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BLOOD TYPE A DIET OUTCOMET SYSTEMIC RELIEF tis connection as well, and that connection is inflammation. All the
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"I have Still's disease, the systemic form of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthri- more reason to eat the right diet for your type.
tis. My first fever occurred three years ago today. I started the Type A
Diet, and almost immediately felt a change in the nature olmy constant i
fatigue." *
The Stress Factor
BLooD TYPE DIET OUTCOME: PAIN'FREE' MED-FREE
"Last year I was forced to stop taking my NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthri- UNroBn sTRESSFuL sITIIATIoNS, Blood Type A manufactures
tis and go on a cleansing for a colon scan. Since I was off my medications higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol and has trouble clearing it
I decided to try the'Iype A diet. I first stopped all nightshades and red from the body once the stressful event has passed. That means Blood
meat. The change was dramatic. I continued to follow the diet closely
Type A tends co be in a physiological state of stress, even when exter-
and have not returned to medication since then. I am somewhat skepti-
cal about this outcome since it is so significant. Perhaps I arn experi- nal circumstances are not stressful. High stress levels are implicated in
encing a remission, and perhaps it is the diet. Whatever it is, I am many diseases, and research shows that it plays a role in the develop-
without pain for the first time in ten years'" ment of arthritis, as well as the severity of the condition.
* Self-reported outcomes from the Blood Type Diet web site, www.dadamo com One of the effects of high cortisol is a disruption of the sleep cy-
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droitin. I have found that Blood Type A can effectively use these sup-
Blood Tlpe A Arthritis-Fighting plements when they do so in conjunction with the Blood Type Diet.
Food Analysis
Glucosamine helps to block inflammation-producing lectins, especially
wheat germ lectin, by acting as a decoy. The lectin binds to it instead
of binding to your intestinal lining.
Cow's milk-based dairy foods While chondroitin is not recommended for every blood type, it
Corn, cottonseed, peanut oil provides special advantages for Blood Typ" A. Here's why. If we were
Kidney, navy beans to analyze the structure of chondroitin, we would see that it is com-
posed of the repeating sugar N-acetyl galactosamine. N-acetyl galac-
tosamine is the Blood Typ" A antigen. Thus, by consuming chondroitin
Spinach, kale, cqllards as Blood Typ" A, you are adding a supportive element to your fight
against arthritis.
Tomato and tomato Blood Type A individuals with rheumatoid arthritis may want to
Bl uebirries, cherries, elderbdrries consider supplenting with a gamma linolenic acid (GLA) supplement.
The best source of GLA is borage oil, which contain trp to 24 percent
GLA. Evening primrose oil (8-10 percent GLA) and black currant oil
Creen tea (15-17 percent GLA) are other good sources. I have found that Blood
Type A seems to do best on the black currant seed oil source, usually
cle, which, in turn places extra stress on the body. Studies show that six grams per day. The first positive effects of GLA on rheumatoid
many people with arthritic conditions such as fibromyalgia experience arthritis can generally be seen after one month of supplementation,
a type of sleep disturbance called alpha delta sleep disorder. Feople with improvement continuing for a year or longer, suggesting that GLA
wich alpha delta sleep disorder experience a disruption in sleep pat- may fuction as a slow-acting, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.
terns. They don't obtain enough deep sleep-thc phasein which mus- Studies have shown chat borage oil is safe and non-toxic, even in large
cles are repaired. amounts.
Musculoskeletal pain is also worsened by poor sleep' Most people
who don't sleep well have muscle aches, regardless of the cause of their
sleep disturbance. Blood fVn: .ryifhe Foods
Stress reduction can be a significant strategy for Blood Type A
arthritis sufferers. TnB Bloon Tvpn A Arthritis Diet is specifically adapted for the
prevention and management of arthritis. A new category, Super Ben-
eficial, highlights powerful arthritis-fighting foods for Blood Type A. I
Glucosarnine-Chondroitin and The Neutral category has also been adjusted to de-emphasize foods
Blood TVPe A that are less advantageous for you. Foods designated Neutral: Allowed
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SrNcB THE INTRoDUCTIoN of the "arthritis cure," many of my pa- Your secretor status can influence your ability to fully digest and
tients have wanted to know if they should take glucosamine and chon- metabolize certain foods, so various adjustments in the values are made
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for non-secretors. Ifyou do not know your secretor type, the odds are check its ingredients; do not use products that contain Avoid ingredi-
that you can safely use the "secretor" values, since the majority ofthe ents for your blood type. Of course, you may choose to make your own
population (approximately 80 percent) are secretors. However, I urge version of commercial products, such as bread and mayonnaise, using
you to get tested, since the variations are important for non-secretors ingredients that suit your blood type. There are hundreds of delicious
who want to maximize the effectiveness of the Blood Type Diet. recipes for every blood type available on our Web sice (www.dadamo.
The food charts are divided into three secrions. The top of the com) and in the book Coo* Righ 4 Your Type: Tle Practical Kitclen Com-
chart suggests the average portion size and quantity per week or day, panion ra Eat Right 4 Your'lype.
according to secretor status. These recommendacions do not apply to
the category Neutral: Allowed Infrequently; rhose foods should be
eaten rarely, if ac all. The charts also indicate differences in frequency lVIea"t,/Por.rltry
Many of the diseases related to a high-fat diet are more common in
Foods that are known to have specific Blood Type A than in the other blood types. Blood Type A lacks some
disease-fi ghting qualities for your of the enzymes and stomach acids needed to effectively digest animal
blood type. protein. When you overconsume meat, the undigested by-products can
Foods with components that enhance create a toxic environment. Many inflammatory conditions are the re-
the metabolic, immune, or structural sult of the ensuing gastrointestinal conditions. For this reason you
health ofyou blood type.
should derive most of your protein from non-meat sources. Non-
Foods that normally have no direct secretors have a small advantage over secretors in the ability to digest
type effect but may impede your
animal protein but should still derive most of their protein from foods
progress when consumed regularly.
other than meat. Choose only the best-quality (preferably free-range),
Foods with components that are
chemical-, antibiotic-, and pesticide-free, low-fat meats and poultry.
harmful to your blood type.
your best to find eggs and dairy products chat meet organic standafds.
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Blood Type A may consume small quantities of dairy foods but should
limit your intake of cow's milk-derived products. Be especially cau-
tious if you suffer from allergies or other inflammatory conditions;
these can be exacerbated by dairy. Eggs can be consumed in modera-
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I{.EUTRAL:. NEIJTRALT'
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'r$f I{:EFICtAL , ,FEN'rflClltL frc{q0n!ly lnfreq$ently AVO|O
Olive oil, a monounsarurared fat, is SIIPER BENEI.'ICIAL for Blood
Egg American 'lyp" A. Constituents in olive oil, such as flavonriids,
(chicken/ squalenes, and
cheese
duck/ polyphenols, act as powerful antioxidants. [Jse it as your primary cook-
Blue cheese
goose/ Brie ing oil. Also SLIPER BENIIFICIA[, is flax oil (linseed), which is high
quail) Butter in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and has anri-inflarnmarory properries.
Farmer Buttermilk Some research suggests that the components of avocaclo and soy-
cheese Camembert bean oils might cause posicive changes in the carrilage-producing cells
Feta Casein
(chondrocytes) of people with osreoarrhritis. In a study published in
Ghee Cheddar
(clarified Colby r-he.Iournal of R/teumatolog, the oils, either in combination or individ-
butter) Cottage ually, enhanced the production of chondrocytes of aggrecan, a key
Goat cheese component of carrilagc, beginning after nine days of treatment and in-
cheese Cream creasing through day twelve.
Kefir cheese
Be aware that some oils are high in omcga-6 fatty acids, which can
Milk (goat) Edam
Mozzarella Emmenthal
stimulate the inflammatory response.'l'hese include corn, cottonseed,
Paneer Couda and peanut oils.
Ricotta CruyAre ELOO'D TYPE A: OILS
Sour Half-and-half
cream
Portion: I tblsp I
lce cream
Yogurt Jarlsberg I
Milk (cow)
Monterey
Jack
M uenster
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Provolone
Flax Black Almond Safflower Castor
Quark
5herbet
(l inseed) cu rrant Avocado Sunflower Coconut
Swiss cheese Olive seed Borage Wheat Corn
Whey Soy bean seed germ Cottonseed
Walnut Canola Pean ut
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Several herbal teas can be SUPER BENEITICIAL arthritis fighters for
Marjoram
Blood Type A. N{any herbal teas are anti-inflammatory. These include
Mint (all)
ginger, fenugreek, and holy basil. Echinacea and rosehip can support
Molasses
Nutmeg immune health.
Paprika
Saffron NGUTRALI NfUTRALT
Sage sutER Allowed : Alloivetl..
Savory BEI\IEFICIAL BEN'EFtCIAL Fieqqently lrrfroqucnlly AVOID
Sea salt Echinacea Aloe Chickweed Hops Catnip
Seaweeds Fenugreek Alfalfa Coltsfoot Sen na Corn silk
Stevia Cinger Burdock Dong quai Pepper
Tamarind Holy basil Chamomile Elderberry (cayenne)
Vanilla Rosehip Dandelion Coldenseal Red clover
Vegetable Centian Horehound Rhubarb
glycerine urnKgo Licorice Yellow dock
Yeast biloba root*
(baker's/ Ginseng Linden
brewers) Hawthorn Mulberry
Milk thistle Mullein
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Pepper-
Parsley
tbiewerlr); NtUrRAi! (Allowed Frequentig: bariey n'ra-lt, thill powder, dill' molasses,.
Slippery mint
pgr'slEy;rieeitsyru.p, loy sauce (wh€at.free); lamari (wheat"fied)'' winlergreen;:AVOIO:
elm Raspberry
agar, cornstarch, corn syrup. dextrose, invert sugar, maltodextrin, senna.
sr. John's leaf
* Do not usc ifyou have high blootl pressure
wort Sage
Stone root Sarsaparilla
Valerian Shepherd's
purse
* Skullcap
Spearm int
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Strawberry
leaf
Thyme
White birch
White oak
bark
Yarrow
NEUTRAL: NEUT&AL:
Frankincense Has anti-inflammatory 500 mg, l-2 capsules
'$ttPf,R (Boswellia Serrata) effects between meals
"" Allowed Allowed-
$gl{grtcrnr B€NEfICIAL Frequemtly lhfraqu€nrly AVOID Larch arabino- Promotes digestive I tablespoon, twice
Tea (green) Coffee Coffee Beer
galactan and intestinal health daily, in juice or
(Larix offtcinalis) water
Wine (red) (regular) (deca0 Liq uor
Wine Seltzer Quercetin Has anti- 500 mg, twice daily,
(white) Soda (club) inflammatory effects away from food
Soda (cola/ GLA supplement Balances anti- and 3-6 grams daily
diet/misc.) (such as one made pro-inflammatory
Tea, black from biack currant in immune system
(reqldecaf) seed oil)
Ginger roat (Rhizome CoK2 irh;ib;t"r 200 mg capsule
Sp*aiq!.Variant${ Nafi"se*e:ir,BeNEflC|AL: wine {whire); NEUTflAL.{Allowddrire. zingiberis) arthritis pain reliever before food, as a
qaieiiilt): seltzer, tea(biackr rdsldecao,' :,
digestive aid tea or compress
Supplernents
'lun Br-oou Tvpo A L)ro'r offers abundant quanriries of irnportant
nutrients, such as protein and iron. It is important to get as rnany nu-
trients as possible from fiesl.r foocls ar.rd use supplements only to fill in
the minor deficiencies in vour diet. The follou'ing supplement proro-
cols are designed for Blood Typ" A inclividuals rvho are suffering from
arthritis or related autoimmune conditions.
Note: If you are being treated for a medical condition, consult your
doctor befolc taking anv supplements.