How to Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation is nothing but the body's response to an injury or infection. Symptoms of inflammation in the body are pain, heat, redness, irritation and swelling. There are several natural ways to reduce inflammation. Naturally cured inflammation is more effective and long-lasting than treating it in some other way, or using frequent medications. The following is a diet to be followed, and also guidelines, or useful tips to be followed, for getting rid of inflammation quickly.

Foods that Reduce Inflammation

There are many foods that can be consumed for reducing inflammation naturally. Foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids and calcium are the main sources to get rid of inflammation. The following is a list of foods found in the anti-inflammatory diet.

Vegetables		Fruits		Nuts
broccoli bok choy Brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower chard collards turnip greens leeks	sweet potatoes bell peppers green beans green onions spring onions kale fennel garlic olives spinach	oranges mulberries papaya raspberries rhubarb strawberries pineapple guavas kiwi	kumquat lemons limes acerola cherries apples avocados black currants blueberries	almonds flaxseed linseed hazelnuts sunflower seeds walnuts

Fish		Herb & Oil
sardines snapper striped bass tuna whitefish halibut	salmon oysters rainbow trout cod herring	olive oil avocado oil basil ginger cayenne pepper green tea	parsley sage rosemary thyme oregano mint licorice

Natural Ways to Treat Inflammation

You should try to include these foods in your daily diet. These foods can also be included in the arthritis diet as they will help in getting rid of the inflammation caused due to arthritis. At the same time, it is also important to stay away from foods that cause inflammation.

• Turmeric, Ginger, Bromelain & Omega 3 foods: Including these foods in your regular diet is one of the natural ways to reduce inflammation, which will help you keep inflammation at bay. Turmeric is as strong as steroids, without any side effects, and ginger is a good remedy for pain.
• Good Sleep: It is very important to have sound sleep. A sleep of minimum 7.5 hours is essential for the human body to stay fit. Following a good routine will also prove beneficial for treating inflammation in the body.
• Refrain from Stress: Today's advanced work ethics may cause a lot of stress. But, refraining from stress, or implementing stress management techniques in your daily life is one of the best ways to reduce inflammation.
• Apply Ice Pack: Use of ice for 10 to 15 min on the inflamed part of the body every hour, is another natural way to deal with inflammation. But, instead of applying ice directly on bare skin, wrap it in a piece of cloth and then apply on the infected area.
• Food list mentioned above: Including the foods in your diet is one of the best ways of reducing inflammation for men and women.
• Maintain Weight: Avoiding foods that contain sugar or fat also helps in decreasing the severity of inflammation. There are many other diseases that you could refrain from contracting when you keep a track of the fat in your body.
• Gel Containing Menthol: Applying gel that contains menthol on the inflamed area is one of the many tips to reduce inflammation.
• Physical Fitness Programs: Keep yourself fit by joining some physical fitness programs, as these programs guide and help you build resistance against many odd diseases. Finding time in this fast paced world may be difficult, but it is very important to have a better lifestyle to keep yourself away from chronic inflammation.
• Smoking: Smoking is injurious to health, and also induces lung cancer. It is one of the major causes of throat inflammation in people all over the world and hence, you should also stop smoking.

I hope this diet plan and lifestyle tips will be helpful to you. Lastly, as a summation, you should keep away from foods that cause inflammation and stay free of such unpleasant situations by taking adequate care of yourself to enjoy life to the fullest. Take care!