Did you know over 23 million Americans suffer with some sort of autoimmune disease? There are more then 80 different types of autoimmune immune diseases according to the NIH. Autoimmune diseases affect more than seven percent of the population in America, and the situation is getting worse. Three quarters of the patients with an autoimmune disease are woman. Woman who suffer with an autoimmune disease and are under 65 should know it’s the leading cause of death, this shouldn’t be taken lightly. Antibodies are the body’s natural defense against infections. However, somebody suffering with an au ..read more

What is transformational nutrition? Why is transformational nutrition important to achieve optimal health? With obesity and diabetes on the rise in the United States, I think these are responsible questions to ask ourselves. Let’s face it nobody is taught about nutrition through our schooling. It’s up to us to educate ourselves unless you take it as a course on a college level. In order to understand transformational nutrition you have to understand the the relationship of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and starches. If your goal is to have optimal health then I suggest you start learni ..read more

Popeye was right about spinach. As a kid I was glued to the television watching my favorite cartoons. Bugs Bunny and Popeye were #1 and #2 on my list. Bugs Bunny was always eating his carrots and Popeye love his spinach when he faced his adversary Brutus. The message was clear “Eats me Spinach” to gain strength. The popular cartoon had an important message. So what is it about spinach that is so beneficial to our bodies? Being that I have an autoimmune disease I try and eat as many anti-inflammatory foods possible. When I was diagnosed and found out there was no cure, I started researching wha ..read more

We live in a society where large food conglomerates want you to buy more of their products. So how do they get us to purchase more of their goods? You guessed it, they add sugar. No wonder type 2 diabetes is almost a global pandemic. Autoimmune diseases are at an all time high. And if your predisposed genetically most likely you will manifest the disease programmed in your DNA. Many of us know the culprit, yet we continue down the path of ill repute. How do we beat the viscous cycle that puts our bodies in disease state? It’s not a simple task. Most people will succumb to there addictive behav ..read more

Coffee is the most consumed beverage around the world. But is it good to drink coffee when you’re diagnosed with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis? To answer that question I searched the internet. What I found interesting from this article is that they suggest coffee can actually improve psoriasis. Being that it’s a stimulant because it contains caffeine, I thought it should be avoided. It turns out coffee actually has anti-inflammatory properties. However you might want to curtail how many cups you consume a day. Don’t take my word for it, please read it for yourself. 24th May 2023 Coffee ..read more

Many of us who are diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been prescribed both of these type of medications. Knowing the difference between the two medications is important. When deciding which path you want to take treating our disease, knowledge can help avoid critical mistakes that might cause subsequent side effects later on. It up to you the patient to make these educated decisions. Your well being is up to you and your doctor. I always felt empowered educating myself about treatments. With that said I want for you to know the differences between these two types of prescrip ..read more

Coffee makes people poop because it stimulates some hormones inside the body. While studies show coffee makes approximately 29% of people have this effect. Regular drinkers of the beverage sometimes experience less of an effect to use the bathroom. “Coffee contains acids shown to boost levels of the hormone gastrin, which stimulates these involuntary muscle contractions in your stomach to get your bowels moving. And it happens with both regular and decaffeinated coffee.” These wave like muscles contractions move the fecal matter through your large intestine. The medical term for it is Peristal ..read more

What does nutrition have to do with psoriasis? Well I guess that question depends on who you ask. While most medical doctors would say diet has nothing to do with psoriasis. Functional medical doctors would disagree. What’s your opinion about the subject? Has nutrition helped your psoriasis? I’ve run a support group on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tic Toc. The consensus is about 50/50. Most people would like to argue about the subject. I prefer to be open minded. My feelings are if something is controlling your psoriasis then you should run with it. Let’s face it, psoriasis is ..read more

Interesting Topic: Oral psoriasis drug being tested to treat alcohol addiction. Feb. 22, 2023 — Researchers have discovered that a medicine used to treat itchy skin can help control Alcohol Use Disorders, according to a new study. People who took the medication in an experiment reduced drinking by more than half, from five drinks a day to two, said the study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Previous research had shown a link between the enzyme phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), particularly the subtype PDE4b, and alcohol and nicotine dependence. One of the newer PDE4 inhibitors, ap ..read more

Some of the misconceptions about psoriasis is that it’s just a skin condition. By the looks of it, many believe it’s contagious. Thanks to marketing most people now understand psoriasis is not contagious. But most still don’t know that psoriasis is more than skin deep. Psoriasis can have severe consequences if not followed up by a professional. Fortunately the comorbidity’s of psoriasis can be addressed with medications and perhaps a procedure. Tony Crimmins, the CEO of Abundant Natural Health, had a close call with his overall health. He was experiencing tingling in his left arm and wasn’t fe ..read more