- 07 Apr 2009
Proof of the regenerative power a raw food diet has on psoriasis is given in the following interesting letter from a patient. She writes: ‘Just now I am in Â., where I am on a strict raw food diet. For 23 years I have suffered from psoriasis and have had all kinds of treatments; but so far, all have been without success. After arriving here I had to fast for seven days, then I was put on fruit juices; next I was given fruits, nuts and corn bread. For several weeks now I have been eating raw salads and potatoes for lunch, and fruit morning and evening. I feel quite well and I am glad to say that the eruptions have gone. True, now and again the sun brings an occasional blemish to the surface, but it never gets big and disappears within a day or two. This does tell me, however, that I am not yet completely cured and that I must continue the treatment. It does not really worry me, though, for I enjoy the fruit and salads. I can’t quite put into words what it means to me to know that I am on the way to recovery and that I shall have the strength to work and be useful again. I only know that I shall be eternally grateful.’ The reply to her letter read as follows:
‘I am truly glad and rejoice with you, knowing that with a simple raw food diet you have been able to overcome psoriasis. Now we must achieve a complete cure and you need to be patient for a little while longer. The raw food diet has stimulated the various body functions, including that of the kidneys, and has given the body sufficient vitamins and nutritive salts. This proves that psoriasis is associated with one’s diet and that the function or malfunction of the organs has much to do with its development. Psoriasis is usually given external treatment only, and in various clinics this receives primary attention, which is fundamentally incorrect. In this regard orthodox doctors are, unfortunately, quite wrong in their opinion and approach. Psoriasis, one of the worst skin diseases, is not merely a visible problem, for which reason external treatment should be of secondary consideration. Of course, it is important to keep the skin clean, supply it with sufficient oil and disinfect it properly so that further complications are avoided. Nevertheless, internal treatment is far more significant, and your letter is proof of this. If you wish to improve your health still further, then let me recommend kidney tea as well as goldenrod (Solidago) and sufficient calcium. These remedies will be of great benefit to you.’
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