Hurricanes and BiologicsHurricane Dorian impacted a lot of people. With hurricanes come power outages. The more intense the hurricane, the more damage and widespread the power outages can be. This got me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Counting SheepFor the longest time, I have heard all about sleep. I am sure we all have. Eight hours of sleep is kind of like eight glasses of water, the global...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is There a Connection Between Psoriasis and Fibromyalgia?Psoriasis is an immune-related disease affecting the skin, causing raised and red scaly patches, with plaque psoriasis being the most common kind of psoriasis. That being said, psoriasis has been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Double the Suffering – How Negative Thoughts About Psoriasis Make Things WorseI just got back from a mini-vacation to one of my favorite places, Point Pelee National Park. In late spring the park is a very popular place for bird watchers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Disorders and Psoriatic DiseaseGood quality sleep and enough sleep are essential for overall health, but 85.4 percent of people with a psoriatic condition report sleep troubles. This is especially problematic for people with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are the Best Products for Scalp Psoriasis?I write a lot about my own experiences with psoriasis. I have had plaque psoriasis for sixteen years. There have been times when I have had small patches at the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hello Failure - It's Me AgainI used to be afraid of failure. I don't look forward to it now but I do know that if I want to move forwards then I need to embrace...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Bathtime Routines“Splish Splash, I was taking a bath” is always the tune I find myself humming or singing when I think about bath time. In my most humble opinion bath time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aging Gracefully With PsoriasisI have had psoriasis for over 50 years. One of the constant things I have done every day of my life is to moisturize. My parents used to put lard...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting an Upgrade to My DiagnosisUpgrades are usually welcomed in life. I not-so-patiently await the announcement of the newest iPhone each year and covet each shiny Playstation that is released. But what about when you...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Should I Be Using A Scalp Brush?I stumbled across a scalp massage brush on my most recent crusade to find more natural, healthier alternatives to help my scalp psoriasis. I spent such a long time caring...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is Pityriasis Alba?Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition seen most often among children aged 3 to 16. The name comes from the Greek words pityriasis meaning “scaly,” and alba meaning “white.”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis and CannabisDo you know the difference between cannabis, hemp, and CBD? CBD oilA which is commonly called Cannabis oil is gaining in popularity, though not everyone is convinced- why? There is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Curry Spice Free of NightshadesI love spicy food, not the type of spicy that makes the smoke come out of your ears. Rather the type that is aromatic and tantalizes every food sense. Preferring flavor...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Can Psoriasis Hurt?Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes symptoms to develop on the skin. There are several types of psoriasis, but the most common form is plaque psoriasis. Plaques are patches...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Scalp Psoriasis TherapyTreating your scalp psoriasis is so deeply time-consuming, not even to mention how exhausting it can be. It is a tedious process that can find even the most resilient of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are We Frustrated About the Same Things?I spoke this week at a psoriasis event in the UK. Talking to other people at the event was interesting. We talked about our fears and frustrations. It reminded me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Treatment OptionsTreating psoriasis is a priority. It is not something that needs to go untreated. If you do not treat psoriasis it can lead to so many other things going wrong...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Walking In the Store Turned Into My TherapySeven years ago, my health was tanking and I was forced to take a leave of absence from work. I was in a severe Crohn’s, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flare-up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Losing a Primary Specialist and Biologic PrescriberOver the past few years, I’ve experienced losing a few treating specialists. None of these specialists directly treated my psoriasis. They were managing Crohn’s disease and thyroid disease. You may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments