Ayurvedic diet plays an important role in Psoriasis patient - A Case Study
Abstract
Prevention, treatment and management with right Ayurvedic diet exercise, mental health and proper Langhan (Fasting) in today’s environment is definitely promising to clear skin disease like psoriasis. As you know Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Ayurveda is an oldest system of medicine practiced in various parts of India since many years. In Ayurveda, several herbs, formulations and advised proper Ayurvedic diet which have been used in the management of Psoriasis - Kushta Roga (skin disorders). Here, an effort was made to treat the 45 yrs female patient by applying Ayurvedic diet, with life style changes along with Ayurvedic medication, advised strictly Ayurvedic diet for one month. At the end of one month this management resulted in reduced severity score i.e., Itching, redness, thickness and scaling of skin area. Also found reduction in weight and reduction in Hba1c of the patient.
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