Food can be a wonderful friend when you're dealing with chronic pain. Herbs, fruits, and vegetables contain properties that may assist you in feeling better. One of the best resources for information is The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker. It is filled with information on: what to eat for what diseases, healing properties of various foods, and delicious recipes for teas, juices, and smoothies.
Once you decide to use food in healing, make yourself aware of side effects. I once used licorice to relieve pain. Though I followed the dosage listed on the supplement bottle, my blood pressure rose 30 points and I had to stop taking it. High blood pressure is a known side effect of licorice. Fortunately, both I and my doctor were aware of this and the cause was immediately apparent. Once I stopped the licorice, my blood pressure returned to normal. Though it was helpful in relieving pain, the side effect wasn't worth it.
That said, diet can be enormously helpful both in regulating pain and in promoting health. Know that side effects can occur with supplements and with food. Explore these options with an eye to side effects while informing your doctor of any changes. You may find that dietary changes bring unexpected relief of pain and a feeling of rejuvenation as health improves.
Finally, many pain conditions lessen as weight is lost. This is a matter best addressed with a health professional. Severe dieting has its own adverse effects and typically is not recommended. However, switching some intake to juices which preserve live enzymes can be a positive move. Consider options that allow you to improve nutrition and optimize your weight gradually.
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