Oct 21, 2021
Did you know that psoriasis is associated with a bunch of other health issues?
Things like hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, PCOS, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver disease, and liver fibrosis, just to name a few.
Many of my clients have no idea about these connections and have unfortunately had their concerns about other health issues blown off.
Because there is so much newer research coming about about these issues, I wanted to share some of the research that I’ve seen so that you can ask better questions and know what you should be on the lookout for.
Because psoriasis can impact so so so much more than just your skin (as if that isn’t bad enough on its own).
In this episode:
- Health conditions often associated with psoriasis that should be on your radar
- Blood sugar + metabolic health concerns
- Thyroid problems — is this a big deal?
- Why you absolutely CANNOT overlook or ignore your liver
- Diabetic medication (or an herb I often use in practice) that can be helpful for psoriasis
Quotes:
A fascinating 2019 study found that out of the 400 patients with severe chronic plaque psoriasis, 53% were insulin resistant while 22% had type 2 diabetes.
Out of 215 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis in a 2021 study, 42.3% had some degree of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD).