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.

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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, Podcasts, and Videos

What We Talk About When We Talk About Obesity and Psoriasis

Why this triggering conversation must be had in our community, and the murky origins of defining obesity as a disease.

Taking Back Control

How one man improved his psoriatic disease symptoms when he added a weight management medication to his treatment regimen.

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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.

Be Your Own Best Friend

Rebecca Cohen’s struggle with psoriatic disease and excess weight isn’t over, but she knows that being your own advocate can make all the difference.

Read Rebecca's story

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Finding My Path to Managing Psoriatic Disease and Excess Weight

Dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh and patient advocate Brian Lehrschall discuss the challenge of managing weight, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis, and what can be done to improve them all together.

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It’s Not You, It’s the Inflammation

Understanding how inflammation impacts psoriasis severity and treatment effectiveness.

Discussing Body Weight and Psoriasis

Brittany and Dr. Jennifer Soung explain how to have this difficult conversation.

• The Importance of Discussing Body Weight and Psoriasis

• Discussing Excess Body Weight With Your Dermatologist

• The 5As Approach & Discussing Weight Management

• Modeling the 5As Approach

It’s All About the Inflammation

Exploring the connections between psoriasis and excess body weight, and what you can do to break the cycle.

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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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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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Downloadable Resource

Obesity Quick Guide
Understand the link between psoriasis and obesity and how to discuss weight management with your patients.
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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.

Total Body Wellness

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.

Articles, Podcasts, and Videos

What We Talk About When We Talk About Obesity and Psoriasis

Taking Back Control

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

Be Your Own Best Friend

Finding My Path to Managing Psoriatic Disease and Excess Weight

It’s Not You, It’s the Inflammation

Discussing Body Weight and Psoriasis

It’s All About the Inflammation

When You Feel Alone, You’re Not Alone

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Resources and Connection

Healthy Eating Guide

One to One

Psoriasis Simplified

For Health Care Providers

Articles

Podcasts and Webinars

Downloadable Resource

NPF-Funded Research

Recently Funded Research

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