How to Lower Inflammation - The Root of All Disease - The Art of Unity
otherwise we would have infection constantly but too much inflammation
causes serious problems. There are no symptoms when working properly,
but when your body becomes swollen, immobile, in pain and often times
people go to the doctor and are given pills that make the pain go away.
Now, if you are on painkillers long enough, which most people are… your
doctor will order regular liver blood panel tests. This is because many
of the pain medicine out there can actually shut off the primary pathway
of detoxification, making the vicious cycle of pain even worse! (More
problems with conventional medicine are mentioned below)
Redness, warmth, pain, swelling, more than normal waist size, and loss of functions
– all unhealthy version of inflammation. You can see if you have too
much inflammation by testing your fasting insulin level which should be
at two or three.
a regular practice of meditation notice they lose weight and don’t know
why and it is because their stress, inflammation, and cortisol is
lowered.
– Standard American diet – low fat high carbohydrate,
high omega-6 vegetable oils (soybean, corn, sunflower oils). These all
cause insulin to rise, weight gain, as we become more insulin-resistant,
leading to type 2 diabetes and is compared to taking sandpaper to your
veins, causing inflammation. The Omega 6 to 3 ratio that should be 3:1
but is typically 30:1 in the typical American diet.
Here are some other contributors that add to chronic pain and inflammation:
• Artificial Sweeteners
• Smoking
• High amounts of caffeine
• Processed food
• Dairy
• Sugar
• Wheat
• Trans Fats
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids
• MSG
• Alcohol
• Pollution
• Lack of sleep
These are all things you should not consume or do when you are in pain. This inflammation not only causes cancer, and other diseases, but cancer cannot grow without it.
Stop smoking, avoid fried foods and trans-fats, sugar, refined grains
(pasta and breads), a sedentary lifestyle or sitting all day at work,
GMO’s (shown to cause inflammation and other illness), stop using
vegetable oils, avoid caffeine, pasteurized dairy, and
processed/packaged/prepared foods.
Start:
Exercise, optimize vitamin D levels, As well as some of the recommendations below and doing Chi Gong, shown here.
Herbs: (Can also be used as simple spices)
Cayenne, chamomile, boswelia, cardamom, aloe (See my blog here on how to prepare and eat Aloe), and spices cloves, black pepper, ginger, rosemary and turmeric.
Foods:
Fermented vegetables, kefir, Avacado’s, beets, asparagus, pomegranate, Wild Alaskan Salmon (high omega 3’s), blueberries, Shiitake mushrooms, & garlic.
Teas:
Matcha green tea is the most nutrient rich and comes
in stone-ground unfermented powder. it has 17 times the antioxidants of
wild blueberries and 7 times more than dark chocolate. (click pictures
for links on the left.) Tulsi teas is also loaded with anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
that cause too much inflammation. I like fermented cod liver oil for
this. (click pic for link)
Kefir, fermented vegetables, water kefir, kombucha, or at least supplement with probiotics – 80% of your immune system is in your gut
Two powerful anti-inflammatories and my favorite herbs. As explained in my video here on how to make it, I like to add black pepper and coconut oil to increase the bioavailability of by 1000 times.
deficient in it. It helps lower inflammation but also calms the mind and
body while detoxifying. See here how to make the magnesium oil to put on your skin everyday.
or put peppermint on the back of my neck, which feels like soothing ice.
I also like to take a couple drops of Frankincense under my tongue
before my meditation, which helps for both inflammation and decalcifying the pineal gland. Here are some of the benefits of the top EO’s for inflammation:
1. Lavender –
this is probably the most famous essential oil for pain relief and
relaxation. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and sedative
properties and it helps to relieve muscle tension and spasms, joint pain
and headache. Lavender is also one of my top 5 essential oils for
allergy relief. As an anti-inflammatory solution, lavender is great for
joint and muscle stiffness. To use as massage oil, add 5 drops to 10ml
of a carrier oil such as jojoba oil. A lavender bath or compress are
also effective for aching muscles.
2. Peppermint – good for muscle and joint pain, headache and nerve pain.
3. Frankincense – has anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as a mild sedative. It’s also used to alleviate stress and relieve pain.
4. Rosemary Essential Oil – As an anti-inflammatory
remedy, you can use it as a massage oil, especially to treat muscular
pains and rheumatism. Rosemary essential oil can help stimulate
circulation. It increases blood flow to the muscles and warms the
massaged area to reduce inflammation, as well as relieve pain. Adding a
few drops to a hot bath can not only help you combat headaches
effectively, but treat muscular and joint pains too.
Therapeutic Grade Organic Essential Oils (to set up a wholesale account email info@theartofunity.com)
To buy products:
– go to: www.mydoterra.com/newyorkcity/
– click “shop for products” in the top right
– click “Begin shopping” (after setting “English” and “United states” if that is where you are located)
– Then Click “Single Oils” and scroll down for the oil of your choice.
– Astaxanthin – This is my favorite supplement. It is one
of the most powerful Antioxidants, great for the eyes, brain health,
joint pain and arthritis, and a kind of internal sunscreen.
Unlike most other antioxidants it protects the outside as well as the
inside of the cell. While other antioxidants handle only 1 free radical
at a time, this one can handle up to 19. It is said to be 6,000 times
stronger than vitamin C, 500 times stronger than vitamin E, 3,000 times
stronger than resveratrol and quercetin. Unlike other antixoidants,
Astaxanthin will never become a pro-oxidant, meaning that once depleted
and exhausted most antioxidants, “switch teams” so to speak, and become a
pro-oxidant free radical. (click picture for a link)
− Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in
certain fruits, vegetables and cocoa that is emerging as a modern-day
fountain of youth. It works by preventing your body from creating
sphingosine kinase and phospholipase D — two molecules known to trigger
inflammation. The science surrounding this compound is so compelling
that it has become one of my all-time favorite antioxidants, and I
believe one that shows real promise of health benefits.
reduce inflammation in breast cancer survivors. The focus with this
exercise is slow movement and deep breathing, thus reducing stress
levels and in turn, reducing inflammation (and disease).
More and More the benefits of meditation are being proven that are mental as well as physical. Inflammation is just one of the physical benefits. Learn how to meditate here.
aspirin and NSAIDs when treating inflammation, but Dr. Mercola and many
others strongly advise against them. Dr. Mercola publicly warn against
these drugs in the late ‘90s, including about Vioxx, which ended up
killing more than 60,000 people from strokes and heart attacks.
Statins are also now frequently prescribed to individuals who have
normal cholesterol levels if they have elevated C-reactive protein
levels, to combat inflammation, and presumably reduce their risk of
developing heart disease.
But taking a statin in this case will NOT resolve the underlying problem
causing the increase in inflammation and will expose you to an
abundance of statin-related side effects.
The third drug often given to people with inflammation is the
corticosteroid prednisone. This immunosuppressive drug, though necessary
in some cases, is associated with serious long-term side effects such
as cataracts, bone loss, weakening of the immune system, and many
others. One of the most serious complications from prednisone is the
risk of osteoporosis, which occurs from the bone loss.
Although prednisone is indeed occasionally needed and can actually be
life saving, it is nearly always a poor choice to use for the long term.
Prednisone will cover up the disease, but it is the underlying
dysfunction — the cause of the disease — that must be repaired. (taken
from –
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-inflammation.aspx)
Source:
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/inflammation.html
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/23-ways-to-get-rid-of-inflammation-and-joint-pain.html
http://liveenergized.com/alkaline-diet-guides/anti-inflammation-diet/
http://www.naturalnews.com/047842_inflammation_natural_medicine_antioxidants.html
http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/essential-oils-to-relieve-pain/
https://www.thefusionmodel.com/what-are-the-best-essential-oils-for-inflammation/
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/02/anti-inflammatory-foods-herbs-spices.aspx
Everything You Need to
Know to Protect yourself from Dangerous Inflammation, the root of all
disease. – How to Lower Inflammation
Know to Protect yourself from Dangerous Inflammation, the root of all
disease. – How to Lower Inflammation
Inflammation – Normal and Abnormal
We need inflammation in our body for normal detox and repairotherwise we would have infection constantly but too much inflammation
causes serious problems. There are no symptoms when working properly,
but when your body becomes swollen, immobile, in pain and often times
people go to the doctor and are given pills that make the pain go away.
Now, if you are on painkillers long enough, which most people are… your
doctor will order regular liver blood panel tests. This is because many
of the pain medicine out there can actually shut off the primary pathway
of detoxification, making the vicious cycle of pain even worse! (More
problems with conventional medicine are mentioned below)
Problems occur if you have:
Redness, warmth, pain, swelling, more than normal waist size, and loss of functions– all unhealthy version of inflammation. You can see if you have too
much inflammation by testing your fasting insulin level which should be
at two or three.
Two of the Biggest Factors Causing Inflammation:
– Stress is a huge factor – often people who take upa regular practice of meditation notice they lose weight and don’t know
why and it is because their stress, inflammation, and cortisol is
lowered.
– Standard American diet – low fat high carbohydrate,
high omega-6 vegetable oils (soybean, corn, sunflower oils). These all
cause insulin to rise, weight gain, as we become more insulin-resistant,
leading to type 2 diabetes and is compared to taking sandpaper to your
veins, causing inflammation. The Omega 6 to 3 ratio that should be 3:1
but is typically 30:1 in the typical American diet.
Here are some other contributors that add to chronic pain and inflammation:
• Artificial Sweeteners
• Smoking
• High amounts of caffeine
• Processed food
• Dairy
• Sugar
• Wheat
• Trans Fats
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids
• MSG
• Alcohol
• Pollution
• Lack of sleep
These are all things you should not consume or do when you are in pain. This inflammation not only causes cancer, and other diseases, but cancer cannot grow without it.
How to Lower Inflammation:
In order to prevent or stop inflammation, you need to:
Stop:Stop smoking, avoid fried foods and trans-fats, sugar, refined grains
(pasta and breads), a sedentary lifestyle or sitting all day at work,
GMO’s (shown to cause inflammation and other illness), stop using
vegetable oils, avoid caffeine, pasteurized dairy, and
processed/packaged/prepared foods.
Start:
Exercise, optimize vitamin D levels, As well as some of the recommendations below and doing Chi Gong, shown here.
Herbs: (Can also be used as simple spices)
Cayenne, chamomile, boswelia, cardamom, aloe (See my blog here on how to prepare and eat Aloe), and spices cloves, black pepper, ginger, rosemary and turmeric.
Foods:
Fermented vegetables, kefir, Avacado’s, beets, asparagus, pomegranate, Wild Alaskan Salmon (high omega 3’s), blueberries, Shiitake mushrooms, & garlic.
Teas:
Matcha green tea is the most nutrient rich and comes
in stone-ground unfermented powder. it has 17 times the antioxidants of
wild blueberries and 7 times more than dark chocolate. (click pictures
for links on the left.) Tulsi teas is also loaded with anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
Here are some more things you should do to further prevent dangerous inflammation:
1. Sleep
Sleep Deprivation causes inflammation possibly leading to Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease and many other conditions.2. Supplement Omega 3’s
These balance out the large amounts of omega 6’s in our modern dietthat cause too much inflammation. I like fermented cod liver oil for
this. (click pic for link)
3. Green Vegetables
The enzymes, phytochemicals and nutrients will help to bolster and repair your cells. (See my breakfast blog here for my recommended greens)4. Eating Probiotic Foods
Kefir, fermented vegetables, water kefir, kombucha, or at least supplement with probiotics – 80% of your immune system is in your gut
5. Hydration
Since our body is made up of more than 80% water it is important to hydrate. See my blog here on why and how to filter it. I like to put Himalayan pink salt in my water, (see my blog about Sole here) since we are in fact salt water beings. This also helps to strengthen bones.6. Turmeric & Ginger Tea
Two powerful anti-inflammatories and my favorite herbs. As explained in my video here on how to make it, I like to add black pepper and coconut oil to increase the bioavailability of by 1000 times.
7. Epsom Salt Bath / Magnesium oil
Bath flakes are mostly magnesium and sulfate and over 80% of us aredeficient in it. It helps lower inflammation but also calms the mind and
body while detoxifying. See here how to make the magnesium oil to put on your skin everyday.
8. Essential oils
For relaxation (and lowering inflammation) I like to defuse lavenderor put peppermint on the back of my neck, which feels like soothing ice.
I also like to take a couple drops of Frankincense under my tongue
before my meditation, which helps for both inflammation and decalcifying the pineal gland. Here are some of the benefits of the top EO’s for inflammation:
1. Lavender –this is probably the most famous essential oil for pain relief and
relaxation. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and sedative
properties and it helps to relieve muscle tension and spasms, joint pain
and headache. Lavender is also one of my top 5 essential oils for
allergy relief. As an anti-inflammatory solution, lavender is great for
joint and muscle stiffness. To use as massage oil, add 5 drops to 10ml
of a carrier oil such as jojoba oil. A lavender bath or compress are
also effective for aching muscles.
2. Peppermint – good for muscle and joint pain, headache and nerve pain.
3. Frankincense – has anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as a mild sedative. It’s also used to alleviate stress and relieve pain.
4. Rosemary Essential Oil – As an anti-inflammatory
remedy, you can use it as a massage oil, especially to treat muscular
pains and rheumatism. Rosemary essential oil can help stimulate
circulation. It increases blood flow to the muscles and warms the
massaged area to reduce inflammation, as well as relieve pain. Adding a
few drops to a hot bath can not only help you combat headaches
effectively, but treat muscular and joint pains too.
Therapeutic Grade Organic Essential Oils (to set up a wholesale account email info@theartofunity.com)
To buy products:
– go to: www.mydoterra.com/newyorkcity/
– click “shop for products” in the top right
– click “Begin shopping” (after setting “English” and “United states” if that is where you are located)
– Then Click “Single Oils” and scroll down for the oil of your choice.
9. Supplements (taken daily as a preventative)
Astaxanthin & Resveratral – see my blog here for other supplements I personally take and recommend.– Astaxanthin – This is my favorite supplement. It is oneof the most powerful Antioxidants, great for the eyes, brain health,
joint pain and arthritis, and a kind of internal sunscreen.
Unlike most other antioxidants it protects the outside as well as the
inside of the cell. While other antioxidants handle only 1 free radical
at a time, this one can handle up to 19. It is said to be 6,000 times
stronger than vitamin C, 500 times stronger than vitamin E, 3,000 times
stronger than resveratrol and quercetin. Unlike other antixoidants,
Astaxanthin will never become a pro-oxidant, meaning that once depleted
and exhausted most antioxidants, “switch teams” so to speak, and become a
pro-oxidant free radical. (click picture for a link)
− Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant found in
certain fruits, vegetables and cocoa that is emerging as a modern-day
fountain of youth. It works by preventing your body from creating
sphingosine kinase and phospholipase D — two molecules known to trigger
inflammation. The science surrounding this compound is so compelling
that it has become one of my all-time favorite antioxidants, and I
believe one that shows real promise of health benefits.
10. Acupuncture
Western medicine is finnaly catching up to prove the benefits of acupuncture.11. Chi Gong / Tai Chi
Another thing TCM has always known that Western Medicine is catching up on. A recent study showed that Tai Chi canreduce inflammation in breast cancer survivors. The focus with this
exercise is slow movement and deep breathing, thus reducing stress
levels and in turn, reducing inflammation (and disease).
12. Meditation
More and More the benefits of meditation are being proven that are mental as well as physical. Inflammation is just one of the physical benefits. Learn how to meditate here.Problems with Most Conventional Inflammation Treatments
Conventional medicine will recommend anti-inflammatory drugs likeaspirin and NSAIDs when treating inflammation, but Dr. Mercola and many
others strongly advise against them. Dr. Mercola publicly warn against
these drugs in the late ‘90s, including about Vioxx, which ended up
killing more than 60,000 people from strokes and heart attacks.
Statins are also now frequently prescribed to individuals who have
normal cholesterol levels if they have elevated C-reactive protein
levels, to combat inflammation, and presumably reduce their risk of
developing heart disease.
But taking a statin in this case will NOT resolve the underlying problem
causing the increase in inflammation and will expose you to an
abundance of statin-related side effects.
The third drug often given to people with inflammation is the
corticosteroid prednisone. This immunosuppressive drug, though necessary
in some cases, is associated with serious long-term side effects such
as cataracts, bone loss, weakening of the immune system, and many
others. One of the most serious complications from prednisone is the
risk of osteoporosis, which occurs from the bone loss.
Although prednisone is indeed occasionally needed and can actually be
life saving, it is nearly always a poor choice to use for the long term.
Prednisone will cover up the disease, but it is the underlying
dysfunction — the cause of the disease — that must be repaired. (taken
from –
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-inflammation.aspx)
Source:
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/inflammation.html
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/23-ways-to-get-rid-of-inflammation-and-joint-pain.html
http://liveenergized.com/alkaline-diet-guides/anti-inflammation-diet/
http://www.naturalnews.com/047842_inflammation_natural_medicine_antioxidants.html
http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/essential-oils-to-relieve-pain/
https://www.thefusionmodel.com/what-are-the-best-essential-oils-for-inflammation/
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/02/anti-inflammatory-foods-herbs-spices.aspx
