Inflammation is your body’s way to protect itself from injury, infections, and other pathogens. While inflammation can be beneficial when it comes to acute injuries and illness, if it turns chronic, it can be harmful to your health. Chronic inflammation can last for months or years. It is the underlying reason for almost every major health condition and disease. Chronic inflammation is caused by an excessive stress load on your body, that comes from physical, emotional, and/or chemical stress. When you have chronic inflammation, the inflammatory response is on-going leaving your body in a constant state of alert trying to defend you from potential harm. In addition to avoiding heavily processed and inflammatory foods, you can reduce pain and inflammation with these anti-inflammatory herbs and foods.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a fragrant, delicious, anti-inflammatory herb native to the Mediterranean and popular all over the world. It belongs to the same herb-family as oregano, thyme, basil, and lavender, and is often used alongside them in a variety of dishes. Rosemary is not only a delicious herb commonly used in the kitchen, but it is also incredibly powerful. Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. It has been known as a beneficial anti-inflammatory and medicinal herb for centuries. Rosemary essential oil is especially powerful give the extreme concentration of the chemical constituents.
Turmeric and Ginger
Turmeric is not only an important part of the Indian diet, but it has been used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine for thousands of years for its health benefits. It is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory herbs. The secret of this anti-inflammatory herb lies in its active compound, a powerful antioxidant, called curcumin. Curcumin is known for its abundant medicinal properties. One of its top benefits is its ability to lower inflammation.
Ginger belongs to the rhizome family like turmeric, which means that they have an underground stem that grows horizontally forming roots downwards while growing stems and leaves above ground. And like turmeric, ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. It has been used in China and India as a natural remedy for 5,000 years. Ginger contains over a hundred different chemical components, but gingerol is its most important active compound providing its powerful health benefits.
Boswellia (Frankincense)
Boswellia is a potent herbal extract that comes from the Boswellia serrata tree. It has been a popular anti-inflammatory herb used by Asian and African cultures for its medicinal properties to treat a number of health conditions, including. chronic inflammatory illness. You can take advantage of this anti-inflammatory herb in various ways. Boswellia is commonly used as a pill, resin, cream, or essential oil.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important supplements for reducing inflammation. Most people today are consuming highly processed diets that are high in Omega-6 fats and deficient in Omega-3. This imbalance contributes to higher levels of inflammation. Foods that contain Omega-3 fats include chia seeds, Brussels sprouts, hemp seeds, walnuts, flax seeds, and wild caught fish. If you prefer a supplement, Labdoor has tested and rated the best selling supplements.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a very powerful nutrient and is involved in bone growth, blood sugar stability, blood pressure, the immune system, brain function, and mood. Yet it’s thought that 90% of adults are deficient in vitamin D. The easiest way to get vitamin D is to spend 10 to 15 minutes a day in the sun (without sunscreen) because our bodies make vitamin D when exposed to sun. If that’s not possible, you can add vitamin D rich foods or take a supplement. The foods that contain vitamin D include fish, mushrooms, eggs, and raw milk. (The vitamin D that is added to dairy and other products is not very usable by the body).
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