Rheumatoid Arthritis

Question 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 1

• auto-immune disorder that attacks JOINTS AND SYNOVIAL LININGS

Question 2

Digestive Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 2

Dysbiosis - deficiency of certain beneficial bacteria in digestive tract, overgrowth correlates with severity of symptoms
Leaky Gut - increased uptake of dietary, food antigens and bacterial endotoxins, promotes immune activation and circulating immune complexes

Question 3

Dietary Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 3

• food allergies and sensitivities - allergic foods increase inflammatory compounds in blood, food intolerance and sensitivities may contribute to symptoms
• high coffee intake
• low antioxidants may damage DNA, exacerbate genetic factors
• high amounts of free radicals in synovial fluid promote joint destruction

Question 4

Smoking and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 4

promotes oxidative stress

Question 5

Therapeutic Fasting for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 5

3-5 days during acute flare ups can increase DHEA, decrease inflammatory markers, improve gut integrity

Question 6

Dietary Recommendations for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 6

General Clean Diet - eliminate food allergens and reactive foods
Vegetarian diet associated with increased fibre, improved gut flora, increased K intake, increased fatty acid and antioxidant intake