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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 38 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as laurel, basil, turmeric, and devil's claw, as well as 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 many of the most common inflammation-related ailments--such as allergies, asthma, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, cystitis, tendonitis, 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.
Contents
Part One
The Inflammation Syndrome
1 The Body's Defenses
Inflammation Reactions
2 Physical Effects of Inflammation
Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Heat
3 Fifty Illnesses Characterized by Inflammation
Common Examples of Inflammation Symptoms
4 How Anti-Inflammatory Agents Work
The Biochemistry of Inflammation
Part Two
Natural Substances That Fight Inflammation
5 Eighteen Anti-Inflammatory Plants
Cortisone Stimulators, Inflammation Blockers, and Antihistamines
6 Supplements and Diets for Fighting Inflammation
Omega-3s and Alkaline Minerals
7 Hydrotherapy
The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cold Water
Appendix: Directory of Illnesses and
Recommended Anti-Inflammatories
Illustration Credits
Index
