The body has a natural inflammatory response to pathogens, toxins, injuries, stress, and irritants.
Acute inflammation is a healthy process whereby the immune system repairs and defends the body, characterized by redness, swelling, itching, heat, and pain.
Chronic inflammation (also called low-grade or systemic inflammation) is a disturbance in the force that can lead to far more serious conditions from psoriasis to cancer. In this case, the complex inflammatory response has gone awry and actually damages the system.
Diseases linked to inflammation:
arthritis
depression
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
some cancers
psoriasis
eczema
metabolic syndrome
lupus
fibromyalgia
IBS
celiac disease
Thankfully, Mother Nature provides solutions in her infinite wisdom!
What follows are some plants with anti-inflammatory properties that can assist in returning the body to wellness. Use them liberally in cooking, teas, essential oils, tinctures, and other preparations to take advantage of their full-spectrum healing properties!
Bay leaf
Fennel
Oregano
Rosemary
Black Pepper
Onion
Garlic
And you can find all these wonderful plants listed above in
The ALL
Mighty Herbal Medley!
Peppers - including but not limited to cayenne and black pepper!
Pineapple
Blueberries
Dandelion
Cruciferous veggies
Leafy green veggies
Ginger
Cat's claw
Ashwagandha
Holy basil (Tulsi)
Milk thistle
Aloe
Comfrey
Arnica (for external use)
These are just a few foods, herbs, and spices that you can add to your diet or health routine to protect your body from rampant inflammation! Prevention is often significantly easier than treating a full-blown illness.
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