The sugar in the fruit will make inflammation worse. Go low carb and your inflammation will go downDidn't realize taking ibuprofen hurts or inhibits the inflammation process which is how the body heals that spot. Did realize eating lots of fruits and veggies is a good thing. For me Hemp cream brings relief and quickly to aching joints. But when a blown up neck shoulder or knee starts aching badly I won't be eating an apple or blueberry to make it stop but I get his point.
One of the best veggies to eat daily.Even better than an apple cause it's low carb.Never heard of using cucumbers
I try to eat like a modern day caveman. Raw or cooked veggies,I limit my fruit intake because of the high sugar contents(strawberries and blue berries are best for this )Meat of the land and sea.Recently started trying to eat better. Looking at ingredients in food. What amazes me is how sugar is in Everything. I'm probably not going All meat or All anything but just want more natural foods. Even shopping on the outside walls have proven a bit of a challenge. Never gave it much thought but all kinda things pumped in our meat and veggies. Is there really anything wrong with corn fed beef vs grass fed? Or vegetables and fruit grown with tons of fertilizer and pesticides? Part of me says no the part says maybe.
Last yr I planted different kinds of lettuce or salad (whatever it was) and ate some most days. I didn't change my diet any other than the greens. BUT it seemed that 'I felt better'One of the best veggies to eat daily.Even better than an apple cause it's low carb.
Tuff it out. It’s worth it. I’m going on 8 months very low carb. Less than 20 per day. If you get loose stools take a shot of vinegar, you need more acid in your stomach. Gross I know but it works.Very timely post. I just started keto for the second time in hopes of reducing inflammation, and getting some joint pain relief. It seems like all the old injuries from my youth are back with a vengeance. Just hoping to extend my time hunting in the mountains by a few years.
I tried it for the first time about a month ago, but got a pretty good case of keto flu by day four so I tucked tail and retreated. I did a lot more reading, and going into it this time around I feel much more prepared. Really hoping I realize some benefit.
Excellent post!Makes a lot of sense.
A doctor once told me that painkillers (OTC or prescribed) should be avoided if at all possible because pain was a natural and essential part of the healing process. He gave me the example of post-surgery. He said imagine sitting on your bed in pain trying to recover, being told by your doctor to rest and keep activity as minimal as possible. Every time you move, stretch, etc... You feel a tremendous jolt of pain. Well, that is the body's way of telling you to not move, or to move slower, etc... But if you are all doped up on painkillers, you will not feel that pain and you put yourself at risk of overexertion that could redamage your wounds. Sure, that doesn't necessarily apply in all situations but it certainly made a lot of sense to me!