I hv psoriasis, how can I cure with lifestyle, food and mental

Vineeta

5 months ago

I hv psoriasis, how can I cure with lifestyle, food and mental

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Happy Tummy Expert

5 months ago

Dear Vineeta, Thank you for the question

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well.

Here are few tips to manage psoriasis-

Try to maintain an ideal body weight as Obesity can cause systemic inflammation in the body, which can contribute to the intensification of psoriasis symptoms.
Choose healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids.
Limit consumption sugars as excessive consumption of simple sugars has been reported to contribute to the exacerbation of psoriasis symptoms.
Antioxidants foods have anti-inflammatory properties as well as reduce the oxidative stress which may be effective in psoriasis

We request you to kindly contact your dermatologist for further assistance and management.

There can be various factors that can affect skin health like genetics, hormonal balance, inflammation due to food or drug sensitivity, stress and environmental influences. and/or underlying health condition etc, some other factors that may affect the skin health include infections, nutrient deficiencies etc. Healthy skin reflects overall good health that requires, dietary modifications, regular physical activity, stress management and adequate sleep along with proper hydration.

Here are a few tips for skin health

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to decrease sebum production and follicular occlusion & reduces inflammatory acne lesions. Some of the most common sources of omega 3 are Fish, nuts & seeds etc.
Micronutrients like Vitamin A, E & C help to build and maintain healthy skin. The best dietary sources include Orange-yellow fruits and vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits like berries, oranges, lemons, kiwi, nuts and seeds etc.
Vitamin B6 and Zinc Found in meat, fish, poultry, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds may help in reducing acne by regulating hormones implicated in the development of acne.

As a general dietary guideline, for an apparently healthy individual/ with no specific health or nutrition needs and/or metabolic condition it is recommended to consume 2000kcal/d and for women, the RDA for protein requirement is 46g/d and for fiber it is 25g/d..

For general well-being consume a balanced diet is one which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions. It can easily be achieved through a blend of the four basic food groups. The quantities of foods needed to meet the nutrient requirements vary with age, gender, physiological status and physical activity. A balanced diet should provide around 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates, preferably from complex carbohydrates, about 10-15% from proteins and 20-30% from both visible and invisible fat.

Here are a few general Dietary guidelines to be considered for adolescent nutrition.

Adolescence represents a period of active life, hence no meal of the day should be missed to sustain energy and growth spurts
Having a Healthy Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the 5 food groups (cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk & milk products) in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.
Begin your day with a well-balanced breakfast as it is an important meal of the day.
Consume minimum 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit as they are rich in Fiber, essential minerals & Vitamins as well as they give you a feeling of satiety.
Include protein in your diet. Some of the sources include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds, etc.
Food should be colourful and attractive.
Avoid empty calories from foods such as carbonated beverages.
Iron rich foods should be included in the diet to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. Some of the sources of iron include red meat, green leafy vegetables, eggs, etc
Calories and protein rich foods should be taken to support the growth spurt. Some of the good sources of protein include, milk, paneer, lean meat, eggs, lentils, soybean, nuts etc.
Include fruits and vegetables to meet the vitamin, minerals and fiber requirement.
Try to consume more of Whole grains, Millets and Multigrain foods as they are a good source of fiber.
Limit intake of deep-fried foods.
Minimum of 6-8 glasses of water should be consumed to keep yourself hydrated.
Have your last meal at least 2-3 hours before Bed time.
It is necessary to engage in physical activity particularly outdoor games. Physical activity regulates appetite. Engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity throughout the week.
Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.