Kim Kardashian has been very candid about her struggles with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis—a type of arthritis that develops in almost a third of those who have psoriasis. She's shared pictures of her face and legs covered in outbreaks. I'm grateful for her candor, because it hits close to home. I don't suffer from psoriatic arthritis—knock on wood—but I know all about psoriasis. I've been dealing with psoriasis for decades at this point. And it may be a cliché, but there is comfort in knowing that I'm not alone. It's also helpful to learn how others deal with the condition and what has helped them. For Kim, a plant-based diet has helped tremendously.
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That a very famous woman known throughout the world for her beauty has shared images of herself covered in patches of irritated skin that few to none would call beautiful does a lot to spread awareness of this condition. Now, Kim isn't a doctor, and what's worked for her may not work for you or me, but it seems to me that including more plants in your diet isn't a bad thing, even if it doesn't ease the symptoms of psoriasis. Check out Kim's journey with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis—including how practicing a plant-based diet with cheat days has helped her.