Psoriasis:

Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the skin. It is characterized by thick layers of silvery scales over red plaques of skin. It is hereditary and chronically recurring and causes severe damage to the skin. It usually affects the scalp, elbows, knees and fingernails. The cause is unknown, however, it is known that the skin grows at an accelerated rate. Normally skin turnover takes about 28 days, whereas in the psoriatic patient, it only takes 3 – 4 days. Factors that may trigger psoriasis include trauma to an area, sunburns, respiratory infections, drugs, low humidity and stress. The disease may exhibit periods of remissions and exacerbation’s, and is also linked to arthritis. Dr. Metcalfe has seen cases from small, localized areas to extensive coverage of the entire body. She recommends that her patients follow the treatment protocol closely for at least three months and incorporate it into the rest of their lives.

Circumscribed (definite border) elevated lesion.
Pinkish/red with silvery scales.
Auspitz sign: scraping lesion creates pinpoint bleeding.
Itching.
Pitting of the fingernails.

Lifestyle Changes:

Avoid alcohol.
Decrease stress.
Exercise 1-hour everyday.

Dietary Changes:

Increase fiber to 30 grams a day. Psoriasis patients have been found to have low fiber diet and an increase in circulating bacterial endotoxins. (Rosenberg E., Belew P. Microbial factors in psoriasis. Arch.Dermatol. 118:1434-44, 1982).
Low protein diet: about 30 grams maximum a day. (Bulkley LD. Diet and Hygiene in dzs of the skin. JAMA. 59:535. 1912).
Vegetarian Diet: Patients show an improvement in severity of lesions. (Lithell H. et al. A fasting and vegetarian diet treatment trial on chronic inflammatory disorders. Acta Derm Venereol (Stockh) 63(5):397-403, 1983.
10 oz of filtered water every hour while awake.

Psoriasis Management Protocol:

Multiplex I Multivitamin: 3 capsules with each meal three times a day.
Multiplex I Multivitamin w/o Iron: Men should take 3 capsules with each meal three times a day.
Chlorotene: 2 capsules twice daily with meals.
Eskimo 3: 3 capsules twice daily with meals.
Lipotropic Complex: 2 capsules twice daily with meals.
Oxyperm: 3 capsules every morning with breakfast.
If your psoriasis is severe then follow this protocol for 3-6 months.
If your psoriasis is mild, then follow this protocol for 2 months, and then continue maintaining your intake on half of the dosages for each.