How to Relieve ACUTE inflammation / Pain

Also see: Chronic Low Level Inflammation (CLII) Treatment

Topical Anti-inflammatories

Ice.   If possible, apply ice to affected area - 10-15 mins every 1-2 hours

DMSO - Powerful short-term anti-inflammatory. E.g. Very effective at quickly quenching pain  and reducing inflammation from bites and stings.

Comfrey Oil.    Not only anti-inflammatory, comfrey builds collagen, which helps heal bruises, burns, wrinkles, damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones; use as comfrey leaf/root oil or leaf poutice (mash fresh leaves in a processor and place inside muslim or thin cloth and cover with plastic; alternatively if possible place

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF therapy)

Mainstream anti-inflammatory "Meds"

Statins, NSAIDS (aspirin), prednisone /corticosteroids   (can cause osteoporosis, cataracts, diabetes, Cushings syndrome)

Polyphenols for symptomatic relief of ACUTE inflammation

Polyphenols are strong anti-inflammatories and antioxidants found in high amounts in certain foods, spices and herbs

Polyphenols