dietary changes

Hi Ruth,

  From what I have read, the triggers vary from person to person and it is through trial and error that you will find your triggers.   The best thing to do is a juice fast first to start with a clean slate and then GRADUALLY add new foods.  Or you can eliminate foods and gradually reintroduce them, but this will take longer.  

  Please see my previous post of today.  I hope you find your answers!

Kim

I don't know very much about the specifics of a whole grain diet, but if you follow the link, you may learn more.  As well, the Mediterrenean Diet has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, as well as being recommended for heart health, so that may be a good option for you.

I would get checked for Gluten Intollerance and a full allergy panel before you start experimenting.  If you eliminate Wheat from you diet before testing then it will not be accurate.  If you are Gluten Intollerant then you cannot eat spelt or barley.  Check on line to see the gluten intollerance diet.

I am Gluten Intollerant and intollerant to soy and eggs.  Eliminating these from my diet was hard but worth it.  When I do eat these I do get a flare up.  Allergies create an immune responce, so for me it made sence to follow this diet with RA.  I also have other auto immune diseases and have been told that you usually don't have one. Lucky us.

I think that it is important to be your own advocate and also find a practicioner that listens to you and looks beyond the norm.

Take care and be well

Julie