Common psoriasis alternative treatments

Aloe Vera extract :

The researchers concluded that their findings suggest that topically applied aloe Vera extract in an hydrophilic cream is more effective than a placebo cream and has no known toxic side effects. The use of aloe Vera cream in the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis was considered a safe alternative treatment for psoriasis patients.

The Dead Sea health resort in Israel 

The Dead Sea atmosphere:-  The lowest place on earth, over 400 metres below sea level, the Dead sea region has a dense air rich in bromine and other elements which filters and limits the ultraviolet B radiation from the sun, reducing the danger of sunburn and allowing longer exposure to the sun's rays. the thicker atmospheric pressure is also associated with an increase in oxygen - 5 per cent richer than air at sea level and 10 per cent higher than the air in Jerusalem, only a two hour drive away.

The Dead Sea water: - the water in the dead sea contains 345grams of mineral salts per litre and is approximately ten times higher in saline than ocean water and enriched by hydrogen sulfide gas. The major salts are magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium, although the proportion of sodium to total salts is, in fact, much less than that of ordinary sea water. 


Other Nature resorts in balmy places offer Psoriasis cures as well

Fish oil or corn oil 

Dietary supplements of fish oil and corn oil have helped some patients improve their psoriasis condition

Phototherapy

Saltwater & UV radiation

The combination of saltwater baths and subsequent ultraviolet irradiation is an effective treatment for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Homeopathy: Psoriasis victims are known to have suppressed psoriasis with an effective homeopathy treatment

Dietary supplements: Natural rawfood diet, special oils, uropathy, and herbal remedies

Ayurveda: This ancient Indian herbal system has a proven cure for psoriasis based on removing impurities from the body.

Oregon Grape

Evidence from preliminary controlled trials suggests that the herb Oregon grape (Mahonia) may slightly help reduce symptoms of psoriasis, although it does not seem to be as effective as standard medications.

Cayenne

Capsaicin is the "hot" in cayenne pepper. Creams made from capsaicin are used to treat a number of pain-related conditions. Some evidence indicates that capsaicin cream may be helpful for psoriasis as well.

Based on very preliminary evidence, shark cartilage has been proposed as a treatment for psoriasis.20

Beta-carotene, barberry, burdock, chromium, cleavers, Coleus forskohlii, goldenseal, topical licorice cream, milk thistle, red clover, selenium, taurine, vitamin E, yellow dock, and zinc are also sometimes mentioned as possible treatments for psoriasis. However, as yet there is no meaningful evidence that they work. 

A somewhat toxic natural substance called fumaric acid is sometimes recommended for psoriasis as well. Vitamin A or special forms of vitamin D taken at high levels may improve symptoms, but these are dangerous treatments that should be used only under the supervision of a physician.

Accupuncture: Accupuncture has (rumored) helped cure certain forms of psoriasis

Hypnosis: In some cases hypnosis has also helped!


All the treatments listed above are known to have helped patients but none of them have a scientific basis. Please use this information with caution. Consult your physician.