healthy joints for life by richard diana

“Why not just pop another extra-strength pain reliever?” she asks.

Diana has encountered, I find her lacking in motivation to change. I read this book for my own interest in health, as well as to look for suggestions for my mother who has arthritic joints. Diana’s suggestions in this regard, based on their level of pain and the degree of inflammation they are experiencing. The supplement list is a little daunting the readers have to decide for themselves how far they want to go with Dr. I don’t think anyone can really argue with or not benefit from his suggestions to minimize sugar and simple carbs, maximize fiber, eat more fruit and vegetables, eat the “right” proteins, avoid unhealthy fats, maximize healthy omega-3 fats, eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day to prevent uncontrolled hunger, and forgive dietary lapses when they happen and get back on the horse or plan. He offers options for vegetarians, vegans (excluding dairy), and those who don’t like fish. More and more, data supports his recommendations of a diet of grass-fed beef (and I would include organic or free-range chicken and turkey too), wild-caught salmon, a rainbow of vegetables and low-glycemic index fruit, and complex carbs in the form of starchy vegetables, whole grains and beans. I totally agree with his diet recommendations, as the processed foods he takes off the “to eat” list are detrimental to everyone’s health. Richard Diana has compiled a thorough guide to change your lifestyle and lessen the inflammation that causes joint pain and many other health problems. It’s inspirational to have a physician recommend holistic alternatives to avoid surgery and other diseases caused by our Standard American Diet (SAD) and sedentary lifestyles.ĭr. Healthy Joints for Life: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Plan to Reduce Pain and Inflammation, Avoid Surgery and Get Moving Again is a well-researched and documented plan from Richard Diana, M.D., who retired from the Miami Dolphins after Super Bowl XVII to attend Yale School of Medicine, going on to become a surgeon and orthopedic consultant to the Boston Red Sox.

Healthy joints for life by richard diana