A Mediterranean will assist All inflammation issues. Many books or articles written on it. and benefits, Fresh produce, herbs, non inflam oils etc,. Also, get of things that cause inflammation like pure cane sugar. etc.Green tea is an aide too.
@leew01 Hello, an anti-inflammatory diet does not depend on what your disease is, it is a diet that helps reduce the overall production of inflammatory agents in your body. Here is one suggestion from Mayo Clinic on how to get started: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/want-to-ease-chronic-inflammation
I found this book very helpful in deciding which foods to prioritize: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKMWFH3/ref=mes-dp
Finally, I remember my Grandma's old saying - "put more colors on the plate" - a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, paired with some lean protein, and some healthy carbs.
Last night, dinner was pork loin roasted with carrots, mushrooms, onions and garlic served alongside sliced cucumbers and onions in olive oil and vinegar. Lunch was Greek yogurt with raspberries, blueberries and sprouted pumpkin seeds.
If you have severe and frequent allergies to multiple foods, the start-up point for anti-inflammatory diet can be very restrictive. Here is a snapshot of what was posted on the internet from various sources: no red meat, no fish, no canned fish/meat, no zucchini, no nightshades, such as tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant. No spinach or kale. No diary. No white/rye bread or pasta to eliminate gluten. No lentils, no soy. No smoked meats/fish. No nuts. No high fat, no high sugar or honey. No high salt. No pickled foods. No processed foods. No spices. No fried foods. No canned foods. Limit raw fruits and vegetables.
Allowed: Gluten free breads, pasta, and gluten free flour for cooking. Eggs, chicken, turkey, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, buckwheat, quinoa, baked apples, olive oil, occasional butter, chicken broth, cooked beets, cooked sweet peas, occasional freshly cooked chickpeas or chickpea pasta, cooked onions and garlic, brown rice.
Citrus fruits can be included in the diet if your stomach can tolerate high acidity. Otherwise, exclude citrus as well.
Try staying on this restrictive diet for 3 months and then start adding one by one eliminated products and monitor your reaction.
Please note, this diet is for people with digestive issues due to autoimmune conditions. It is much more restrictive and different from anti-inflammatory diet packed with antioxidant rich foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables.
Here is a link to an article about nightshade vegetables: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis-should-you-avoid-nightshade-vegetables
If you have severe and frequent allergies to multiple foods, the start-up point for anti-inflammatory diet can be very restrictive. Here is a snapshot of what was posted on the internet from various sources: no red meat, no fish, no canned fish/meat, no zucchini, no nightshades, such as tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant. No spinach or kale. No diary. No white/rye bread or pasta to eliminate gluten. No lentils, no soy. No smoked meats/fish. No nuts. No high fat, no high sugar or honey. No high salt. No pickled foods. No processed foods. No spices. No fried foods. No canned foods. Limit raw fruits and vegetables.
Allowed: Gluten free breads, pasta, and gluten free flour for cooking. Eggs, chicken, turkey, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, buckwheat, quinoa, baked apples, olive oil, occasional butter, chicken broth, cooked beets, cooked sweet peas, occasional freshly cooked chickpeas or chickpea pasta, cooked onions and garlic, brown rice.
Citrus fruits can be included in the diet if your stomach can tolerate high acidity. Otherwise, exclude citrus as well.
Try staying on this restrictive diet for 3 months and then start adding one by one eliminated products and monitor your reaction.
Please note, this diet is for people with digestive issues due to autoimmune conditions. It is much more restrictive and different from anti-inflammatory diet packed with antioxidant rich foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables.
Here is a link to an article about nightshade vegetables: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis-should-you-avoid-nightshade-vegetables
@leew01 Can you learn to cook? Or hit the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery, and the dairy case if you tolerate dairy. You can prepare many meals from fresh ingredients, yogurt, cottage cheeses, cheeses, paired with whole grain crackers or bread. If you want to avoid gluten, both are available gluten-free. Also, there are many options for pre-cooked lean chicken with minimal processing and no additives to top your wholesome salads.
@leew01 Can you learn to cook? Or hit the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery, and the dairy case if you tolerate dairy. You can prepare many meals from fresh ingredients, yogurt, cottage cheeses, cheeses, paired with whole grain crackers or bread. If you want to avoid gluten, both are available gluten-free. Also, there are many options for pre-cooked lean chicken with minimal processing and no additives to top your wholesome salads.
For those interested in newer therapies to manage inflammatory conditions, I’ve been following Kevin J. Tracey, M.D. on X for a little while. His credentials are impressive. He recently published a book on clinical vagus nerve stimulation therapy to reduce inflammation related to RA and other conditions.
The therapy was FDA approved.
It appears X is the only social media presence he has, but Northwell Health has a YouTube channel.
@leew01 Hello, an anti-inflammatory diet does not depend on what your disease is, it is a diet that helps reduce the overall production of inflammatory agents in your body. Here is one suggestion from Mayo Clinic on how to get started: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/want-to-ease-chronic-inflammation
I found this book very helpful in deciding which foods to prioritize: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKMWFH3/ref=mes-dp
Finally, I remember my Grandma's old saying - "put more colors on the plate" - a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, paired with some lean protein, and some healthy carbs.
Last night, dinner was pork loin roasted with carrots, mushrooms, onions and garlic served alongside sliced cucumbers and onions in olive oil and vinegar. Lunch was Greek yogurt with raspberries, blueberries and sprouted pumpkin seeds.
@sueinmn thanks. Confirms new habits. Colors, especially nothing processed…but with a flare, gee meat is tough. My grandma was a farmer and yep, straight from the garden.
For those interested in newer therapies to manage inflammatory conditions, I’ve been following Kevin J. Tracey, M.D. on X for a little while. His credentials are impressive. He recently published a book on clinical vagus nerve stimulation therapy to reduce inflammation related to RA and other conditions.
The therapy was FDA approved.
It appears X is the only social media presence he has, but Northwell Health has a YouTube channel.
@beachesanddreams Hi thanks for your post. After hitting your link to Northwell Health, and seeing the connection to PBM (aka red light therapy) found this NIH article. very dry, but convinces me to check into the possibilty. I am already using red light therapy on my hands and now laying under a larger screen- want to see if my Gastgro doc who specializes in ELP can direct me to the right PBM for OLP/ELP. Thanks! open to any suggestions.
@sueinmn thanks. Confirms new habits. Colors, especially nothing processed…but with a flare, gee meat is tough. My grandma was a farmer and yep, straight from the garden.
@victoria7 I too was raised on meat - there was always half a cow, a pig and chickens in the freezer. But due to the size of our family, we didn't have huge quantities-it was always balanced by 2 vegetables, potaotes, a salad, bread or biscuits and relishes.
Now we eat beef and pork about once a week each, chicken and fish once or twice, and some meatless days. Even meat meals tend to be something like chili, soup or stew with lots of vegetables and legumes added. And lots of fresh fruits and salads.
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If you have severe and frequent allergies to multiple foods, the start-up point for anti-inflammatory diet can be very restrictive. Here is a snapshot of what was posted on the internet from various sources: no red meat, no fish, no canned fish/meat, no zucchini, no nightshades, such as tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplant. No spinach or kale. No diary. No white/rye bread or pasta to eliminate gluten. No lentils, no soy. No smoked meats/fish. No nuts. No high fat, no high sugar or honey. No high salt. No pickled foods. No processed foods. No spices. No fried foods. No canned foods. Limit raw fruits and vegetables.
Allowed: Gluten free breads, pasta, and gluten free flour for cooking. Eggs, chicken, turkey, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, buckwheat, quinoa, baked apples, olive oil, occasional butter, chicken broth, cooked beets, cooked sweet peas, occasional freshly cooked chickpeas or chickpea pasta, cooked onions and garlic, brown rice.
Citrus fruits can be included in the diet if your stomach can tolerate high acidity. Otherwise, exclude citrus as well.
Try staying on this restrictive diet for 3 months and then start adding one by one eliminated products and monitor your reaction.
Please note, this diet is for people with digestive issues due to autoimmune conditions. It is much more restrictive and different from anti-inflammatory diet packed with antioxidant rich foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables.
Here is a link to an article about nightshade vegetables: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis-should-you-avoid-nightshade-vegetables
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1 Reaction@altabiznet Ok, I definitely have digestive issues. I don't cook so it makes it harder to find the right things when you eat out every day. TY.
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2 Reactions@leew01 Can you learn to cook? Or hit the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery, and the dairy case if you tolerate dairy. You can prepare many meals from fresh ingredients, yogurt, cottage cheeses, cheeses, paired with whole grain crackers or bread. If you want to avoid gluten, both are available gluten-free. Also, there are many options for pre-cooked lean chicken with minimal processing and no additives to top your wholesome salads.
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2 Reactions@sueinmn I probably could start cooking. If my depression ever improves, I won't mind the clean up as much.
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1 ReactionThis has been such a great thread.
For those interested in newer therapies to manage inflammatory conditions, I’ve been following Kevin J. Tracey, M.D. on X for a little while. His credentials are impressive. He recently published a book on clinical vagus nerve stimulation therapy to reduce inflammation related to RA and other conditions.
The therapy was FDA approved.
It appears X is the only social media presence he has, but Northwell Health has a YouTube channel.
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https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/kevin-j-tracey-md
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2 Reactions@sueinmn thanks. Confirms new habits. Colors, especially nothing processed…but with a flare, gee meat is tough. My grandma was a farmer and yep, straight from the garden.
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2 Reactions@beachesanddreams Hi thanks for your post. After hitting your link to Northwell Health, and seeing the connection to PBM (aka red light therapy) found this NIH article. very dry, but convinces me to check into the possibilty. I am already using red light therapy on my hands and now laying under a larger screen- want to see if my Gastgro doc who specializes in ELP can direct me to the right PBM for OLP/ELP. Thanks! open to any suggestions.
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2 Reactions@victoria7 I too was raised on meat - there was always half a cow, a pig and chickens in the freezer. But due to the size of our family, we didn't have huge quantities-it was always balanced by 2 vegetables, potaotes, a salad, bread or biscuits and relishes.
Now we eat beef and pork about once a week each, chicken and fish once or twice, and some meatless days. Even meat meals tend to be something like chili, soup or stew with lots of vegetables and legumes added. And lots of fresh fruits and salads.
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