A Doctor’s 37-Year-Old Struggle of Moving From Severe Psoriasis To Hope
A Doctor’s 37-Year-Old Struggle of Moving From Severe Psoriasis To Hope
A 67-year-old doctor from the US came to us with a severe case of psoriasis. He had been struggling with it since 1986.
He had tried Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and steroidal treatments. But nothing helped beyond an extent.
Within the first month of joining the plan, he experienced a major flare-up.
He almost gave up. But we did not because there was hope.
In life, sometimes things get worse before they become better.
It is called a healing crisis.
We knew we had to keep going despite the setbacks.
This is a story of how faith, belief, discipline, and consistency – even in the face of roadblocks – can transform your life.
“Thank you for not giving up on him. He is doing really well. Though he can only follow 70% of the plan due to his schedule, it is very effective. His thyroid parameters are normal. All thanks to you and Luke,” the doctor’s family shared.
A glimpse into his journey with his Head Nutritionist and Lifestyle Expert, Charmi Gogri
“We had to take everything real slow. After he had a flare-up within the first month of the program, he was skeptical to try many things, even applications. Gradually, discussions with his dermatologist, their recommendations, and our approach helped him find new confidence. Right now, he has been weaned off ointments safely and his skin is doing well.”
Were there any challenges? Yes.
“Getting 100% consistency on the plan was difficult as he was shuttling his own consults. A hard-to-crack aspect was his deeply rooted past emotional stress. It was not easy, but it gradually became better with the help of meditation,” shares Charmi Gogri.
What worked for him?
- Going beyond the symptoms to deep dive into the root cause
- Understanding his past and present lifestyle
- A gluten-free casein-free approach (GFCF)
- Raw potato juice application
- A focus on anti-angiogenesis
- Our anti-inflammatory protocol
- Identifying and eliminating food intolerances
- Techniques to improve emotional health
- Personalized movement to accommodate his busy schedule
- Fixing his sleep cycles
- Building confidence and instilling hope that he will get better
Beyond steroids and oatmeal packs, the number one commonality we have observed in thousands of psoriasis patients over the last 13 years is – CHRONIC STRESS.
This can stem from various sources:
- Ugly divorces, property disputes, in-law issues, family fights
- Emotional suppression (anger, insecurity, guilt)
- For children, it could be threatened security, feelings of abandonment, sexual/emotional abuse, bullying
What are some other commonalities?
- A leaky or inflamed gut
- Celiac disease and food intolerances
- A history of cuts/allergies that develop into psoriasis
- Constant colic pain (among kids)
- Weather changes
- Mineral deficiencies (zinc, copper, selenium)
- History of infections/strep throat
A cream or ointment is not the only answer.
To move from treatment to healing, ensure your remission protocol takes each of these into consideration.
Our two cents
In the process of finding quick relief and suppressing flare-ups through steroids or immunosuppressants, we often lose sight of the fundamentals and the root cause.
There are no magic injections, pills, concoctions, or foods to sell. Instead, it’s about lifestyle, mindset, and following an integrative approach.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where our own immune system starts attacking our cells. When one identifies what’s triggering the immune system and works towards removing it, there are chances of remission.
But if the triggers come back, there’s a flare-up again!
99% of our successful patients have followed a 2-step roadmap combining science, experience, common sense, and a fundamental understanding of the human body.
Step 1: Reframe your mindset to believe that it is possible
Step 2: Start exploring your triggers. Could it be?
- Food intolerances (gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, and so on)
- Smoking (the worst thing to do if you have psoriasis)
- Environmental factors (weather, chlorinated pools)
- Emotional triggers
- These triggers are unique because everyone’s skin, gut health, stress, childhood, and environment are different. For some, sunlight could be healing, for others it could be a huge trigger. This is where bio-individuality and a deeper search for the root cause become necessary.
The same protocol will not work for everyone. There are as many unique triggers as there are individuals with psoriasis. So while protocols change, the fundamentals don’t.
Treat the symptoms and take your meds, but also work with a health professional who believes in a root-cause approach. If today an erratic autoimmune response is causing psoriasis, tomorrow it could lead to another autoimmune condition.
This doctor’s story brings back your faith in your body’s intelligence. If he could do it despite an extremely busy lifestyle, so can you.
Move from treatment to healing and struggle to strength.
Disclaimer: While this may inspire you, please remember that each case is unique. What worked for him doesn’t necessarily have to work for you. His autoimmune condition protocol designed by us was keeping his past and current lifestyle, case, and situation in mind. If you have a medical condition or are on medications, please keep your doctor in the loop before trying anything new. Make an informed decision, always.
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