Venus Williams, the seven time Grand Slam winner recognized for her colorful appearance both on and off the tennis courts, has decided to go vegan. Especially, she has begun a raw foods vegan diet regime in a quest to manage her recent diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease which has no cure in which the body attacks itself.
Williams has taken up her new dietary regimen to
try to acquire a deal with her disease. She hopes that by swearing off of all animal merchandise she can manage the symptoms of her disease, which include things like dry mouth, joint discomfort and generally crushing fatigue. Sjogren’s presents in a similar fashion to fibromyalgia, and research have shown that people who suffer from fibromyalgia have found some relief by choosing a vegan diet program. In some instances, individuals who suffer from Sjogren’s have experienced kidney disease. Venus Williams also plans to start wearing vegan shoes! Continue reading
