Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 I have read the same thing, a. There is no guarantee that a dietary change will help, but it's worth a try. Whatever one's health problem, a sound diet is a very good idea. You mentioned weight loss which is important. I also believe doing away with or minimizing sugar is something most people should do. It's delicious, but in the amounts people typically consume, it's detrimental to many bodily systems. ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <aA@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:52 PM Subject: [ ] dietary changes > Some people get positive results from eliminating foods, and others > see no improvement. It's worth it to try eliminating foods that are > linked to arthritis such as sugar, dairy and meat. Even if there is no > improvement > in the pain, it will probably result in weight loss which will decrease the > stress > in the knee and ankle joints. > It's not easy giving up foods we enjoy, but when you see improvements, it > makes it > easier. > > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 -----Original Message----- From: Matsumura [mailto:Matsumura_Clan@...] Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 5:43 AM egroups Subject: Re: [ ] dietary changes I have read the same thing, a. There is no guarantee that a dietary change will help, but it's worth a try. Whatever one's health problem, a sound diet is a very good idea. You mentioned weight loss which is important. I also believe doing away with or minimizing sugar is something most people should do. It's delicious, but in the amounts people typically consume, it's detrimental to many bodily systems. ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <aA@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:52 PM Subject: [ ] dietary changes > Some people get positive results from eliminating foods, and others > see no improvement. It's worth it to try eliminating foods that are > linked to arthritis such as sugar, dairy and meat. Even if there is no > improvement > in the pain, it will probably result in weight loss which will decrease the > stress > in the knee and ankle joints. > It's not easy giving up foods we enjoy, but when you see improvements, it > makes it > easier. > > a Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ Change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 , The ONLY reason I gave up coffee was because of what I put in it. I drank a minimum of 4 cups a day, some days up to 6. The sugar I put in it added up to almost a 1/4 cup of sugar a day. Then I put cream in it. I tried going without sugar, I tried stevia, I REFUSE to ingest ANY artificial sweetener, so I gave up the coffee. If I could drink it black I'd still drink it. I am enjoying the tea better and love all of the varieties. Honey is good for you too. I am thrilled at the slow steady weight loss I am seeing. My poor ankles will appreciate the weight loss. I used to be able to clear a room with gas, but since changing my diet, I have very little gas. I think dairy products were responsible. I miss cheese and all the cheesy foods, but I'll have a pizza every few weeks to satisfy my cravings. I think the people that have unknown allergies are the ones that are miraculously cured of arthritic symptoms after changing their diet. They probably were also misdiagnosed and really have an inflammatory arthritis that was caused by food allergy. But you know what they say about opinions a ----- Original Message ----- From: Matsumura <Matsumura_Clan@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [ ] dietary changes > I have read the same thing, a. There is no guarantee that a dietary > change will help, but it's worth a try. Whatever one's health problem, a > sound diet is a very good idea. You mentioned weight loss which is > important. I also believe doing away with or minimizing sugar is something > most people should do. It's delicious, but in the amounts people typically > consume, it's detrimental to many bodily systems. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " a " <aA@...> > < egroups> > Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:52 PM > Subject: [ ] dietary changes > > > > Some people get positive results from eliminating foods, and others > > see no improvement. It's worth it to try eliminating foods that are > > linked to arthritis such as sugar, dairy and meat. Even if there is no > > improvement > > in the pain, it will probably result in weight loss which will decrease > the > > stress > > in the knee and ankle joints. > > It's not easy giving up foods we enjoy, but when you see improvements, it > > makes it > > easier. > > > > a > > > > > > > Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ > http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ > Change subscription options: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2000 Report Share Posted November 30, 2000 a, Don't mention coffee. I gave my up my delicious daily drink as well, and I miss it. I was never much of a coffee drinker until about five years ago. I really enjoy it. I think I began to rely on it too much when fatigue was one of my big problems. I drink it on occasion now with Silk in it. You're right, loading it up with cream and sugar is no good. In addition, my one doc said to try to drink only organic teas and coffee if you want to drink those beverages. I saw that you mentioned ginger tea to Me Mom for her stomach woes. I think ginger tea is quite delicious. I also like just about any green tea. Glad you are losing weight steadily and successfully. Great! Dairy is notorious for causing gas problems. Happy to hear that you've noticed such a big difference. Bet your family is happy, too! As far as the studies go, I think you are right. I think misdiagnosis plays a big part in miraculous recoveries. The only studies that consistently show that a dietary change can improve RA symptoms are those that examine fasting. Fasting seems to give RA patients relief. The jury is still out regarding other dietary changes. Happy eating and drinking! ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <aA@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [ ] dietary changes > , > The ONLY reason I gave up coffee was because of what I put in it. > I drank a minimum of 4 cups a day, some days up to 6. The sugar I put in it > added up to almost a 1/4 cup of sugar a day. Then I put cream in it. I > tried going without sugar, I tried stevia, I REFUSE to ingest ANY artificial > sweetener, so I gave up the coffee. If I could drink it black I'd still > drink it. I am enjoying the tea better and love all of the varieties. > Honey is good for you too. > I am thrilled at the slow steady weight loss I am seeing. My poor ankles > will appreciate the weight loss. I used to be able to clear a room with > gas, but since changing my diet, I have very little gas. I think dairy > products were responsible. I miss cheese and all the cheesy foods, but I'll > have a pizza every few weeks to satisfy my cravings. I think the people > that have unknown allergies are the ones that are miraculously cured of > arthritic symptoms after changing their diet. They probably were also > misdiagnosed and really have an inflammatory arthritis that was caused by > food allergy. But you know what they say about opinions > > a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2001 Report Share Posted January 11, 2001 Dear , A couple of days ago Doctor Gott, who has a question/answer column in the Pasadena Star daily, received a letter from a woman who testified to having suffered with yeast infections for 38 years. In desperation, she bought the latest book on yeast and stopped eating sugar, pasta, white bread, etc. and said that within three days the itching had stopped and within two weeks she is like a new person. Dr. Gott answered that there is no medical proof behind this theory, but that he has heard it over and over in his years in medical practice and feels it is definitely worth trying. Patsy -----Original Message----- From: Matsumura [mailto:Matsumura_Clan@...] Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 5:43 AM egroups Subject: Re: [ ] dietary changes I have read the same thing, a. There is no guarantee that a dietary change will help, but it's worth a try. Whatever one's health problem, a sound diet is a very good idea. You mentioned weight loss which is important. I also believe doing away with or minimizing sugar is something most people should do. It's delicious, but in the amounts people typically consume, it's detrimental to many bodily systems. ----- Original Message ----- From: " a " <aA@...> < egroups> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:52 PM Subject: [ ] dietary changes > Some people get positive results from eliminating foods, and others > see no improvement. It's worth it to try eliminating foods that are > linked to arthritis such as sugar, dairy and meat. Even if there is no > improvement > in the pain, it will probably result in weight loss which will decrease the > stress > in the knee and ankle joints. > It's not easy giving up foods we enjoy, but when you see improvements, it > makes it > easier. > > a Our websites: http://rheumatoid.arthritis.freehosting.net/ http://www.rasupport.webprovider.com/ Change subscription options: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2001 Report Share Posted January 11, 2001 Patsy, You've been very busy writing here! What were you doing awake all night? I've been quite happy to read the many wonderful fruits of your labor, but I hope you are sleeping soundly now. The diet connection is very interesting. I'm glad that Dr. Gott has been listening to his patients and thinks that changing one's diet can be a worthwhile attempt to improve one's health. Unfortunately, many rheumatologists don't even consider this angle. And it's such an easy, low-risk measure to take. ----- Original Message ----- From: " Patsy3 " <Patsy3@...> < egroups> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 9:16 AM Subject: RE: [ ] dietary changes > Dear , > > A couple of days ago Doctor Gott, who has a question/answer column in the > Pasadena Star daily, received a letter from a woman who testified to having > suffered with yeast infections for 38 years. In desperation, she bought the > latest book on yeast and stopped eating sugar, pasta, white bread, etc. and > said that within three days the itching had stopped and within two weeks she > is like a new person. Dr. Gott answered that there is no medical proof > behind this theory, but that he has heard it over and over in his years in > medical practice and feels it is definitely worth trying. > > Patsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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