Why does a low carb diet help chronic pain conditions, such as, Fibromyalgia, CFS and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

No food or combination of foods have been proven to relieve chronic pain conditions. However, it has been widely reported by sufferers that a high protein, low carbohydrate diet has helped to alleviate some of the pain. But how could this be?

One common issue with Fibromyalgia, CFS and Rheumatoid Arthritis is weight gain. This can be caused by reduced mobility, medication and decreased metabolism due to hormone deficiencies brought on by the disease. If you eat a low carb diet, you will lose weight so will therefore be putting less pressure on your joints and muscles.

Another issue is the inflammation in the body. Carbohydrates, particularly sugar actually cause inflammation. By avoiding these in your diet you should theoretically reduce inflammation. Isn't it worth a try?

Fat vs Sugar

Why do we all believe that fat is bad for you? It has recently been revealed that there is no proper scientific evidence to support this. So why is this belief so widespread?

This article from the Guardian newspaper from February of this year explains:

http://lowcarbhealthily.blogspot.ie/2015/06/cauliflower-saviour-of-low-carb-diet.html

It is fast becoming the belief that sugar and not fat is the leading cause of obesity. In fact, it is being likened to a drug. The more you have, the more you want. Next time you go to the supermarket, read the ingredients of every item you put into your trolley. Nine times out of ten you will read the word 'sugar'. Even ready made coleslaw and the majority of breads contain it. And if you don't see 'sugar', you'll see 'sucrose' or 'fructose' or some other name for what is still, essentially, sugar.

And one last bit of interesting information. In 2003, it was discovered that the sugar lobby in the US blackmailed the World Health Organisation into changing their new guidelines on healthy eating. The new guidelines stated that sugar should account for no more than 10% of your diet. Understandably, the sugar industry did not want this information getting out. So they told WHO that they would get Congress to cut their funding if they went ahead and published the report. This fact terrifies me because if we cannot trust the WHO to tell us the truth, who can we trust?