Arthritis - Food Allergy

Andy Lowe — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:47:00 +0100

“Doctor B, you're having a laugh” you're whispering to yourself ... “arthritis and rheumatism - food allergies? Surely not!”

Well, strickly speaking, arthritis and rheumatism are not officially classified as allergies, but there is a very good reason for connecting the two medical fields.

A food allergy is defined as an adverse physical reaction to a specific type of food, such as wheat, fish etc.

Arthritis and rheumatism are musculo skeletal disorders that can be caused, prevented and healed depending on several factors – and one of the leading ones is the food you eat!

Yes, there is a lot of truth in the old adage “you are what you eat”!!!

If you're already battling the pain and aches of arthritis and rheumatism, or even if you're still pain free and generally active, you must act now to prevent the onset of problems or to eliminate the symptoms that already exist – and your food intake is key to achieving those goals!

“All the experts agree on one point at least: ingesting too much animal fat, especially uric acids and omega 6 oils, is the number one cause of inflammation.

Animal fats contain a lot of acids. When these acids decompose they are deposited in muscles and joints where they have an eroding effect.

Animal fats congest your liver. To metabolise them your liver secretes more acid, creating a viscious circle of increased acidity in your system”

So if we eat too many foods containing acids, especially the highly damaging uric acid, our body ends up gnawing away at itself producing chronic pain, gradual disability and a loss of independence!!!

FOODS THAT CAN HEAL OR POISON YOU -
For example, were you aware of the amazing curative powers of raw molasses, or that yoghurt is an absolute must for those that want to prevent or heal symptoms related to arthritis and rheumatism.

Do you like your potatoes? Many practioners of alternative and natural medicine firmly believe that potato peel are very good for arthritis, because it helps to preserve healthy tissue. So, choose jacket potatoes over chips – always a good rule for your overall health by the way!

Those small changes will soon become second nature to you and then you can eat without worry, knowing that you're giving your body every chance of long term mobility.

Acupuncture - has been recognised since 1998 by the prestigious National Health Institute in the USA as an effective therapy for joint and muscular conditions. This ancient Chinese treatment can energise and revitialise your body.
Injection therapy – has been used since the 1950's to treat sports injuries such as tendonitis. It's a low dosage shallow injection applied directly to the damaged area, and the pain relief is almost immediate. Also avoids effects associated with oral medications (stomach/kidney etc)
Naturopathy – Proven excellent results by using three basic principles: The body has everything needed to heal itself; disease is a malfunction of vital energies in the bodies; and that disease does not just affct one organ but instead the entire body and being.
Herbal therapy - Prescribed medications are responsiblefor for 10%-20% of all hospitalisation, and can be particularly problematic for arthritis and rheumatism sufferers. Don't take that risk when there are proven traditional herbal treatments that are often more effective.

Chiropractic manipulation – This treatment is best for back and neck problems, although a mixed chiro practioner can deal with a number of other parts of the body and conditions.

Aromatherapy – Essential oils applied externally or orally. Excellent for pain releif and relaxing muscles.
In my experience once we hit 40, we should seriously start taking care of our joints and muscles, otherwise we run the great risk of ending up almost crippled by the pain and stiffness of arthrits and rheumatism.

Food Benefits

Andy Lowe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:16:00 +0100

CHART

apples

Protects your heart

prevents constipation

Blocks diarrhea

Improves lung capacity

Cushions joints

apricots

Combats cancer

Controls blood pressure

Saves your eyesight

Shields against Alzheimer's

Slows aging process

artichokes

Aids digestion

Lowers cholesterol

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Guards against liver disease

avocados

Battles diabetes

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

bananas

Protects your heart

Quiets a cough

Strengthens bones

Controls blood pressure

Blocks diarrhea

beans

Prevents constipation

Helps hemorrhoids

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Stabilizes blood sugar

beets

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

Protects your heart

Aids weight loss

blueberries

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Stabilizes blood sugar

Boosts memory

Prevents constipation

broccoli

Strengthens bones

Saves eyesight

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

cabbage

Combats cancer

Prevents constipation

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Helps hemorrhoids

cantaloupe

Saves eyesight

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Supports immune system

carrots

Saves eyesight

Protects your heart

Prevents constipation

Combats cancer

Promotes weight loss

cauliflower

Protects against Prostate Cancer

Combats Breast Cancer

Strengthens bones

Banishes bruises

Guards against heart disease

cherries

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Ends insomnia

Slows aging process

Shields against Alzheimer's

chestnuts

Promotes weight loss

Protects your heart

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

chili peppers

Aids digestion

Soothes sore throat

Clears sinuses

Combats Cancer

Boosts immune system

figs

Promotes weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Lowers cholesterol

Combats Cancer

Controls blood pressure

fish

Protects your heart

Boosts memory

Protects your heart

Combats Cancer

Supports immune system

flax

Aids digestion

Battles diabetes

Protects your heart

Improves mental health

Boosts immune system

garlic

Lowers cholesterol

Controls blood pressure

Combats cancer

kills bacteria

Fights fungus

grapefruit

Protects against heart attacks

Promotes Weight loss

Helps stops strokes

Combats Prostate Cancer

Lowers cholesterol

grapes

saves eyesight

Conquers kidney stones

Combats cancer

Enhances blood flow

Protects your heart

green tea

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Helps stops strokes

Promotes Weight loss

Kills bacteria

honey

Heals wounds

Aids digestion

Guards against ulcers

Increases energy

Fights allergies

lemons

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

limes

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Controls blood pressure

Smoothes skin

Stops scurvy

mangoes

Combats cancer

Boosts memory

Regulates thyroid

aids digestion

Shields against Alzheimer's

mushrooms

Controls blood pressure

Lowers cholesterol

Kills bacteria

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

oats

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

prevents constipation

Smoothes skin

olive oil

Protects your heart

Promotes Weight loss

Combats cancer

Battles diabetes

Smoothes skin

onions

Reduce risk of heart attack

Combats cancer

Kills bacteria

Lowers cholesterol

Fights fungus

oranges

Supports immune systems

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

Straightens respiration

peaches

prevents constipation

Combats cancer

Helps stops strokes

aids digestion

Helps hemorrhoids

peanuts

Protects against heart disease

Promotes Weight loss

Combats Prostate Cancer

Lowers cholesterol

Aggravates
diverticulitis

pineapple

Strengthens bones

Relieves colds

Aids digestion

Dissolves warts

Blocks diarrhea

prunes

Slows aging process

prevents constipation

boosts memory

Lowers cholesterol

Protects against heart disease

rice

Protects your heart

Battles diabetes

Conquers kidney stones

Combats cancer

Helps stops strokes

strawberries

Combats cancer

Protects your heart

boosts memory

Calms stress

sweet potatoes

Saves your eyesight

Lifts mood

Combats cancer

Strengthens bones

tomatoes

Protects prostate

Combats cancer

Lowers cholesterol

Protects your heart

walnuts

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

boosts memory

Lifts mood

Protects against heart disease

water

Promotes Weight loss

Combats cancer

Conquers kidney stones

Smoothes skin

watermelon

Protects prostate

Promotes Weight loss

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

Controls blood pressure

wheat germ

Combats Colon Cancer

prevents constipation

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

improves digestion

wheat bran

Combats Colon Cancer

prevents constipation

Lowers cholesterol

Helps stops strokes

improves digestion

yogurt

Guards against ulcers

Strengthens bones

Lowers cholesterol

Supports immune systems

Aids digestion

7 dont's after a meal

*    Don't smoke-Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of   cancer is higher).
*    Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.   sp;
*    Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid.This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.
*    Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted &blocked.
*    Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
*    Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.
*    Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

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