The condition has been linked to


rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, allergies, arthri- tis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s and cancer. Furthermore, in 2000, The New England Journal of Medicine published several studies showing that blood indicators of inflammation (such as homocysteine, fibrinogen and C- reactive protein) are strong predictive factors for a heart attack. These experts all point to the stan-


dard American diet as a primary culprit for setting chronic inflammation in mo- tion, and cite an anti-inflammatory diet as helpful in counteracting the problem. Kathy Bero, founder of at NuGen-


sis Farm, Inc., in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, attests that an anti-inflammatory diet containing many angiogenesis-inhib- iting foods was a major factor in the remission of three aggressive forms of cancer that threatened her life six years ago. “Many of the diseases linked to chronic systemic inflammation also share a dependence on inappropri- ate blood vessel growth, which either nourishes the disease or hinders the body’s fight against it,” Bero explains. “Angiogenesis-inhibiting foods are known to assist the body in controlling the healthy growth of blood vessels.” The nonprofit NuGenesis Farm


supports 35 acres dedicated to growing anti-inflammatory and angiogenesis-bal- ancing foods with the strongest disease prevention properties, using sustainable organic agriculture practices. It offers a “food as medicine” model for global communities seeking alternative meth- ods for naturally preventing disease. An anti-inflammatory diet recom-


mended by family physician and nutri- tionist Ann Kulze, author of Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, includes colorful, fresh fruits; green, leafy vegetables; low-gly- cemic foods such as whole grains, sweet potatoes and winter squashes; fruits such as berries, cherries, apples and pears; high-quality protein in omega-3-rich fish such as wild salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel; seeds and nuts such as walnuts; and green tea. It also calls for the vegetable-based protein found in soy foods, beans, lentils and other legumes. Ginger and turmeric, dried or fresh, rank among recommended spices.


In addition to maintaining a healthy


and correct balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, an anti-inflam- matory diet eliminates consumption of margarine, vegetable shortening and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, all of which promote inflammation. “Anti-aging researchers believe


that chronic inflammation shortens our lifespan,” remarks Jain, who recom- mends a prophylactic diet specific to the constitutional makeup of any of the three ayurvedic doshas—vata, pitta or kapha—as well as the annual pan- chakarma detoxification program. He further emphasizes that food should be


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