Psoriasis

[Elmark]

Can anyone help me?

I'm helping a friend start Atkins, but she has psoriasis and the psoriasis association. in Denmark has posted that eggs, cheese and meat make the illness worse....
They didn't have any documentation, but several members had noticed a worsening when eating more of the above mentioned foods....

Any input, explainations?

[biogeek]

Re: Psoriasis

Elmark,

I have both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and I personally have not had a flare-up or worsening of symptoms due to eating eggs, cheese, or meat. I've been keeping a health diary (food, drink, supplements, medications, exercise, emotions, health) for years and most of my flare ups occur with stress or weather changes. Granted, everyone with this disorder can react differently to various stimuli, but for me, switching to Atkins HELPED clear my skin and reduced symptoms tremendously.
In the past when I've slipped and cheated by eating something with a lot of carbs, I ended up with plaques by that evening and into the next day. Same thing with alcohol. It is enough to get me to not cheat or be tempted by sweets.

By the way, what is psoriasis association???

[Elmark]

Re: Psoriasis

The association is a community of people with the illness who hire people to do research for them....not sure it's the term you use, but I hope you get the idea....

I'm from Denmark, and things may be a little different here....

Thanks a lot for your answer, I have forwarded it to my friend and I think she will be pleased with your answer....

[biogeek]

Re: Psoriasis

Best of luck to your friend. I would advise her to keep a health diary if she isn't already. It is so helpful when trying to narrow down culprits and trying to figure out what works and what doesn't.

I got the idea about the association. Thanks!