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Gluten-free vegan diet helps rheumatoid arthritis

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:02:00 +0000

Editor's note: The Food and Drug Administration has approved Actemra for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Genentech, Inc. announced this week. There is no cure for the health condition though. We posted an article below for those who may be interested in alternative ways to manage their disease.

chester vendetti

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:10:26 +0000

I have been gluten free and eat no red meat for the last three years. The pain from arthritis in my hands has diminished by 80%. I would urge all to try it.

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:19:35 +0000

I have also followed a gluten-free diet (as well as dairy, sugar and corn free)to manage my RA with amazing results. But, eating this way can be a challenge. If you're looking for Gluten-Free/Vegan prepared food items, check out this site: www.cleancravings.com

JC

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:18:55 +0000

Here's what I've been doing for 21 years! It's the best :)

Based on research by Neal Barnard, M.D., one of America’s leading health advocates, this TOTALLY FREE program is designed for anyone who wants to explore and experience the health benefits of a vegan diet.

http://support.pcrm.org/site/PageServer?pagename=21day_vegan_kickstart

Check out this informative and inspiring video on why people choose vegan: http://veganvideo.org/

Also see Gary Yourofsky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bagt5L9wXGo

Lynn

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:55:52 +0000

I recently dropped methotrexate, which was causing me lots of discomfort, such as hair loss, sore muscles and bad skin, and went onto a pure vegan diet(I had already dropped meat and fish - all that remained was diary). I am now managing my RA much, much better than ever before. I am still finding certain foods have a negative effect on me, and then add them to the list to be excluded. This is a much better alternative to medication, which definitely doesnt cure the problem and which has such bad long term effects. I agree that eating this way is challenging, especially from a social perspective. I think that all RA sufferers should give this approach serious consideration.

Natasha

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:55:55 +0000

Excellent info. I've had arthritis for years and find that vegan foods have helped me a lot.

DH

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:02:39 +0000

Is it possible to find a rheumatologist that will work with you in following this for RA, if you are not taking drugs?

Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:02:59 +0000

Yes, most of the pains and diseases are caused by eating non-veg foods.

Veg food makes greener life...

http://www.cure-rheumatoid-arthritis.com/

Slot

Fri, 21 May 2010 07:32:21 +0000

It is possible to follow a gluten-free vegan diet, although you must be extra careful to ensure that your diet is nutritionally adequate.