Katie, thanks for your personal experience. It really helps to hear 
people's success stories on Paleo.
Stevie

On 1/19/2010 6:41 PM, Katie Meyer wrote:
> 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.
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> 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.
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> Paleo is definitely worth a shot for your sisters. Good luck to them
>
> Sincerely, Katie
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