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Living with Psoriasis: Tips for Family and Friends
Many people think of psoriasis as just a skin disease. Sure, it may be itchy and uncomfortable. But how bad could living with psoriasis really be?
Yet while psoriasis symptoms may be on the skin, psoriasis is no superficial condition. Psoriasis can have a devastating effect on every aspect of a person’s life. It can affect your relationships, your sense of self, your romantic life, your job, and your finances.
Despite all the suffering, too many people living with psoriasis aren’t getting help. Living with psoriasis can be tough — not just for the person with the diagnosis, but for his or her loved ones too. It’s a condition that can affect entire families, both emotionally and sometimes financially.
If you have a friend or family member with psoriasis, you may want to help but don’t know where to start.
Here are some useful tips.
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Living with Psoriasis – Blogging Project (Photo Update 1)
A few months ago, we invited psoriasis sufferers to join a programme to document the efficacy of OLIVENOL livin’ on their psoriasis condition. Ten people signed up and are keeping online journals of their condition on blogs. You can read their blogs using this link: Living with Psoriasis.
So far, about 7 out of the 10 have reported positive results after being on the programme for a couple of weeks. Quiet frankly, we are encouraged with the results so far. We like what we see. Here are some photo updates, showing their conditions – before and after:
Continue reading Living with Psoriasis – Blogging Project (Photo Update 1)
Is there a Cure for Psoriasis?
This is Article FIVE in our series on “The Heartbreak of Psoriasis”.
It may be strange for a company marketing OLIVENOL livin’ – a product aimed at psoriasis sufferers – to say this. Unfortunately, there is NO psoriasis cure but there are psoriasis treatments. It is that simple.
Anybody claiming to have a psoriasis cure is misleading and is not able to substantiate with medical evidence. Nothing you do causes psoriasis, it is also that simple.
A psoriasis diet will not magically cure psoriasis, neither will steroids or powerful vitamin derivative type drugs that alter your immune system.
In this article, we offer an unequivocal answer to this single question as we receive many hundreds of emails on our website each month asking us for a psoriasis cure.
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Did Japanese Scientists Really Kill A(H1N1) Virus?
WOW!!!
We underestimated the interest level of our readers in the detailed scientific content of our postings. Our pageviews spiked following this article we posted 4 days ago.
We received emails from doctors, pharmacists and the general public asking for verification (and source) that the reported research quoted in our posting was true and not a hoax. Did the Japanese scientists really kill the A(H1N1) virus with hydroxytyrosol (HT)?
The best way we can clear this, is to provide you a download link of the paper we referred to HERE.
We have a scientific team in our company actively monitors all ongoing research around the world on Hydroxytyrosol (HT), the active ingredient in OLIVENOL livin’. Our fascination with HT goes beyond just a commercial interest. In fact, we are more motivated to discover and document the extent of therapeutic effect this “miracle” molecule God has given us through the olive fruit.
To date, there are well established scientific, medical and clinical evidence that HT plays a positive role in:
- cardiovascular system – inhibits LDL oxidation, prevent and reverse arthereosclerosis
- controlling arthritic indications – anti-inflammatory, cartilage regeneration, improve mobility, pain relief
- skin health – controlling psoriasis indications, clearing eczema and acne, improve moisture retention for healthy skin
- modulate immune system – reduce allergic effect, anti viral infection, quicker recovery from illness, control autoimmune induced indications
- anti aging – increase total glutathione status in body
- anti-cancer effect – induce cell apoptosis
Please read the related articles to link to back to the relevant research and publications on the multi effect of HT. We will continue to add to this knowledge base on OLIVES – one of nature’s best kept secret.
Discovering How OLIVENOL livin’ Works
Doctors who are using OLIVENOL livin’ as adjuvant and adjunctive therapy continues to observe good results in their patients. Inevitably, they share this with their peers.
In the last 6 weeks, we have been inundated with enquiries from more doctors who are skeptically fascinated but yet curious how natural molecules from olives is able to deliver results on indications that is difficult to treat with conventional drug therapy. So we receive many request from doctors to explain how OLIVENOL livin’ actually works.
We have compiled a library of published research on olive polyphenol and hydroxytyrosol (HT) that is conducted around the world. We share this with doctors and pharmacists in our network. With these information, the professionals are able to understand how the anti-inflammatory properties of OLIVENOL livin’ is activated. Understanding this gives them confidence to introduce the product in their case management of chronic indications such as eczema, psoriasis and arthritis.
We believe the general public may also benefit if they understand the science behind the product they consume. Therefore, we shall be making available relevant publications on this blog.
The first article we want to share with you is a recent paper explaining how Hydroxytyrosol (HT) inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Hydroxytyrosol, the active ingredient in OLIVENOL livin'
Abstract
Hydroxytyrosol (HT), isolated from extra-virgin olive oil, possesses a marked antioxidant activity and is a good radical scavenger. In this study, our aim was to examine the anti-inflammatory mechanism of HT through measuring the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression, TNF-α formation, and nitric oxide (NO) release in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced human monocytic (THP-1) cells. Results showed that HT remarkably suppressed the LPS (1 μg/ml) induction of NO release. It also significantly attenuated the LPS-induced transcription of TNF-α, iNOS, and COX-2 in a dose-dependent manner.
Furthermore, it was also found that HT in a concentration-dependent manner inhibited the expression of iNOS and COX-2 in THP-1 cells treated with 1 μg/ml LPS using Western Blot. Taken together, these results suggest that HT exerts anti-inflammatory effects probably through the suppression of COX-2 and iNOS expression.
Xiaomei Zhang, Jun Cao, Laifu Zhong, Hydroxytyrosol inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines, iNOS, and COX-2 expression in human monocytic cells, Naunyn-Schmied Arch Pharmacol (2009) 379:581–586
The full article is available for download >> HERE <<
Psoriasis, Eczema and Allergy Dermatitis – What do they have in common?
Apart from the obvious commonality that psoriasis, eczema, and allergy dermatitis are diseases that affect the human skin, we will discuss what other commonalities, if any, exist between them.
In our ongoing series of My Untold Stories – The Heartbreak of Psoriasis, we shared with you stories about Mr KH Ng a psoriasis sufferer and Michelle Shiew, a mother of a child with chronic eczema. In both stories, we learn how their respective pain, anguish and heartbreak were replaced by joy and relieve when they found a natural solution for their skin ailment.
In this article, we share a new story by Lisa Lee who made an entry in OLIVENOL livin’ Facebook Fan Page on July 12, 2009:
My mom has very bad skin allergy that causes her face to erupt with horrible red swells. It itches and oozes some sort of liquid. She can’t cook because of the smoke and oil. She can’t go under the sun because of the heat and can’t eat countless types of food.
Doctors prescribed anti-histamine to control her condition, but we all know that’s not the cure.
I started my mum on OLIVENOL livin’ since May (two months ago). She’s so much better now”.
Lisa Lee, USJ
(original Facebook entry edited for spelling and punctuation).
Another obvious commonality in Lisa, Michelle and Mr Ng’s stories is their discovery that OLIVENOL livin’ helped sooth their heartache caused by skin allergy, eczema and psoriasis, respectively.
Yale researchers have found that natural killer T cells (NKT), a combination of T lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) cells, are involved in the formation of skin allergies such as poison ivy and contact sensitivity to chemicals and metals like nickel in jewelry. (Reference: Journal of Experimental Medicine, Vol. 198, No. 12, Dec. 15, 2003)
Allergies are abnormal or hypersensitive responses of the immune system to relatively harmless environmental antigens. Some people are genetically predisposed to hypersensitivity. When they are exposed to skin allergens like poison ivy, the initial exposure leads to a state of hypersensitivity; the body produces an exaggerated reaction the next time skin comes into contact with the allergen.
The resulting skin inflammation and severe itch such as those described by Lisa, are caused by over-reaction of effector T cells, white blood cells that migrate to the skin when re-exposed to an allergen.
Conventional therapy such as steroid cream only controls plaques and lesions that are the results of inflammation but it does not stop the inflammation from triggering.
Anti-histamine on the other hand, only controls itching sensation and discomfort which are the outcome of an underlying inflammation that the immune system fails to regulate.
Clearly, a better solution is required. The three stories in our series so far suggest that perhaps a better solution already exists.
In all three cases of psoriasis, eczema and allergy dermatitis, T cells (which normally help protect the body against infection) become active, migrate to the dermis and trigger the release of cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha TNF-a, in particular) which cause inflammation and the rapid production of skin cells. T cells are put into action by mistake. They become so active that they set off other immune responses.
Recent research on hydroxytyrosol (HT) an olive polyphenol have found it to exhibit biologic response modifying activities that modulates the effect of hyperactivated T cells.
These studies in different parts of the world have shown HT is able to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines, iNOS, and COX-2 expression in human monocytic cells. Scientist believe they have found a non-toxic agent for the control of pro-inflammatory genes.
If these findings are confirmed in further research, it is possible that Ng’s, Michelle’s and Lisa’s experiences are not mere anecdotal coincidence.
Psoriasis, eczema and allergy dermatitis sufferers may also have a scientifically supported common solution to their conditions in OLIVENOL livin’.
Eczema – Soothing A Mother’s Heartbreak
(An abridged version of this article appeared in the Star Special, Parenting, pg 10 on July 23, 2009 under the title “Combating Eczema Naturally with Olive Juice”)
We received this letter from Michelle, sharing a very personal story…
“My four year old son has very serious eczema around his neck area. I first noticed it when he was about six months old. Initially, I discounted it as just “one of those things” (like nappy rash) that all babies would have. He grew out of his nappy rash by the time we celebrated his first birthday.
At about the same time, the rashes on his neck became more serious. I applied prescription steroid cream on him to stop it from spreading and to lessen the itchiness. This was a repeated cycle for the last three years. After each round of relief, it is followed by another episode of more nasty flare. At one point, almost 80% of the visible neck area of my son had wet, itchy and painful flaring rash.
The most heartbreaking thing I had to endure was my husband’s decision to tie up my boy’s hands at night to stop him from scratching himself. There is no word to describe the agony of this helpless mother and powerless wife.
I am glad those days are now over. A family friend who happened to be a doctor recommended us to try OLIVENOL, an organic olive juice extract. I am grateful he did.
The improvements were visible after the first week. His rashes became less red and were no longer oozing wet. After two months, there were still some eczema patch on his neck but he is no longer troubled by the itch. When the scratching stopped, the healing process accelerated.
I am glad we found a solution that worked for my son. Thank you.”
Michelle, 30, Kulai.
Michelle’s story although often untold, is an experience that is not unique. If you ask any parent group with young children, the majority of them will tell you their children suffer from ezcema, “skin allergy” or some symptoms of dermatitis. Continue reading Eczema – Soothing A Mother’s Heartbreak
Do you know anyone with severe psoriasis?
Since we launched OLIVENOL livin’ in Prince Court Medical Centre (PCMC), Kuala Lumpur back in April 2008, we have found many Malaysians getting effective results on a range of autoimmune conditions. Our data on psoriasis is encouraging with many users writing back to convey their positive results. At the same time, we have some who did not see any results.
If you Google “olivenol + psoriasis”, you will find these results in the public domain. (click HERE)
Scalp Psoriasis
There is an ongoing trial in a major private hospital in KL – testing the effectiveness of OLIVENOL livin on psoriatic patients with affected body area in excess of 5%. The results will be published by the investigator later this year.
Continue reading Do you know anyone with severe psoriasis?
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