fight chronic inflammation naturally
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Is inflammation always bad? Not necessarily! In fact, a healthy doseof inflammation is vital for good health. For example, when youcatch a cold, your body produces inflammatory chemicals knownas cytokines, to help you fight off the virus. This is an example ofinflammation working for your benefit.
However, when inflammation becomes chronic or long term, it canlead to major health problems. Left unchecked, inflammation maycontribute to the development of such serious conditions as:autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis,multiple sclerosis, stroke, or even cancer.
Knowing the signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation is vitalin reducing your chances of developing chronic diseases. Check outthe next slide for a list of common symptoms.
What is Chronic Inflammation?
Signs Of Chronic Inflammation
If you are dealing with some or all of these symptoms, you may havechronic inflammation.
Educating yourself about the contributing factors associated withchronic inflammation is essential in winning the battle againstinflammation. Continue on to learn what some of these factorsare.
Chronic muscle and joint pain
Chronic allergies and asthmaInsomniaChronic fatigue & low energy
High blood pressure
Memory problems or loss offocusChronic headaches
Symptoms May Include:
Contributing Factors of Inflammation
Processed foods
A sugarladen diet
Trans fats & hydrogenated oilsObesity
Toxic overload
Excessive exercise
MalnutritionProlonged stress
Add subtitle textDid you notice how many of the contributing factors mentionedabove are related to nutrition? It's no secret, nutrition plays avery powerful role in protecting your cells from inflammation.
Next, we'll look at some foods that are powerfulweapons in the war on inflammation.
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Blueberries areloaded withphytonutrients whichpossess bothantioxidant and antiinflammatoryproperties.
To get your dailydose of this superfood, try addingblueberries tosmoothies, or evena salad!
Blueberries
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Omega-3 FattyAcidsOmega3s are someof the most powerfulantiinflammatorycompounds available.
Try adding omegarich sardines, walnuts,and flaxseed to yourdiet. A qualitysupplement can help,too.
Omegas have "mega"benefits when itcomes to chronicinflammation!
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Leafy GreensStudies have shownthat vitamin E plays arole in protecting thebody frominflammatorymolecules calledcytokines.
Dark green veggies,such as spinach, kale,and broccoli are agreat source of thisvitamin.
Aim to eat dark, leafygreens with eachmeal!
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AvocadoAvocados are cellprotectingsuperheroes!
From phytosterolsand carotenoids, tovitamins C and E,avocados are loadedwith antiinflammatoryvitaminsand properties.
Add to salads, soups,dressings, or makeguacamole!
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Turmeric
Curcumin (theactive ingredient ofturmeric), has bothanti inflammatoryand antioxidantproperties.
It's been saidcurcumin may relievearthritis symptomsbetter than somepain relievingpharmaceuticals. Thebest part? No sideeffects!
Add turmeric tosoups and stir fries,or make a teawith it.
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Ginger
Studies show thatginger containspharmacologicalproperties similar tothose found in nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
To get your daily doseof ginger, add thespice to soups, stirfries, teas, orsmoothies.
Not a fan of ginger?It's available in asupplement form, too.
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OnionsNot only are onionswell known for theirimmunityboostingproperties, they alsowork wonders oninflammation.
Onions contain theantiinflammatorychemicals quercetinand the compoundallicin, which act as afree radicalfightingsulfenic acid.
The possibilities ofcooking with onionsare endless add it toyour favorite recipe,today!
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CleanseChronic toxicity canlead to a host ofhealth issues includinginflammation.
When the liver istaxed the body alertsus through symptoms.Painful joints, chronicpain, and fatigue arejust a few of the manysigns that you may besuffering from toxicoverload.
Find out if a cleanse isright for you here.
Tony Ortiz, RPH, CCN
A publication by:
Atlas Drug & Nutriion(201) 869 - 5990
atlasdrugandnutrition.com
Now What?Dealing with symptoms of chronicinflammation can be discouraging,but it doesn't mean you can neverfeel like yourself again.
By working with a nutritionist -creating a plan that's right for you,you can take back your health,naturally.
Schedule a free consult today. You'll be glad you did.