Total Body Wellness

A healthy body is essential to a long and happy life. When you live with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, there are a number of unique challenges to head-to-toe health. The NPF Total Body Wellness Resource Center is your curated source for information and tools you need to maintain your healthiest body.

Your body is uniquely your own. You decide what a “healthy body” looks like to you. We will help you get there and keep you informed along the way.

A Word of Warning

The content below addresses topics about the body, like body size, weight management, and healthy eating. If you have a history of disordered eating or are struggling with body-related mental health challenges, you might wish to explore some of our other helpful tools.

There are several clinical terms about body size or body weight that you might find triggering. Key among them is the word ‘obesity.’ While it is the scientifically correct name for a disease and a common clinical term, NPF acknowledges that this word is triggering and problematic, and it is used sparingly and only for the clearest of accuracy.

Articles and Podcasts

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What’s the Deal with the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

A few kernels of diet truths and some foods with anti-inflammatory properties.

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GLP-1 Agonists and Psoriatic Disease

A look at people with psoriatic disease regulating body weight with GLP-1 drugs.

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How Can I Exercise with Chronic Pain?

Hear Dr. Connor Hurley offer tips for starting an exercise program, types of low-impact activities, cautions, and how to integrate activity into everyday life.

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Smoking and Psoriasis

Why this unhealthy habit can make your psoriasis worse and harder to treat.

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When You Feel Alone, You’re Not Alone

Listen to insights on partnering with doctors, advocating for your health, and navigating relationships.

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How to Catch Zs

There is no easy fix, but better sleep is possible.

Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease

People with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are at an elevated risk of developing a comorbidity such as cardiovascular disease.

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Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse psoriasis affects skin folds in the body. Rubbing and sweating can further irritate inverse psoriasis because of its location in skin folds and tender areas.

Learn about managing inverse psoriasis

Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Complementary and integrative therapies include diet and nutrition, active lifestyles, and other integrative approaches to care.

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Resources and Connection

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Healthy Eating Guide

Discover steps you can take to make healthy eating a part of your psoriatic disease management plan.

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One to One

Connect with a mentor and discuss how to set goals and live healthier, how to find a health care provider in your area, and how to connect with the nationwide community.

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Psoriasis Simplified

Your journey with psoriatic disease is unique, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. Explore the NPF Care Path and take the first step toward getting care and living your healthiest life.

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For Health Care Providers

Articles

GLP-1s, Obesity, and Psoriasis
A look at people with psoriatic disease regulating body weight with GLP-1 drugs
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Addressing Obesity with Psoriasis Patients
Drs. Jenny Soung and Wayne Ho share tips for communicating about body weight with people who have psoriasis.
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Metabolic Syndrome and PsA
The relationship between body size and psoriatic arthritis disease severity.
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Podcasts and Webinars

GLP-1s, Obesity, and Psoriasis
Hear from Dr. Mark Lebwohl, M.D., and Dr. Jason Hawkes, M.D., M.S., discuss the intersection of obesity, psoriasis, and GLP-1s.
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Psoriatic Disease and the Gut Microbiome
Join Dr. Raja Sivamani, M.D., M.S., A.P., for an engaging discussion focused on the intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and psoriasis.
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Importance of Diet with Dr. Ron Prussick
Hear Dr. Ron Prussick, from the Washington Dermatology Center, discuss the importance of diet in patients living with psoriasis.
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NPF-Funded Research

The National Psoriasis Foundation has awarded over $30 million in research funding in recent years, including research into comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome and obesity.