Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative

I have written two previous reviews of this book, a book that has had a very significant affect on my life. I started following the general principles in March of 1998. I remain about 95% clear. From the research I have done, I can tell you that this regimen works but not for everyone. Psoriasis seems to have a number of causes and therefore probably a number of "cures." This book will explain to you in layman's terms what goes on inside your body that contributes to this condition. If you're "fortunate" enough to have this as your cause, this will most likely ameliorate your symptoms. Here are the basics: 1) Stop eating the nightshade foods, which include tomatoes, potatoes, green, red, yellow and orange pepper, eggplant and paprika. Smoking also has to go. If you drink lots of water, a cup of tea twice a day, use lecithin powder on cereal and salad, take two baths a week with Epsom Salt, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, eat whole wheat products, eat chicken breast and fish and avoid all fried foods, you will greatly improve your skin condition. Once you see the clearing, you will understand that the severity of your psoriasis will be able to be controlled by how strictly you adhere to the principles. ... You can complain, you can moan and groan or you could try something that could turn your life around WITHOUT the drugs and steroids. With drugs and steroids, you are just trading one problem for another...

I came across this book by a (so-called) fluke although in reality--it is a timely answer to a 32 yr-old prayer. I read the book with great enthusiasm because my current doctor had put me on an elimination diet to detoxify my liver. No sooner had he done this than my skin began to clear up. When I read this book, the author says that many people initially find relief to psoriasis when their doctors put them on elimination diets for other reasons. Thus the undisputable proof that diet and nutrition have everything to do with your health. When I finished the book, I gave it to my doctor who was extremely open to its suggestions. We immediately put 2 or 3 of the book's suggestions to work in addition to what I was already doing. Even though we are in the middle of winter (the worst time of year for the psioratic), my skin continues to clear and is soft and supple. I have since told everyone I know who suffers with this skin disorder, about this book. Please, please--give this book a chance. Improvements are generally noticed within 6-8 weeks. You need to give your skin a chance to heal underneath and then make its way to the surface where you will eventually see it. The first thing I noticed was that it stopped spreading! Diet is rather strict while the skin is healing--then you can play around with what works for you and more importantly, what doesn't. In the meantime, stop eating tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, peppers of any kind (except black pepper), vinegar and alcohol--and if you smoke, either quit or cut down to 3-4 cigarettes a day. Tobacco is a "nightshade" and exceptionally toxic to the psioratic. Increase your fruits and vegetables. No red meat (including pork). Limit all dairy products to nonfat or 1% milk fat, and even then, limit your consumption. And (obviously) limit or eliminate sugar. Cut out gluten products (pasta, breads, cakes and cereals). Take a tablespoon of flaxseed oil each morning and evening--and also two capsules of Omega 3 fish oil capsules, both morning and evening. Keep flaxseed oil in refrigerator and Omega 3 fish oil caps in freezer. These few guidelines will get you started until you can read this book. Sounds like alot, but clear skin will be worth it!

I have struggled with mild psoriasis since I was 16 but two weeks before our 30th anniversary trip to Hawaii, I broke out with guttate psoriasis literally from from neck to my toes. Only my face was spared. What timing! I found John Pagano's book when I returned and immediately began the full program in Feb of 1999. I was completely clear by August of 99. Even my scalp became pink and healthy again. I followed not only the diet (tough) but the cleansing procedures as well. The steam baths were particularly helpful. Now I am back to following a moderate version of the diet and my skin remains clear as of Dec. 99. I highly recommend this book. Your skin will improve as well as your general health.

I found Dr. Pagano's book, quite by accident, inCT, and "What A Find!" I never thought of looking for a book that would have a cure.After suffering for 36 years with psoriasis, and applying expensive 'rub-on' medications, as well as bear grease, bag balm and a host of other home remedies from the "older generation" here at home, I came to the realization that something had to be wrong inside, but no one (doctor) could help me because they didn't have a clue. Now Dr. John Pagano, he had more than a clue, and his book is proof! I bought his book July 23rd. I read it in 3 days, cover to cover. Immediately I gave up the night shade foods! I studied it for 3 days and lent it to my chiropractor for 2 weeks. I got it back and studied it some more, and on August 16th, I was ready, and began the cleansing regimen. I have been following it as closely as I can, and on Saurday, last, I realized that the psoriasis on my scalp was totally gone! It's wonderful! The rest of my body is responding, and realizing that it took me 36 years to get to this point, I've got as long as it takes to heal myself completely! You'll be hearing from me again. The sooner, the better! I have a strong faith in God, and hope, that have kept me going during the very bad times, dealing with this disease. I see myself in those pictures, and am thankful that Dr. John Pagano saw fit to take the works of Edward Cace, and expound on them, to help those of us who have needed someone to care, and help us heal our bodies. Thanks Dr. Pagano! You are one very compassionate person.