Manuka Honey Health Benefits
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an abnormal rapid multiplication of skin cells. It affects many areas of the body mainly the scalp, elbows, hands, feet and Knees. Psoriasis is not a contagious condition and cannot be transferred. More than 4 million of Americans suffer from different forms of psoriasis.
Normal skin cells regenerate and replace themselves in about 30 days. Psoriasis cells will multiply in about 3-4 days developing an inflammation and an abnormal thickening of the external layer of the skin which in turn starts scaling.
Recent research proves that psoriasis is a condition related to a deficient immune system. There is no known cure for psoriasis. Medical science has developed drugs that manage to lessen the symptoms of psoriasis.
What causes Psoriasis? |
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Some of the best known causes of Psoriasis are: certain infections in ones system, stress, a severe reaction to certain medications and a general dryness of the skin.
Although psoriasis is not contagious, some cases are noted within members of the same family.
Psoriasis Treatment with Manuka Honey.
Internal use:
Anecdotal testimony suggests that Active UMF 20+ Manuka Honey can help alleviate some of the symptoms of psoriasis.
As evidence suggests that the cause for psoriasis may have its root in a deficiency of the immune system, it is safe to say that healing psoriasis from the inside out could be more beneficial that trying to heal it from the outside in.
Scientific studies have proven that Active UMF Manuka Honey is a catalyst in improving ones immune system. While we do not state that Manuka Honey can cure psoriasis, we do recommend learning more about how Active Manuka Honey could have a great effect on conditions caused by a week immune system.
External use:
Manuka Honey can also be applied topically directly on the parts affected by psoriasis. One of the great qualities of Active UMF Manuka Honey is that it maintains a moist environment on the skin while its antiseptic and antibiotic properties are preserved. Anecdotal testimony shows that patients using Active UMF Manuka Honey directly on the skin experienced reduced scaling after 3-4 applications.
It is recommended that patients with any form of psoriasis to first consult with a dermatologist before using any homeopathic remedies.