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Friday, 4 October 2013

Inflammation Is Often Associated With Injury. You Stub Your Toe And The Toe Swells.

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By Rachel Snyder


First and foremost, we want to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. A good rule of thumb is to eat a rainbow. In other words we want a wide variety of color in the fruits and vegetables that we eat.

I Don't Suffer From Inflammation!

Generally we want about 4 servings of vegetables per day, and 2-3 servings of fruit. We always want to buy organic when possible. Organic fruits and vegetables are usually a bit more expensive, but the increased cost is well worth keeping harmful chemicals and pesticides out of our bodies.

When fat cells grow, they take up the free space around the organs. Blood flow can be constricted and the body often feels as though it needs to fight to function normally. When the body feels threatened, inflammation occurs as a natural, healing response. Unfortunately, unlike the small cut that will heal in a few, short days. Obesity takes time to correct and the longer the body lives inflamed, the greater the risk of long term effects.

Having type 2 diabetes, or eating sugary foods contributes to silent inflammation in the body as a result of elevated blood sugar and insulin levels. Recent studies have also confirmed the link between inflammation and several types of cancers. Making the necessary lifestyle changes to fight inflammation, can protect you from it's devastating effects.

Illness Treatment and Prevention

There are many illnesses and conditions caused by inflammation. These include asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, diabetes, COPD, Psoriasis, Colitis, and Lupus - just to name a few. All-in-all, there are nearly 40 autoimmune conditions currently accepted by the medical community that are affected by inflammation.

What Can I Do?

Lean meats, skin-less poultry, eggs, cheeses and other proteins should be utilized sparingly. I typically recommend only 2 servings per week. We want to make sure any meats are from grass-fed organic animals. The egg products and poultry we consume should come from free range chickens and if possible be fortified with omega 3 fatty acids.

Changing to an anti-inflammatory diet does not have to be in reaction to a disease or illness. Prevention is the best choice and the anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of contracting many of the listed illnesses. When the body feels as though it needs to fight for survival, inflammation occurs, so offering healthy foods that have an inflammatory effect is a great choice for all people including those who are young, healthy and feel they do not need an anti-inflammatory diet.




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