In one of our recent articles, we spent some substantial time talking about dairy consumption, and its negative effects on human health. As I said previously, these are not popular statements-but so be it.
The fact of the matter is, the scientific evidence is overwhelming. Human beings are probably far better without dairy consumption than with it.
What you may not be aware of is there is a long-reported link between dairy consumption and the development of type 1 diabetes. You may know, significant numbers of patients with type 1 diabetes can, and do, develop neuropathy.
Also, dairy contains insulin-like growth factor which is a promoter of several different cancers, including breast and prostate cancer. Even stronger is the connection between a particular milk sugar called galactose and the development of ovarian cancer.
But more than this, 50% or more of the population has difficulty digesting milk. It is responsible for allergies, indigestion, as well as elevation in cholesterol and so-called "bad" fats.
All politics aside, let's help the consumer understand the link between milk consumption and health. We often find that patients who do a dairy and gluten-free diet have significant reductions in both pain and inflammation.
Of course, this influences many patients with neuropathy, and, indeed, many forms of chronic pain.
The simplest way to make a dietary shift is to do so gradually. Give yourself time to explore alternatives such as almond, coconut, and rice-based products.
Like everything else, some are far better than others. Be careful of any product with added sugars. Also, many patients find thickeners such as carrageenan to be very irritating to the G.I. tract.
It takes a little bit of experimentation to find exactly what works for you, but making the shift towards a more healthy diet goes a long way towards providing a healing environment for your neuropathy and chronic pain.
Of course, I encourage you to do your own research-do your homework.
Unfortunately, the influence of the dairy industry is very wide. The spillover into classic nutrition, in which I was trained, is also great.
Keep in mind: in a short period of time, you could know more about dairy and human health than your doctor.
So what's the answer? Share with them. Provide them a copy of The China Study.
Above all, remain diligent to other dietary assaults. They have a tremendous impact upon your health, well-being-and, yes, your neuropathy!
Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!".
His work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded the specialty of effective neuropathy treatments to physicians, physical therapists and nurses.
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