Healing Psoriasis

John O. A. Pagano

Description

A leading researcher shares natural remedies for psoriasis
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, at least seven million people in the U.S. and more than 100 million worldwide suffer from this chronic skin disease. This book outlines Dr. Pagano's natural, drug-free treatment regimen that can alleviate, control, and even heal psoriasis without steroid creams, tar baths, injections, or ultraviolet treatments. Healing Psoriasis outlines a healthy diet and lifestyle and includes case histories, photos, recipes, and a chapter on eczema.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Santé du quotidien
• Medical
• Médecine
• Dermatology

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781630260446
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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FROM THE EXPERTS
Dr. Pagano has provided a new perspective in the management of psoriasis-one that justifies serious consideration by the scientific community.
-Harold Mermelstein, MD, dermatologist, New York, NY
I am deeply impressed with your accomplishments in that dreaded condition called psoriasis. Where others have continued to fail, you have succeeded and your success is amazing and outstanding.
--James F. Winterstein, DC, president, the National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
Dr. Pagano s book Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative firmly convinces me that he has achieved a phenomenal success in the healing arts-a humane accomplishment. I think it merits world attention. How many poor souls must be waiting in the wings for such a blessed, humanitarian gift!
-Peter Henderson, EdD, author/journalist/educator, Haworth, NJ
John Pagano s book is nothing less than spectacular. Psoriasis, eczema, acne, and practically all skin conditions are reflections of inner metabolic imbalances, which, in turn, are the result of numerous diet, toxin, and lifestyle stresses. The conventional medical approach is to suppress the immune system by immunosuppressive drugs and corticosteroids. The good news is that there is a safe, effective, and very scientific way of reversing these skin problems naturally. The Pagano treatment goes to the root of the problem, provides natural anti-inflammatory relief, and prevents recurrences. The medical literature supports the use of many aspects of Pagano s approach. The proof of its efficacy is plain to see in the thousands of individuals rescued from a life of misery. This book is must reading for all dermatologists, family doctors, naturopaths, and their patients with chronic skin disorders.
-Zoltan P. Rona, MD, MSc, medical editor, The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I have viewed the evidence; I have met Dr. Pagano s patients-it works! This book should encourage further research not only in psoriasis and the dermatoses, but in other devastating illnesses. Responsible researchers would do well to seriously investigate this material for what it has to offer suffering humanity.
-Faina Munits, MD, PhD, West Orange, NJ
Dr. Pagano is a gift of God to millions who suffer from the terrible disease of psoriasis, which allopathic doctors all over the world regard as incurable. Dr. Pagano has proven that, through a change of diet and by following a strict regimen, psoriasis can be cured.
His book, Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative, deserves to be translated into different languages and published in many countries. It is so packed with healthy information that it will be read with profit, not merely by those afflicted with psoriasis, but by all who aspire to live a happy, healthy, harmonious life.
-Dada J. P. Vaswani, head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, India
FROM THE PATIENTS
Mrs. R.M.T. of Lindenwold, NJ: We heard about your success treating psoriasis. At the first visit, you explained the disease. I left your office with a new, positive attitude and a great outlook on life. In three months we could see a remarkable improvement. At nine months, I was clear of lesions. Now I am walking on air, because we have the psoriasis under control. It was you and the wonderful book you have written. I m glad I chose the alternative path.
Mrs. J.H. of South Australia: I have suffered from pustular psoriasis for over twenty-two years, and not once did the skin specialist I was going to ever mention that what I may be eating could be a cause. I tried everything, from pills and creams, natural methods such as being wrapped in comfrey leaves, PUVA treatments, and so on. I came across your book and I couldn t believe it. Here was a book that made sense. I can now say that some areas have cleared up completely and my left palm (which is the last patch) is clearing up. Many, many, many thanks. I am so happy with what I have managed to do myself.
Mr. J.W. of Salem, OR: Who do you believe? A scientist who has never been plagued with psoriasis every day of his miserable life for X amount of years, or someone who has? You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for helping so many good people. Those children in your book are the most touching of all, especially young L. Again, Dr. Pagano, thank you very much.
Healing Psoriasis
Healing Psoriasis
THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE
John O. A. Pagano, DC
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Copyright 2009 by John O. A. Pagano. All rights reserved
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To my beautiful sisters, Carol and Maria, and to the memory of my devoted parents, Nettie Pagano and John J. Pagano, Esq., and my white German Shepherd, Shane
CONTENTS
Foreword by Harry K. Panjwani, MD, PhD
Preface
1. Psoriasis: The Inside Story
2. Does the Regimen Work?
3. About Psoriasis
4. The Natural Alternative
5. Internal Cleansing
6. Diet and Nutrition Basics
7. Herbal Teas
8. The Role of the Spine
9. External Applications
10. Right Thinking: The Role of the Mind
11. The Emotional Factor
12. The Crowning Glory
13. Psoriasis on the Hands, the Feet, and the Nails
14. The Healing Process
A Photographic Portfolio
15. Pushing the Panic Button
16. The Arthritic Connection: Psoriatic Arthritis
17. Cases of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
18. What about the Failures?
19. The Question of Recurrence
20. Achieving the Goal: A Mini-Review
21. Where Do We Go from Here?
Appendix A. Nutritional Considerations in the Natural Healing of Psoriasis, Eczema, and Psoriatic Arthritis
Appendix B. Menu Plans and Recipes
Appendix C. Self-Hypnosis Recording for the Psoriatic
Appendix D. Product Suppliers
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
Index
FOREWORD
by Harry K. Panjwani, MD, PhD
The concept of this rather unique and unusual book is to emphasize the power of the human organism to heal the body, with the help of proper diet, posture, and gait; attitude; and internal cleansing, thus removing the toxins that cause diseases. The regimen outlined in this book pertains to psoriasis-a devastating, humiliating skin disease, usually chronic and recurrent in nature, that often leads to depression, despair, and other health problems as well as isolation, and certainly to interference with the sufferers personal and family life, as well as employment and enjoyment of life in general.
There are many references to dietary restrictions for health in the Old Testament. The use of herbs in food or drink is a common practice in Eastern countries like India, China, and Japan. For centuries, internal cleansing, fasting, and other methods have been a common practice in European spas to remove toxins from the body. External cleansing is also important, considering the elements to which our skin is exposed throughout the day, in addition to the psychological and cosmetic importance of clean skin.
We, of course, must pay attention to habits and lifestyle, sleep patterns, our environment, and our emotions. The biomechanics of the body-posture and gait-are very important. We have learned in recent years that alternate approaches to health care are being successfully utilized in treating cancer, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, arthritis, depression, and other diseases.
It is essential to ascertain the safety of any treatment and not to overlook other known methods of treatment. This certainly applies to the treatment of psoriasis outlined in this book. In addition to the physical and emotional requirements, we need the open-mindedness, the persona