Can You Heal Your Inflammation?
01 Jun, 2021
Absolutely!
Abundant stressors, such as daily challenges, pollution, food sensitivities and carrying extra weight, can lead to chronic inflammation.
Chronic inflammation has been linked to a wide variety of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and attention deficit disorder (ADD).
You don’t have to accept inflammation as there are many different herbs that can help you reduce or prevent inflammation in your body.
BUT!… it’s best to get a proper diagnosis of your inflammatory condition and causes and work with a health professional to determine which natural medicine or supplement and what dosage is best for you personally.
- Turmeric (Curcumin)
Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines have long used turmeric and curcumin to reduce inflammation as well as treat digestive disorders, wounds and infections.
- Green Tea
More recent studies have shown that green tea can be an effective anti-inflammatory, agent and can also reduce inflammation of the digestive tract.
- White Willow Bark
Many studies have shown that white willow bark has a comparable effect to aspirin, but with fewer side effects than aspirin.
There are also herbal blends that contain white willow bark which can be used for an acute event, such as a headache.
- Maritime Pine Bark (Pycnogenol)
This extract has been used for more than 2,000 years to help heal wounds, scurvy and ulcers as well as reducing vascular inflammation. It is one of the strongest antioxidants known today.
Studies have shown that pycnogenol is 50 to 100 times more potent than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals in the body.
- Chili Peppers (Capsaicin)
Capsaicin has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect in your body.
Any type of chili pepper, such as cayenne or jalapeno, contains capsaicin. You can use chili peppers fresh or powdered in a wide variety of dishes, including desserts.
- Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
Frankincense is a resin extracted from the trees. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and pain-controlling properties. Boswellia resin is currently used to treat degenerative and inflammatory joint disorders.
- Black Pepper
Even at low doses, piperine has been shown to reduce inflammation.
- Resveratrol
Resveratrol has been shown to be a strong anti-inflammatory. It also protects against DNA damage and mutations.
- Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
This herb has traditionally been used to treat arthritis, bursitis and intestinal disorders. Studies have shown that it can reduce inflammatory responses in the body and it has a protective effect against gastrointestinal inflammation.
- Rosemary
Rosemary has shown to be one of the strongest protective effects against inflammation and oxidation.
- Cloves
Cloves have been shown to reduce mouth and throat inflammation. Cloves can also be used to treat diarrhea, nausea, hernia, bad breath and as an expectorant.
- Ginger
Research has shown that ginger has a better therapeutic effect than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat pain and inflammation. Ginger also inhibits the activation of several genes involved in an inflammatory response.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, ginger may help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, pregnancy and chemotherapy.
- 13. Cinnamon
In addition to being anti-inflammatory, cinnamon has been shown to have antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer and lipid-lowering properties. It has even been found to act against neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
