William, I am one of the people that Paula introduced to Paleo. I have
suffered from Osteo Arthritis for about ten years. Two years ago when Paula
and I were together she noticed that I was having trouble getting up from a
chair, and getting going. My body weight was never a factor in contributing
to the pain ~ but, being over weight can be.  I've taken
Chondroitin/Glucosamine supplements along with pain meds for as long as I
can remember. It took the edge off, but things were getting worse. 



I was a big carb freak ~ bread, sugary foods, junk, junk, junk. I cut out
all of that for meat, green veggies, and lower carb fruits. I found that my
pain greatly diminished. I was able to go back to sports that I had given up
 I still eat this way. I have to, to feel good.  If I deviate occasionally,
it's OK. My body soon tells me to knock it off. The biggest no no's for me
are wine, and bread products. 



Paleo is definitely worth a shot for your sisters. Good luck to them

Sincerely, Katie



 

 

 

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From: william

Date: 1/19/2010 5:55:12 PM

To: [log in to unmask]

Subject: Re: Arthritis question...

 

Stevie wrote:

> Paula, thanks for this. I read all the links Geoff provided and just am

> not sure I could convince any of my sisters to even consider raw paleo.

> Especially my one sis who's a Jehovah's Witness and any possibility of

> blood in food is a big no-no. So your post gives me hope that my sisters

> can find at least some relief. Thanks, again.

 

People who will never eat raw meat will often eat jerky - I mean the

real stuff, just sliced meat dried at body temperature.

It's still raw, though, and with enough fat, maybe even butter they can

avoid the inflammatory problems associated with carbohydrates.

 

William