It’s high time for an update on my nutrition research. I’m currently 2 years into my Ph.D. and this post is a little background on how I got here, what I’m researching and where the research is at to date. A little background. While working at a CrossFit gym in 2009, I was introduced to…
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis report success using an AIP (auto-immune paleo protocol). There are a number of reasons why the AIP protocol is effective for auto-immune disease including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However it is important to point out that not all will respond to AIP, there are many factors that contribute to auto-immune disease…
Ten people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) share their insights into the foods that cause them flares and the foods that are safe (Please read my earlier post also – case studies where eliminating certain foods put RA into remission) For information on how to follow an auto-immune protocol: The Paleo Mom – Sarah Balantyne Phoenix…
Twelve case studies show diet eliminated or improved rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Feedback from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) sufferers in my study found that it is often assumed by rheumatologists that diet changes will make little difference to the disease process for those with RA. In this post I look at documented case studies where diet changes…
In 2015 as part of my Post Grad diploma in Nutrition at Massey University, I did a research project on rheumatoid arthritis and diet. I will be doing a series of blog posts the outcome of this research. Here is what the topic was called: “An investigation into the use of a Palaeolithic diet by…