| Psoriasis –
a missing link?
X2O - a new discovery for psoriasis? At Taylor Jackson, we continue to search for additional breakthroughs that may help fellow psoriasis sufferers. and I think that we have found one - the acid/alkaline balance in our bodies – or our pH! I first stumbled across this when looking at a new product that provides all minerals and trace elements (electrolytes) and it ALSO alkalises the body. This made good sense to me because it is well known that stress (amongst other things) CAUSES acidity and stress is related to psoriasis. My first thoughts were to go to the foremost medical textbook written by Arthur C Guyton...
I then discovered that fungi, viruses and many harmful bacteria CANNOT survive in an alkaline environment. Psoriasis, as we all know, behaves in the same way as a fungi and virus, growing from small spots (spores) and building into larger lesions. Psoriasis is also known to be triggered by viruses and bacterial infections. I thought I may be on to something. I scoured the internet and came across a theory published by a man called Orin, a fellow psoriasis sufferer, and was very excited by his experience and theory as it confirmed my thoughts: Psoriasis
and pH — Orin’s Theory I've
been in the psoriasis battle for half my life, 34 now. I've been
relatively fortunate in that I was in my late teens before there were
any spots that didn’t go away in a few weeks and the onset was
gradual, giving me time to adapt to life as a flaker instead of being
shocked by getting it all at once. I'm
now at about 30% and getting slowly but steadily worse. I've
been devouring every bit of information I can get hold of to find the
common denominator to all the symptoms. I will list the problems I've
had that I have felt contributed to or are related to my P:
Chronic strep throat just before thanksgiving each year until the
age of about 14; allergies, i.e. sinus problems and hives from grass —
especially Johnson grass — from age 14 until about 20; since I
was 19, P spots that have appeared no longer go away.
I tried one prescription — betamethasone dipropionate (Diprolene)
— when I was about 25 years old. It
completely cleared me in days. It
worked great until I started puking.
It took me some time to realize the steroid was causing it.
When I ran out of the Diprolene and asked for more
the derm said “No more.” Then
I read literature on corticosteroids and the potential side effects!
My opinion is that using such wicked medicines to treat P is like
burning down the house to get rid of a fly. What
inspired me to write is that after reading numerous posts I have seen
that others have noted some of the things that I have. Anecdotal
evidence: P will first occur or get worse or get better on moving to a
different locale. Beginning an exercise regimen can begin or make P
worse. Changing diet can
change P. Tends to be seasonal. Stress, whether physical or emotional,
makes it worse. Pregnancy has been noted to cause remission of P.
Defects in [amounts of] calcium, zinc/copper ratio, lack of absorption
of some fat soluble vitamins — all these are implicated according to
my studies. I
might have found the common denominator.
pH balance. Physiological
facts: Stress pushes the body toward acid. The most active mineral in
the body is calcium. If it is not being used in the body properly then
all of the other vitamins and minerals I mentioned can't be used
properly. And for calcium to
work properly the pH of the body must be maintained within very narrow
limits. The most significant
means for the body to control pH level is by breathing.
Hyper-ventilation increases pH meaning more alkalinity. Hypo-ventilation
decreases pH meaning more acidity. Secondarily the kidneys can respond
to a pH out of range. Proposed
relation between pH and psoriatic symptoms:
When calcium isn't being used right due to pH out of range ever
so slightly the collagen/elastin ratio of normal skin isn't achieved.
The result is stiff, non-pliable skin that is inclined to break
instead of stretching then returning to shape. In the case of joints,
stiff cartilage breaks instead of being a good slick cushiony barrier
and fingernails don't know whether they are supposed to be nail, soft
skin or hair. I
suggest a condition gets set up in the body where the pH is bouncing
from too low to too high. This
can be observed by the apparent cyclic nature of plaque formation.
Inspect a lesion, it grows like mad for a time, then stops and is
shed. It
might be a good moment to mention the pregnant lady whose psoriasis
disappears until post-partum. Her system, according to Lange
Current Diagnosis and Treatment 34th edition, "The physiologic
state of pregnancy is chronic respiratory alkalosis..." in chapter
9, section on acid-base disorders.
As
for new exercise routine, moving to different locale, and seasonal
affects, these all have to
do with the amount and/or quality of water consumed. What is the pH of
water input to the body? Need
I state the effect of diet? I
might mention at this point that foods that are acid before consumption
may end up being an alkaline when processed in the body and vice versa.
And it may be that the pH is low at one time of day and high at
another. I
am trying to locate some very accurate pH test strips to monitor my own
body pH in both saliva and urine to try to verify this theory. I would
like to hear anyone’s thoughts on this and I will get back in a couple
weeks to inform of my results with pH monitoring.
Hoping
for the day we can all stand with our heads held high in our black
suits, or birthday suits! -Orin
Then I came across more information, again confirming this theory:
Then from a Dr Kalin While there's no cure as yet (editor -for Psoriasis), you can control psoriasis and lessen its impact on your life. Your doctor has probably told you about tar shampoos and ultraviolet light treatments, but the blinkered approach of conventional medicine has missed a vital part of the puzzle – the acid/alkaline balance in your body. In other words, your pH. He goes on to say: Avoid
certain foods. "Some
anecdotal reports suggest patients do better when they reduce or
eliminate tomatoes and tomato-based dishes--possibly because
of high acidity levels,"
says Dr. Kalin. "Also, some of my patients with psoriasis have
noticed a decrease in plaques by avoiding or limiting their intake of
pork products and other fatty meats as well as caffeine." These are just a few of my findings – the internet is literally full of the same. The answers were all out there – all we had to do was ask (the search engines) the right question! Download your FREE pH foodlist here So, back to the product that I came across that mineralises and alkalises the body: I have been using it myself now for two months and it has been fantastic, not just for my skin but for my energy and general well-being. It is called 'Xtreme X2O' and has been shown, in independent research to be over 500x MORE effective at restoring alkalinity in the body than its nearest competitor and provides all of the essential IONIC minerals and trace elements that your body needs. It is NOT a tablet or a capsule. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. 100% natural. It is tasteless and just needs to be added to water. It is suitable for ANYONE of ANY age – even children.
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