Also see: ACUTE Inflammation Treatment
To win the battle against CHRONIC LOW-LEVEL Inflammation (CLLI), you will need to :
(1) Address dietary /lifestyle practices causing tissue-damaging oxidative stress
(2) Enhance elimination of toxins and microbes from the body
(3) Address dietary/lifestyle practices modulating the inflammatory response
(3) Address dietary/lifestyle practices modulating the inflammatory response | ||
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ALL nutrients/recommendations in this chart are known for their anti-inflammatory influence SOD, CAT, GPx are body's endogenous antioxidants (AOX) |
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VITAMINS (ANTIOXIDANTS) | |
Vitamin A / Beta-carotene | AOX | |
Vitamin B2 | ↓ homocysteine | |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Δ5D cofactor | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) |
↓ homocysteine Δ6D cofactor Magnesium efficiency |
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Vitamin B9 (Folate) |
↓ homocysteine Leafy/green veg. and fortified grain products |
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Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | ↓ homocysteine | |
Vitamin C - God's medicine |
AOX |
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Vitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin Sunlight |
AOX Anti-inflammatory cytokines |
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Vitamin E | AOX | |
CoQ10 -Spark and dampener |
AOX |
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MELATONIN - The Darkness Hormone |
AOX |
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MINERALS (ANTIOXIDANT Cofactors) | ||
Iodine | Thyroid hormone | |
Copper | SOD cofactor | |
Iron | CAT cofactor | |
Magnesium reduces inflammation |
Δ6D cofactor GPx cofactor - AOX Glutathione needs Mg Mg Activates Vitamin D Mg - Alkalizing Agent Mg - Heavy Metal Detoxifier |
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Manganese | SOD cofactor | |
Selenium |
GPx cofactor -
AOX Glutathione needs Mg Thyroid hormone cofactor |
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Zinc |
Δ6D cofactor Δ5D cofactor SOD cofactor |
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Glyconutrients | Anti-inflammatory | |
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY / ANTIOXIDANT FOODS | ||
Fruits/Vegetables (9 - 3 oz servings/day) | Eat raw or lightly steamed/sauteed in olive oil and spices. | |
Spices | Anti-inflammatory: red pepper, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, | |
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FATS (counter Omega-6 inflammatory fats) How-to GET THE FATS OF LIFE |
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Omega-3 Fats:
Flax, Chia or Hemp Seed, Oily fish, WIld Salmon Oil, Krill Oil |
Anti-inflammatory fats: Flax Seed, Chia Seed, or Hemp Seed Eating fish for omega-3 EPA / DHA Fish Body Oil E.g Wild Salmon Oil Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) |
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Omega-6 DGLA: Borage /Blackcurrant/Evening primrose oil |
Anti-inflammatory fat: Borage, blackcurrant, or evening primrose oil for DGLA (contain Omega-6 GLA) |
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Extra Virgin Olive oil / avocadoes |
Monounsaturated fat for
cold / low heat use. Olive oil |
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Beans (2 servings/day) | Anti-inflammatory | |
OTHER | ||
Spiritual Peace |
Religious intervention shown to improve immune function Trust in God |
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Exercise | Exercise | |
Control INSULIN Levels | ||
Emotional Stability |
Thoughts MTT |
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Anti-inflammatory “Tools” |
DMSO Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT) |
Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems
"The medical kit of the future"
General electrotherapy health benefits. Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:
Detoxification | Wellness / Healthy aging | Pain relief |
Relief from insomnia | Immune system restoral | Anti-Inflammatory |
Maximizes cellular energy production | Accelerated tissue /bone /scar healing |
Stress Reduction |
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation | Increased blood oxygen / circulation |
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There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy |
Beck Protocol |
Rife therapy |
Ozone therapy |
Near Infrared (NIR) class 4 laser therapy |
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:
Balances neurotransmitters | Relieves pain | Treats depression |
Substance abuse withdrawal | Relieves insomnia | Relieve stress / anxiety |
Anti-Inflammatory | Fibromyalgia | +++ |