One of my readers of Natural Medicine Box has asked about remedies for RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia pain. First of all, you need to look at what is causing the problem before you can eliminate it. Certain types of food or food additives can contribute towards the inflammation that causes the pain.
I suggest, eliminating these foods to see which one is causing the problem. You can, of course, eliminate all of them at once:
Tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes and eggplant, red meats, organ meats and shellfish. Swap these for vegetable-based proteins, lean organic poultry and fresh fish.
The following should be avoided:
Wheat and Gluten
Wheat and wheat gluten are implicated in several diseases, including certain types of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s and celiac disease. Wheat and gluten are especially harmful to the body when highly processed, as in white flour where nutrients are completely stripped from the grain. Less sensitive people are able to eat sprouted wheat products without negative effects; however, eating a gluten-free diet may help reduce most painful joint symptoms.
Trans Fats
Research has shown that eating trans fats can contribute to musculoskeletal pain and aggravate gout, arthritis and a host of other conditions. A diet including regular consumption of fat-laden proteins found in most fast foods may aggravate or cause pain for many people with these conditions. Replace bad fats with healthy fats found in avocados, olives, coconuts, flax seeds and their oils.
MSG and Artificial Sweeteners
Food additives and preservatives and artificial sweeteners are used in almost all packaged products; and they can cause a wide range of mental and physical symptoms including joint and muscle pain. MSG — in all of its disguises — is known to create a multiplicity of symptoms, especially in those who are sensitive to this chemical. Severe joint and body pain, cognitive dysfunction, dizziness and headaches are just a few of the side effects. Artificial sweeteners stimulate the pancreas causing an imbalance in insulin and blood sugar levels and can produce body aches and pains as well as severe digestive disorders and cancers. Replace MSG with spices to flavor foods and use natural foods like raw honey and stevia as sweeteners.
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Angela Welsh hope this helps you x
Ty Maggie xx