Also known as a trophic and chronic proliferative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease of unknown cause affecting connective tissues, especially small joints in the fingers. Rheumatoid arthritis is marked by proliferative inflammation of the synovial membranes, leading to deformity, ankylosis and invalidism.
Dietary Strategy:
Clinical trials have shown remission can be induced in rheumatoid arthritis patients following a two-week fast with vegetable broth. Many patients are sensitive to gluten, gliadin and dairy products. A diet low in arachidonic acid (animal fats) and high in fruits and vegetables, as well the omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) benefits rheumatoid arthritis.
