Psoriasis, Me and the Dead Sea by Linda Newman, MFHT

When FHT Member Linda Newman and her sister were diagnosed with breast cancer within six months of each other, they decided to produce a ‘bucket list’. Having suffered from psoriasis for more than 50 years, at the top of Linda’s list was a trip to the Dead Sea, in the hope she could be free of this chronic skin condition for just one summer. In her article, she provides an overview of her journey, as well as some ‘inside’ knowledge about what it’s like to live with psoriasis.

Having used the various creams and ointments (many of which are steroid based), and tried the less harmful orthodox treatments, I then investigated the other orthodox treatments available and discounted them because of the possible side-affects, ie. irreversible risks to liver and kidneys (to name just two). 

Having tried many of the complementary treatments, my husband and I discussed the possibility of my going to the Dead Sea for a natural treatment. Something I had often thought about since my teens but never thought viable because of the expense.

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