My story as a 15 min video

[andyswarbs]

Hello everyone. For anyone who has read my posts you will know that I have followed a plant-based diet to enable my recovery. Last weekend I was invited to speak at the Oxford Vegan Festival on the subject. Since no video recording was done I have tried to capture it on my computer with a voice-over. If you are interested it is on youtube

youtube.com/watch?v=TxGWZ6h...(Not working as expected?)

[washealthy]

Hi. I read your post on the lupus recovery diet and wanted to contact you. I Was diagnosed 4 years ago with ra, lupus and hypothyroidism, I bought the lupus recovery diet but never read it, until 8 weeks ago. in February my body completely crashed a CR P of 95 ,and I couldn't hardly move. I was so bad had to give up my business and borrow money. II was willing to do anything to get back my life. I was stuck on the sofa unable to move and I decided to read the lupus recovery diet. After after reading the authors story and the other recovery stories. I would now do a totally plant based diet. I have followed this diet. I had a Reumatology appointment last week. I now have a CPR of 30. I no longer have hypothyroidism or lupus!!!! And the consultant said if my CRP is under 10 on my next appointment in September I will be declared clear of RA. I will no longer have to go back to the hospital, but I can attend the GP on a 'needs' basis. Terri

[andyswarbs in reply to washealthy]

Hi Terri, thank you so much for the feedback, it is exactly why I did the video. Here's to your health continuing to improve

For anyone it just shows what can be done with determination. And when the doctor's, rheumies, dieticians and charities say "stick to a Mediterranean diet", just tell them that diet is good for people without RA or similar conditions. Add that on the contrary, many (and I would argue most) people with RA etc need something else, something like a plant-based etc etc.