Years ago, an ad for a certain product coined the term, “the heartbreak of psoriasis”. Although it may seem a bit extreme to some, others may consider it an appropriate label for a condition that causes sufferers to feel self-conscious and anxious. For many, their self-esteem takes a nose-dive, and they work hard to cover themselves up and avoid social occasions. What is Psoriasis? Dr. Oz, a celebrity doctor with a popular TV show, once referred to psoriasis as a case of too much skin..

Consider the human skin your first line of defense into your body. The skin allows certain molecules to enter while it repels other molecules. In this way, your defense system has a security gate where it monitors all substances. Given the okay, they are allowed to enter into the body. While if rejected, they are properly escorted off the premises.   The human skin is not the only material in nature with a protective coating and its own personal security. Plant cells have selecti..