Many patients visit my clinic in Akola asking for a "high-power" medicine or a magic cream to fix their Psoriasis. However, Psoriasis is not just a skin disease; it is an autoimmune inflammatory condition.
Think of Psoriasis as a fire burning inside your body. While medicine acts as a fire extinguisher, certain habits act like petrol, making the fire grow. Based on my 15 years of clinical experience, I have seen that patients who cut out the following two "villains" see a 50% faster recovery.
The Science: What is IL-17?
In Psoriasis, your body produces a chemical messenger called IL-17. This chemical gives the wrong signal to your skin, causing cells to divide every 3–4 days instead of the healthy 28-day cycle. To heal, we must lower IL-17 and reduce inflammation.
Villain #1: Alcohol
Many people believe occasional drinking or "light" beer is harmless, but for Psoriasis, alcohol is a major enemy.
- Dehydration: Alcohol is a diuretic that pulls water out of your body. Since Psoriasis skin is already dry and broken, alcohol causes further dehydration, leading to painful cracks and bleeding.
- The Itch Trigger: Fermented drinks like beer and wine are high in histamine. This is the exact chemical that triggers intense itching and burning in your Psoriasis patches.
- Liver Overload: Your liver is responsible for removing toxins. When you drink, the liver stops everything else to process the alcohol. This causes other toxins to be pushed out through your skin, leading to a flare-up.
The Verdict: To see real results, you must stop alcohol completely.
Villain #2: Mutton (Red Meat)
Mutton is more than just a heavy meal; it is "raw material" for inflammation.
- Arachidonic Acid: Red meat contains a fatty acid that the body turns into leukotrienes. These compounds are massive triggers for inflammation. Eating mutton while taking medicine is like pressing the brake and the accelerator at the same time.
- Gut Health: It takes 48 to 72 hours for your body to digest mutton. This slows down your metabolism and harms your "gut health". In medicine, we know: "Heal the gut, heal the skin".
What Should You Eat Instead?
You don't have to give up protein. Shift to these skin-friendly alternatives:
- For Non-Vegetarians: Replace mutton with fatty fish like Bangda (Indian Mackerel) or Salmon. You can also have chicken or egg whites.
- For Vegetarians: Use Flaxseeds (Alsi) and Walnuts (Akhrot), which act as natural fire extinguishers for inflammation.
Consistency is Key
Psoriasis is a reflection of your lifestyle. Medicine does its job, but these dietary changes make the healing process move twice as fast. I request my patients to follow these rules strictly for at least 3 months to see a permanent difference.
For personalized Psoriasis treatment, visit Dr. Shadab's Homoeopathy, Akola. Contact: 8983458889