Inflammation is a natural reaction from the body to infection or injury that is characterized by the affected tissues becoming warm and tender, swelled, reddened and in some cases painful. The damaged tissues become repaired through a process by which proteins called cytokines attack the threatening germ. Inflammation in excessiveness however, can cause harm to the body and lead to weight loss, immobility and a weakening of muscle tissue as well as a decreased ability to fight disease.

Some disorders characterized by specific areas of inflammation in the body include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and bursitis among many others. Inflammation in the linings of the arteries may also contribute to cardiovascular disease. Inflammation can be triggered by a number of factors including infections, trauma, environmental toxins, drug overuse and free radical damage.

Inflammation can affect any tissue or organ in the body, both internal and external. In most cases, internal inflammation is caused by bacterial infection but disorders such as anemia, arthritis, asthma, allergies, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, osteoarthritis and peptic ulcer disease can cause internal inflammation as well.

Injury is most often the cause of external inflammation but other factors including infection and allergies can cause it as well. Generally, the source(s) of inflammation are hard to identify.

The regimen outlined below can help treat & prevent inflammation safely & naturally:

The diet should be made up of 75 percent raw foods and plenty of herbal teas and juices should be consumed.

Eat foods high in flavonoids, such as spinach, blueberries, strawberries and onions.

Avoid cola, sugar, white flour products and junk foods.

Because they are a rich sources of essential fatty acids, eating coldwater fish such as salmon can be beneficial.

Consume half of a fresh pineapple or fresh papaya every day.

Intake of saturated fats and salt should be limited.

Vitamin B Complex (50 mg of each major B vitamin daily for 2 weeks) - Needed for tissue repair.

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids (3,000 - 6,000 mg daily in divided doses) - Essential to the healing process and reduces inflammation.

Carotenoid Complex (take as directed on label) - Strengthens the immune response.

Essential Fatty Acids, such as Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil and Fish Oil (take as directed on label) - Reduce inflammation.

Grape Seed Extract (take as directed on label) - Powerful antioxidant.

Zinc (50 mg daily) - Helps control inflammation and promotes healing.

Garlic (2 capsules 3 times daily) - Has natural anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloe Vera Juice - Helps treat inflammation.

Vitamin E (200 IU daily) - Effective antioxidant and inflammation reducer.

Bilberry - Contains flavonoids, which reduces inflammation.

Olive Leaf Extract - Eases inflammation and is good for bacterial infection.

* Important notes: The recommended doses are for those over age 18 unless otherwise stated. Always check herb and vitamin use with your child’s health care practitioner prior to administering them.

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