Living with psoriasis since the age of 11, Irene was told by her doctors she could simply use a cream and it will go away. However, by the age of 17, it spread to her entire body. Hospitalised for two weeks to undertake intensive treatment, she was trialled on a host of medications that only seemed to make things worse. She finally turned to Chinese Medicine and her skin cleared within two months. Irene then completed a double degree in Human Biology and Chinese Medicine.

We discuss the interesting forms of treatments she underwent including herbal remedies and diet changes. Irene places a strong emphasis on managing stress levels to maintain a healthy immune system and the need to connect with our heart over our heads.

If you suffer from psoriasis we talk about foods that you should avoid and the importance of monitoring and being in tune with your body’s own reactions after eating certain foods. Of course, we don’t forget to talk about foods that you should be eating in abundance, the role of gut health and topical skin solutions. We also delve into the key differences between Western medicine and preventative Eastern medicine.

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