This article has been published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Treatment with a plant-based diet has already been shown to be safe and effective both for several pathologies with chronic pain as a symptom. Here we describe the case of a 41-year old male patient who had beenContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and triggerContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract The prevalence of osteoarthritis is increasing not only because of longer life expectancy but also because of the modern lifestyle, in particular physical inactivity and diets low in plant foods and rich in saturated fats, which promote chronicContinue Reading
This article was published in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal Abstract Patients on a plant-based diet consume no dairy products and so must get their calcium from plant foods. Fortunately, a number of plant foods can supply the calcium needed. However, care needs to be taken to obtain calciumContinue Reading
This article was published on Oct 5, 2018, in Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journal. Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure, so long term treatment is indicated. An individual’s dietary choices greatly influence the progression of chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. This review shows that the plant-based diet has good scientific evidenceContinue Reading