Learn about how inflammation works, what it can do to your health, its development into potentially dangerous diseases... but also, how to manage and heal it at home!

Great food for inflammation sufferers. Cut your finger accidentally and the area will swell, redden, and heat up. This type of acute inflammatory response is the body's reaction to trauma, and it's an essential part of the healing process. But inflammation can be harmful when it hangs around too long and refuses to leave. When the inflammation switch refuses to turn off, the body operates as if it is always under attack (the older we get, the more likely this is to happen). White blood cells flood the system for weeks, months, and even years. Researchers are now linking low-grade, persistent inflammation to premature aging, heart disease, M.S., diabetes, Alzheimer's, psoriasis, arthritis, and cancer. While anti-inflammatory drugs do exist, they can injure the stomach or suppress the immune system. Fortunately, the situation can be remedied by a change in diet, specifically by altering the kinds of fats you eat. Omega-3 fatty acids tend to decrease inflammation while omega-6 fats and trans-fats increase inflammation. While many foods in the standard American diet (unrefined white flour, sugar, red meat, diary, fast food, and food additives) exacerbate inflammation, a healthy diet made up of fish, nuts, seeds, oils, lean grass-fed meats, and fruits and vegetables can help lessen or prevent inflammation. Likewise, certain spices such as turmeric, cloves, and ginger have proven anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Health will help those with inflammation incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into their everyday diet. Sample recipes may include French-Canadian Pea Soup, Sumac Salmon, Maple-Ginger Butternut Squash, Lime-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Fennel Relish, Green Salad with Grapes and Sunflower Seeds, Cod with Saffron Sauce, and more.

An illustrated guide to natural relief from chronic inflammation • Explores the use of 18 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as bay laurel, basil, turmeric, and devil’s claw, as well as 15 other natural substances, such as propolis and fish oil • Examines which natural remedy is best for many common inflammation-related ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, tendonitis, arthritis, and eczema • Reveals the important role of omega-3s in defending the body against inflammation From aspirin and ibuprofen to antihistamines and cortisone, anti-inflammatory drugs are now the top-selling pharmaceuticals in the world. But daily use of these powerful drugs comes with a price: side effects, many of which can lead to other chronic conditions and the further use of medications. In this practical guide to natural remedies for inflammation, naturopath Christopher Vasey explores 18 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as bay laurel, basil, turmeric, and devil’s claw, as well as 15 other natural substances, such as propolis and fish oil. He explains which conditions each addresses most effectively, proper dosage, and the best methods of ingestion. Vasey explains how, like fever, inflammation is a defensive reaction of the body and also carries out a cleansing process, which natural remedies support but pharmaceuticals can destabilize by contributing more toxins to the internal terrain. He examines 50 of the most common inflammation-related ailments--such as allergies, asthma, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, cystitis, tendinitis, arthritis, eczema, and sciatica--and explains which medicinal plant or food supplement is best suited to safely alleviate unpleasant symptoms while helping the body complete the healing the inflammation was initiated to perform. Revealing the important role of omega-3s in defending the body against inflammation and reducing the damage caused by chronic inflammation, Vasey explores what foods are rich in these key molecules, how much must be eaten to defend the body, and what omega-3 supplements are most suited to your body’s needs. The author also examines how to deacidify the body, as acids have an inflammatory effect, as well as how to use hydrotherapy to calm inflammation.

Recently, the connection between inflammation and heart disease, arthritis, and other chronic diseases has become established. Many food allergies inefficiently and overabundantly stimulate the immune system to react and cause inflammatory responses. Any inflammation in the body interferes with and slows down metabolism and the healing response. Chronic inflammation within our bodies erodes our wellness and paves the path for ill health. What is an anti-inflammatory diet? It eliminates many common allergenic foods that may promote inflammation in the body and reduces intake of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotic residues. The diet is full of whole foods, eliminates processed foods, sugars, and other man-made foods such as hydrogenated oils, and encourages ample vegetable intake for essential nutrients. The anti-inflammatory diet therefore promotes simpler and easier digestion and offers less insult on the body by reducing intake of toxins and other difficult to digest foods. If the blood and lymph are properly supplied and difficult to digest or assimilate foods are eliminated, cellular function, or in other words, metabolism, improves. Therefore the body is supported in such a way as to facilitate cellular regeneration and not cellular degeneration which may promote disease. The author, a naturopathic doctor, has helped many people on their way back to health with this anti-inflammatory diet. THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET AND RECIPE BOOK is the first book to give the complete program with specifics on how to eat and cook in order to prevent and counter inflammation. The purpose of the book is to act as a guide to help people learn to cook healthily. The first part of the book explains the benefits of the anti-inflammatory diet, gives the science. The second half of the book contains 108 recipes. Many of the recipes can be used as a template for even greater meals. The author offers many substitution suggestions and includes healthy tips with each of the recipes. Most of the recipes take very little time to fix. A week's sample menu for summer months and another for winter months is included as well as a substitutions chart, so that you can modify your favorite recipes to make them more healthy. This is a book for every healthy kitchen.

The no-stress guide to boosting energy and relieving pain with the anti-inflammatory diet It's possible to reverse chronic inflammation and improve overall health through simple dietary changes, and The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners breaks the process down into simple, actionable steps that anyone can take—starting today. With easy recipes and weekly shopping lists, this essential anti-inflammatory diet cookbook makes it easy for you to start and follow an anti-inflammatory diet that can help you strengthen your immune system, relieve pain, ease healing, and feel more satisfied and energized every day! Learn the basics of an anti-inflammatory diet—Find clear guidelines from a registered dietician, including an anti-inflammatory foods list that covers which foods can soothe inflammation and which ones to avoid. Easy meal prep and planning—A 2-week meal plan takes you through exactly what to cook and eat for every meal as you get started, so there's no stress or guesswork. Quick and tasty cooking—Beyond the meal plan, you'll find plenty of healthy recipes to try, most of which only require about 5 main ingredients—from roast chicken with a side of white beans to a hearty lentil and beet salad. Eat and live better with The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners.

The start of the road to health and happiness!Are you constantly having chronic inflammation? Do you know that a certain diet can improve your condition? Do you want to fix it and live life to the fullest?If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above then this book is for you!As we all know, our bodies goes through different stages of inflammation that act as a response to certain types of diseases. Inflammation helps our body react to harmful stimuli. However, when it is out of control, it becomes a threat to our body. Chronic inflammation is the culprit to many debilitating illnesses, and one of the best ways to address that is to start with our diet.Here's what you'll find inside:- The Basics of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Conditions That Can Be Treated by the Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Foods of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet - An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan - Common Challenges, Tips and ConclusionAnti Inflammatory Diet: From Chronic Disease to Healthy Living - A Simple Guide will give you diet options that suit your needs. You can say goodbye to over-the-counter drugs and say hello to a healthy diet!So what are you waiting for?!

Reduce inflammation with good food--84 easy recipes and 6 weeks of meal prep plans Sticking to an anti inflammatory diet can feel overwhelming, but the Anti Inflammatory Diet Meal Prep cookbook makes it efficient, effective, and delicious to improve your health. This book shows you how to make perfectly portioned, pre-prepared meals for six full weeks, so whenever you open your fridge or freezer, you'll have healthy, home-cooked, anti inflammatory options ready to go. From pasta and salads to dressings and desserts, these anti inflammatory diet recipes make it a breeze to keep track of proper portions and pick the right ingredients. Find expert advice on which foods to include and avoid and how to meal prep efficiently, taking the guesswork out of fighting inflammation. Anti Inflammatory Diet Meal Prep features: The power of meal prep--Learn how pre-planning your meals helps you stick to your anti inflammatory diet, boost your cooking skills, and save time. 6 Weeks of plans--Weeks one and two eliminate processed foods; weeks three and four help you increase fruit and vegetable intake, and weeks five and six include recipes packed with nutrients to reduce inflammation. A complete meal guide--Every week's meal prep includes the recipes for the week, a shopping list of ingredients, and clear instructions for cooking and prepping. You'll even get tips on storing, preserving, and reusing leftovers. Learn how meal prep can make an anti inflammatory diet easy and efficient for anyone.