Diet and Exercise

There are numerous exercise programs for people suffering from chronic pain. There are a few that are easy and doable for us. They include; Walking: walk 30 minutes a day at least 4 times a week.

Yoga for beginner’s Feldenkrais: which is basic stretching to get your body into alignment https://www.feldenkrais.com/

Stretching: Get on the floor and stretch arm and legs.

Weight training: Join a gym or use simple small weights at home on the days you feel like you can do it.

Diet: I love reading books on diet and eating healthy. When dealing with chronic pain we want to concentrate on anti-inflammatory diets and foods that affect our gut health.  Eliminate foods containing processed sugars and white flour if possible.

Prebiotics and Probiotics

work to build healthy gut bacteria to heal the gut and prevent leaky gut .

Prebiotics

  • Walnuts
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Onions
  • Oats
  • Red Lentils
  • Corn
  • Leeks
  • Apples

Probiotics

  • miso
  • saurkraut
  • kimhchi
  • kombucha
  • natto
  • tempeh