Arthritis is a painful condition causing swollen joints and stiffness. In the past, a patient’s diet was not linked to the symptoms associated with arthritis. But today, recent studies are beginning to find particular foods contributing to the sometimes crippling effects of arthritis. Changes in the diet of some patients has not only significantly reduced arthritis flare-ups, but has eliminated it in some.
The top foods that have proven to trigger arthritis are dairy, corn, red meat, oats, wheat, rye, citrus fruits, eggs, potatoes, nuts and caffeinated drinks such as soda and coffee. Vegetables coming from nightshade plants should be avoided too, such as eggplant and tomatoes.
In a recent study, individuals suffering from rheumatoid arthritis were given a low-fat vegan diet. In only a month, these patients were experiencing noted relief from their arthritis. Numerous other studies have shown that diets rich in antioxidants and fiber such as vegan diets will greatly benefit arthritic patients. These diets are completely dairy-free. Many arthritis suffers find arthritis pain to decrease after removing dairy from their diets. Some have been known to feel complete relief on a dairy-free diet.
If your baby is showing signs of a milk allergy or intolerance, you can still breastfeed her with great success. Unfortunately, there are still many pediatricians that are all too quick to guide a breastfeeding mother to a soy or hypoallergenic formula if her baby shows signs of milk intolerance. But a baby who cannot tolerate milk can still nurse as long as Mom avoids dairy.