i'd like to know if milk can effect athritis/joint pain.can it be a contributor?

Question

when i drink milk,i get very sore with joint pain/inflamation.has anyone had the same issue?

Answer 1

Hi Dennis

Here are some answers about how food affects athritis.

Diet: Diet plays an integral part in reducing or preventing the onset of all types of arthritic conditions. A diet that includes excess consumption of fatty meats, hydrogenated fats such as margarine or shortening, and conventionally produced dairy products generates highly acidic conditions in the blood. For healing to occur, these foods should be minimized if not eliminated from the diet. Caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and all refined sugars, should be eliminated. Replace processed sugars with alternative natural sweeteners or naturally sweet fruits. An occasional green tea is okay if caffeine is desired, and alcohol should be had in moderation, such as a glass of wine for special events only.

Soft drinks are high in phosphoric acid, which can dangerously elevate phosphorus levels in the blood. The normal ratio of calcium to phosphorus in bones is approximately two to one, although a one-to-one ratio is adequate to maintain skeletal growth. However, in the average American diet, this ratio is extremely skewed, with high amounts of phosphorus relative to calcium. This causes the body to pull calcium from the bones to supplement blood calcium levels, which can exacerbate arthritic conditions.

An important step in treating arthritis lies in achieving normal body weight, as excess weight puts increased stress on weight-bearing joints affected with arthritis. A diet rich in an abundant selection of fresh vegetables, and a wide variety of sweet and non-sweet fruits, nuts, and whole grains is recommended for maximum nutritional benefit. Whole (unprocessed) foods are rich in the nutrients needed to fight destructive free radicals, promote skin and tissue health, repair bones, muscles, and tendons, and promote bowel regularity. Additionally, eating a whole foods diet will gently and slowly detoxify the system, ultimately leading to higher energy levels and inspiration to eat better, exercise, and follow through with necessary lifestyle changes on your road to health and healing.

Dietary fats are an important consideration for anyone with arthritis. The wrong kind of fats can increase inflammation in joints, while the "good" fats will help reduce inflammation. Hydrogenated fats and trans-fatty acids can directly contribute to inflammation and the destruction of joint tissues. Avoid foods that contain these fats, such as margarine, vegetable shortening, mayonnaise, crackers and chips, cookies, cakes, pastries, packaged breads, candy, and most refined foods. Read all food labels, and do not buy or eat food that contains partially hydrogenated oils, canola oil or any artificial, chemically generated fats.

Whole foods are typically high in healthy fats, including the essential fatty acids (such as Omega-3 and omega-6 oils). Cold-water fish are good sources of essential fatty acids, as are flax and hemp seed oils and seeds. All are valuable for the prevention of arthritis because of their anti-inflammatory characteristics. Arthritis patients showed major clinical improvement when supplementing their diets with cod liver oil, which may also reduce the inflammatory process.

Also strongly recommended for arthritic conditions are the whole or juiced goji and/or acai berries, and Noni juice, which is especially good for counteracting excess inflammation and for strong antioxidant action. Pomegranate fruit extracts have been shown to block enzymes that contribute to cartilage degradation, especially in cases of osteoarthritis.

As mentioned above, arthritis sufferers commonly have high levels of acidity, which increases the potential for developing inflammatory conditions. Reduce your intake of acid-forming foods and increase intake of alkaline-forming foods to decrease acidity. (See our pH section for detailed information, at home testing, and diet protocols.) The most acid-forming foods are sugar, alcohol, vinegar, coffee, meat, trans fats and dairy products. Foods known to increase the alkalinity of the body include all vegetables, especially large amounts of fresh raw leafy salad greens, kale, chard, collards, aloe vera, and green power powder foods, such as chlorella, algae, barley grass, wheat grass, parsley, and alfalfa.

Undergo testing for potential food allergies and sensitivities and avoid those foods to which you test positive. Consider a rotation diet or elimination diet in order to further reduce the likelihood of food allergies.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

I found it the opposite, orange juice or anything with acid will make the joints rebel, so have to watch out for sauces, lime drinks, that kinda stuff. Likewise citric fruit, oranges, lemon, lime..... Milk, well I can no longer drink full fat milk, as it does not agree with my lungs, but do drink low fat milk and no problem. I believe the diet is one of the best ways to help yourself with Arthritis and stick to a low fat diet and the omega three oils.

Answer 3

Dairy products can contribute directly to pseudo gout, but to none of the other 100+ types of arthritis. In fact, there is absolutely no scientific proof that any types of arthritis except gout and pseudo gout have any connection with diet.

However, it is possible to be allergic to milk. This is not lactose intolerance, but a different problem entirely, an actual allergy to casein, which is milk protein. If you are allergic to milk, it will stress your system and any additional stress will be felt in any area of your body that is affected by any type of arthritis.

Try a milk elimination diet to be certain.

Answer 4

YES IT CAN!!!! IT MAYBE WHAT HAS BROUGHT IT ON IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!!
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
http://www.mercola.com/2003/mar/26/pasteurized_milk.htm
http://www.mercola.com/2003/mar/26/pasteurized_milk.htm
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Answer 5

take organic produce certainly not fried

Answer 6

make lunch break at your home and also take it in your do the job

Answer 7

Slide a tiny trampoline under your couch and also pull it out for Property of Cards marathons.

Answer 8

Slide a small trampoline under your couch in addition to pull it out for Residence of Cards marathons.

Answer 9

Preset the timer with your TV to turn off after an hour to remind you to take a step more active.

Answer 10

Preset the timer on your own TV to turn off after an hour or so to remind you to make a move more active.

Answer 11

Start off looking at with fitness/nutrition books