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| low, orange, white or dark purple, are all potential problems for the nightshade-sensitive and they can be found in paprika, some cough drops, barbecue sauces and even pain relief ointments. Potato starch, a thickening agent, can appear in unlikely places, such as yogurt and convenience foods. Many Middle Eastern foods make extensive use of nightshades, especially eggplant, and some spicy Indian dishes contain peppers and potatoes. If you suspect that nightshades cause your inflammation, read labels with care. |
| Among the nightshades, tobacco is a special problem and avoiding second hand smoke can be a challenge even if you don't indulge yourself If you do, quitting is a sensible strategy. For information about herbs that can help you stop smoking, see my book, Herbs to Help You Breathe Freely. |
| Physicians who study food sensitivities say the most common offenders are the foods we eat most often, such as wheat and milk, for, according to their theory, the body builds up an intolerance for them. Jean Carper listed the 20 foods most likely to aggravate rheumatoid arthritis as corn, wheat, bacon/pork, oranges, milk, oats, rye, eggs, beef, coffee, malt, cheese, grapefruit, tomato, peanuts, cane sugar, butter, lamb, lemon and soy. According to British authority L. Gail Darlington, corn and wheat are the worst offenders, triggering symptoms in more than half of the patients tested. |
| According to Jonathan Wright, M.D., a common denominator linking lupus, ulcerative colitis, Grave's |
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