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    Diets For Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Study: Diet no help for treating RA

    February 01, 2009
    A new analysis of 15 previous studies has found no definitive connection between diet and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers looked at studies on such diets as fasting, a vegetarian diet, a Mediterranean diet, and the elemental diet. They found that though some diets reduced some symptoms, they did not treat all signs and symptoms of the disease. And researchers also found that study participants were more likely to lose weight,  without intending to in some cases, which is not necessarily ... Read more »
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    Ask the Expert: Are There Any Diets You Can Recommend to Reduce the Symptoms of RA?
    By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

    ...life, I've decided that maybe I will try changing my diet to improve the RA symptoms. The... Read more »

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    Consumer Reports Rates Popular Diets
    By Christine Miller , Health Expert

    ...written about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and weight for people with rheumatoid... Read more »

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    Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tart Cherries and Cherry Juice
    By Christine Miller , Health Expert

    ...a popular natural remedy or addition to people's diets. Like any drug, treatment, or home... Read more »

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    Cod liver oil to replace NSAIDs?
    By Christine Miller , Health Expert

    ...have been talked about a lot in recent press and new diet programs. Several studies in the past... Read more »

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    Getting To The Heart Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis-Cardiovascular Disease Controversy
    By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

    ...factors for cardiovascular disease: education on diet and lifestyle needs to be included in any... Read more »

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    Rheumatoid Arthritis Reading List
    ...Total Body and Face Rejuvenation (Nicholas Perricone, MD).  A really great book on how to change your diet and keep track of your foods, medications, daily exercises, etc. The Okinawa... Read more »
    Meet Cathee Mckeown
    ...and in between medications I also tried many alternative therapies. I tried going on a macrobiotic diet, acupuncture, warm water therapy and many other alternative treatments. Sometimes certain... Read more »
    Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
    ...lifestyle without the limitations imposed by joint pain and deformity," adds Birbara. Importance of Diet and Exercise Arthritis experts say there's value in physical activity, the right diet, and... Read more »
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    ...safe and may improve your arthritis symptoms. More research is underway. Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants like vitamin E. These... Read more »
    The Risk of Neuropathy for Diabetics
    ...feet to prevent problems.”Anyone at risk for neuropathy should moderate alcohol use, eat a balanced diet, and pay close attention to any other health issues. People who have neuropathy have so... Read more »

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