Fasting and remission of symptoms

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I wanted to post this and share that I experienced benefits from fasting that were consistent with Dr. Fuhrman's comments. Notice what I've highlighted in the text: http://www.drfuhrman.com/disease/arthritis.aspx Fasting and Rheumatoid Arthritis A recent meta-analysis of available scientific reports on fasting followed by vegetarian diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis reviewed thirty-one studies and concluded that fasting followed by vegetarian diet is useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Not all patients need to fast to resolve their symptoms, but it is helpful for some. For many, dietary modifications and the judicious

use of appropriate nutritional supplements can eliminate pain and induce a remission. My experience of monitoring over 500 fasts in a variety of clinical conditions has allowed me to observe that fasting, followed by a vegan diet, can offer both reduction in pain and lower inflammatory markers in patients with autoimmune illnesses. In addition, if the fasting period is extended long enough, a substantial number of patients actually experience total remission of autoimmune symptoms; symptoms that do not return with re-feeding in about half the time. A series of my illustrative cases, were published in the medical journal: Alternative Therapies 2001;8(4):1-3. The Road Less Traveled Late I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Frost A Few of Many Arthritis Success Stories Late in 1992, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The rheumatologist I was seeing prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and when my condition worsened recommended Methotrexate®. After reading about the dangerous side effects of this and other potent drugs being used for RA, I began looking for other options. I was lucky enough to hear about Dr. Fuhrman and, in March of 1993, I began his Arthritis Reversal Diet. I started to improve immediately and gradually stopped taking NSAIDs. I have switched to his recommended nutritional supplements instead. I now have no stiffness or pain and my sedimentation rate (an indicator of inflammation) has gone from the 50’s to 11. I have progressed from being barely able to climb stairs to working out regularly at a gym. And I don’t have to worry about the side effects of drugs that can be worse than the

disease itself. I am very grateful to Dr. Fuhrman and his staff for their patience and their professionalism. They have helped me back to health on the “Road Less Traveled”. -- M. McColgan Two years ago, I started getting a lot of pain in my right wrist, and no one knew why. I had been to eight doctors and I thought that there was no hope for me until I found Dr. Fuhrman. I had been on heavy medication such as Methotrexate®, Oraval®, Voltarin® and others. I had an MRI, many X-rays and a bone scan to try to find out what was wrong. I was given the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. Each drug had a different side effect and even with all of this going on I still wasn’t getting better. But in just a few short months, Dr. Fuhrman not only eliminated the pain in my wrist, but my blood pressure went down, and I lost 60 pounds and have remained healthy. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me. I have kept the weight and

pain away, and I feel great and I owe it all to you! I can’t thank you enough. -- M. Graciano Conclusion I have cared for hundreds of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease, systemic lupus, fibromyalgia and other painful disorders. The vast majority of all these patients have been able to achieve complete remission or significant reduction in pain and need for medications. The majority of patients did not need to fast, but the most stubborn cases have found that periodic fasting was helpful for achieving long-term remission. For those interested in a complete primer on this approach to treating autoimmune diseases please read my book, Fasting and Eating for Health, St. ’s Press, New York. This information is intended to encourage you to strive for excellent health with the understanding that the human body, under the appropriate circumstances, can heal

itself. Please contact me should you be interested in pursuing a nutritional road to wellness. Phone consultations are available for those who require individualized advice and for those on medication requiring personalized nutritional management and gradual medication reduction. If you are one of those with the motivation and desire to improve and even resolve your arthritic condition, I look forward to hearing from you.

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