Rather frequent skin disease, with a tendentially chronic evolution, characterized by erythema-scaly manifestations.
It is estimated that about 2% of the general population is affected. Despite extensive research, the cause of psoriasis is still uncertain.
Psoriasis usually occurs in young and middle age, but can also occur in children and elderly people.
The characteristic lesion is the rimato-scaly clarity: of roundish or oval shape, of pink-can color, it is covered by more or less abundant silvery-white scales that can also completely cover the reddish patch.
Scratching with the nail the scales are removed as if scraping the wax of a candle.
The characteristic sites of psoriatic patches are the elbows, knees, scalp, sacral region.
During the night between 26 and 27 October, solar time returned in force and we were able to sleep an hour longer. Our body certainly benefited, especially if we were able to rest well
In fact, several studies have amply shown that restorative sleep lasting at least 6-7 hours brings important psychophysical benefits to our body
We see some of these studies whose full text can be traced back by following the links on the bibliography page.
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Movement and nutrition are an inseparable combination to reach a state of physical and mental wellness. A fair amount of physical activity should be provided in the daily life of all of us.
The type and intensity of training depend on many factors such as age, gender, health conditions and chronic stress. It would be necessary to find the right dose of duration and quality of activity to benefit from the movement and to prevent this from becoming a source of further stress.
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The diet is based on a special protocol of normo-protein diet which allows to lose from 7% to 10% of weight in a relative short period of time (21 days) keeping unaltered the muscle mass and reducing the fat mass.
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This mix of fresh seasonal vegetables is pleasant to the eyes and to the palate as well. Let’s see how it is possible to achieve so much from simple ingredients.
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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by a genetic predisposition that causes strong systemic inflammation and an alteration of the immune system. It can affect the skin, nails, scalp, genital tract and joints.
Psoriatic symptoms can be triggered or increased in certain situations: stress, impaired intestinal function (leaky gut or SIBO), consumption of certain foods with an immunogenic and pro-inflammatory effect, pharmacological treatments or a lack of micronutrients (vitamin D, vitamins of group B, Magnesium, …), presence of bacterial, viral or fungal infections (they activate the immune system).
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