One day, while browsing through some internet headlines I ran across a story about Russ Crandall, a seemingly healthy guy who out of the blue had a stroke at the age of 24. After an in depth recovery period followed by additional health complications, Russ was ultimately diagnosed with Takayasu’s Arteritis, a narrowing of pulmonary arteries caused by inflammation. After years of drug therapy and then surgery, without resolution, Russ ultimately turned to diet - specifically, the Paleo diet, which has helped him significantly. Russ now runs a blog called the domestic man, a blog in homage to his new Paleo lifestyle (click here for Russ's blog).
Russ's story is one that I encounter ever more frequently in my journey through alternative health - inflammation caused by diet is one of the most common threads. I am not convinced that a Paleo diet is right for everyone (eggs and nuts, two common food allergens are prominent features of the Paleo diet) - but it is certainly the right choice for a number of people. If you are having health issues and are interested in exploring diet, check out my elimination diet (click here).
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