Vegan Diet Improved Crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain | Ali DiGiacomo on The Exam Room Podcast

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Ali DiGiacomo tried everything to improve her pain from rheumatoid arthritis. She began suffering from RA at a young age and it ruined a promising swimming career. Doctors told her that her joints were 50 years older than she was.
By the age of 21, Ali’s condition deteriorated to a point where she could no longer walk without using a cane or even a wheelchair. After a friend suggested she try a plant-based diet, she began to explore if her condition could improve by changing her diet.
Today, she is a social media star and an advocate who shares her journey in hopes of inspiring others.
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@crazyfarmgirl606 2 жыл бұрын

I have to tell people the more raw fruits and veggies the more healing and pain reduction! I hope somebody reads this tries it and realizes the truth of this i would almost say you can potentially heal R.A. As well as many other conditions.

@JoCOrtiz Жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed with RA in November 2017, quit smoking in May 2018, and started a vegan diet in January 2019... BEST decision I ever made! Not only for my RA. I lost close to 40 lbs, dodged Type 2 Diabetes, and lowered my blood pressure. Additionally, I have had 3 of my RA meds dosages lowered and one discontinued. My fatigue is still existent, but nowhere near as bad as it was. I'm very happy with my decision.

@kellymcpherson5435 2 жыл бұрын

Ali, congratulations to you. I have psoriatic arthritis and I went Vegan and it was the best thing I ever did for myself. I suffered for years! I was able to go off my meds so I am happy for that. I am so happy you got your life back and was able to lower your medication. You are a lovely young woman and very full of life. Take care of yourself and I wish you the best!!

@susanhaunch138 2 жыл бұрын

Well done to you. So happy to read how going vegan has helped you, if more people knew about the benifit of changing to a vegan diet it would help so many more people suffering out there.

@TJ-bn2cn Жыл бұрын

My daughter has just been diagnosed but has been vegan for over 15 years. Any advice on how to support her? I’ve got polymyositis so I can’t help physically but I would like to know how to support her.

@HCallahan 2 ай бұрын

Whats crazy is all the testimonials of people who went carnivore and had miraculous relief from RA. Maybe it just depends on the individual......

@KTPurdy 2 жыл бұрын

RA is what pushed me to plant based 20 years ago. It makes a dramatic difference. Different types of sugars also flares up RA.

@Jonases_20 10 ай бұрын

How are u daddy

@ronlokk Жыл бұрын

She is so happy I can't stand it. But It's not just plant based as many now know. No sugar, Low carbo, organic, some fasting and more. Yes, I am working my way out of RA. I am only 75. I feel good. All the best.

@Jonases_20 10 ай бұрын

Only 75? Well im only 20 when i had psoriatic arthritis

@cherylmunro1808 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Brooke Goldner " Good Bye Autoimmune "

@mattwillett3415 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to here you found relief!! I’ve been WFPB vegan for 80 days trying to get control of my RA. I’m still able to run and plan on making this way of eating a life long commitment. It might not help my RA but there are so many other benefits!

@genevieve-gh3lp Жыл бұрын

Wow,you can run with RA, how wonderful

@Jonases_20 10 ай бұрын

How are u now daddy

@lisengel2498 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview great inspiration and important to highlight good balancing between plan based and if necessary with Medicine 💚

@KTPurdy 2 жыл бұрын

My optometrist came down with RA a decade ago and he noticed that eliminating meat and dairy eliminated all his symptoms. He wanted to consult with me to verify the cause of this difference to confirm that it wasn't his imagination.

@irisxkx Жыл бұрын

What about Gluten? In am currently just starting my journey, and this insecurity about what i can still eat is making me nuts! I am sooo hungry and hangry 😖. If I could still at least eat bread or starches, that would be such a relief!

@KTPurdy Жыл бұрын

@@irisxkx In general, I generally get a reaction from gluten and do my best to stay away from it.

@KTPurdy Жыл бұрын

@@irisxkx Usually, I have good luck with Spelt Bread, but not all starches are gluten heavy. My favorite food is breakfast potatoes: sauteed potatoes, bell peppers, onions, mushroom, silk tofu, oil, general helping of favorite seasoning. Super satiating with no reaction.

@steve6375 10 ай бұрын

@@irisxkx Try the AutoImmune Protocol to find out what foods you are sensitive to. Note this is not the same as Paleo diet! The AIP is based on science to find out what foods may be affecting your immune system. It could be dairy, eggs, meat, grains, fruit or anything. The idea is that your immune system has been triggered by something in the past and you are now sensitive to it (and will be forevermore), if you can cut out those foods you will be much better - but first you have to find out what those foods are which can be very difficult. For instance, no one could figure out what celiacs were sensitive to for hundreds of years until WW2 when they noticed that during a wheat shortage, no celiacs were dying in hospital!

@teedee1170 Жыл бұрын

Such a great show!

@davidhutchinson5233 2 жыл бұрын

So young to suffer from such a malady. Arthritis usually hits people around my age, (55). But so glad this young lady found the way to true health. The only way is whole food plant based vegan.

@richyakuoko2360 2 жыл бұрын

I've been suffering from arthritis since I was 11 years old. I will be 41 GOD willing in 8 days. First it was Osgood Shlaters, then it turned into Chondromalacia patella, and now I have osteoarthritis. Years of having a poor diet and getting up to 339 pounds really damaged my joints. Now I am 175 pounds after being plant based for 5 years. I wish I would have known about the benefits of plant based diet. I would had less joint pain. This girl is awesome!! She's very inspiring.

@saladstrongsoprano9625 2 жыл бұрын

For those who are not familiar with millilitres or cc: 75 cc is a whole bottle of wine. Imagine that coming out of your knee!

@stankell3629 2 жыл бұрын

75 ml or cc's = 2.6 ounces

@HH-gn9qt Жыл бұрын

A bottle of wine is 750 ml, not 75. More vegan mistruth!

@melissanreynolds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this story! It's so important to hear the balanced approach as planted based is like Yoga in a lot of chronic illness communities - because its touted as cure all people are resistant to trying! Wonderful interview

@oscarcat1231 Жыл бұрын

I need to look into lectins and oxalates as I have sore joints. I’ve just signed up to paddison program so I’m sure it will cover food intolerances. Love from UK.

@steve6375 10 ай бұрын

Just follow the AIP (Auto Immune Protocol) diet regime. You could be sensitive to anything and the AIP diet is designed to find out what foods your body does not like. Don't just go with a special diet or program (its like playing roulette) - first identify the 'bad' foodstuffs for you and then remove them from your diet - use science not fads!

@lexl.5896 Жыл бұрын

Plant based diets definitely help. I wonder if she has received any additional improvements from removing nightshade or histamine causing plants from her diet?

@meriembelkass5004 2 жыл бұрын

Ali,you look fabulous!

@stephaniezrim3196 Жыл бұрын

When I eat dairy it is like I have an allergic reaction with the arthritis in my hands and shoulders almost immediately! Remind I would love to get connected with you :) thank you for sharing your story

@pinkiepinkster8395 Жыл бұрын

You also need to give up meat and gluten. Watch Dominion and Earthlings and Forks Over Knives and Cowspiracy.

@steve6375 10 ай бұрын

If sheep and goat milk is OK for you, then try 100% Jersey Cow milk. It has the same casein as goat/sheep/human milk. Most cow milk has casein A1 protein from cross-bred mutant Holstein cows which not all humans can handle!

@ibolyamolnar3211 2 жыл бұрын

I had red, swollen knees for years after a viral infection. It went away after I started to use turmeric daily. Did u try that?

@TeeTirado 2 жыл бұрын

great!!

@lidyanaredeemed9848 Жыл бұрын

I recently discovered that I have RA. Very uncomfortable and painful experience. I learned that food has a lot to do with the pain. All the food I enjoy eating are becoming my worst enemy: French fries, bread, pasta, sugar are the food triggers my inflammation and joint pain. I plan to see a doctor soon and see the results. I believe strongly that we are our own Drs . If we listen to our body and pay attention our lifestyle, we will be able to manage pain and control our health.

@marinalina6348 2 жыл бұрын

Cam this work for osteo?

@tonibartling3844 2 жыл бұрын

How long has she been plant based?

@gregmeissner9960 Жыл бұрын

As much as we all strive to be medication free, it’s worth remembering that all of the blue zones have modern allopathic medical care, the development of modern medications correlates with an increase in lifespan, and when I inadvertently “shame” it’s usually because I want total control over my own life, and someone else’s experience has thrown that into doubt. (If you need medication then maybe I would too, and dammit I really wanted plants to be 100% of my solution!)

@TJ-bn2cn Жыл бұрын

You would like a solution, I’m sorry but there’s only management. I will say that you could be making it worse by taking natural medicine that isn’t regulated and there’s no scientific evidence of it helping anyone. There different regulations within different countries, so it’s good to have caution.

@aflaz171 11 ай бұрын

@@TJ-bn2cnI don't think you are very good at comprehension!!!

@hemisphere903 5 ай бұрын

@@aflaz171😂

@cmj5281 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience . I’m disabled from RA and mostly plant based. I pray for the day Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say: “I am sick.” Only with Gods kingdom

@crazyfarmgirl606 2 жыл бұрын

If you want healing try Dr. Goldner protocol 14-28 days and you will almost completely heal. No cooked foods during this time, only raw fruits and veg 28 days. Drink plenty of water, make a blender full of green smoothie 3/4 pushed down kale, spinach, 1/4-1/2 cup wholeflaxseed then 1/4 frozen fruit or fresh to make it taste better. I promise you will feel better and or completely heal. Try for 28days i promise you will not regret it, you will feel better your pain will reduce or eliminate.

@kavitasalam1313 Жыл бұрын

I'll pray for you.just recently I got diagnosed with RA

@sophiaelawad7094 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get rid of synovial inflammation in my knee though I m vegan. Diet changed my life but can’t get relief for my knee. Please what would help. Thank you🙏🙏🙏

@utrnagel9441 2 жыл бұрын

brown millet flower 3 Tablespoon a day! Best to put in a Smoothie

@marley7659 2 жыл бұрын

Getting help from the doctors or a registered dietitian. We aren't perfect. Sometimes It's good to hear from a specialist.

@phoitu 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe some of your foods trigger the inflammation. For me sweet potato makes my knee hurt. You should find them out and remove them from your list. I also found that eating raw vegetables could release my pain faster. There is a video I put below. Hope it will help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nN2GZ89-2M27iJc.html

@claireoconor7986 Жыл бұрын

TRY PURE ENCAPSULATIONS MSM POWDER AND A PLANT BASED DIET WITH NO NIGHTSHADES AND NO SUGAR, OIL, SALT ABD NO GLUTEN..

@lindabrown3853 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have problems with eating night shades vegetables like potatoes as a vegan. I have been having joint pain, that I've never had before. I have been using the starch solution diet.

@josearce4436 2 жыл бұрын

dr.Gundry...

@marley7659 2 жыл бұрын

I don't tend to eat potatoes. Only if they are processed or cooked into something else. That being said. You don't need to eat nightshades to be whole food plant-based. Do a trial period and see. Besides. I don't think all health problems are a result of diet. Sometimes other things are at play. You may need medication still.

@josearce4436 2 жыл бұрын

Potatoes,peppers,tomatoes,eggplants,etc. Dont eat eat poratoes or pasta hot,i have herd after you cook them let them out,and get them in the fridge,and later just make them warm warm .

@josearce4436 2 жыл бұрын

@@marley7659 medication? If you eat potatoes or pasta, let them cool down,then to the fridge,and then slightly heat them,dont forget that being fry ,or heated up with others ingredients spike sugar.or the diabetic index.

@lindabrown3853 2 жыл бұрын

@Marley thank you for your response, also I don't take medication for joint pain because I never had this until I started the starch solution diet. I will stop the potatoes before I take medication. Lol

@bhavnasoni711 2 жыл бұрын

Good for her,plant base is the way to go.

@EQOAnostalgia Жыл бұрын

At this point i'm willing to try it, too bad the price of food has like... tripled and i could barely afford healthy food before that point lol. Also too bad they didn't diagnose me when i suspected this, now years later it's spread and is much worse so that's... great. Now i guess i should go back in and actually get this handled before idk... i die or something.

@richricogranada9647 Жыл бұрын

But weren’t immunosuppressed people supposed to avoid raw produce, or raw anything, to avoid infections and/or flare ups? Or even probiotics? Could you please make a video on that?

@rhondataynor6273 2 жыл бұрын

Cause the doctors don't go there about nutrition

@sharkair2839 2 жыл бұрын

i never understood why vegans don't test their blood sugar.

@aishteaishte7266 11 ай бұрын

She moves a lot i can’t concentrate on the info

@carnivoroussarah 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you, but fasting would've been just as effective, faster, and safer. Short term two to three day fasts would be way better. And lots of meat, less veggies!

@ingeborghickey9130 2 жыл бұрын

Meat is no good.

@EQOAnostalgia Жыл бұрын

@@ingeborghickey9130 Meat is fine, man has eaten meat for thousands of years... what the meat eats... see now therein lies the problem in our modern frankenfood world my Vegan friend. But then again, the rulers of this world are satanic, so it comes as no surprise.

@genevieve-gh3lp Жыл бұрын

Meat is awful for RA full of omega 6, very inflammatory, in Ra that’s the pain factor.

@genevieve-gh3lp Жыл бұрын

Fasting, yes!