In general, diet is not considered to have any lasting effects on arthritis and joint swelling. However, alternative medicine has another take on this. People suffering from this disease can benefit from having a more alkaline diet.
What does that mean? Well coffee, red meats, cheese, for example have an acidic effect on the body. It has long been acknowledged that if our bodies are in an alkaline state, disease has little chance of taking effect. Therefore many people who stop drinking coffee and reducing meat, fish and dairy consumption often benefit from have fewer arthritis flare ups and even some pain goes away.
