Caitlin Samson - The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes to Fight Flares and Fatigue

This book is dedicated to youthe rheumatoid arthritis sufferer who is tired of letting this condition control your life and ready to take a natural, healing approach.

Copyright 2017 by Caitlin Samson

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Herbs and spices do so much more than flavor food. They have incredible anti-inflammatory benefits to help with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Many herbs and spices have a long history of helping manage health conditions. Here are five of my favorites used in recipes throughout this book:

GINGER is an anti-inflammatory power-house! It inhibits the enzymes involved in the pro-inflammatory pathways and has been shown to have the same pharmacological effects as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, without the negative side effects.

TURMERIC is an amazing spice that contains curcumin, a powerful natural chemical that helps decrease inflammation by inhibiting the enzymes of the pro-inflammatory pathways.

CINNAMON is a warm flavor that adds a nice sweet spice to food. It not only tastes great, but also helps reduce inflammation and manage blood sugar. You find this spice used in several recipes in this book.

CLOVES have one of the highest antioxidant levels of any spice. You dont need to use a lot to add good flavor to your food. I love grinding them fresh in a coffee grinder before adding to a recipe. The aroma is wonderful!

GARLIC has an incredible history and is used in many cultures all over the world. It has anti-inflammatory properties, is great for heart health, and supports the immune system to ward off pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. You will find it used in many recipes in this book for its wonderful flavor and health benefits.

The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.

Hippocrates

O ftentimes, people who go into the wellness or coaching fields are motivated to help others because of the difficult health issues they themselves have had to overcome. This was the case with both Caitlin Samson and myself. We met in graduate school where we were each pursuing our masters degree in clinical nutrition. Caitlin had successfully reversed her rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and I had made great strides in my own battle with Lyme Disease. I was immediately drawn to Caitlins sense of fortitude as someone who had not only conquered a chronic illness, but also used that struggle to fuel her way through a career in health and wellness. In fact, armed with her blended expertise in both nutrition and personal trainingand a whole lot of heartshe has even competed as an accomplished marathoner! As we compared notes, we came to the conclusion that we had tapped into the healing force within ourselves, and realized that food had played a tremendous part in our individual recoveries. Now we love sharing the message that Hippocrates proclaimed more than two thousand years ago: food is medicine.

If you are one of the 1.3 million people in the United States who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you are all too familiar with joint pain, fatigue, and even depression. You may have already tried, or are currently trying, conventional anti-inflammatory medications such as NSAIDs, DMARDs, and steroids. Perhaps these medicines are not delivering the results you hoped for. More important, they could even be robbing your body of the necessary vitamins and minerals it needs in order to thrive.

As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I am amazed that food as medicine is still so underrated in the medical community. I often hear stories from my clients about the many doctors who do not value the integral role food plays in mending our bodies. Did you know that ginger can have the same anti-inflammatory power as ibuprofen or aspirin? Did you know that the vitamin C in fruit helps repair joints and build collagen? Did you know that an anti-inflammatory diet full of colorful vegetables can reduce the ravages of chronic disease? You will learn these facts and more in The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook. As Caitlin teaches you in this book, you truly are what you eat. She skillfully guides you to improved health with her all-encompassing program that includes valuable, researched information on RA; easy-to-follow meal plans; and delicious, wholesome recipes that will keep you nourished and satisfied.