A lot of the time when we think of inflammation, we visualise sports injuries or a sore back, but very rarely do we associate inflammation with other conditions as such as cardiovascular disease (where it is sometimes referred to as the silent killer), irritable bowel, acne, allergies, obesity and diabetes to name just a few.
Our diets are highly responsible for mediating inflammation, especially those diets with a high consumption of coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, fast-foods and confectionary. Sugar for example is pro-inflammatory. That is, it causes inflammation in the body. So, what can we do and how can we change? Whilst pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories serve an important purpose and can be immensely effective in alleviating pain and inflammation, many, if not most, of these drugs can produce undesirable side-effects.
Fortunately, there are other options. Through diet for example, herbs such as turmeric and ginger have powerful anti-inflammatory effects, whilst quercetin, found in apples and red onions, is particularly useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions associated with allergic reactions. Omega-3 essential fatty acids provide excellent long term anti-inflammatory support, especially for cardiovascular and arthritic complaints.
It is always best to consult with a qualified practitioner before embarking on what is sometimes an expensive journey of self medicating with natural medicines as what may help someone you know, might be completely the wrong type of anti-inflammatory for you.
At Red Suva we offer drug-free pain relief options so call us today on 3357 6295.
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