On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:43:39 -0000, Dedy Rundle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>A friend of mine has Polycythemia...

Below are some clues. I personally don't eat the below-recommended
vegetables, fruits, nuts or sweet potatoes (I eat only
meats/organs/fish/eggs and animal fats like suet/tallow), but your friend
may find that a less restricted diet is sufficient for her.

U.S. Wellness Meats Newsletter
http://www.uswellnessmeats.com/newsletter_archive/newsletter/2009/May_17_2009_Newsletter.html
See the Dr. Eric Serrano M.D., M.S., B.C. section

Realigning Our 21st Century Diet and Lifestyle With Our Hunter-gatherer
Genetic Identity http://www.thepaleodiet.com/articles/Dir%20Psych%202005.pdf
See the "Beverages" section on page SR-8