In the Eat to Live book and November 2004 Healthy Times Newsletter by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, he outlines a specific dietary protocol for people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest you read the whole book and newsletter, as they are more detailed, but I will outline his autoimmune protocol below.
The key to treating autoimmune illnesses is to obey the
H = N/C formula. Only then can the immune system begin to normalize its its haywire circuitry. - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat to Live
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Dietary Protocol for Autoimmune Disease
High-nutrient, vegan diet (no dairy), rich in green vegetables
Blended salads/smoothies and blended soups (utilizing leafy greens) to increase absorption of phytochemicals
Fresh vegetable juice (carrots, beets, parsley, kale, and other greens)
High-dose fish oils or plant-derived EPA and DHA (fish oil is best for autoimmune sufferers)
Beneficial bowel flora (A very potent one he recommends is VSL #3)
Natural anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric, quercetin, ginger, and bioflavanoids
Multivitamin/mineral, plus additional vitamin D supplementation
Supervised water-only fasting, used periodically, if necessary
Dietary avoidance of salt, wheat, and oil
In the Eat to Live book and November 2004 Healthy Times Newsletter by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, he outlines a specific dietary protocol for people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest you read the whole book and newsletter, as they are more detailed, but I will outline his autoimmune protocol below.
The key to treating autoimmune illnesses is to obey the
H = N/C formula. Only then can the immune system begin to normalize its its haywire circuitry. - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat to Live
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Dietary Protocol for Autoimmune Disease
High-nutrient, vegan diet (no dairy), rich in green vegetables
Blended salads/smoothies and blended soups (utilizing leafy greens) to increase absorption of phytochemicals
Fresh vegetable juice (carrots, beets, parsley, kale, and other greens)
High-dose fish oils or plant-derived EPA and DHA (fish oil is best for autoimmune sufferers)
Beneficial bowel flora (A very potent one he recommends is VSL #3)
Natural anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric, quercetin, ginger, and bioflavanoids
Multivitamin/mineral, plus additional vitamin D supplementation
Supervised water-only fasting, used periodically, if necessary
Dietary avoidance of salt, wheat, and oil