SUGGESTIONS & GOALS

The goal is to remove all foods that may be triggering the body to attack its own tissues.

One Theory: Some researchers believe that one of the possible causes of autoimmune ailments is certain foods that are newer to humanity such as grain products, dairy products, lentils, beans and yeasted foods (in the human diet for only about 40,000 years). Meats, nuts, vegetables and fruits have been eaten for considerably longer (over 2 million years).  Therefore, returning to a diet that is made of meat, nuts, and produce may remove one of the main offending causes behind autoimmune problems.  It can take 3-6 months to assess whether this is effective.

Cherries are a traditional folk medicine remedy for arthritis. They are rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids (including quercetin, a flavonoid that is believed to have particularly potent antioxidant activity), vitamin C, and beta-carotene. Several studies have shown that consuming might be as effective in relieving pain as medications such as aspirin. And several studies have suggested a decrease in blood levels of uric acid, which can precipitate an attack of gout, an arthritis-like disorder. Blood markers for inflammation also tended to drop.