Nutritionists are fairly adamant about the body needing a balanced diet to keep healthy. But when certain foods aggravate ailments, consultation and diet change are in the cards.
Dr. Sarah Brewer, a British specialist in alternative medicines, says the first step is to consult a dietician, "as you are certainly at risk of nutritional deficiencies." She says special "health foods" such as yogurt, and vitamin and mineral supplements can take up some of the slack.
For persons who cannot tolerate milk products, she says "live bio" yogurt in which the proteins have been predigested might be the answer because it provides useful amounts of calcium and beneficial bacteria. Another recommended non-dairy source of calcium is tofu.
If you are thinking about a calcium supplement, Dr. Brewer says, try the effervescent types, "which seem to be more easily absorbed." She adds that "combining calcium with evening primrose oil has also been shown to increase calcium absorption and encourage its deposition in bones."
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