Assimilation of Carbohydrates
Many arthritics have difficulty also in assimilating carbohydrates, i.e., starches and sugars, and this process can be aided by the addition of plenty of the B vitamins, either in the diet (although this is almost an impossibility at the present time owing to food processing and other factors), or in the form of food supplements such as brewer's yeast tablets.
In fact, so important are the vitamins and minerals in sustaining health and movement, particularly for those suffering from arthritis, that good effort should be made to take these substances and learn how best to obtain and use them.
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Vitamin A Deficiency
In view of the tendency of arthritics to suffer from respiratory diseases in general, there is usually a deficiency of Vitamin A in the diet or in the system.
This vitamin is found in the fish liver oils and in some vegetables.
It has also been found that in many instances arthritics suffer from liver disorders, so that they are not able to transform the carotene in yellow vegetables into Vitamin A.
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Chronic Catarrh
Chronic catarrh can be one of the first symptoms of arthritis, and this is often accompanied by so-called growing pains.
Apparently catarrh is one way in which the body is attempting to give warning and to throw off the poisons generated by excess food, or by a large proportion of the wrong kinds of food, such as white flour and white sugar products.
Coffee and tea, except in moderation, are also bad.
Ordinary table salt is another great culprit, since it produces extreme acidity. Two substitutes can be used for this (again with moderation) - sea salt or kelp (ground seaweed).
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Arthritis : A Balanced Approach
With arthritis every part and function of the body must be considered, as well as mental attitudes.
It is not only a question of painful joints and muscles and weight control; it is also a question of viewing the body as a whole and realizing that arthritis is not a localized disease but a cry for help from the whole organism.
In this context diet is all-important and no lasting improvement in any of the arthritic diseases can be expected if the sufferer concentrates on foods containing large proportions of white sugar and white flour and other devitalized carbohydrates, too much meat, cheese, cream, eggs, butter and frequent "fry-ups".
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