Thread: Arthritis

I know it sounds crazy, but there is some great evidence out there that a diet based on evolutionary food groups (nothing processed, basically, and lots of lean meats, veggies, healthy fats) can really, really help. It's like taking a nutrition-based supplement. This is commonly referred to as a "Paleo" diet, but in short it's just a diet that eliminates foods that irritate the gut lining and are closely linked to autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and even simple joint pain.
There are testimonials on Dr. Loren Cordain's website
Don't worry about your fiber intake on a Paleo-oriented plan. Fiber from lots of vegetables is just as healthful as any other source, and packs the added benefit of tons of other nutrients and antioxidants. I was once an extreme carboholic, now all my carbs come from sweet potatoes, multicolored veggies and berries!

Obviously I don't know what you're eating now - you may eat the perfect diet - if so, that's great! Setting that foundation, no matter what you suffer from, ensures that any extra meds you have to take work as well as they possibly could. Good luck!

White Willow Bark- this will help with the pain of arthritis
Multivitamin- overall support and nutrition
Zinc with Copper- when combined helps inflammation and is called superoxide dismutase this enzyme is found in inflamed joints and can go in and help repair them.
Feverfew- anti-inflammatory actions
Devil's Claw and Meadowsweet herbs- help inflammation
Fish oil- reduce inflammation

*Eat a good diet of fish, soy, and leafy vegetables