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Originally Posted by Michael 61
Most doctors nowadays rarely talk to their patients about nutrition or lifestyle changes to treat chronic health issues, and instead are quick to prescribe meds to work as a “bandaid” to treat symptoms but not treat the underlying cause much of the time. The reasons for this are varied, but I have found many doctors lack the necessary knowledge and eduction in the area of nutrition.
Does anyone here have the name of a good and solid nutritionist, or doctor, that is highly trained and knowledgeable in the area of nutrition and first attempts to treat chronic issues such as inflammation with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, rather than being quick to prescribe meds to treat the issue?
Thanks in advance for any useful posts on this issue.
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Mediterranean diet is a well balanced anti inflammatory diet. Easy to find details online. There is also info online regarding healthy exercise practices.
As for myself, I still go by the old 4 food groups mentality and tend towards leaner meats and whole grains. My GI doc said I have the colon of an 18yo and I’m in my 60’s. Inflammation starts in the colon so a healthy one is essential.
Personally i avoid any mentality that excludes carbs, protein or fat as these are all essential for overall health. Carbs get a bad rap cause many eat the simple carbs. Complex carbs are healthy, nutritious and essential as are healthy fats. Keto diet is excludes healthy carbs and adds unhealthy fats. My brother in law is on that diet and even adds butter to his coffee. Yuck!
Many swear by the keto diet cause eliminating the sugars is what’s helping them. But eliminating the healthy carbs and eating a large portion of fats many of which are unhealthy fats does damage.
The Mediterranean diet is the solution. It does not include simple sugars and is well balanced including all food groups. It’s worth checking out.