Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful. This is a chronic disease that often comes and goes.
While the exact cause of Psoriasis isn’t fully understood, scientists believe it is the result of several factors, including the immune system. When you have psoriasis, your immune system is overactive. This creates inflammation inside the body, which is a cause of the symptoms you see on the skin.
The nervous and immune systems are closely related, with neuropeptides and neurotransmitters serving as a link between the systems. (Psoriasis and Stress: A Review)
Emotional stress may influence the development and exacerbation of Psoriasis. The proportion of patients who believe stress affects their skin condition (i.e., “stress responders”) is considerably high, ranging from 37% to 78%. Stress may worsen Psoriasis severity and may even lengthen the time to disease clearance.
Fifty-one patients (39%) recalled specific incidents of stress within 1 month prior to Psoriasis exacerbation.
(Reference: Stress As An Influencing Factor of Psoriasis by Manfred Heller, E. S. Lee, J. Y. Koo)
Common Triggers
Common trigger factors include infections, trauma, medications and stress. Any number of emotions (grief, anxiety, fear, etc.) can bring on emotional stress / trauma.
Although a chronic long term condition with no cure, it can be controlled and go into remission. Not all people will be affected in the same way and doctors will class the condition as mild, moderate or severe. However, the side effects of steroids and other medications exasperate the effects of toxins in the body.
While these treatments may help in the short term, they can cause rebound reactions which are more severe than the initial attack, or in the case of topical steroids, cause immediate worsening if the psoriasis is currently very active. Long-term use of these treatments can produce serious side effects ranging from advanced osteoporosis, high blood pressure (from corticosteroids) to liver and kidney abnormalities (methotrexate) and hair loss, severe gingivitis necessitating tooth extraction and fetal malformation (retinoids).
Why AcuDetox for Psoriasis
Our body is a reflex organism. This means that an accumulation of toxicity somewhere in my body will show up externally as a sign or reflex. The reflex of Psoriasis is then an indication that something inside the body needs attention. This accumulation of toxicity comes about from unresolved traumas and emotional stresses.
Psoriasis is a signal that internally there is something that needs to be healed.
AcuDetox (Acupuncture Detoxification), a simple 5 point protocol perfected over some 40 years and backed by research and results, has brought relief to hundreds of millions of people; including those suffering with toxicity related illness.
Perfected by NADA this is a no-nonsense, non-verbal, drug/pharmaceutical free, and barrier-free approach uses auricular acupuncture to detoxify the body.
These pictures show the result of just one month of drug free treatment.
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This is such an insightful exploration of psoriasis and its complexities! As someone who has witnessed the impact of this condition both personally and through friends, I’m continually reminded of how interconnected our bodily systems truly are, particularly the relationship between emotional stress and chronic illnesses like psoriasis.
Your exploration into the intricate relationship between psoriasis and stress raises some compelling points that resonate deeply with many of us who have encountered this condition. The notion that emotional stress can significantly exacerbate psoriasis is particularly poignant; it reflects a broader truth about chronic illnesses and their multifaceted nature. Having lived with psoriasis for several years, I can personally attest to the cyclical nature of stress and flare-ups.
Your insights into the relationship between psoriasis and emotional stress highlight an often-overlooked aspect of this condition. As someone who has witnessed the impact of chronic conditions on mental health, it resonates deeply with me. The connection between our emotional state and skin health can be quite profound—it’s a vivid reminder that our bodies respond to psychological stress in tangible ways.
Ah, psoriasis—the skin condition that sounds like a wizard from a forgotten fantasy novel. “Behold, Psoriasis the Unyielding, bringer of scales and fiery patches!” If only we could throw some magic spells to manage its unpredictable nature, right? It’s fascinating (and slightly exhausting) how our bodies can be both our best friends and our worst enemies.
This post really resonates with me, especially the connection between emotional stress and psoriasis. I’ve personally experienced how stress can exacerbate my skin condition. It’s fascinating how much our mental and emotional state can influence physical health, particularly through the immune system.
This blog post really sheds light on how intertwined our body’s systems are, especially when it comes to chronic conditions like psoriasis. It’s interesting to see how something like stress can play such a significant role in managing the symptoms. I’ve personally noticed in my own experience (not with psoriasis, but with other chronic ailments) that stress management techniques can drastically change how symptoms manifest.
It’s fascinating how personal experiences with chronic conditions can reveal common threads. Stress really does weave its way into everything, doesn’t it? Often, we tend to compartmentalize our health issues, thinking of them in isolation, but they really reflect the complexity of how our bodies operate as a whole. When you mention that stress management techniques have impacted your symptoms, it raises an important point about the need for a holistic approach to health care.
It’s interesting to see the link between emotional stress and psoriasis being addressed, as it resonates with my own experience. After a particularly stressful period at work, I noticed a significant flare-up that seemed to coincide with an increase in anxiety levels. It raises important questions about how much our mental health is interwoven with physical conditions.
It’s definitely intriguing how our emotional state can manifest so physically, isn’t it? It sounds like your experience reflects a broader pattern many people face. Stress can have a remarkable impact on skin conditions like psoriasis, and recognizing that connection is a crucial part of understanding overall health.
You’re spot on about the interplay between our emotions and physical health. It’s fascinating how stress can trigger or worsen conditions like psoriasis. I’ve noticed it myself—when I’m more stressed, my skin seems to know it before I do.
It really is fascinating how our emotional state can show up in so many different ways, isn’t it? I’ve definitely noticed that my own skin tends to react more during stressful times, almost like it’s trying to communicate what I’m feeling inside. I’ve read that the brain and skin are closely linked, which makes sense when you think about how stress hormones can affect inflammation and skin renewal processes.