Medical Breakthrough -- 1, 2 Punch for Arthritis Pain

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Medical Breakthrough -- 1, 2 Punch for Arthritis Pain

We hear all the time how diet can make a big difference in your life.

It's true for arthrits patients too.

Pain, stiffness and misery is how about 70-million adults -- one in

three -- live each day.

They suffer from arthritis.

Medications can help, but some pose a serious risk.

Diet and exercise may be the key.

It's an amazing step for Lori Pucci-Rey to be working out. She spent

part of her life overweight and in severe pain.

" It was swelling, hot, pink, nasty feeling joints. "

The pain was so bad, she couldn't even open a jar. Her husband had to

do it before he left for work.

" He would have to open the refrigerator and make sure all of the lids

were unscrewed. "

It took 10 doctors, but Lori finally got a diagnosis -- Rheumatoid

Arthritis.

" What's the one trigger that's worse for you? " asks the doctor.

" It probably is tomato sauce, " Lori answers.

Dr. McIlwain showed Lori the foods that increase inflammation in

her body as well as those that can decrease it.

" A teaspoon of ginger a day actually has some anti-inflammatory effects

as much as some medications, " says Dr. McIlwain.

Other arthritis healing foods include walnuts, olive oil, red grapes,

cheese, soy, broccoli, pineapple and green tea.

" If there's something you enjoy, use those first, and try them for a

week or two in one or more portions a day, and if you feel better,

great, " Dr. McIlwain says.

To avoid inflammation, stay away from tomato sauce, red wine and lunch

meat.

Changing her diet and adding exercise made all the difference for Lori.

" How about strength of hand grip like opening jars? " the doctor asks

Lori.

" No problem, " she answers.

Now, 30 pounds lighter, Lori moves around the gym confident she has

control of her pain.

Fish can also help.

Omega-three fatty acids found in foods such as salmon, sardines and

tuna decrease inflamation.

You can learn more -- dr. Mcilwain mack-ill-wane has a seven step

program in his book called " pain-free arthritis. "

Log on to www.ivanhoe.com for more information.