Let's try to realize an anti-inflammatory diet

[cityhunter62]

Hello all,
Well, first of all I'm sorry if a similar topic has already been posted; if that's the case, I would be gratefull if your could give me the link.
Otherwise, I thought it could be a good idea to get advice from everyone with an experience with dry eyes due to inflammation, in order to realize a food diet that would help, or at least limit the inflammation of the eye/eye lid.

Somedays are better -or worse- than others with dry eyes, with no apparent reason. So I guess what we eat must be of some effect on our lid/eye inflammation, and thus the dryness induced. Some websites give a list of food that are anti-inflammatory, and others that on the contrary worsen the condition. But it is hard to get reliable sources on the subject, as some of them are contradictory!

If I remember correctly, there was a list of do-not-eat food in Dr Latkany's book (dry eye remedy)... My doctor at the 15-20 in Paris told me that milk and products made of milk should be avoided (not sure I should trust him though). And we know by experience that alcool in excess is not a good friend either. That's nearly all I know on the subject!

So does anyone of you can contribute so I can try to make a reliable list of anti-inflammatory diet, and food that we should avoid? I'll try to see a "nature cure specialist" (dunno how to translate "Naturopathe" in english sorry) and ask him about it.
Anyway, thanks for your help and contribution!

[~Lin]

Id think avoiding extra processed foods, preservatives and such would help. I think those help any health problems! I try to buy as much produce as I can afford organically. I try to go with whole grains, and other healthier options. Unfortunately its cheaper to eat crap than healthily! This summer I want to start a garden for more fresh produce.

Many people are gluten sensitive, and it can come in a wide range from minor symptoms to celiac disease. It wouldn't be harmful for people to try a gluten free diet for a while to see if that helps at all. There are many alternatives to gluten products available these days at even the normal grocery stores. Gluten comes from wheat, so you would choice rice and other such grain products instead. They do have gluten free cereals and breads available. I know some people who had improvement in sjogrens after trying a gluten elimination diet.

[Rebecca Petris]

I like a simple "no white stuff" rule of thumb... esp. sugar. refined white flours (hm, right there you're probably eliminating 99% of prepared foods), & dairy.

[odydnas]

Last year, per Dr. Latkany, I got tested for food sensitivities and it turned out I was sensitive to a ton of things, including gluten, wheat, soy, eggs, milk, berries, many different grains, etc. Along with being allergic to seafood.

It was not an easy feat, but I eliminated everything I was sensitive from my diet for 6 months, and only ate fresh food I prepared myself since that was the only way to ensure I avoided the ALL the foods I'm sensitive to. I basically ate brown rice, buckwheat, meats prepared with only herbs, and lots and lots of veggies and fruits and nuts. It had no impact on my eye symptoms whatsoever.

Since that diet was impossible to follow unless I devoted all my energy to it, I bascially started eating like a normal person again, and there was no change in my symptoms.

I have been diagnosed with MGD, allergies, ocular rosacea.

I hope any who tries this has better luck.

[cityhunter62]

Thanks for your tips. Internet information is very contradictory: some websites say that alcool is bad for dry eye, but others say one or two glasses of red wine per day has anti-inflammatory properties. Same for tomatoes, eggs or milk... Good or bad? Anyway, if that doesn't improve the dry eye condition, a healthy diet cannot hurt in any case.
I've found this, which is interesting and useful:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/ecs/pyrami...odpyramid.html
Hope it's helpful!

[Arj]

Internet information is very contradictory: some websites say that alcool is bad for dry eye, but others say one or two glasses of red wine per day has anti-inflammatory properties.

Yep, try to avoid all other forms of alcohol such as heavy spirits and beer, etc but red wine is good for your health in small amounts.

[cityhunter62]

Yep, try to avoid all other forms of alcohol such as heavy spirits and beer, etc but red wine is good for your health in small amounts.

Ouch! That's not gonna be an easy task: I'm a big amateur and fan of Beer, especially belgian beers... I am quite sure I cannot remove them totally from my diet (especially when I'm enjoying a party with friends or in a pub), but I'll try to reduce my consuption of them
As for milk and eggs, do you have an idea of their effect on inflammation?

[grandsporta]

Just so everyone knows, there is no difference between organic foods and non organic foods within the produce world. So paying more for "organic" foods will not make any difference.

[Arj]

As for milk and eggs, do you have an idea of their effect on inflammation?

From what I've seen on these forums dairy products aren't really recommended but I disagree with that view. Might wanna do some research on that.

As for eggs they are still part of my diet and I reckon they're a good source of nutrients

Wishing you all the best
Arj

[cityhunter62]

Okay, some of us have a rosacea, or an occular rosacea I should say, or both. I guess that's the same anyway from what I've read on the web, the facial symptoms just come years after the eyes symptoms.
So, to sum up, I remember reading in the anti-inflammatory diet that red wine, green tea and spices like curry - curcuma and others have strong anti inflammatory effects. Right. So that's good for us.

BUT, it's not that simple apparently. Indeed, when you look for facial rosacea triggers on many websites, what do you find? Guess what? No? Really, don't you guess? You give your tongue to the cat (french expression that means "give up")? Red wine, hot drinks like tea, and hot spices are triggers for facial rosacea symptoms !!!
I don't want to be rude, but what the ...??? I suppose that things that are bad for facial rosacea should be bad for occular rosacea too... But I don't get it, I'm a bit confused now. I took the habbit to drink a glass of red wine per meal, tea for breakfast and snack, and add curry to my meals, and now I'm doing things wrong???

He he, I guess I'll give up and go to Mc Donalds to eat Big Macs, french fries and a big glass of Coca-Cola (and not the zero or the diet one), and of course, a sunday of a Mc Flurry, just for fun

Seriously, do you have advice one this point?

[rhad]

any Gastro Intestinal Symptoms? besides Dry eye/MGD? private message me, I'm interested to hear more..

Thanks,

Rhad

[Shell]

Rhad

I messaged you a little while back re your cure but never heard back. Your message was removed from he board but I privately messaged you for more info but didn't hear back... Would you mind sharing your findings with me via private message? Thanks, Shell

[sandra lee]

Hello

I ,for one, do not believe my ocular rosacea has anything to do with my diet.
I have been on a wellness program and gluten free diet w/supplements for the past 9 months of which has clearly had no impact on my flares and symptoms.
I eat basically the same foods(only switch them around)and only drink water and I still have terrible flares at times.
In my case ,I am now convinced my problems lie in my auto immune system and am in the process of being tested to see if they can figure out what it is exactly that I have.
I wish you all improvement and Good Luck!

[Guest]

I messaged you a little while back re your cure but never heard back. Your message was removed from he board but I privately messaged you for more info but didn't hear back... Would you mind sharing your findings with me via private message? Thanks, Shell

Yes, same here... I sent you a PM Rhad, but didn't hear back. I'm extremely curious as to what your cure was... I was wondering if you'd mind sharing what cured you via PM... Thanks!

[~Lin]

Just so everyone knows, there is no difference between organic foods and non organic foods within the produce world. So paying more for "organic" foods will not make any difference.

Thats not true. To be labeled organic the produce cannot have been sprayed with any pesticides or herbicides, and cannot be GMO. Organically grown produce also applies sustainable farming practices.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/organic-food/NU00255

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established an organic certification program that requires all organic foods to meet strict government standards. These standards regulate how such foods are grown, handled and processed. Any farmer or food manufacturer who labels and sells a product as organic must be USDA certified as meeting these standards. Only producers who sell less than $5,000 a year in organic foods are exempt from this certification; however, they must follow the same government standards to label their foods as organic.

If a food bears a USDA Organic label, it means it's produced and processed according to the USDA standards and that at least 95 percent of the food's ingredients are organically produced. The seal is voluntary, but many organic producers use it.

This http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...interview.aspx is being discussed right now on another forum I'm on.