What treatment options for RA do I have other than drugs?
Monday, January 25th, 2010 at
12:07 pm
I am 24 years old and I just found out that I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis). I don not want to take medications for the rest of my life and am just wondering if I have any other approaches for treatment options.
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Your answer is food !
Medical researchers have found that there are some foods that promote inflammation (bad - do not eat) and other foods that reduce inflammation (good - eat these).
Top of the list of foods that promote inflammation and must be avoided are of course processed foods. Anything in a packet or box with additives.
Anything white - white bread, white rice, white pasta, white flour…
The alternative is of course wholemeal. Wholemeal bread, brown rice, wholemeal pasta, wholemeal flour…
Wheat is not tolerated well by some people, so if that is you find an alternative bread such as rye or spelt bread…
Dairy milk products are another inflammation promoter. Cheese, cream and butter are the worst as the milk is concentrated. Natural potset yoghurt made with no fruit is the best as it is already partially digested by the billions of good bacteria it contains.
Omega 3 oils found in oily deep sea fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna are inflammation reducers. They are also found in almonds, linseed oil and other foods.
Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants which are also very beneficial for you. Blueberries, raspberries, sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, artichoke…
All this information and more is in a book written by Immunologist and Toxicologist William Joel Meggs in his book "The Inflammation Cure".
These foods and all the information in the book will benefit any autoimmune condition as well as some heart conditions and cancers, Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, obesity and ‘Fibromyalgia’.
The book can be read online at Google Books. Chapter 9 deals with diet starting at page 101.
Don’t worry! u r on right path. AUT is the answer for this. AUTO URINE therapy. Read Martha kristis book on AUT. and follow AUT.
I know it is very hard but unfortunately the earlier you start taking anti-rheumatic drugs the slower the progression of disease will be. Rheumatoid arthritis does not only affect the joints but can also affect other organs.
Talk to your doctor for best advice. Hope you find the link below useful.
http://www.drugs.com/rheumatoid-arthritis.html
there are many treatment options out there, they are all going to start with your attitude–you sound like you have a good one, it’s a great start looking for solutions and not staying in the problem. Look around and see what’s a good fit for you. Some people stay away from all wheat some people embrace yoga and meditation. stay open to western medicine, but remember there is support and solutions out there for you.