question on inflamation

bozmo

Hello
I've been reading several articles about how grains cause internal inflammation such as this one off MDA
http://www.sott.net/articles/show/242516-Heart-Surgeon-Speaks-Out-On-What-Really-Causes-Heart-Disease

But I haven't seen how long it takes to reverse this process. Has anyone seen medical article that say "if you eliminate the cause of the inflammation (grains) it will take most people xxx days / weeks / years to return to normal"?

I would love a link it you have one! Thanks for the help.

scubagoil

I found lots of links to forums where others with gluten issues share their experiences and most seem to feel they are much better in 6 months.

I did find a site where a doctor talked about how long it actually takes and why. Granted, he was specifically talking about a 50 year old and I am guessing the younger you are, the less time it takes for complete healing.

http://glutendoctors.blogspot.com/2010/04/healing-time-after-removing-gluten.html

A quick summary: A person that has celiac disease but wasn't diagnosed until their 50s might take a couple of years to heal the intestine, but if it is only a gluten sensitivity, maybe a year and half to 2 years....

I'm sure there is tons of other info out there, but that is a place to start!

GalaxyDuck

I don't have a link to it, but I've read this in one of the Paleo/Primal books. I think it was in The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf. I've read a few of them so I can't say for sure!

MikeFlyMike

Not actually answering your question but...
Anecdotally, I noticed that after about a month... I no longer was using ice packs on my shoulder after working out - and the constant pain from the chronic tendonosis - well I had forgotten about it. It is still kinda there, but I am not medicating and it doesn't hold me back from most workouts (there were days my arm didn't go above my shoulder.)

So this doesn't address the healing of the gut or arteries, but they system-wide inflammation was noticeably absent after about a month.

njdoll

I also have anecdotal experience to share. My husband went Primal the first week of January to help combat his autoimmune disease, Sarcoidosis. Autoimmune diseases are link to inflammation and they run rampant in his family (his sister was dx'd with Celiac.) My husband's condition presented in his lungs and via skin, primarily rashes. He can often feel the nodes in his lungs when he breathes deeply.

Just last night he said he isn't feeling the nodes in his lungs, and we won't have any idea if they have diminished in size until his next chest scan. The skin problems are being kept at bay since embracing Paleo; however, a couple of weeks ago he went off diet/lifestyle and ate Burger King. A day later he had skin issues. Granted it could be coincidence.

I'm thinking how one responds to the anti-inflammatory aspect of Primal/Paleo depends on how inflamed the system is, and how strict the diet is. My husband doesn't just avoid grains and bad oils; he eats foods and takes supplements that reduce system inflammation.

I'm always interested in reading more about this subject so share links!