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...I am a very dark skin person, so when I walked into a tanning salon thirty some odd years ago, I did turn heads. I was 80% covered in psoriasis...

...As May came to an end, the cool days and lower temperatures have vanished. The sun is more prevalent now and the temperature here in Georgia is a lot hotter. Living...

...Are you experiencing cabin fever already? It’s been eight or more weeks since we were all told to stay home and practice social distancing. The first week or so was...

...Most of my time is spent thinking about psoriasis and creating daily routines that will improve my healing process. Thoughts range from moisturizers, soft clothing and diet. As a total...

...There I sat, on the rocks facing the ocean one of the most beautiful shorelines of Southern Africa. At that moment, I wanted to walk into the ocean, and just...

...I have been working on the impact my mental health has on my psoriasis since I recovered from depression late last year. As part of my recovery process, I came...

...Do you have trouble staying cool when it is hot outside? I sure do. Psoriasis seems to affect my ability to stay cool. Biologically, humans have a predictable response to...

...Summer has finally arrived. Being someone who goes into remission in summer, this is a very exciting time for me. Pain levels decrease, skin lesions start healing almost overnight as...

...I remember years ago when I was seeing doctor after doctor, that each doctor, without fail told me that my psoriasis condition was the worst they have ever seen. Unfortunately...

...Having psoriasis is terrible and health insurance is always a fight when you live with the condition. However, what happens when you have psoriasis and NO health insurance? This was...

...A frequent question I am asked is if I’ve tried to change diets to help my psoriasis. That question brings up a number of emotional responses. I’ve felt irritated that...

...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...

...Depending on how long you may have lived with psoriasis, you may or may not know about the spoon theory. Yep, I am talking about those same spoons you find...

...About two and a half months ago, I started quarantining with my husband and daughter due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Like most families, we stocked up on essentials and...

...You guys, I cannot wait. Summer is on its way. Sunshine, eating ice cream before it melts and hopefully, psoriasis remission. If history repeats itself, remission is heading my way...

...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...