Re: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND EATING HABITS

[Guest guest]

That sounds a lot like the Mediterranean diet that is supposed to be so good for a healthy heart. God bless.

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From: Trish

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 4:28 PM

Subject: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND EATING HABITS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND EATING HABITSResults of a study of people living in southern Greece suggest that eating hearty amounts of olive oil and cooked vegetables may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints. Its cause is unknown, but genes, infectious agents, hormones, and diet have been suggested as possible causes. Some reports have suggested that fish oil and vegetable oil in the diet may help relieve arthritis symptoms, but research has not confirmed that these foods have a protective effect. The new study findings suggest that olive oil and cooked vegetables may, in fact, reduce arthritis risk. To read the rest of the article go to....http://www.herbals-unlimited.com/raeat.htm