Re: question about MIL

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that list looks promising - haven't read thru it all, but thank you so much!

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Subject: Re: question about MIL

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:40:02 -0500

Hi ,

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I also remember reading that nightshades can cause an inflammatory reaction

in some folks with RA. Here is a little blurb from an article on the

subject:

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Unlike OA, RA is an " auto-immune " disease,

affecting approximately 2 million Americans. Unlike OA it is frequently

found in people under forty, and affects women two to one. The initial

causes are personal and individual however the most common triggers include

the following: genetics, food allergies, and environmental factors.

RA DIETARY & LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS

First eliminate the most common allergic foods-wheat-corn-dairy and

nightshades. The nightshades (Solanaceae) family contain alkaloids which may

inhibit the formation of collagen. Nightshades include potatoes, tomatoes,

eggplant and peppers (all colors and types), and paprika. Why and how do the

nightshades aggravate those ailments?

The alkaloid known as solanine also interferes with muscle enzymes

causing pain. The alkaloids may also damage the permeability of the

intestine resulting in " leaky gut " allowing toxins to enter the bloodstream

eventually resulting in some autoimmune diseases such as arthritis.

There have been studies showing that the elimination of the nightshades

have resulted in relief of almost 80% of the pain and discomfort of

arthritis.

Please realize that not all arthritis sufferers will benefit, and this

correlation may be due to other factors, however there is no harm in trying

this elimination diet for a period of at least 8-12 weeks. Strict compliance

is required for even minute amounts may aggravate or re-aggravate the

condition. If no results are obtained within 24 weeks, the nightshades

should not be considered the problem.

Check all food labels, as the nightshades may be hidden or non-hidden

ingredients. Tomatoes may be found in sauces, dressings, baked beans etc.

Potatoes may be found in some dry soup, baked goods, frozen foods, and some

yogurts. Peppers may be found in seasonings, some cheeses, pickles, and

salad dressings. Also check the herbal teas.

Increase the consumption of EFA through foods, They include cold water

fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, and tuna. Flax oil, avocados,

and walnuts also provide these EFA's.

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From: " K a r e n P " <karlynn17@...>

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Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 12:40 PM

Subject: Re: question about MIL

> that list looks promising - haven't read thru it all, but thank you so

much!

>

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> Reply-Rheumatoid Arthritis

> <Rheumatoid Arthritis >

> Subject: Re: question about MIL

> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:40:02 -0500

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> Hi ,

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http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:Gu4v8YfjSSMJ:www.expoeast.com/attendee/educ\

ation/proceedings/Inflammation-Syndrome-challem.pdf+anti+inflammatory+foods & hl=e\

n & ie=UTF-8

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