Walk A Day In My Life With Psoriasis

Today, I will share what a casual day with psoriasis looks like for me. I have a very disciplined routine now that I have started taking care of my psoriasis very seriously. Initially, I was only focused on my treatments and medicines intake. But with time, I learned about how to turn this thing into a healthy lifestyle by focusing more on my body health. Because honestly, I was skeptical about depending entirely on drugs for my psoriasis management.

A day with psoriasis

Sadly, I still must stay on psoriasis medication, but I can get off of some other medications. So, I explored effective ways for my healthy routine. I changed my eating habits, skin care products, bathing products, and even my living conditions.

I wake up early in the morning, pour one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water, and drink it as it helps with my metabolism. Then I make my detox water for the day. Cucumbers, sliced lemons, and a small slice of ginger. I make a huge bottle of it and consume it in half a day. I’m not a water drinker, so this helps a lot. I now avoid tea, coffee, or any other caffeine-based drink, so I shop around for fresh juice. Carrots or oranges in winter and strawberries in summer are my go-to drinks. I get them prepared in front of me, without any sugar or soda.

After that, I take a morning stroll around my neighborhood and breathe fresh air. I do try and do some stretches, but it is still not easy for me. But I do inhale some fresh crisp morning air and get back to my home.

I am a big believer in moisturizing. I use very basic skin care products, avoid using makeup and a natural product works for me. During the day I eat 2 huge plates of fresh salad to clean my digestive system and to boost my gut health. My meals in the daytime are mostly basic. I have given up fried foods, which was not easy. I now prefer home-cooked light meals.

Cheat days

In the evening, I take a little rest and then prepare my night meal which is mostly grilled chicken or fish. Trust me, I have cheat days too. I just started drinking turmeric tea. It’s not too bad, it helps with keeping my body pH normal and deals with cooling off body heat too.

But at times I do take some time off (not from medicines, but from my diet changes). I eat something sweet or fried occasionally but alongside I try to balance it out with my drink choices and my nourishment supplements too and so far, it is going great for me. The highlight of my life is when I see a doctor and they tell me I don’t need to be on a certain medication anymore. I am 66 and take fewer medications now than I did when I was in my 40s.

Full disclosure, a lot of my lifestyle changes have come from people in this community sharing their journey. We are all in this together.