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In the first episode of a two-part series, the Plants for Joints trial is explored, focusing on whether a plant-based diet can alleviate arthritis symptoms. A study participant shares his positive experience with dietary changes on his rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Dirkjan Van Schaardenburg, a seasoned rheumatologist, discusses how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and exercise play a crucial role in managing arthritis. Promising results from the Plants for Joints trial show that a whole food plant-based diet, alongside proper lifestyle changes, can significantly reduce disease activity markers, comparable to modern drug treatments. The conversation also covers the metabolic mechanisms behind diet and arthritis, along with historical studies that laid the groundwork for current research.

00:00 Introduction to the Plants for Joints Trial
00:41 Personal Testimony: Life Before and After the Trial
01:16 Challenges and Commitment to a Plant-Based Diet
01:56 Remarkable Improvements and Quality of Life
02:43 Recommendations for Others with Rheumatoid Arthritis
03:21 Interview with Dr. Dirkjan Van Schaardenburg
06:25 Understanding Metabolic Factors and Inflammation
10:04 Historical Studies on Diet and Arthritis
13:29 Details of the Plants for Joints Trial
18:25 Results and Impact of the Trial
26:40 Compliance and Lifestyle Changes
29:52 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.