Best Herbs for Curing Inflammation [Inforgraphic]

Best Herbs for Curing Inflammation -
Infographic and Article from Uses & Benefits

The Inflammatory Response

The inflammatory response represents the body's attempt at self-protection and healing.

Acute or short-term inflammation is a natural mechanism in which the immune system is activated in response to an infection or injury.

In contrast, chronic inflammation is long-term, lasting months or years.

Chronic inflammation is thought to play a key role in the development of many chronic diseases and conditions.


Controlling Chronic Inflammation

Many healthcare experts believe that controlling chronic inflammation is crucial to preventing and treating chronic disease.

Anti-inflammatory drugs which temporarily reduce or alleviate pain and swelling caused by inflammation are widely available both over-the-counter (OTC) and by prescription.

The use of anti-inflammatory drugs is not without side effects.  Some common side effects include stomach pain and ulcers, heartburn, headaches, increased bleeding tendency and allergic reactions.


Anti-Inflammatory Diet

For persons suffering with chronic inflammation, holistic health experts often recommend eating an anti-inflammatory diet.

An anti-inflammatory diet basically consists of eating lots of fruits and vegetables which are high in fiber and micronutrients, including crucifers and alliums, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, limiting saturated fat, and avoiding processed foods, refined sugar, trans fat and other unhealthy fats.


Herbs and Spices

There is now a whole host of studies that indicate that certain herbs, spices and foods have anti-inflammatory properties.  These herbs and spices can be purchased as supplements or consumed as part of an anti-inflammatory diet.


Infographic

This infographic from Uses & Benefits, illustrates and briefly explains the anti-inflammatory actions of eight common herbs and spices, all of which can easily be incorporated into meals:

❤  Turmeric
❤  Ginger
❤  Cayenne Pepper
❤  Cinnamon
❤  Clove
❤  Garlic
❤  Saga
❤  Black Pepper


Infographic Source

Infographic source and for information about these and other herbs, spices and foods, please visit Best Herbs for Curing Inflammation Fast - Uses & Benefits.


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Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods [Infographic]

15 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods -
Infographic from Dr. Josh Axe

Many health professionals agree that chronic, body-wide inflammation affects every aspect of health and may even contribute to or cause various illnesses, diseases and medical conditions.  In fact, studies have shown that certain chronic diseases (such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and Alzheimer's) have an inflammatory component.

To reduce inflammation in the body, natural medicine doctors often recommend eating an anti-inflammatory diet.  An anti-inflammatory diet generally consists of eating 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, eating 3-5 servings of cruciferous vegetables and alliums (garlic, onions, leeks) per week, consuming adequate amounts of fiber, consuming foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and other healthy fats, and avoiding processed foods and refined sugars.

This infographic entitled "Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods" illustrates foods and herbs that are considered to be excellent at combating inflammation and also includes a brief explanation of the key vitamin and mineral content of each of these foods and herbs:

Green Leafy Vegetables
Bok Choy
Celery
Beets
Broccoli
Blueberries
Pineapple
Salmon
Bone Broth
Walnuts
Coconut Oil
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds (Flaxseed Meal)
Turmeric
Ginger

Infographic source, for a full-size view of this infographic and additional details, please visit:  Dr. Josh Axe - Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods.

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Reduce Inflammation with These Foods [Infographic]

Reduce Widespread Inflammation in Your Body with these Foods
Infographic from Natural News

According to Dr. David M. Marquis, DC, DACBN:

"Inflammation controls our lives.  Have you or a loved one dealt with pain obesity, ADD/ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, migraines, thyroid issues, dental issues, or cancer?  If you answered yes to any of these disorders you are dealing with inflammation.  Sadly, most of us are suffering from one or more of these disorders but have no idea how to eliminate inflammation. Most doctors are utilizing pharmaceuticals in lieu of getting to the root cause."  

Read the entire article here:  Mercola.com - How Inflammation Affects Every Aspect of Your Health.

It is suspected that inflammation not only leads to every one of the major chronic diseases of aging (such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease) but inflammation is also link to being a significant contributor to weight gain and obesity.  Some healthcare professionals even suggest that you cannot successfully lose weight without first addressing inflammation.

Read more about inflammation, weight gain and loss, and obesity here:
Inflammation:  How to Cool the Fire Inside You That's Making You Fat and Diseased - Dr. Mark Hyman.

So, how do we treat inflammation without resorting to prescription drugs?

Most integrative and holistic health professionals recommend implementing lifestyle changes that include managing one's stress response, adequate sleep, exercise appropriate to one's fitness level, and eating an anti-inflammatory diet that promotes stable blood sugar levels and intestinal integrity.

This infographic entitled "Reduce Widespread Inflammation in Your Body with These Foods" illustrates some of the foods that are thought to help treat and reduce inflammation, which include fermented food and beverages, Omega-3 fatty acids, tart cherries, saturated fat like coconut oil, and Nopal cactus fruit.

Infographic source and for more information:  Reduce Widespread Inflammation in Your Body with these Foods - Natural News.

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Paleo, Ketogenic, Vegetarian, Vegan, Anti-Inflammatory - Decoding Diets [Infographic]

Decoding Diets - Which Lifestyle is Right for You?
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Partnerships with Ghergich.com

Which is the Best Diet?

There is no shortage of the "best", the "latest" and the "healthiest" diets around these days.

All promise the same thing:  weight loss (including the unsightly belly fat).  Many promise that you will do so in record time and with minimal effort, i.e., it's easy - they say.  Some claim that you will not need to exercise very much, if at all.  Still, others assert that you will gain a plethora of other health benefits by following the particular diet.

Nearly all are constructed or backed by a physician, nutritionist or other health and wellness expert and offer plenty of citations to studies, research and scientific data to support their claims and show why theirs is the best, the healthiest, the most effective and perfect diet.

This would be all well and good if the majority of these diets were at least foundationally similar in their basic approach.  Unfortunately, some of the most popular diets today are radically different from one another in terms of basic nutrition:  i.e., allowed and disallowed macronutrients (i.e., protein, carbohydrates and fats) and/or in terms of severely restricting or completely eliminating entire food groups.

Its no wonder overweight or obese individuals who want or need to lose weight might struggle with keeping the various diets straight and figuring out which one is best for them.

Infographic

This infographic called "Decoding Diets - Which Lifestyle is for You?" illustrates the basics, goals, tips and guidelines (including the breakdown of macronutrients) for five of the currently most popular diets:

☯ Paleo aka Primal
☯ Ketogenic aka Keto
☯ Vegetarian
☯ Vegan
☯ Anti-Inflammatory

Infographic source and to see the large version of this infographic, visit Ghregich & Co.

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