I am in the process of going gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free in order to reduce inflammation in my body. It has always seemed like a herculean task reaching the goal of going gluten free. I have read a number of books and I just finished one of the best and easiest to implement. The book is called, "Serve to Win" by Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic. Why do I like the book?
1) It is the inspirational story of a young boy who grew up in war torn Serbia. The country had no tennis program and he became one of the great tennis players.
2) It contains one of the best and simplest 14 day gluten dairy, and sugar free plan that I have seen.
3) Novak talks about positive thinking, meditation, yoga, jove, joy, happiness, and health. He gives conditioning tips and ways to be mentally and physically strong.
4) Novak quotes Winston Churchill, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Novak states, "So as much as you give to people around you, that's how much your soul grows, and how much you grow as a human being".
Peace and health to all my new friends!
I’ve started going low oxalate in my diet after realizing I was eating what I thought was healthy. High oxalate foods can cause pain and inflammation. No more spinach or nuts for me! It was very interesting to read and learn all about this. Maybe it will help someone else.
Hi Andilynn,
Thank you for the reply. I will have to look into low oxalate foods. Have you tried doing a gluten free, dairy free, sugar free diet for 3 weeks? I just started this type of diet a little over a week ago and I can really notice the difference. I believe I am thinking more clearly and I don't wake up with the aches and pains I usually have. It is still early and I don't want to declare victory, but I really feel better. I think you should try this low inflammatory diet and if you don't feel better then I would eliminate the high oxalate foods to see if that helps. Please let me know how you make out. Also I am almost finished reading the book "Autoimmune Fix" by DR Tom O'Bryan. Get it from the library. It really make sense.
Good luck!
Maltipoo, thanks so much for your reply. I have tried going gluten free, dairy and sugar free for months without much success. I do watch my sugar and gluten intake, but have increased my almost non-existent dairy consumption. I did that because calcium is important on a low oxalate diet. I’m not eliminating oxalate, I just took out the major ones I was eating daily. I don’t feel better yet, but I’m still hopeful. It’s only been a week and a half.
I hope you continue to improve. That’s very good news!
Best,
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Did you follow any particular book or plan when you went gluten free? Dr O'Bryans book goes into great detail how gluten is hidden in so many things in our life. Foods, medicines, supplements, cleaning products, etc. Even a tiny amount of gluten can trigger inflammation in those people who are sensitive to wheat. Phase 1 of his plan eliminates gluten, dairy, and sugar. For those people who do not get better, he has them go on phase 2 which eliminates all grains, soy, and nightshade vegetables (such as eggplant, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes).
If you don't feel better within 2 more weeks, please get O'Bryans book "The Autoimmune Fix" out of the library. Good luck. Please let me know how you make out.
Peace and good health!
Jim
Interesting- I love spinach and nuts and have been eating more of them thinking these were healthy choices. Your post may make me rethink this decision as I have experienced more pain and swelling of late. Thanks!
I read several places how inflammation is the cause of most chronic diseases.