Vitiligo, is also known as leukoderma, and is a skin condition
involving chalky white patches of skin surrounded by a darker border. These spots can be many or few; they may be tiny or cover the body.
The spots normally appear on both sides of the person's body in approximately the same place, and they do not itch or hurt. The spots occur because, for some unknown reason, the cells that normally
produce the skin pigment "melanin" are absent. If the affected area is on the scalp, the hair that grows
from it will probably be white as well. The underlying cause of vitiligo is not known, but it can run in families and may be related to an autoimmune problem. A thyroid gland malfunction may be involved as well. Vitiligo can also occur after physical trauma to the skin. The
un-pigmented spots are a concern primarily for cosmetic reasons and are highly vulnerable to sunburn.
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
B
Vitamin complex |
10 |
B
vitamins are very important for the good skin health, stress
reduction, and proper function of your brain and nervous system.
Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with vitiligo. |
Essential
Fatty acids |
10 |
stimulates
hormone production, helps with skin elsticity, and aids in the transmission of
nerve impulses and needed for normal brain
function good sources of fatty acids include omega , flax seed, and borage seed. |
Calcium |
9 |
a
deficiency in this mineral can lead to skin weakness |
Magnesium |
9 |
works
with B vitamins and calcium B |
Multi-vitamin
/ Mineral
supplement |
10 |
contains a balance of
all essential nutrients like B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, copper,
and others that help with treatment and prevention of
both vitiligo and leukoderma. The nutrients contained in a daily
supplement are required for general good health and well
being. |
vitamin
A |
7 |
helps to promote both the healing and growth of new skin |
vitamin
C |
7 |
is needed for formation
of collagen the protein which gives skin its elasticity. It also helps make the blood capillaries
stronger and they feed the skin. |
Zinc |
7 |
needed for both tissue
strength and repair |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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