Vitiligo Treatment - Vitiligo Cure
Vitiligo sufferers who discover the name of the dreadful disease that robs them of their natural skin color often seek a "cure."
To date, there is no "cure" for vitiligo. A cure means that a method is available to rid every one of the millions of white-spotted people of vitiligo. There is no such cure; however, there are remedies, treatments and therapies that are potentially helpful to those with vitiligo. And yes, many people are healed completely of the malady, despite the dire predictions and lack of a cure.
Others often regain a substantial amount of pigment in most areas, with the bony areas of the body often taking the longest to fully recover, and are therefore, sometimes abandoned before 100% re-pigmentation is achieved.
I've had vitiligo since I was a young child. I have researched the disease for more than 30 years, or all of my adult life. My daughter inherited vitiligo from me. I've regained 70 to 90% color in all of my white patches. I've made these strides with all-natural therapies and a very cleansing and healthful diet and lifestyle.
My own research, as well as feedback from members of my support group convinced me that vitiligo is a disease that responds best to nutrition -- inside and out.
The spreading that once plagued my body and crops up again, periodically, is under control through the power of nutrition, herbology, homeopathy, sunshine and my regimen that includes topical herbals.
Simple dietary changes to improve digestion are potentially beneficial to those with vitiligo. Apple cider vinegar just before meals, for example, improves digestion and nutrient absorption, which are shown deficient in those with viitligo.
Removing gluten foods is one of the most important things for vitiligo sufferers. Avoiding wheat, oats, rye, barley and other gluten based foods potentially encourages the system to heal, allowing color to return.
Sunshine daily to potentially stimulate pigment in vitiligo spots and patches, is important to healing. Many fear the sun, because we've been told to avoid sunshine. The result is vitamin D3 deficiency in those with vitiligo, as well as robbing the body of the many healing powers of the sun.
Stress reduction, exercise and a holistic approach to vitiligo, emphasizing a balanced body, whole foods, whole supplements and wholesome living, are a good arsenal in the fight to rid my body of all vitiligo.
Vitiligo is a stubborn disease, but there is hope. Balancing the body, mind and spirit, inside and out, potentially leads to a healthful body that produces pigment in areas where the melanocytes had gone completely dormant. There is no cure for vitiligo; however, many who focus on nutrition and correcting imbalances in their bodies do heal.
By Wanakee Hill, N.D.
Wanakee Hill, N.D., leads the field in natural healing for vitiligo, with more than 30 years researching natural therapies for vitligo and consulting on VSIG for many years.
She is a Traditional Naturopath who holds a Doctor of Naturopathy with high honors.
Wanakee's book, Nutritional Approach to Vitiligo & Other Autoimmune Diseases, is available through online bookstores and on her website.
Wanakee is a member of the American Holistic Health Association
