INFLAMMATION

About Inflammation

Inflammation is a natural reaction to injury or infection.  Short-term inflammation can help the body heal from these injuries or infections, but if the inflammation continues it’s a sign that the body is deficient in essential fats and a variety of vitamins and minerals.  It may also be that the body is constantly bombarded with allergens (such as dairy, wheat, hot spices, sugar, etc) which cause the body to over-react.

Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Inflammation

Consider the following nutrition guidelines:

• Avoid common allergens or irritants such as dairy, wheat, caffeine, alcohol, sugar and hot spices. 

• Eat a diet high in fibre, with plenty of vegetables and some fruit, brown rice, millet, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds. 

• Eat fresh pineapple every day (not tinned).  This contains bromelain which helps protein to be digested and helps reduce inflammation.

• Drink at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered water every day.

Health Supplements - Inflammation

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below: