a to z simple anti-inflammatory strategies

Reduce inflammationreduce pain

A to Z of simple things you can do

AARACHIDONIC ACID

from too much meat ……….sets up a chain of events, encouraging inflammation and destruction within the body.

BBOWL OF FRUIT

well stock in sight & easy to reach. Otherwise, out of sight, out of mind.

Not oranges as they can contribute to inflammation …….. headaches, aches & pains, breathing problems.

CCHLOROPHYLL

a green pigment in plants, fruits and vegetables it is a really powerful detoxifier & healer.

DDEADLY NIGHTSHADE

many find relief by removing the deadly nightshade foods. Tomatoes are the worst, then potatoes, peppers & eggplants.

EENZYMES

from fresh uncooked foods are vital, they encourage healing & repair. They take the pressure off the body's reserves.

FFIVE-A-DAY

is the very minimum. Few people eat that much in a week let alone a day! Vital for good health and the reduction of chronic inflammation and pain.

GGO GREEN

Use chemical -free products. Less chemicals inhaled, absorbed or consumed,

less the body has to deal with, more reserves for regeneration & repair.

HHERBS and SPICES

use as much as possible, fresh or dried. All have a positive effect on health & many will improve the circulation, ease inflammation, encourage healing & more.

IIN DEEP OCEAN

eat more fish, esp oily fish for essential fatty acids the omega-3s reducing inflammation.

JJUNK

Clear out your kitchen cupboards of junk food. Read all the "ingredients labels" carefully, do you really want to be eating that stuff? It causes pain and inflammation.

KKEEP WRITING

a food-symptom journal has helped people identify what is making their condition worse or better.

It is like detective work every clue helps to build a clearer picture, piece by piece.

LLIVER

it’s a good idea to help the liver with 1) dandelion leaf tea, 2) fresh lemon juice in some water 3) milk thistle capsules

MMINERALS

it’s important to get enough minerals by eating plenty of whole grains and seeds like sesame, millet, quinoa buckwheat, etc

NNUTS

good for essential fatty acids, anti-inflammatory properties. NOT peanuts they are not nuts they are legumes, only raw and unsalted nuts ie walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts etc.

OOFF THE COUCH

get moving in any way that suits you - walking, yoga, Pilates, gym, swimming or cycling. Whatever you want as long as you get moving.

PPLANT COMPOUNDS

anti-oxidants encourage anti-inflammation, bio-flavonoids ensure healthy organs, veins, arteries, connective tissue etc. Enhance vitamin C action also anti-inflammatory & anti-histamine.

QQUESTION

the hype. Nothing is that easy. It takes a concerted effort to change your general lifestyle.

RRELAX

everyone needs some R and R occasionally. Stress can increase the inflammatory response by changing your body's chemistry.

SSLEEP

good quality sleep has proven to help reduce the destructive chemicals reducing inflammation and pain, help you to cope better in general.

TTASTE BUDS

need re-educating, it’s important to get them on your side in your quest for better health and less inflammation.

UUNITE

with someone, maybe you can get a friend or family member to join you in your quest to get healthier & reduce inflammation. It’s easier if you have support.

VVOLUMIZE

with more fresh food – they are detoxifying, full of nutrients, ant- inflammatory, bursting with enzymes and encourage healing.

WWATER

a lot of people are dehydrated, drink more water & less tea, coffee, sodas reduces inflam-mation. The brain gets easily confused between hunger and thirst signals.

XX-RATED

all artificial chemical sweeteners should be banned from your diet. Research shows they increase inflammation. Not a food but a nasty chemical adding to your toxic load.

YYOGURT

plain natural yogurt (preferably goat's), full of good bacteria helping to reduce auto-intoxication, reducing inflammation.

ZZEST FOR LIFE

Change your thinking & outlook. Laugh more, watch more comedies, less time with miserable people. Laughing more encourages the body to produce more natural anti-inflammatory chemicals.

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