anti inflammatory diet

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  • jellyfish1976
    jellyfish1976 Posts: 66
    I am not familiar with that diet but I have helped my joint pain by going gluten-free. It is like I got my life back after making the change. I looks like from reading these posts I may want to add fish oil as well. I hope you find the relief that I did! Feel free to add me as a friend if you want. :)

    Stacy
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Just an FYI, I had blood work done at my Rheumatologist Tuesday and my inflammation levels came back at a normal level.

    I also have cut out pasta (boo) and have been eating Ezekiel bread over the last few months. I cut out the pasta because of the pain I was experiencing after I ate it. After this go round of blood work, I am starting to think it is an issue with me as well.
  • Cindy781
    Cindy781 Posts: 553 Member
    Is there a web site with the anti-inflammatory foods. Have arthritis, am very interested. I began taking 2 to 3 fish oil capsules daily, it has helped some. Have done yoga for years to keep my flexibility. Thanks.
  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
    If you check out ORAC, it is the measure of the antioxidant/phytochemical rating of foods. We try to eat on the higher end of those scores, with 20% of our eating coming from foods which aren't listed as being the powerhouses.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Is there a web site with the anti-inflammatory foods. Have arthritis, am very interested. I began taking 2 to 3 fish oil capsules daily, it has helped some. Have done yoga for years to keep my flexibility. Thanks.


    I love this one and this man.

    http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/PAG00361/anti-inflammatory-food-pyramid.html
  • blackwidowdancer82
    blackwidowdancer82 Posts: 14 Member
    The Paleo diet, which is an anti-inflammatory diet has helped me immensely. I had digestive and anxiety problems that went away because of this diet and lifestyle change. I also dance pain free now. The book that I recommend is, "Paleo for Dummies." It's really good about explaining the "why" and is easy to read. You can purchase it at Barnes and Nobles. It"s in the Health section. It's been life-changing for me and my fiance.
  • Cindy781
    Cindy781 Posts: 553 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • little_firebug
    little_firebug Posts: 22 Member
    Processed foods, sugar and grain = inflammation. It's a bummer and a lot of people will tell you it's a "fad" but don't knock it til you try it. I have had great success with cutting these things out of my diet. Turmeric is great too--I love it in scrambled eggs.
  • sonyapowell
    sonyapowell Posts: 38 Member
    As a FNP I prescribe anti-inflammatory diets frequently for many of my patient's. I have RA, IBS, diabetes and psoriasis, so I too benefit from the anti-inflammatory diet. I started the Daniel fast 2-5-14 and have lost about 14 or so pounds since. I did not expect to lose that much that fast. I had been told many times that when you have food allergies and you continue to eat those foods you will thwart for wt loss. Today I fully believe that that is true. Not only do I feel better I am amazed at my weight loss. After 21 days of fasting pure with my church family I modified it slightly. I have added fish and eggs. You can friend me and see my food logs. I have not had a bout of IBS while on the Daniel fast. I have also had clearer direction in my spiritual walk. I would be happy to share my many blessings with you if you want to know more just ask.
  • caroldavison332
    caroldavison332 Posts: 864 Member
    I think many people are starving for nutrients and have pain and depression accordingly. I eat dr Joel fuhrman ' s nutritian gombs diet of bitter green like collards kale turnip tops watercress with onions mushroom beans berries and seeds. I also stopped eating g out and quit SugarSSSS wheat and gluten. If i stop eating for strength for a week I hurt again.
  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
    I think a simple guideline: How many ingredients does this food have?

    An orange...one ingredient

    A head of cabbage...one ingredient

    An almond...one ingredient.

    It is not a flawless guideline, but when in doubt, I go for the product which has the fewest ingredients.

    If you check out the ingredients on a can of Diet Coke (which I used to be addicted to) or a package of chips...you're pretty much eating a chemical feast. I do love you my occasional can of Diet Coke or my Snackwells, but I view those as treats and not daily staples.
  • AKnight93
    AKnight93 Posts: 1 Member
    Dr. Andrew Weil's book Healthy Aging and my Dietician, at a Heart Center, recommend taking Zyflamend dietary supplement, which is a blend of ginger and turmeric along with other ingredients. They also recommend multivitamins, C0Q10 and Omega 3. I'm also taking a Yacon Root Extract for its prebiotic capabilities. I'm new to taking these. I have a high level of inflammation, which is a precursor to stroke and heart disease, so I started the Anti-Inflammatory Diet recently. My Dietician recommended Zyflamend because she has seen significant results for patients with inflammation and/or arthritis. I'm curious to see if it will also help reduce a bone spur in my elbow. I have read articles saying turmeric can help with this.
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    rkmeyer41 wrote: »
    I am starting another journey into getting healthy...this time with a significant other. We both suffer with arthritis. Him hands..me knees and elbows (had a total knee replacement on my left leg last September). We just received the anti inflammatory diet book today. To my dismay many of the low fat high fiber foods I have been filling our diet with are deemed high on the inflammatory index by Monica Reinagel and Julius Torelli M.D.. I would love any input as to your experience with is diet or related subjects.

    Robin

    Robin I am 63 and after 40 years of pain mine 7-8+ pain as dropped to about 2-3 most days on a 1-10 scale after cutting out sugar and going low carb life style. Message me if you wish got to run out now.

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