Getting Healthy Again

In December I obtained medical insurance and visited a Rheumatologist, Physical Therapist, Dermatologist and I am still working my way down the list. One thing at a time. I was tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis and the results for the RA were "off the charts" as the doc explained. He put me on Metheltrexate which is a chemo drug, therefore I do not want to be on it, but it has helped a little from what I can tell. Before I began taking it I had done a seven day fast with mostly water but did drink some "Mean Green Machine" juice (Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead)  After the third day I had practically NO pain! Which tells us that the fasting reduced the inflammation which is the culprit for all my pain and stiffness.  I still need the medication for now because my numbers are too high and because I am lacking self-control to stay away from inflammatory foods.

 I knew that inflammation due to Leaky Gut Syndrome was the cause of my arthritis so why did I/do I not heal my gut and be done with Arthritis? I am still trying to figure that one out. I guess there is a difference between knowing and knowing with conviction.

I had come across Barbara Allen's book Conquering Arthritis a long time ago while searching for recipes for non-dairy probiotics online. She cured herself of Arthritis by healing her gut. I knew/know I can too but I am still working on it.

Meanwhile, I have many other health concerns which need addressing which involve skin cancer surgeries, dentistry, and gynecology (yuck!).  I did some Physical Therapy which helped tons. Plus, continuing to force myself to work at my very physical job has helped to increase my strength and flexibility.