Foods that trigger psoriatic arthritis include saturated fats, sugar, alcohol, and simple carbohydrates.
They can contribute to weight gain and potentially increase pressure on your joints.
Keeping your weight at a healthy level is key to managing psoriatic arthritis.
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This process is known as metabolic switching.
Fasting times vary, but you’re able to select a schedule that works best for you.
Going too long without eating might actually encourage your body to start storing more fat in response to starvation.
Risks
The safety and long-term effects of intermittent fasting are still unclear.
Also, you should not fast if youre pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children and the elderly should also avoid fasting.
Summary
Intermittent fasting involves eating and fasting on a regular schedule.
It could potentially help with psoriatic arthritis by reducing disease severity and alleviating symptoms like enthesitis and dactylitis.
Psoriatic arthritis can be managed.
When in doubt, speak to a nutritionist who specializes in psoriatic arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What foods trigger psoriatic arthritis?
What causes psoriatic arthritis flare-ups?
Physical stress (such as an infection or surgery) and emotional stress can also lead to flare-ups.
A sunburn can cause a skin flare-up.
Injury-induced flare-ups, called the Koebner phenomenon,can affect your joints.
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