RE: Re:diet and RA For

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Hi ,

A few years ago I found my ankles were tremendously swollen. They looked

like my Mother's and she is on a number of heart medications. I'm sure had

I gone to another doctor he would have put me on Lasix. I went to my Dr.,

he ran some tests, nothing was discovered. I did some reading and stumbled

on the idea that the swelling was caused by an inability of my body to

digest proteins (which made sense as I'd increased my protein intact and

reduced carbs). I found this info in the Balch's book, Prescription for

Nutritional Healing. I contacted my Dr. with my find and he immediately

recommended taking Wobenzym (three with each meal) or Inflazyme Forte. I

started taking the Wobenzym and my feet and ankles (and later I realized my

face and other body parts) went back to normal. What a thrill to see the

bones in my feet again! When I get lazy and don't take the Wobenzym for a

few days, the ankles begin to swell again.

I find the sweet tooth is a thing of the past once I found a good probiotic.

I still use a little organic sugar in my tea. As for bread, I find I can

tolerate the sprouted products. I use the Alvarado Bakery's reduced carb

flaxseed bread. I tolerate brown rice well. I'm not sure there is any one

answer so you have to experiment and keep track of what works for you. I

think I can tolerate grains however I have to be careful with proteins. I'm

limited to chicken, turkey and fish. But not daily. As for fruit, I avoid

certain fruits as they supposedly affect the thyroid (pears, peaches). I

find it best to rotate what I do eat; i.e., I only eat a food once every

four days. I wish I could help re breakfast. That's the hardest meal for

me to 'create.' Often I eat dinner for breakfast and then have cereal or

eggs at night for dinner!

I've seen a lot of responses today on this and they are all great! Thanks,

El

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From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of g and a Tuffy

Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 11:51 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic Re:diet and RA

Hello Group,

I am now able to post on this wonderful site and would love some information

please. With regards to the diet that I'm about to start again. I must admit

I did find it hard to stick to. This time has to be different. My ankles

have swollen so bad that walking is difficult

I know night shade vegetables are not permitted along with bread, sugar and

dairy.

As I do not have and cannot get Shammell's or Mercola's books I depend on

the group for information to help myself.

Questions;

What fruit is permitted? ( is one type better than others?)

What can one do for a sweet tooth?(surely other sufferers must have sweet

cravings)

Can wraps,pita or turkish be used as bread if they are yeast/sugar free?

What protein is best to eat?

Any idea's for breakfast?

Is any flour permitted I know white is a no no.

Are there crackers/biscuits that are permittable

Any help here would be wonderful

Thank you

rheumatic Re:diet and RA

hi leonie

i find diet to be very important. makes the difference between

painkillers or not for me. and the ppl i've met who stayed in remission

after ap and no longer needed the ap are ppl who do diet and supplmts.

the body ecology diet by donna gates has good advice i think. try going

off all grains sweets and dairy for a couple weeks and i'll bet you see

a good difference. i make flax crackers in my dehydrator to replace

bread and eat spag squash with homemade pesto or butter when i crave

carbs. i've taken 100s of different supplmts and the only ones i find

that help are strong probiotics - important to take daily - esp. on ap.

i take them at nite on empty stomach. serropeptase eznymes i find help

with inflamm but large doses are required. i am also finding usana

glucosmaine proflavonol and mutlvits and mins to be helpful. the

glucosamine has surprised me. i thought it was only supposed to help OA

but after 4 mos on 4 a day i find my knees really stiffen up when i

don't take them.

hope this helps

monique