Getting away from as much processed food will help immensely. Now I can tell the next day that I ate processed stuff.

I have and I'm very pleased to announce that it definitely makes a huge difference when it comes to inflammation flares. When j have a lot of sugar and wheat I'm more constipated and inflamed. Gluten free and free of sugar. I add more maziena,custard powder or coconut etc...in place of the sugar.

I haven't been told that about carbs, but I have been told to try to increase my proteins, which I have. I like to make smoothies with almond milk, protein powder, frozen peaches, blue-berries & strawberries, add 3 ice cubs and blend. I had one for lunch!

The theory behind a low carb diet is that carbs = inflammation - cut down on carbs (sugars of any kind, really) and you will cut down on the stiffness and other symptoms and moreover, the damage that inflammation does in the body. There is still discussion as to whether fibro is a condition with inflammation at the root, but one cannot deny that inflammation is a bad thing. Example: Atherosclerosis and the heart. Inflammation damages the lining of the blood vessels and creates a rough surface (over-simplification) creating a situation where the plaque we have all heard of, cholesterol, etc. gets caught on the rough parts and ultimately clogs (occludes) the vessel (s).

Sugars are also known to be rough on the brain. Eating away (glycation) and leaving damage - a little at a time.

This country really got some bad information when we were instructed to fill out our diet with grains - yes, whole grains, but we all know what happened there, they were to be the largest part of the food pyramid. Tip that pyramid upside down and that is closer to what and how we should have been eating all along.

Sorry, a bit of a rant...

I have, in the past, adhered to a very low carb diet and did lose weight and felt better. It was very difficult for me to stick to. I don't have enough self-control, for long enough to really make that change. I will, however, keep trying.

I use the oil too love it it has helped so much.