Rheumatoid arthritis = Ramakrishnan

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Here is a great article that if you follow the suggestions it really

works! I have seen it work, follow the steps exactly.

 

NUTRITIONAL AND SUPPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE

CONDITIONS

- by Donia Alawi, Health Teacher and Nutritionist

 

I. REMOVE OFFENDING " TRIGGER " FOODS:

 

-- Remove strong acid producing foods. Examples are beef, chicken

and pork. If you must eat any of these meats, at least reduce the

amounts significantly.

 

-- Remove all dairy products (cheese and milk). These are also acid

producing foods. If you cannot avoid them, then buy goat-based cheese

(the soft kind) or raw goat milk.

 

-- Avoid grains that are considered high-glycemic foods. Examples

are corn chips, instant processed grain mixes (i.e., puffed wheat),

cakes, pies, pastry, processed breakfast cereals, instant grain

cereals, white rice, white flour and white flour pastas.

 

-- Avoid breads containing yeast. It may be prudent to consume

types of bread made from whole rye and leavened with lactobacillus.

 

-- Remove hydrogenated oils and margarine from your diet. Use

coconut butter or oil (not processed) for cooking. Use extra virgin

olive oil or raw butter for any cold spreads.

 

-- Avoid non-foods (i.e., salt, alcohol, artificial sweeteners,

coffee, tea, soft drinks, ....etc.).

 

-- Avoid soy products, except for fermented soy products (miso,

tamari sauce, and tempeh).

 

 

II. YOUR DAILY ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET - FOR THE FIRST 14 DAYS:

 

Michael Klapper, M.D., recommends this strict diet for the first 14

days. Eat only (in unlimited amounts):

A) Brown rice and sweet potatoes (for energy and protein).

B) Green and yellow vegetables (for vitamins and minerals).

C) Non-citrus fruits (for vitamins, minerals and fiber).

D) Vegetable soups, broth, and fresh vegetable juices.

E) Ample pure water, at least a 6 oz. glass every 1-2 hours.

 

Reconstruct your diet after 14 days with " safe " foods. You can add

oily fish, such as salmon, halibut or cod, soft goat cheeses, citrus

fruits, all types of vegetables, nuts, seeds...etc.

 

When you add such foods back to your diet, it is a good idea to add

one food at a time, every two days. You need to observe carefully any

effects on your joints and other tissues while keeping a food diary to

record your body's reaction (if any) to each single reintroduced food.

Note any food that incites swelling, stiffness, pain in joints, or

other adverse bodily reactions within 2 days. As your list of " safe

foods " grows, base your daily meal choices on foods that cause no

problems and that make you feel your best.

 

 

 

References:

The 20-day Rejuvenation Diet Program - Jeffrey Bland

Genetic Nutritioneering - Jeffrey Bland