Book Review: Treating Arthritis Diet Book by Margaret Hills, SRN

In Treating Arthritis Diet Book, Margaret Hills stresses the importance of an acid-free diet and her book is based on this important concept. Hills believed that it is the acid crystal build-up that causes osteo-arthritis. She maintains in her book that these acid crystals accumulate in the joints causing excruciating pain and, in some cases, deformity and decreased movement.

In addition to the recipes in her book, Margaret Hills recommends the use of apple cider vinegar to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. This form of arthritis, which is thought to be caused by a streptococcal infection can, Hills claims, be relieved by balancing the acid in the body through proper dietary adjustments and by the taking of apple cider vinegar.

You can read  my article about apple cider vinegar for arthritic pain relief  here.

The Treating Arthritis Diet Book consists of recipes that avoid any foods that are acidic. For example, fruits to be avoided by arthritics are citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, rhubarb, tomatoes and strawberries. However, apples, peaches, pears, bananas, apricots and melons can be freely eaten. Similarly, she suggests substituting cottage cheese for hard cheese as the latter contains lactic acid.

Margaret Hills understood the importance of how food affects the human body. The whole ideology behind this useful book is contained in the words which she wrote in its opening chapter, "The Value of Food and its Sources:"

"The human body can be likened to a plant which, if given the correct food, will thrive and produce beautiful leaves and flowers but, if not, will wither and die."

Source:

Treating Arthritis Diet Book by Margaret Hills, SRN (Sheldon Press, 1986, ISBN: 0859699978)

 Disclaimer:

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.