Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Psoriasis: NF-κB Inhibiting Foods, Trigger Foods & the Mediterranean Evidence
The Mediterranean dietary pattern has the strongest published evidence for psoriasis severity reduction — addressing NF-κB and TNF-α through polyphenol inhibition, omega-3 eicosanoid competition, and prebiotic gut-skin axis support simultaneously. Here's what to eat and why
Eczema Action Plan: A Practical Step-by-Step Framework
A practical eczema action plan covering daily routine, trigger tracking, flare management, and when to seek medical help — drawing on the full evidence base for eczema care.
Honey for Eczema & Psoriasis: The Methylglyoxal Mechanism, Manuka vs Raw & What the Evidence Shows
Manuka honey's methylglyoxal inhibits S. aureus — the bacterium most consistently associated with eczema severity amplification. Here's what raw vs Manuka vs medical-grade honey does, the UMF rating explained, and how to use it safely.
Ayurveda for Psoriasis: Turmeric, Neem & Panchakarma — Evidence, Safety & Heavy Metal Risks
Turmeric's curcumin has documented NF-κB inhibition relevant to psoriasis, neem has COX-2 inhibitory and S. aureus antimicrobial activity, and Panchakarma has a published RCT. Here's what the evidence shows — and the heavy metal contamination risk to know about.
Best Seeds for Eczema & Psoriasis: What Each One Does, How Much to Eat & the Sesame Allergen Warning
Flaxseed's ALA omega-3 converts to EPA at only 5–10% without milling — chia provides direct SDA alongside prebiotic mucilage for the gut-skin axis. Here's what each seed does and the sesame allergy concern most articles miss
Psoriasis & Eczema Triggers: What Causes Flare-Ups & How to Identify Yours
Flare-ups rarely have a single cause. Here's a clear guide to the most common psoriasis and eczema triggers, what makes each one work, and how to find your personal pattern.
Gluten and Psoriasis: Who It Affects, Who It Doesn't & How to Find Out
Gluten doesn't trigger psoriasis universally — but anti-gliadin antibody positivity is found in approximately 25% of psoriasis patients and correlates with severity. Here's the testing pathway, the Michaëlsson RCT, and the HLA-Cw6 genetic overlap that explains why.
Zinc & Eczema: The Filaggrin Mechanism, Deficiency Prevalence & Which Form to Take
Zinc regulates filaggrin expression in keratinocytes — the same protein deficiency that defines eczema's barrier dysfunction. Multiple studies find significantly lower serum zinc in eczema patients. Here's the mechanism, the deficiency evidence, and which form absorbs best