Many people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and one of our viewers wants to know is there anything about the diet that might be able to help reduce symptoms and inflammation? So according to the Arthritis Foundation, there's no such thing as an arthritis diet per say, but on the other hand if there are foods that are trigger foods that you think are associated with pain and stiffness, then it's wise to eliminate these foods. In fact, one recent study showed that 30 to 40% of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis benefited from an elimination diet. So an elimination diet removes those trigger foods, those that you suspect are causing problems, eliminates them from the diet and then slowly adds them back in one at a time to determine if there are any symptoms associated with it. So if you have that pain and stiffness which could be contributing to your, the symptoms you have. Other things you might consider, Omega 3 fatty acids which are found in plants forms such as walnuts or the best source which is fatty seafood like salmon is an anti-inflammatory so that it may help in rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease decrease cellular inflammation. So the American Heart Association recommends two servings of fatty fish a week give it a try and see if your symptoms are reduced. Other than that, eating a diet that's rich in fruits and vegetables and whole grains and legumes, they're rich with phytonutrients that help boost anti-inflammatory responses and boost your immune responses and are just great disease fight foods and should be plentiful in your diet. So talk to your doctor about supplements, Omega 3 fatty acid supplements, consider trying the fish, and make sure all those healthy fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes are part of your diet. Good luck.