Inflammation is a double-edged sword. While it is critical for the healing of wounds, it is also a bodily response that can become too much of a good thing. Any infection, injury or toxicity problem inflicted on our bodies is handled by the inflammatory response that occurs automatically. Unfortunately. If certain substances in our bodies become unbalanced, the inflammation switch can come “on” at the wrong time or forget to go “off” when no longer needed.
When inflammation occurs, it can be seen externally as a rash or swelling. A more dangerous kind is that which occurs internally. If it goes on too long it can damage organs or organ systems. People with autoimmune and chronic inflammatory problems are very familiar with this. Diseases in which inflammation plays a role are heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, cancers, arthritis, gingivitis and other “itis” disorders.
Then there’s the omega-3’s, which are found in flax, hemp, pumpkin seeds and walnuts and their oils. Also, the high fiber, non starchy vegetables like dark green leafys, spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, tomatoes and onions. Turnips and radishes work well in aiding digestion by cooling and soothing inflammation and phlegm. Quercetin, a flavonoid, which aids in cell respiration, is found in red grapes, red and yellow onions, garlic, broccoli and apples.
Antioxidant properties in some foods help fight inflammation by protecting the body from free radicals. Vitamin C rich foods fall into this category and the list is endless. Some are carrots, squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, cashews, guavas, berries, mangos, kiwifruit, cherries, persimmons and oranges. To reduce swelling and inflammation quickly, eat half of a fresh pineapple containing the enzyme bromelain or a papaya containing the enzyme papain, daily. Getting away from salt and learning to cook with herbs and spices would be great. Turmeric,
Then there’s the omega-3’s, which are found in flax, hemp, pumpkin seeds and walnuts and their oils. Also, the high fiber, non starchy vegetables like dark green leafys, spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, tomatoes and onions. Turnips and radishes work well in aiding digestion by cooling and soothing inflammation and phlegm. Quercetin, a flavonoid, which aids in cell respiration, is found in red grapes, red and yellow onions, garlic, broccoli and apples.
Antioxidant properties in some foods help fight inflammation by protecting the body from free radicals. Vitamin C rich foods fall into this category and the list is endless. Some are carrots, squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, cashews, guavas, berries, mangos, kiwifruit, cherries, persimmons and oranges. To reduce swelling and inflammation quickly, eat half of a fresh pineapple containing the enzyme bromelain or a papaya containing the enzyme papain, daily. Getting away from salt and learning to cook with herbs and spices would be great. Turmeric,
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