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There are a variety of alternative approaches to the treatment of psoriasis outside of conventional Western medicine. Be sure to talk to your dermatologist if you decide to use all or some of these to complement your treatment.
Non-conventional treatments
As you begin to research your treatment options, you may come across some non-conventional approaches to treating your psoriasis. However, while many of these alternative therapies and practices have been around for hundreds and even thousands of years, the majority of them are not approved in Canada. Be sure you talk to your dermatologist if you are contemplating incorporating alternative medicine into your psoriasis treatment regimen.
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There are a variety of alternative approaches to the treatment of psoriasis outside of conventional Western medicine. Be sure to talk to your dermatologist if you decide to use all or part of these to complement your traditional treatment.
- Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that treats illness or provides pain relief by the insertion of needles at specific areas of the body. It is based on the belief that there is an uneven flow of energy ("chi") within the body that may be restored by acupuncture.
- Other non-conventional approaches include practices that focus on relaxation and stress reduction, such as massage, meditation, and yoga, visualization and guided imagery, and tai chi. Changes in diet are also believed to be beneficial. A variety of natural topical treatments have also been used for psoriasis.
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