Question: I’ve suffered from arthritis for the past five years. My last MRI showed that the inflammation has now caused bone damage in my ankle and I am almost handicapped. Can you tell me what I can do to alleviate my arthritis?
Dr. Brownstein's Answer:
The first thing you should focus on is your diet. Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. It is vitally important to eat a healthy diet free of refined foods — no refined sugar, salt, flour, or oils, which contribute to inflammation.
Have your healthcare provider check you for food allergies, particularly dairy and gluten. If you test positive for either of these, eliminate them. Sometimes a therapeutic trial of dairy- and gluten-free diets can provide dramatic results for arthritic patients.
Also, drinking enough water is important step to overcoming arthritis. If you only have tap water available, drink it. However, it is better to drink filtered water that removes chlorine and fluoride.
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