What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a complex disease that science cannot fully understand. Its diagnosis is also not always easy. Despite a favorable genetic background, different factors are believed to be at the origin of psoriasis outbreaks. Thus, immune, psychological and environmental factors are added.
Stress and psoriasis
Among them, stress is at the top of the podium! Regarding psoriasis, studies have shown that its appearance occurs in many cases following a stressful period and/or emotional shock. And even if a few weeks of vacation in the sun have allowed you to relax, beware of stress and nervousness at the start of the school year!
Our Detox and Zen capsules can give you a little help! Here are our tips for effectively combating stress and thus preventing psoriasis flare-ups.
What is psoriasis? Where is he from ? What are its causes and reasons?
Stress, this evil of the 21st century
Currently, we live in a society where stress is constant. It does not spare genders or ages since women, men and even the youngest say they are concerned. In fact, stress affects more than 6 out of 10 French people. Thus, more than half of the French population is subject to stress (1). However, stress is not always considered from a medical perspective. However, stress has a major impact on our health and can become a real pathology.
Work stress is the most common and most studied type of stress today. Clearly, it often has repercussions that go beyond the professional circle and invade the family circle. 4 out of 10 employees suffer from stress at work. France ranks 3rd among the countries in the world with the most work-related depression (CSA January 2009 survey). An alarming figure (2).
On the one hand, it is a question of physical stress when the stress comes from our environment, such as temperature changes or excess noise. However, this type of stress can also be post-traumatic, or generated by physical micro-trauma. For example, let us cite poor body position, physical overwork or, on the contrary, a prolonged sedentary lifestyle.
Finally, psychological stress caused in the event of emotional shock (illness, death of a loved one, separation/divorce, stressful events, etc.) affects a large number of people, having consequences both on the nervous system but also hormonal
Stress and psoriasis: one of the main causes of psoriasis flare-ups
Studies have shown a correlation between stress and psoriasis. At first glance, outbreaks of psoriasis plaques appear when people are in a state of stress and nervousness.
Thus, Dr. John Koo, professor at the dermatology clinic at the University of California in San Francisco, explains that inflammation is one of the factors allowing the body to fight against stress. According to him, in the event of stress, the immune system reacts and defends itself.
In the case of psoriasis, flare-ups are caused, among other things, when the immune system defends itself. It causes the appearance of plaques. However, stress cannot be the only factor when psoriasis flares up or develops. It's a triggers among others in a genetically favorable person.
Natural treatment for the causes of psoriasis
Stress is one of the causes of psoriasis, or at least it is the likely cause of psoriasis flare-ups. Based on this observation, our Laboratories have developed Pso Natura Detox & Zen Capsules, anti-psoriasis food supplements.
These Capsules help resolve the causes of psoriasis from the inside. On the one hand, they provide relaxation, essential to effectively combat stress. On the other hand, they have a detoxifying action on the body, as their name suggests.
In fact, scaly skin problems often result from a disruption of digestive functions. Thus, the Detox & Zen Capsules help to cleanse your Digestive and relax. In addition, their composition is 100% vegetable including their capsule.
Also think about virtues of prune, recognized against digestive problems.
Fight against psoriasis stress and anxiety
A combination of soothing plants which provide relaxation by relaxing the nervous system, in order to effectively combat stress (4).
– Rhodiola: helps overcome fatigue, resist stress and fight depression
– Escholtzia: soothes nervousness and mild anxiety, and acts on sleep disorders
– Linden: calms tension, stress and anxiety, and promotes sleep. Find our article on the virtues of lime against stress.
– Melissa: Calming, effective against stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, melancholy, mood swings, etc. Lemon balm also acts on intestinal and digestive spasms, which can be linked to psoriasis.
Detoxify the body and regulate the body's digestive functions
Depurative plants which stimulate the elimination of toxins present in the body, by boosting the emunctory organs such as the liver, and which optimize digestive comfort (5):
– Blackcurrant: diuretic and depurative action, stimulates liver functions as well as the adrenal gland.
– Black radish: drains the liver and improves the functioning of the gallbladder.
– Artichoke: protects and regenerates the liver, and facilitates digestion.
– Turmeric: drains and protects the liver, increases bile secretion and facilitates digestion.
See also our article on the benefits and the virtues of cabbage on the body.
Directions for effective treatment of psoriasis
We recommend these Capsules orally as a complement to our topical treatments against psoriasis, in order to prolong their effectiveness from the inside. One bottle corresponds to one month of treatment with two doses per day, preferably in the morning. Count a two-month treatment for optimal effectiveness, repeat two to three times a year during periods when you feel stress and/or when your digestive system is under stress, during the end-of-year celebrations for example.
To effectively treat your psoriasis, we recommend alongside our Capsules, our 100% natural treatment: the Pso Natura Regenerative Complex. This is a medical device, clinical studies of which have demonstrated a proven effectiveness rate of 94% after one month of use.
Play a sport to combat stress
Practicing a sporting activity or physical exercise allows you to let off steam, relieve the stress accumulated throughout the day and forget about all your little daily worries through the concentration effort it requires.
Thus, sport is a stress regulator and therefore a good way to combat psoriasis. To do this, it is important to practice sport with pleasure and at a moderate level, otherwise it could make you even more anxious and nervous. The practice of sport must remain a moment of release, and also of sharing with other people, in the case of team sports.
Stress and psoriasis, which sport to choose?
For people with psoriasis, there are no contraindications, you can practice any gentle or intense sport. For introverted people, who control their anger, physical sports (football, boxing, rugby) are preferred, in order to release all their stress.
On the contrary, extroverted people have an interest in choosing a sport that allows them to channel and control their stress, such as an endurance sport or a technical sport requiring self-control (yoga, tai chi, but also mountain biking). And don't forget, in addition to acting on your stress, practicing a sporting activity is both beneficial for your health and makes you feel better, which is important when you have psoriasis. Remember to protect the areas of friction so as not to risk the plaques spreading and causing itching.
Meditation to manage stress
Managing stress is not easy, you cannot have direct control over it. There are relaxation techniques to achieve this. Meditation can help you achieve greater peace of mind. It involves concentrating on yourself and your breathing, completely ignoring your environment. Meditation allows you to clear your mind and acquire total zenitude. Yoga, tantra, tai chi, there are different techniques, it's up to you to choose the one that suits you best. Dedicate 10 minutes of your daily life to a short meditation session, the benefits will be felt both on your psychological state and your psoriasis.
Acts of mastery to combat stress
Stress giving the feeling of being overwhelmed, of no longer being in control. Therefore, it is important to give yourself the opportunity to prove to yourself that you are master of several things. Here are a few tips :
– Eat healthily and regularly: Establishing a regular rhythm of meals helps to give a feeling of control over your life. Consider eating plenty of vegetables and whole fruits in order to benefit from all their benefits.
– Take regular breaks: that means putting an end to stress!
-Limit your activities, knowing how to say no: refuse excess stress. Refuse to take on another's burden.
Essential oils 
against stress and psoriasis
Essential oils are an effective natural remedy for stress, nervousness and hypertension (6). For example, theRoman chamomile essential oil provides immediate relief and relaxation. Calming and relaxing, it also has a very beneficial anti-inflammatory action to limit psoriasis flare-ups.
Likewise, thelaurel essential oil has an energizing function and acts on the mind.
In addition to its intoxicating scent and purplish color, lavender has many therapeutic properties. True lavender essential oil (or fine lavender), known for soothing the nervous system, is also recommended to calm stress and anxiety.
Lavender is one of the main plant tranquilizers because it acts as a real anxiolytic and antidepressant.
As the development of psoriasis often corresponds to an emotional shock or a period of stress, the soothing virtues of lavender are therefore very interesting for treating psoriasis from the inside.
Our little tip: to promote peaceful sleep, put two drops on the back of your pillowcase. In addition, lavender has other virtues against psoriasis: it is recommended to soothe itching. In addition, it facilitates healing of the skin and acts on the digestive system.
Recipe against stress
1 to 4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar per day and say goodbye to feelings of bloating and digestive problems. To finish, grapefruit essential oil and tangerine are known for their benefits on anxiety, insomnia, stress and agitation in general.
For each, you can apply two drops either to the solar plexus and massage, or on a tissue and breathe, or use an essential oil diffuser.
Be careful, essential oils are very concentrated and can be sources of allergies. It is therefore advisable to be very careful about their use. We recommend testing the oils by applying a drop to the crook of the arm and waiting 24 hours.
Conclusion on the link between stress and psoriasis
There are different means at your disposal to effectively combat stress and thus prevent flare-ups of psoriasis plaques. It's up to you to find the method that suits you best!
Quite simply, why not treat yourself daily to reduce your stress level? Do an activity you enjoy, share good times with your friends, etc. With all these tips, we wish you a good start to the school year under the sign of gentleness and serenity, in order to prevent any outbreak of psoriasis plaques.
sources:
Ministry of Labour
National Psoriasis Foundation
The Beaumont Herberie
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