{"id":5398,"date":"2019-04-11T09:20:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T09:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=5398"},"modified":"2021-06-02T11:01:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:01:45","slug":"14-natural-remedies-for-treating-scleroderma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-natural-remedies-for-treating-scleroderma\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Natural Remedies for Treating Scleroderma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Scleroderma is a relatively rarely occurring condition, whereby thick patches of skin form on localized places around the body. In serious cases, the condition can spread, causing complications for internal organs.
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These are not often usually life-threatening conditions, although their impact can worsen without treatment.
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the immune system of a person with scleroderma attacks the tissues under the skin, known as fascia, which can cause scarring to occur. Due to this, tissue tends to thicken around affected areas.
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Scleroderma varies from person to person, both in its ferocity, but also in how it affects people mentally. There is an increasing trend in people looking to natural remedies for a whole host of ailments and illnesses, and this is no different in the case of scleroderma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst no cure for scleroderma is currently available, many people who live with the condition have found relief using some of the natural remedies listed and detailed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Low fiber diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extended transit time for a patient with scleroderma can be problematic, as it can reduce colonic motility. Essentially, not being regular is a bad thing for people living with scleroderma<\/a>, The reason for this is that it can lead to colonic obstructions, which may sometimes be chronic, causing patients to develop extreme abdominal pain, sometimes requiring hospitalization to aid with digestion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These patients may have been prescribed a high fiber diet to deal with a separate issue, but the consequences of this are too great if they are suffering from scleroderma. What this means is that a low fiber diet may be a good idea as a natural way of treating scleroderma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not low in terms of abstinence, but low enough to ensure that any of the digestive complications mentioned above don\u2019t happen. As with any adjustments to diet, the advice of medical professionals should be sought to help tailor any plans to the patient\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.  Staying away from chemical agents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many cases of scleroderma can be brought about or worsened by the patient coming into contact with any number of a range of different chemical <\/a>agents. These agents could include solvents, aerosols, certain types of plastics and particular drugs and medicines, all of which capable of worsening the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of a natural solution to help remedy the effects of scleroderma, abstaining from the use of these agents and the products in which they are found, could be a very good idea for scleroderma patients. The use of natural soaps and cleaning products, that are completely free of chemicals, could be a weapon in the armory against the symptoms of scleroderma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not always completely possible to avoid chemical agents, as we are not in control of our surrounding environment all of the time, however, reducing or limiting them at home is a great place to start. Patients who start to see improving results may continue on their quest to go as chemical-free as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3.  Removing silicone breast implants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to exposure to chemical agents, environmental factors always have to be taken into consideration, however, there could well be some other contributing factors that you need to get off your chest, literally. In patients with silicone breast implants, chemically induced or worsened scleroderma could be further fuelled by the exposure to the silicone<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only way of eliminating this exposure is to remove the implants wholesale. This may alter the course of the disease in the patient’s favor. It’s a tough decision to make for many as it comes down to a toss of the coin, between great boobs and improved skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consideration must surely be that in going back to what is natural, the body is faced with less foreign intrusions to deal with and adjust itself to accordingly. Limiting or reducing exposure to chemical agents can positively affect the course of the illness and so when it comes to scleroderma and breasts, natural is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.  Detox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A detox <\/a>and purification program can be beneficial for anyone at any time, as long as it is done right. The celebrities regularly talk about the latest detox program as if they were throwaway fashion items, but for scleroderma patients, a detox could be just what they need in order to stop the body becoming burdened with xenobiotic chemicals, which could ultimately worsen or speed up the process of the disease, as discussed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By removing these impure chemicals that are found in everything from red meat to candy, a patient can potentially slow down, or even begin to reverse the process of the disease. The science behind this is fairly simple. Detoxifications work in the favor of patients living with most illnesses, chronic or otherwise, and so the theory goes that it should be in no way different for people trying to tackle scleroderma as part of their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.   Potassium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The presence of Raynaud\u2019s disease, which can be a precursor or early indicator for the development of scleroderma, can be attributed to the underperformance of some of the muscles in the esophagus and how they function (or don\u2019t function). During an episode of Raynaud\u2019s phenomenon, the arterioles in the digits of the hands and feet, as well as those on the tongue, nose, and ears go into spasm<\/a>, resulting in a sore and speedy tightening of the skin and giving it a shiny and puffy appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potassium, which can be obtained by eating bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, apricots, grapefruit, as well as some dried fruits, can aid the skin in becoming softer and thinner, ultimately promoting better motion and something like a normal movement. Other food sources where patients can obtain potassium from are lots of green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, as well as potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peas, and cucumbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.  Vitamin E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin E <\/a>is a powerful antioxidant that occurs naturally in many types of food. It is useful in protecting the body’s tissue and fascia from any potential damage that is caused by external substances capable of harming the skin and internal organs. Antioxidants like vitamin E could also be beneficial for people living with scleroderma, as it is believed to be able to stabilize membranes. This could prevent the later developments of scleroderma which affect the autoimmune system and the internal organs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin E supplementation would be one way of ensuring enough intake, however where natural remedies are concerned, looking at including vegetable oils like wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, corn, and soybean oils, together with a selection of nuts, including almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts could be of benefit. Certain types of seeds like sunflower seeds are a great Vitamin E snack, whilst green leafy vegetables are full of Vitamin E as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.  Vitamin D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of vitamin D <\/a>for scleroderma patients is that it can prevent ulcerations on the skin from worsening and becoming more painful as the disease progresses. When receiving vitamin D naturally, patients have reported seeing a marked improvement in their symptoms and a slowing down in the rate at which new symptoms occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This natural remedy is most effective for patients with early symptoms of scleroderma that are fairly localized, as it is fair to say that the benefits of Vitamin D on the condition won\u2019t nearly be as effective if the disease has started to affect the internal organs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sun is a great source of Vitamin D, natural and free, but for patients living in gloomier conditions, Vitamin D Is found in plentiful supply in fatty fish, including the likes of tuna, mackerel, and salmon, as well as in the beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks. You could cook up something really special with beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks, all the while helping yourself out with the scleroderma. Alternatively, try orange juice.
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8.   Evening Primrose Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The high concentration of gamma-linolenic acid found in Evening Primrose Oil<\/a> could be very beneficial to patients with scleroderma, as it facilitates increased blood flow and promotes the healing of ulcers. At present, the best way of introducing this oil to the body is intravenously, and so an oral alternative is sought for ease of administration, but the potential is massive for treatment of scleroderma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just one example of a study undertaken into the miraculous and restorative effects of treatment with this oil, several women, all of whom had suffered with scleroderma for a period of between five and thirteen years each, found that the pain in their hands, feet and lower back was reduced and that the ulcers had healed. They also noted that their skin texture had improved both to the touch and upon observation. A natural remedy to be explored in greater depth for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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