antioxidants as oregano and rosemary. Get support from others by joining a cooking class, food co-op, shop at lo- cal farmers markets and health food stores.
Eat foods high in anti- oxidants as berries especially blueberries, apples, spinach and spirulina which are some foods that assist in decreas- ing inflammation, as well.
A daily probiotic is helpful to protect the lining of the friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract and in preventing chronic inflammation. A research study in Finland showed that the probiotic lactic acid bacteria in supplements helps to control allergic inflam- mation and supports the immune system. Lancet 2001
Proteolytic protein) enzymes help to break up fibrin or insoluble proteins that occur after an injury and that block circulation and healing. Inflammation decreases as the excess fluid surrounding the injury is broken up and reabsorbed.
Omega-3 acids and a fish oil supplement high in Omega-3 is an important part of de- feating chronic inflammation. Omega-3s help suppress the formation of inflammatory prostaglandin E2 and promote the production of beneficial prostaglandin E3. Taking about 1 gm daily of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) is a good Omega-6 fatty acid, and is found in evening primrose and borage oil that can help in decreasing inflammation too.
The most potent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer herb is turmeric.
There have been numerous scientific studies showing its ability to act as a safe anti- inflammatory COX-2 inhibitor without the side effects of medications as Celebrex and Vioxx. Recommendations are 400-600 mg of turmeric 2-3 times per day. It can be used as a spice by adding ½ teaspoon per serving to stews, soups or sautéed vegetables. Other herbs that have a similar effect include: boswellia, cat’s claw, devil’s claw, Nettle leaf extract, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, cayenne, marjoram,
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