YOUR ARTHRITIS DIET - 3-Month Intervention to Maximise Healing of Osteoarthritis

[@Robert-vv6tz]

I've eaten this way for the last 3 years because of severe osteo arthritis. At age 70, I'm sure I'd be in a wheelchair by now if I did not change the way I eat. Lost 150 lbs even though I never focused on that. He's right about the fat. You will have fewer cravings and get hungry if you don't get enough. If you get diarrhea, that's how you know if it's too much. Constipated? Then eat more fat. Aside from arthritis, many other health problems just went away. This protocol works!

[@Isaac5123]

Well done

[@chrisgraham6148]

My arthritis pain went within 3 weeks, after 3 mths I no longer needed my motability scooter and after about a year in I don't use my walking stick.....I'm 16 mths in and have lost just over 4 stones......carnivore is now my way of living.....good luck to anyone setting out

[@nickmurray535]

@@chrisgraham6148 Awesome! Great job! I'm not strict carnivore, but it seemed like within a couple of weeks of lowering all carb's in general and doing specific physical therapy, plus heavy supplementation, my right hip and knee feel SOO much better. Nothing against carb's, I don't think they're the enemy for the general public, but for arthritis sufferers, there's obviously a link there and we simply can't enjoy them like others.

[@chrisgraham6148]

@nickmurray535 for the last 10/11 months I've kept my carbs under 20 grams a day so I can have a glass of red and a cup of cauliflower cheese with my dinner (about 10 carbs) .......it helps keeping me on the straight and narrow....of course vodka and soda water is zero carbs 😀

[@nickmurray535]

@@chrisgraham6148 Yea my first passions in life were wine and craft beer at too young of an age. Ever since I was told I had arthritis I cut it back by over 50%, but I simply love it too much to cut completely. I ain't doing vodka though, never liked any liquor except bourbon on extremely rare holiday occasions.

[@snowman2970]

Absolutely correct, I stopped eating carbs years ago and my joint pain and inflammation disappeared after a few weeks. By the way Dr Ken Berry was recommending this way of eating years ago. Glad that more people are becoming more aware of this.

[@LoveLove-fx9hf]

Dr Stillman and Dr Atkins brought this woe to the masses in the 60’s.

[@snowman2970]

@@LoveLove-fx9hf Ketogenic, carnivore and other animal based low carb ways of eating are the most natural and healthy ways of eating. Veganism and vegetarian diets are modern fads bringing obesity and ill health.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Such a well thought out video. Thank you for all of your hard work. 10 years Low Carb/ Keto in order to deter inflammation and Chronic Fatigue and Fibro ', this Ancestral way of eating really helps. We are all unique but I sincerely hope many are encouraged to give this way of eating a dedicated try; at least 3 months is need to see results. Wishing you all the very best of health. It is up to you. 💝🎉

[@ZenithBeyond]

@@moiragoldsmith7052 Great, can you go through what you eat typically?

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@ZenithBeyond Hello!😁. I mainly fish, meat, eggs and above ground veg and colourful salads. I also eat double strained Greek yoghurt and aged cheeses ( Lactose bothers me). I grow my own herbs and salad leaves as much as is possible and make my own dressings with decent olive oil and red wine vinegar.. I find eating pickled foods in the same gut load as my protein helps my digestion as does fresh lemon juice squeezed on meat or fish. I went Carnivore for 4 months...I felt great but I knew I was missing colourful veg, ie. the reds, yellows, orange and purple. I grow a few organic potatoes in the summer ( glysophate upsets my system) and use the reduced starch trick ie. Cook, cool, refrigerate over night and you can eat potatoes with upto 25% less problems re an insulin spike. And although I try to keep carbs below 20 to 40 g per day, I also eat a large navel orange or a sharp green apple each day. It just helps to keep my system 'right'. We are all unique and you must find what your body reacts well to. Wishing you well in your endeavours. 🥳

[@marilynm9106]

Your videos inspired me. Some 3 months ago, I was facing the reality of a possible hip replacement. I cut sugar, alcohol and drastically reduced carbohydrates. I only do some complex carbs in very small quantities. After about a week or so, the inflammation came down, and I was back to my exercise programme. In the process, i have lost about 8kgs. Keep up the good work.

[@randombear5353]

I am 7 days in and am feeling MUCH better. Oh thank you! I was in tremendous pain. So much I didn't want to go on. I woke up and got up without special tactics to do so.

[@VirginiaChidzero]

Thank you. I have learnt a lot.

[@lifestyleobedience]

The only thing I binge these days...Binge watching your videos, 😅 So Good!

[@shapefixer]

haha, that's such a nice thing to say!

[@ls-youtube845]

You are amazing! Thank you for everything you do to help people to recover naturally! You are an inspiration! God bless!

[@markevans1946]

I have found from my own experience and research all of this information to be 100 percent correct and as soon as I feel good I forget and have some bread or processed meat and boy oh boy do I know it for a couple of days after. so tick with this information and you will get relief from pain.

[@carlynhughes4272]

@markevans1946 Great motivation. On this diet, though, Andrew says red meat is allowed.

[@Ibroxpark1688]

I'm a dark chocolate addict. Andrew but never milk chocolate

[@LornaGarner-pf3kq]

I swapped to a carnivore diet over a year ago and my completely disabling arthritis in my hands resolved. No inflammation at all. Additionally no migraines, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems or brain fog. My body far prefers to run on ketones.

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

Wow! You've just put all of my symptoms in a nutshell!! It seems I have to try this out. I have started getting problems with thumb/wrist joint problems in my left hand and swelling in various fingers in the end joints - especially the little finger - right hand!! As you mentioned also migraines, inexplicable anxiety and very possiblity brain fog. Thank you for your comment. While we are all individuals I do seem to have your symptoms. What I do know about myself is that I am a sugar addict which is virtually uncontrollable if I get hungry+ stressed. I've also had gastric problems so I've been concentrating on gut health. I'm definitely going to switch and try this 3 month intervention. Thank you!!

[@src5769]

Try butter from Europe instead of from the US. They're more pure and you can eat it on it's own. Also it stops sugar cravings.

[@Horst-j9y]

you saved me 5 months ago with your " what not to eat and how grow the cartalig back". now off the pain pills walking without any pain and doing 45 min each morning of exerzices and now including a workout program during the day at this at 73 years of age,. we found a bread that says its high in protin but what is so good about it is there is only 2persent carbhidrates and then I can have a bread still. Otherwise Im happy with meats and eggs with salads and brocoly and cabbage. With Loving Kindness , and this was a well done vidio you did .

[@husnakhaan125]

Kindly, Which bread is? It

[@shapefixer]

I love this, well done!!

[@TridentTrue]

Try making this high protein bread. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5uqlKGJhr2hotk

[@LinseyGirl]

Excellent video! Very helpful and great ideas. Very fabulous summary to the strict 90 day “diet”. Thank you for this video!

[@shapefixer]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@shapefixer]

yay!

[@karentoynton8948]

After my conversation with you yesterday, I have re listened to this vlogg. I think I am going to try and eat fish and meat with green. Veg, it’s worth a try. Thank you Andrew you have helped my hubby and myself so much with the things you have advised us on. My hubby has had his hip arthritis greatly reduced , he like you was at the point of , needing a replacement hip in the future. He has also lost 3stone in weight. By just changing foods he is eating , even though he was having a healthy diet he felt before. So from us both , thank you so much for all your help and guidance. You have helped us more than anyone .

[@daianapardini7276]

Thanks for sharing. My 16 year old had a hip surgery for FAI and doctors said he has artrites. I’m gonna give this diet a try… don’t know if it will be 100% as we teenagers it’s hard. God bless you!!

[@shapefixer]

Seems mad that someone so young would have arthritis. I can only guess 1) its rheumatoid arthritis (ie an auto-immune version) rather than osteoarthritis, or (2) he is very overweight, probably obese and possibly already diabetic, or (3) he sustained a traumatic hip joint injury in an accident?

[@deborahwilliams5742]

So glad I found your videos. I live in a senior community and so many people have joint problems. I have avoided a knee replacement for years but it has gotten to be painful to walk. Always looking for alternative healing methods. My diet is already keto and therefore has contributed a lot to weight loss. I gave up sugar, starches and fruit quite a while ago. What a difference! Now will be even stricter while I restore my knee. Thank you so much!!!

[@shapefixer]

Well done Deborah, you keep going!

[@sianscountrylife4925]

What a fascinating and indepth piece 👏... I particularly enjoyed your explanation of why keeping hydrated positively impacts your cartilage. I thought I knew quite a bit about an anti-inflammatory diet ... but I definitely know more now ! 😊

[@DEPoole-me3mf]

Thanks for the pertinent information! Since I cut out sugar, I don't crave food between meals. I dissolve a little Celtic salt and Himalyan salt on my hand before drinking water (they have different minerals). I'm finally losing weight. Also, exercise first thing in the morning before I eat.

New to your channel. Trapped nerves in my lower spine cause numb toes and bad pain in my knees. Arthritis in other joints I am taking your diet advice. No carbs my only concession to sugar a little local honey on my Greek yoghurt.

[@simonchambers3900]

Great videos. I'd like a weekly / daily diet schedule and food / recipe list. That would definitely be helpful and appreciated.

[@sheilahenderson5973]

Thank you again. I've done just under four months now VERY low carb. It has changed my life. I have reduced my pain by about 80% which is truly wonderful. I did this because of the pain but a great side effect is that I have lost so much weight my body is back to what it was in my much younger years (no more old lady back fat!). It's just incredible to eat so much fat but not put on weight; we have all been lied to for a very long time. I will continue to eat like this for the rest of my life. Thank you 🙏

[@shapefixer]

Sheila I LOVE this, thank you so much!!

[@DuniyaSiad-fg7xt]

Thank you very much ❤ very beneficial video. I eat a 3 dates every day with green tea or glove tea. I stopped sugar couple months I felt much better but I became low of energy then back to eat last weeks. I’m going to stop from now on.

[@beniciabowcher-royce7661]

I've been considering starting a carnivore diet but don't really enjoy meat that much. Those who eat that eat do tend to eat a mountain of meat every day so seeing this video is far more suited to me and a bit of a relief - going to stay today because I'm in so much pain.

[@shapefixer]

Good for you, let us know how you get on!

[@olivehenry2898]

Thank you Andrew. That wss the best information I have heard so far on arthritis. I'm starting from today.

[@esther.f.g]

Excellent information. I take collagen, Vitamine D, Glucosamine and Chondroitin. Vitamine C and O3 I get them from food, lemons for Vit C and fish for O3

[@carlynhughes4272]

Are lemons 🍋 aloud with this diet?

[@shapefixer]

Yes, pretty low in sugar

[@SoulfulVeg]

I'm working on reducing my A1C, dealing with silent reflux, and losing weight. So, I'm already doing much of this. This is reason 4 to keep going. The first few weeks I felt like a bus hit me. I learned this is typical, so don't get alarmed if it happens to you.

[@hughmanbeing1050]

Did wonders for me when I tried it for just 2weeks. My joints were so amooth and flexible it really eliminated stiffness. I would only add that I have aince found in my experience that a Taurine supplement also brings down joint inflammation so I would add 2 to 6 grams a day of that. Its really cheap by the way if you buy bulk powder.

[@texasgirlsoutdoors2669]

Another great video Andrew! Still trying to wean myself off the sugar. I'll get there! You are such an encouraging positive person! You're helping us soooo much! Thanks again!! ❤...Lori

[@barba5537]

I have auto immune issues and 4 types of artheritis... Taking pain killers day and night... Went carnivore 6 months ago, 2 weeks in.. no painkillers yet. Any pain now is easily manageable.

[@vanesslifeygo]

did the cartilage return or nah? and what two items do you eat the most?

[@flakelife]

Thank you so much shapefixer for making these videos. You have such a great way of explaining complex things in a simple yet effective way. Im already feeling a bit better about this miserable diagnosis.

[@shapefixer]

Good to hear, well done!

[@nickmurray535]

About 2 months in now, doing exercises you've mentioned + keeping carb's in general much lower than ever and have been feeling so much better. Have severe osteo in my right hip (was told I have the hip of a 70 year old at 41yrs of age), and even though a doctor didn't diagnose it, I can guarantee I have it in my right knee as well. I'm already 100% sold on arthritis being manageable through proper nutrition and physical therapy. Now, can cartilage actually grow back and can I avoid surgery? Time will tell, but the majority of the community doesn't believe in that. I'm just gonna manage as long as humanly possible, and not even think about surgery. Just went on a 2hr hike in the Poconos mountains and felt fine. Bizarre!

[@mariemaloney8043]

Surely living in a dry warm climate like Spain will help with your arthritis, my doctor advised me to do the same thing as I live in a very rainy part of England.

[@shapefixer]

Yeah it used to be worse in the winter. Thankfully now its fine

[@randombear5353]

@@shapefixer but you reversed it so rain and cold doesn't affect you anyway? I am loving the REVERSAL not just pain management!

[@curlew-3592]

Jeepers man, this leaves us with a choice of 12 things to eat if we’re lucky🤦🏼‍♀️

[@mancunianinlondon]

I wish we had all this info back in the 80's and 90's. This was when they really pushed all that low fat, sugary, ultraprocessed garbage on us. Women in particular became afraid of animal proteins and fats. I can clearly remember women in the 80's all eating useless rabbit food, low fat yoghurts and wafer thin processed ham thinking it was healthy for them. I went thru hell in my early 30's when my bad diet caught up with me. I developed arthritis, fatty liver disease, hypertension, depression, anxiety, thyroid issues, asthma, the whole lot. I expect that lots of people started to develop these issues around that time, and it's probably a lot worse these days. Look at how cancer and heart disease are rocketing. Pancreatic cancer is now escalating in young people in the UK!

[@romanbernad4642]

You great right

[@rubybrowning5111]

Wonderful information 🎉❤ thank you 😊

[@gregwilson1188]

Leafy greens like spinach swiss chard and beets are high in oxalates which generally makes arthritis worse. I highly recommend Sally K Norton book Toxic Superfoods

[@Gypseygirls]

Thank you ❤

[@lynnfielding4942]

NO SUGAR!!! YES! 🎉 I've been eating this way since a very good friend suggested it to me, 10 months ago now. When I cheat and ingest any sugar in any form, including vegetables, I get SOOO tired, run down, within a few hours and into the next day.

[@MarySmith-gd7bj]

Please write a book, and just write what u did everyday!!😊 many will buy it

[@a.nefertiti6980]

Would yogurt be Ok? It helps me sleep. Thank you for the work you do.

[@NaomiHall-ut2rq]

Thank you Andrew that was good to have a re cap !!much appreciated 😊

[@shapefixer]

Always useful hearing things again

[@pops1pops178]

Thank you boss for the top notch advice

[@randombear5353]

Gosh I wish I could live in Spain! The US has POISON food. I never shop at the big grocery stores. Thankfully I live in an area with a solid beef company and various health food stores and farmer's markets. It is so bad it seems like we are being poisoned on purpose.

[@I2383R]

@@randombear5353 it's a win win for them they make the junk food witch people buy then reep in the money from the insurance when they get sick from the food, once people wake up to this they might change there stance, but the food is So brain numbing most won't even notice it before it's to late.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

You can find good options at your local grocery store. I buy organic fruits and veggies, grass fed organic beef. Grass fed organic milk and whatever else I need at my grocery store. Maybe you don’t have a good grocery store in your area?

[@Lannie74]

I totally agree with you. I think they are definitely poisoning us on purpose.

[@kianwong5110]

Hi -great dietary advice ! Could you say whether quinoa is best to be avoided too ? Great channel .

[@hghhxj9596]

Thank you SIR 💐💐💐

[@carlynhughes4272]

Thank goodness you made this video. I'm going to have to start this diet again . I'm afraid of losing toooo much weight even though I'm a bit overweight. Is there a way to avoid losing weight in places you would rather not lose it?? Also, I have to stop smoking 😢 if i want to heal completely 😢 please keep feeding us motivation so much appreciated 👏

[@shapefixer]

How funny, I have literally just finished scribbling notes on "how to not lose too much weight" for a video! Should be out in a day or two.

[@carlynhughes4272]

Ohhh wow, that's fantastic news, honestly . I will follow this and stop smoking 😪 exercises will be daily. I know this will be hard, but I also know if I don't, I won't heal. I was taking lots of oil from Spain, so I didn't lose weight in the wrong.... places... need your help, Andrew . Much appreciated.

[@james2450]

Thanks Andrew. This is very clear. Two questions I have: 1. Most people adopting a Keto (or similar diet) are likely to lose weight. And weight bearing on the joint is obviously an aggravating factor in OA. But what evidence is there that the improvements to OA aren't just down to the weight loss? I am a 42yr old male, 5'11 and I'm already a healthy weight for my height. But I have OA and joint space narrowing in my right knee and am looking to make improvements to this. 2. Why us alcohol bad for OA? Are all forms of alcohol equally bad? What about some alcohol in moderation? Like red wine?

[@shapefixer]

1) There is no "evidence" that improvement to OA is "just down to weightloss", as for eg in my case I did everything, and the combination worked; but my hip would ache after a day of bad eating (that's not weight) and it also ached when I carried very heavy thangs (that is weight). Losing weight, reducing inflammation, eating healthy food and having better energy are all great improvements generally anyway. 2) Alcohol is bad because it is a poison (you would die after a single tot if you did not have a liver to process it!) that causes an inflammatory reaction. Of course more is worse (like anything) so if you are a drinker (like me) then you monitor how you are feeling and make your own adult decision about whether to drink or not, and when, and what, and how much. So check the alcohol contect of your drinks, and be aware of what else you are drinking (sugars in beer or mixers for example)

[@james2450]

@@shapefixer great answer. Thank you.

[@jeannewton1706]

Wow thank you for this. I eat mostly what you suggest but I keep forgetting to eat the fat. I have arthritis so will eat more fat and hopefully the arthritis will lesson or disappear.🇦🇺❤️

[@linny4454]

Hi Andrew! Just watching this now. What about nuts - almonds in particular, and coconut cream which does not contain sugar. Thank you for explaining everything in detail so perfectly!

[@shapefixer]

I replied to this comment somewhere else this morning?

[@cindygaudet1390]

First time finding you, all is very sensible and doable. I have Osteoarthritis and have a r knee replacement 10 yrs ago and need hip one soon (don’t want) however I also have barretts esophagus and laryngopharyngeal reflux which entails needing low fat. I need to lose 35 lbs and having a terrible time as have had to not eat anything acidic and not much fat… any idea how I can do this! Well lol can’t estimate tomato sauce, peppers, black,peppers, berries.. I can eat most veggies just not onion garlic. I know berries and onions garlic are all super healthy food but as soon as they are chewed my throat burns and then am in flare.

[@shapefixer]

Has anyone ever discussed with you that the original trigger for Barrets is acid reflux damaging the cells of the oesophagus over time? The standard treatment for acid reflux is "back to front" as lowering the stomach acid actually causes it to come up more often. Please check out my video on Acid Reflux (just search the term on the SHAPEFIXER channel page) and see if that makes sense to you, and if you might be able to do it?

[@katipohl2431]

No sugary, alcohol, legumes, nightshades, trans-fats, ultraprocessed foods

[@shapefixer]

Important to understand that "sugary" (your word) doesn't just mean "sweet" - it means ALL carbohydrates - because all starch is made of glucose, no matter what anyone argues about "complex", "slow" or "whole-". These are labels invented by Agricultural and Food Companies to confuse us. They are sugar.

[@katipohl2431]

@@shapefixer Thank you for clarifying again. As a biologist from Germany I understand this important message.

[@Dan0rioN]

@@shapefixer You think nightshades are that bad? So many cultures consume them nearly every meal..

[@rosemarybanner]

Very informative…thank you!

[@clevertrevor7360]

What would be the difference , sugar wise , between a prune and a cranberry for instance ?

[@maartje3262]

Wish I could heal and know what to do foodwise so many opinions and praying for direction and healing for so long and Just getting worse and more disease and uncurable progressive uncurable damage

[@alohfinkful]

I'm tempted to try this but I'm concerned about exercise, I'm a runner and my understanding is that the energy for running is generated from glycogen stored in the muscles. How will this diet affect my running?

[@kirbyaugustine761]

Just switched from early a.m. shifts to evening shifts at my job to reduce my cortisol via getting more sleep. Over the course of 2023, I averaged 4 hours and 13 minutes of sleep per day. On so little sleep my carb cravings were out of control because of extreme stress. It’s been a week now and my sleep time has already increased by 30 minutes.

[@hallyMUSICprojecT]

Hi, thanks for the info in your video ! does this healing regime pertain to Rheumatoid Arthritis also ? Thanks

[@leew3163]

I should have watched this before having a few cookies last night. That was after 1 and 1/2 grass fed burgers with mustard with a slab of Kerigold butter. Oh, and did I say I have hip arthritis and my wife pushing me to call the ortho doctor to schedule a hip replacement ASAP.

[@shapefixer]

Sounds like a small step to get the nutrition on track, but you really must do the exercises too

[@Gypseygirls]

@leew3163 Hey , up Right Health Off you tube ..

[@sigrid889]

I do believe all your saying is so good. I am sitting with osteopenia and a borderline hip at age 61. Am of low weight, don’t smoke since my 30’s, but the cartilage maybe worn. I wish to know if bulgar wheat is okay.

[@meredithshore6288]

Hello there, The answer is No because it is still a grain. Bulgar is wheat, a carbohydrate which convertes to sugars once eaten,Best Health to you!

[@kathleenpenny9388]

This is what I need to do to get rid of the crippling pain I have every day in my hips. It sounds really hard because of giving up carbs and sugar. I love pie and cake and candy and chocolate ect. I like spagetti and lasagna and so now I'm going to try to give all that up plus quit smoking.

[@shapefixer]

Just try it as a project, dont put the pressure on yourself of think you will "never" have another piece of cake. Then as you start to see and feel the improvement, that will motivate you to make some longer-term changes. Once you have it all under control you can do what I do - eat the occasional treat and accept that you are not perfect, but "better is good"!

[@iampamukinney]

Thank you!!!

[@RABuffat]

This has been very inspiring. I’m a former runner who suddenly has a hip osteoarthritis diagnosis. I’m curious what your thoughts are on steel cut oats. They have a relatively low glycemic index. Would they be a part of an anti-arthritis diet? Thank you.

[@AnnieManuel-e5w]

Just starting on my diet journey and it is brilliant…. Although it’s not as easy to adjust completely…. I’m missing my occasional glass of wine and my very special sourdough bread - I did have it one morning and all the pain came back! So it IS the enemy! One question is, what the optimum time for my two meals. I’m doing lunch at between 12 and 1pm -( no breakfast) ,so is there an optimum time for my evening meal?

[@humu3693]

Thank you for informative video. I just want to understand that is it possible to do the same diet for avascular nicrosis in femural head? thank you for your reply.

[@shapefixer]

Probably not as the bone is actually dead, BUT it depends whether the diagnosis is accurate or not - sometimes AVN is diagnosed when it really is just osteoporosis, so be sure (ie get additional opinions from different doctors)

[@nyokafikamau]

1. Quit smoking 2. Low carb diet 3. Cut out sugar 4. Quit alcohol 5. Cut down on legumes( as they're inflammatory) 6. Stay away from ultra processed foods 7. Eat leafy green vegetables 8. Don't eat staff that you react to 9. Avoid trans fats, opt for animal fat 10. Add turmeric and ginger to your food 11. Eat enough fat 12. Eat fish like sardines, salmon 13. Eat lots of protein 14. Get enough supplements like magnesium 15. Drink enough water, with electrolytes 16. Lots of oily fish 17. Avoid processed foods 18. Dairy is fine unless you're lactose intolerant 19. Go for leafy greens first before vegetables that grow underground 20. Eat berries, avocados 21. Cook with butter or lard

[@carlynhughes4272]

@nyokafikamau This is great. Do you feel you're eating a fair variety of food 🤔 without potatoes, rice, pasta, e.t.c

[@francoisgouws7288]

@@nyokafikamau Sardines are high in purines

[@saachisrivastava6279]

Hello, Thanks for this video. I am from india age-26 i have hip arthritis and knee ligament injury. Also may be some pelvic tilt i limp while walking. My one let is short. I need to know what i can eat in a day? Since in india here we mostly have rice, wheat, sooji etc. Please give me some vegetarian diet which i can follow. I do eat only vegetables one time but i never get full please suggest

[@mariusmarius4832]

Superb video...thank you very much.

[@JoeBorowsky]

This is very confusing as I've known many to heal with a whole foods plant based diet.. including starch and beans. Sugar is still eliminated, a long with no oil and alcohol and all processed foods... It's odd that both of these styles can heal

[@Jojorocks23]

Good information. 👏🏻My MRI shows I have a labral tear, gluteal tendinitis, and a psoas muscle bursitis in my left hip. At 70 I have osteoarthritis. It has been 3 years, not healing. Can this be reversed? I am not over weight. Thank you. 😊

[@shapefixer]

The tendinitis can, the bursitis can but it'll need care, the labral tear depends on the extent of the damage (is it a minor terar, or has it pulled off the bone) and the osteoarthritis can, so long as the cartilage is not completely gone. You pretty much have a full house of damage there, but being a good weight provides hope of some degree of reveral if not 100%. You can only try. It will be very important to do the relevant exercises as well, in order to address the muscle imbalances that cause the arthritis and the tendinitis. The labral tear might or might not need surgery in the end, but it's not that drastic (I mean, not like a joint replacement - its just a couple of internal stitches or staples) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKObon58qcqbgdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfUdIiHq7t4f5o Note: the 3 hip exercises I recommend will also help with the tendinitis, particularly if that involves the Iliotibial band (ITB)

[@Jojorocks23]

@@shapefixer **thank you so much for this information. All were supposedly mild conditions but not improving and right side starting to be a problem. I feel tendons are the major issue, pelvic floor issues and problems sitting at times. I have joined a gym, track about 7k steps twice a week, which seems to be the max and that includes 1-2 games of pickleball/week, which is helping me with balance and strength but not sure if or is good for the tear. I have to take low dose prednisone those days. I started the low carb diet today and will do your exercises. 🤞🙏 Do you do private consults? Much appreciated.

[@curlew-3592]

How about some recipes so we can make the relevant changes. Baie Danke 👍

[@nicadrmar]

Excellent vid, thank you. What are your thoughts on cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) and mushrooms?

[@shapefixer]

Cruciferous veggies are the best ones - low in sugars, high in minerals and electrolytes. Mushrooms are good too ( they are not plants)

[@nicadrmar]

@@shapefixerthank you!

[@catherine4381]

Thanks.Im already off the diabetic meds and I take berberine to lower glucose.Every morning my blood sugars are around 95.I just don't know what I can eat with the illnesses I have.So many things I can't have.

[@shapefixer]

Just tuck in to animal products and eat plenty of fat instead of sugar

[@catherine4381]

Thanks.ive been told with stage 3 kidney disease I can't eat very much protein and no red meat.Irs very difficult to find a diet that would help.Thanks.

[@shapefixer]

Make sure you eat a lot of fat, rather than lean protein - its low fat protein that causes your body to burn amino acids (protein) as fuel, which overloads your kidneys trying to get rid of excess uric acid.

[@vivienwigfield3596]

Hi Andrew I am trying,to stick to diet but still like a glass of red at the end of the day. Excersises are great doing a bit yoga again .hard to stop the wine,but do drink plenty of water what do you think

[@randombear5353]

I just saw you X-rays! So will this protocol also help resolve bone spurs as well as awful arthritis?

[@shapefixer]

I cant say it will dissolve bone spurs, i guess it depends how bad they are, ie once the inflammation is down and new collagen fibres have been deposited in the cartilage, the spurs might not affect you as much

[@ed1019-h8o]

Hi it is fantastic to see you are so enthusiastic about the wonder of life, and living to your fullest potential. Yes yes diet is very important, keto plant based with myself and foods high in sulphur and MSM like dark greens and cruciferous vegs. I think our thoughts and believes about ourselves is very important too ie. positive self caring thoughts as many studies in positive psychology have found our thoughts effect our behavior/how we live/what we choose to eat and how our genes express themselves, more positive thoughts about life and oneself studies have shown increases healthy gene expression, but studies are not perfect good to have many making the same conclusions too. Can you kindly share with me what you think of caffeine and it's effects on cartilage as organic Japanese green tea has many health benefits but has caffeine too and some studies indicate caffeine can wear down cartilage and linked to osteoarthritis, perhaps if one has an overall healthy life style as you said over health emotional to physical inc. a myriad of healthy living practices. Do you use any caffeine?

[@shapefixer]

Hi, replied to your comment on a different video, but here is my take on coffee: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGHGm59vd9uDjZo

[@BeBeautifullyYou]

@@ed1019-h8o I stopped consuming caffeine and tomatoes and felt the difference almost immediately.

[@landking3742]

I’m following you to the T no sugar no alcohol carbs less then 50 grams per day . Daily fasts of at least 18 hours . Not overweight. I’ve been doing this for several weeks but still in pain how long ( ballpark) to the relief comes as I’m fat adapted now

[@shapefixer]

Unfortunately there is no fixed time as it depends on so many variables - ie how badly damaged is your joint? How quickly do you heal generally? What exercises are you doing (or not doing)? Are you on any other medication that might be interfering with the healing process? What are your stress levels (cortisol hormone)? Are you getting enouigh sleep? etc etc... so there is no "rule" that applies to all. How many weeks is "several"? It took me three months to feel about 75% better, and a year to be 90 to 95%. Some have been quicker, others longer, and some (sorry to say) do not recover as the damage is just too severe. In those cases, a joint replacement is eventually unavoidable (but its a small percentage)

[@ljiljanapopovic7693]

Hello, thank you for advices , I need it. I only want to ask you is maybe buckwheat allowed? Because I heard that it has a lot of benefits for health and good nutritive ingredients. Also you wrote that your first meal is at 2pm, is that mean that you use autofagia, if your second meal is in 8pm? You don't have breakfast?

[@shapefixer]

Autophagy, yes! Its a very powerful, natural process that gives your healing and regrowth a superpower. "Buckweheat" is not wheat, and it's not even a "grain" . rather, its a seed from a "flowering plant" so its not a gluten problem like wheat (so less inflammatory) but it is still high carb.

[@27kjh]

I have been taking a good quality Whey Protein Powder. Do you think this is okay or is it too processed?

[@paulswan5733]

100% with you - working already, thanks. Just querying - Bananas, peanuts/peanut butter, dried cranberries + raisins, organic honey. Finally red wine (last alcohol + my oldest dearest friend, especially Rioja + Old Vine Garnacha). Any of the list poss. keeps (even limited/curtailed quantities)? or do they have to go long term?

[@shapefixer]

Hey Paul, it depends where you are on your journey. To give yourself the best possible chance of recovery you need to try very hard to be super strict, but once you see progress (like after a few months) you can tinker a little. That's what I did. You may notice a temporary pain increase at night after wine, but then you'll know and can decide. A long-term healthy diet definitely has more room for "cheating" (or we'd go crazy)

[@HanaMaslowska]

I am underweight - 171cm/57kg. Losing weight is problem for me. I cannot find information for ketodiet in such a case. Is low-carb enough to stop pain and inflamation?

[@jaeg6623]

Thanks so much for this video! You said no fruit, but what about pineapple its supposed to be good to reduce inflammation. Also celery. What about those?

[@rockymount2393]

@jaeg6623 The main group of enzymes found in the fruit and stem of a pineapple 🍍, that is promoted to reduce inflammation and osteoarthritis as well as ease digestive problems is called Bromelain. However, a cup of ripe pineapple contains 82 calories and 16 grams of sugar (equivalent to 4 teaspoons). As such, i forgo the pineapple 🍍 and instead take a Bromelain capsule/supplement.

[@gurmeethkaur]

Thank you sir

[@shapefixer]

Exactly @rockymount2393 , the bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory but the rest of the pineapple is way too sugary. @jaeg6623 if you want to try bromelain, get a bromelain supplement that does not contain all that fructose sugar.

[@jaywalker2872]

I am a lot overwight and have lost half a stone,,, 5kgs very quick and can feel the difference noticeably in my knee which is at stage 3 out of 4 apparently. I still have a long way to go but have changed diet firmly and am managing much better. Please ask questions if you need any more details etc,,, if it can help

[@ginadahlke432]

My husband and I saw your video yesterday about your story of healing and not needing a hip replacement. We purchased item we could find for an anti inflammatory diet. Towards the end of this video you said it's ok to eat red meat. All the anti inflammatory food lists say you can't have it. I'm confused 😕

[@M-i-k-a-e-l]

Why not legumes? Isn't it slow carbs and highly nutritious?

[@shapefixer]

Relatively low carb yes, but contains inflammatory chemicals and anti-nutrients like lectins.

[@M-i-k-a-e-l]

@@shapefixer Missed your answer. Ok, then I understand why you said it. Different takes on that one, though, depending on who you speak to.

[@evavalltjarn6555]

I use to have a morningdrink with honey, (a teespoon), lemon and ginger in a big cup and water to the top of the cup. Is that drink something I have to get rid of?

[@shapefixer]

Just drop the honey as that is almost 100% sucrose (this is biochemistry - it can't be argued). Lower the amount gradually to lose the "sweet tooth". The other ingredients are fantastic, consider adding a spoon of Apple Cider Vinegar.

[@evavalltjarn6555]

@@shapefixer Thank you very much for helping me!!!!!!

[@madeleinetodd8199]

Coffee, tea, and cocoa/chocolate are also hard on my joints.

[@shapefixer]

Yeah caffeine is a strange one - fine for some, not others

[@madeleinetodd8199]

@@shapefixer Sadly, it's not just the caffeine, for me.

[@chrishall9208]

Hello Sir, I was wondering how you felt about the effects of unpasteurized or raw milk? Just an inquiry as to what you know if it’s effects! Thank you for this video!

[@shapefixer]

Stay with the cream or at least full fat

[@jamyspradlin8504]

Is sprouted rye grain ok to eat? I know eating grains is not the best but is sprouting the grain then dehydrating it and milling into flour better?

[@curlew-3592]

I’m dealing with chronic pain and stiffness from my ears to the tip of my toes 🥹🥹🥹🥹 My husband died suddenly 2 years ago and I’ve since lost 51/2 stone. I never had any health problems when Iwas fatter! If I only had an arthritic hip I’d think I was very lucky!

[@hildaking8153]

I've been bone on bone for long time.went for injection he said no I have fracture an need replacement .do you know if you can heal that without surgery ❤❤❤

[@shapefixer]

I can't answer to your specific case as I haven't seen your xrays and dont know what exactly is "fractured" or how bad it is, but I can answer "generally" that most "fractures" heal without surgery - just think of a broken leg healing by itself, so long as the bone is still in the correct position and is imobilzed for a few weeks; or broken ribs, that grow back together

[@Lolabelle59]

Would you say you mostly follow the Mediterranean Diet? Thank you for all your videos. 😊

[@shapefixer]

I think that depends what one means by "Mediterranean diet". I eat a lot of meat, fish, eggs as well as oil and fat (including butter and cheese and olive oil) and also leafy green veggies (the ones with the vitamins but not the starch). I dont eat any starches (bread, pasta, rice, potato, oats, corn or other cerals or grains) or sugary foods (cakes, candies, ice cream, sweeteneed youghurt of soft drinks) and no fruit other than berries.

[@Lolabelle59]

@@shapefixer Thank you!

[@sharonnel434]

Thank you so much for all this information. I started Monday cutting out all these foods. Is honey inflammatory? Thank you 🇿🇦

[@phildavies1602]

Honey is mainly fructose and glucose so highly inflammetry

[@1t1w1b]

Love channel as I have recently found. What do you know about calcium deposits

[@shapefixer]

Calcium deposits often happen when you are low in VitaminD as it is needed to carry excess Calcium to the bones. If it does not get there, you develop several problems: 1) calcium deposits, 2)osteoporosis, and 3)various other symptoms of too much calcium, like a persistent dry cough. So try to get more sun exposure on your skin, or take a VitD3+K2 supplement, and check out my video on calcium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZDPeWd6a9N8aZI

[@1t1w1b]

@@shapefixer Thank you so much!

[@kevhurley6122]

Can you please present a teaching about Gout...?

[@shapefixer]

Good idea, yes I will do that! I actually had gout in my left foot (base of big toe) for about 8 years, and when I changed by diet to try heal my hip arthritis, the gout just vanished. It used to be big and swollen and purple; now my wife looks at my feet and can't tell which one it was!

[@kevhurley6122]

@@shapefixer Thank you, I look forward to that teaching. Such a great channel you have, bringing hope instead of despair. Thanks again

[@LinseyGirl]

I’m renewed!!! 😂👍

[@catherine4381]

Can i do this diet with CKD and controlled type 2 diabetes? I need a knee replacement and i would rather find an alternative.

[@shapefixer]

The most common cause of CKD is diabetes, so it all sounds linked in your case. With this diet you have a very good chance of actually reversing your T2D over time, depending on how long you have been sick and how badly damaged your kidneys, pancreas and liver are from the sugar and insulin. I very low carbohydrate diet is the only possibility for reversing T2D - meds will control it, but never cure it. For you it is definitely worth a try, and I predict that as you go over the next 6 to 12 months, your doctor will begin to prescribe lower doses of drugs and you might eventually be able to get off them altogether. T2D is reversible through diet.

[@Sed1676]

What about cruciferous vegetables and vinegar?

[@carlynhughes4272]

I'm just a little confused about eating meat. i don't disagree. I just thought it would've been processed . So it's thumbs up for steak, square sausage, etc ? Is vegetable olive oil the best in a glass bottle? Video was very well planned out. Thanks, Andrew, for taking the time to make this video. Best 👌

[@I2383R]

Olive oil is best in glass, sausage is OK if its pure meat and not alot of wheat in them. And any red meat as fatty as you can get is your friend

[@carlynhughes4272]

@I2383R Doesn't square sausage from supermarkets have gluten in them? Sorry I just have to make sure I'm doing this diet strictly this coming week. I'm not going back once I get started.

[@shapefixer]

I dont know what "square" sausage is, but if it looks like minced meat or ground beef then its ok, but if its smooth and uniform looking, or a weird pink colour, then no. And dont use vegetable oils at all, they are highly processed - use olive oil, and cook with butter or lard

[@carlynhughes4272]

@shapefixer I just know some meat has gluten and wheat. I meant to put pure olive oil rather than extra virgin olive oil. I'll cook with pure oil, not extra virgin or full fat butter.

[@shapefixer]

Lard is also very good as it has quite a high smoke point (ie doesn't "burn" and become a trans-fat)

[@vanessafarber3043]

I get confused with electralytes, most contain sweetner, i am uk, i have ine a day, maunly drink filtered water. Is cream ok? Thank you

[@BobbieOlivera]

How long did it take before you were able to run again?

[@shapefixer]

About 6 months but that will be different for everyone, dependant on severity of damage, rate of healing, genetics, etc...

[@Critter_Clips]

Which exercises when your hip is really bad?

[@shapefixer]

Pls check my KZbin channel and just search "arthritis exercises", you find two videos I made that would be excellent to get you started (they are probably linked in the notes below this video too)

[@aelisabethaggfors9724]

How do I get vit-c into my system? Lemon? What else to avoid sugar?

[@shapefixer]

Yeah lemon juice is good, so are onions, or just take a VitC supplement

[@LukeMaltby-l1p]

Hi , going to give this a go , does anyone know if onions / red onions ok to eat when trying this. Thanks in advance

[@src5769]

Just on Keto, not Carnivore. Think of Carnivore as an elimination diet and try onions later after you've been on Carnivore for awhile.

[@mike520784]

I was addicted to crisps...especially the salt and vinegar flavour 😂..Finally managed to crack that addiction (7 months no crisps) but then got addicted to dark chocolate...I'm f@#ked 😂😂

[@shapefixer]

Dark chocolate is fine so long as it really is low-sugar dark chocolate, and not the kind some of the food companies make now which is coloured "dark" then spiked with sugar. So check the sugar content.