Some PS diet questions. Eggs? Green Grapes? Proteins?

[Kat]

I do have reservations about the idea of sorting out psoriasis by diet only because I would have thought if it did work our docs would have us all on these diets before trying anything else.

my experience and research says the exact opposite. Lets get real, the docs and big pharma dont make money if i actually get cured.


How much actual intense nutritional training do you think docs get??

as far as I remember, the doc who prescribed me Humira did not ask one question about diet, exercise, stress. I may be remembering that incorrectly because its been a while but I certainly wasnt given any diet recommendations

so that means that the SYMPTOMS were treated...but not the actual cause

it is what it is. Its a bit shocking when you realize that the doctor isnt really responsible for your actual health.....you are

I agree that we are each responsible for our own health. And I also agree that a lot, even most doctors do not ask enough questions about diet, exercise, etc (although I will have to give kudos to my doctor who does indeed ask those type questions) But..

Plaque psoriasis is a chronic disease that's driven by an overactive immune system.

I haven't seen any studies that have linked foods to a cause of psoriasis or even to verify that this or that particular diet will lead to being clear. I do think diets affect our bodies in many ways, and common sense tells us that over indulging in certain foods can lead to health issues. As for the cause of that overactive immune system... Is it a birth defect? Something caused by stress? Maybe it is foods but no one seems to have those answers yet.

I get what TL means, doctors trying to help would be on board if they felt diet alone would solve it. And I get what you're saying about pharma as money is a big factor for them.... but although doctor's charge a lot of money, I do think most of them want to help people. If I feel a doctor doesn't have my best interest in mind then I feel very fortunate that I can fire him and find another.

I think diet can help but everywhere I have looked agrees on one thing.... currently there is no known cure for psoriasis. So we all have to do what we think is best and follow the doctors we trust. A good diet is never going to be a bad thing. And it may indeed help with psoriasis, I don't think it hurts but I don't think it is a be all end all cure either.