take care of yourself.View Thread
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