Dairy And Neuropathy Don't Make Good Bed Partners

Today's short post from neuropathydr.com (see link below) is from Dr. John Hayes jr, who has long been a proponent of dairy-free or dairy-reduced diets for neuropathy patients. It has to be said here that this is an opinion piece and many people including doctors may disagree but the links between dairy products and nerve damage are growing each year. It's a subject that really needs much more research on the reader's part, before coming to your own conclusions but John Hayes is certainly a voice in the neuropathy world that should be taken seriously.

Neuropathy and Dairy: Your Body Will Thank You For This New Year’s Resolution
by john | Dec 25, 2014
 
If You’re Thinking of Making a Fresh Start This New Year, You Should Know that Neuropathy and Dairy Don’t Go Well Together.

For years, you’ve been getting the message that milk and other dairy products are good for your body.

But for people struggling with neuropathy symptoms (as well as for most other people), dairy could be doing significant harm to your health.

Cow’s milk was never intended for human consumption. It was meant to nourish baby cows as a way to transmit bovine hormones they need to grow. It certainly is not an appropriate food for people. Even human breastmilk is only useful to infants for about two years.

Then why do we all think of milk as being so good for us? It’s only because the dairy industry is powerful in this country. Everything you hear on TV or see in magazines about dairy consumption is truly just propaganda.

So here’s what you do need to know about beating neuropathy and dairy in your diet.

It’s true that you need vitamin D and calcium for bone health to avoid osteoporosis. The thing is, you don’t need to consume milk or dairy products in order to get these nutrients.

And if you are wrestling with the question of neuropathy and dairy, the most important thing you need to know is that dairy can actually cause inflammation in your body or make existing inflammation worse. That can include neuropathy symptoms, too.

In other words, neuropathy and dairy make a terrible pair. If you consume dairy on a regular basis, chances are, you are making your neuropathic pain and discomfort worse than it has to be.

If you can’t imagine a life without milk, cheese, or other dairy products, take some time to explore the alternatives. There are many options out there made from rice, almonds, coconut, and other sources.
When it comes to neuropathy and dairy, less is more. See what you can do to reduce or eliminate dairy. Your body will thank you.

Looking for more insight into a healthy neuropathy diet? I encourage you to make nutrition your ally in treating neuropathy by reading I Beat Neuropathy: Getting Your Life Back on Track.

http://neuropathydr.com/neuropathy-and-dairy-your-body-will-thank-you-for-this-new-years-resolution/