Psoriatic Arthritis, Diet, Chinese medicine and Ayurveda

Psoriatic arthritis, according to modern medicine is a disease of the immune system that causes raised, red patches, often with a silvery scale (psoriatic skin lesions), to appear on the skin, as well as pain, stiffness, or swelling in joints. In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda , this disease is caused by poor circulation via poor diet (high protein, fat and starch) , and generally correctable via proper diet and herbs. Here's the pathology step by step for those who care to know not only the cause but also the cure. Stage 1. Too much protein and fat tends to thicken the blood, which in turn, thickens, clogs and weakens the liver. All blood passes in and out the liver. The liver stores, cleanses (filters, removes excess protein, fat, cholesterol, impurities, etc.) and releases the blood. High protein and high fat (especially animal, fried) diets in excess tend to thicken the blood, which in turn, thickens, clogs, swells and weakens the liver. Less cholesterol, fat, impurities, etc. are removed, cleansed, more stays in the blood (high cholesterol, clots, uric acid), thickening, clogging, narrowing and hardening the arteries (plaque, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure), reducing overall circulation, supply of blood and energy especially to the extremities: head, arms, legs, hands, feet, joints, bones, muscles, etc. causing swelling, pain, inflammation, etc. Less blood builds, fuels, moves, cools and moistens less. Dry tissues inflame. Stage 2. Excess protein and fat in the bloodstream eventually overflows into the skin causing raised, red patches, often with a silvery scale (psoriatic skin lesions), The cure (correct diet, bitter herbs and mild spices) for most diease is fairly simply and you can find it in my book, Nutritional and Spiritual Healing, East and West ($14.95), unless you are happy spending 100'S, 1,000's of dollars on doctors. drugs, surgery, insurance, etc, instead of reading a really great book, with proven results that does require you change diet and take herbs and spices. Psoriatic arthritis is two diseases: psoriasis and arthritis. Here's one case history for psoriasis which will not only cure psoriasis but also arthritis, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, tumors, etc. depending on severity. Psoriasis case history I counseled a young man, age 38 with severe psoriasis: dry, scaly, flaky and inflamed skin on his head, face, back, etc. He was also overweight and constantly scratching. His original diet was high protein, high fat (red meat, pork, fried foods, etc.). I advised the colder middle diet, especially raw vegetables and fruits: carrots, celery, apples, etc. In seven months, his face, head and back completely cleared up. He also lost 60#.. He also cured his two daughters: one born with psoriasis and the other via acne. Richard G. Heft. Acupuncture Physician (FL 1992- 2002); owner, operator Food and Thought health food store, Hollywood, FL (1984- 2001); author ; Hot and Cold Health, A Simple Guide to Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda ($12.77- 14.95) EMAIL rgheft@netzero.com