Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Psoriasis?
Affecting
approximately 125 million people – or about 2-3% of the global population
– psoriasis is one of the most common
autoimmune diseases in the world. It's characterized by the chronic formation
of skin lesions, red patches, papules and plaque. These formations may appear
in localized areas of the body or throughout the entire body, depending on an
individual's condition.
Psoriasis is
known to trigger intense bouts of itching. The sensation can be so intense that
it causes the individual to scratch infection-prone sores into his or her skin.
Regardless of how bad it itches, you should never scratch your psoriasis, as it
will only make the condition worse.
As with most
autoimmune diseases and disorders, psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune
system. The immune system is responsible for fending off potentially harmful
viral and bacterial infections. It does this by producing key inflammatory
hormones. Normally, it produces the right amount of these hormones, but there
are times when it produces too much; resulting in conditions such as psoriasis.
The good
news is that acupuncture may offer relief of psoriasis and its related
symptoms. Acupuncture can have very positive effects on the immune system. When
we are sick or dealing with chronic illness, our bodies are not able to
function properly. This can be due to the body’s natural energy being
restricted or blocked. Acupuncture works by treating the whole body and
releasing any abnormalities through acupuncture points. By doing so, the body
is able to function as it should and the immune system is strengthened because
of this.
With
psoriasis, the Spleen 10 xue hai acupuncture point is a popular choice because
it targets the immune system.
One study
found acupuncture to be effective at treating psoriasis, particularly when
western medicine has been exhausted. “Our
experience indicates that acupuncture is induced an effective therapeutic
modality for psoriasis, particularly when the western medical management is
unsuccessful. We speculated about the possible involvement of the cutaneous
reticuloendothelial system in the clearance of the skin lesions,” wrote the
study's researchers.
Give me a
call today to learn how you can get back on track to better health!
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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