About Psoriasis
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases of the skin and joints caused by the malfunction of abnormally activated T-cells, which accelerate the skin cell cycle and proliferates the cells. And these accumulated skin cells create scaly patches on the surface, a main symptom of psoriasis.
As with most autoimmune diseases, conventional medicine focuses on suppressing the symptoms of psoriasis by blocking the mechanism that causes the proliferation of the skin cells. While such treatments do work, they are only temporary.
In Traditional Eastern Medicine, we attempt to discover why the disease started in the first place and eliminate the source. According to yin-yang perspective, psoriasis has the characteristics of dryness and heat—much like a dry riverbed. Since there are no nutrients and moisture coming from the body, the skin becomes scaly and it cracks, allowing external toxins to enter the body, causing inflammation and immune responses.
Treating Psoriasis
We use herbal medicine and acupuncture to strengthen the flow of the qi and blood, so to allow the body fluids and nutrients to reach the skin. We also prescribe Skin Herbal Detox Bath Therapy and Intestinal Rehabilitation Program to help strengthen the immune energy of the body to fight off the antigen that causes psoriasis in the first place.
Herbal medicine is a natural remedy to enhance functions of the body and promote balance. It helps to invigorate the body’s energy and is highly effective in removing accumulated toxins and regulating the flow of blood and fluids.
Our Skin Herbal Detox Bath Therapy is prescribed to treat various skin conditions. It helps to gently release pathologic heat out of the body to the surface of the skin and brings immediate relief and aids in restoring damaged skin. And as for psoriasis, this therapy gradually melts away the thick scales covering the skin.