Chronic Inflammation Relief

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Arthritis, gingivitis, heart disease and psoriasis are conditions that affect very different parts of the body, yet they all have something in common: inflammation. Inflammation also plays a role in dozens of other conditions, from allergies, eczema, bowel disease and autoimmune disorders like lupus to macular degeneration and memory loss.

Inflammation is your immune system's first reaction against infection. The injured area often becomes hot, red, swollen and painful. The heat is produced by the increased blood flow to the injured area. Redness occurs because the battle and repair processes are underway. The area usually becomes swollen because of all the fluid and immune cells at the site. Pain is often the first indicator of inflammation.

Inflammation is an effective way of ensuring that invaders do not enter your body and create havoc, but when it becomes low-grade and chronic, your immune system's army stay revved up and damages healthy issue in the crossfire.

Stress, bacteria, viruses, parasites, environmental toxins, certain foods, smoking, high blood insulin levels and obesity are just a few of the factors that promote inflammation.

Foods you choose can either promote or prevent inflammation. Foods containing arachidonic acid, such as organ meats, beef, dairy products promote inflammation. Through a complicated process the body breaks down arachidonic acid into inflammatory compounds.

Emphasize on eating six servings of vegetables and one serving of fruit everyday. These are foods that have a low rating on glycemic index, meaning the body takes longer to break them down into blood glucose. They are the best choice for reducing inflammation.

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Inflammation and Aging

A paper published online in Molecular Cell has reported the results of a study that blocked a certain protein from being expressed in mice. The protein AUF1 is critical for binding and degrading mRNA specific for pro-inflammatory molecules. In this study, the mice lack AUF1, and (not surprisingly) they have a dampened inflammatory response. A bit surprising is the news that, even in a germ-free environment, the mice age very quickly. After further study, authors concluded that the anti-inflammatory AUF1 not only binds and degrades mRNA for pro-inflammatory molecules, but it also acts as a transcription factor responsible for triggering the production of telomerase – a very strange double-role for this type of molecule. Without telomerase, the chromosomes of the mice become degraded very quickly and the mice age prematurely.

Robert Schneider of New York University, who led the study. "This is certainly not something anybody would have ever anticipated."

Schneider and his team had been analysing mice that lacked a protein called AUF1 and they'd shown that it was critical for binding to and degrading mRNA transcripts encoding inflammatory proteins. But besides having a dampened inflammatory response, mice lacking AUF1 displayed some unusual characteristics.

"We noticed that they aged very rapidly," said Schneider. "Every cell in this animal's body was undergoing senescence". Furthermore, "with each subsequent generation the ability to produce mice decreased quite dramatically", he said. These attributes, which appeared to have nothing to do with inflammation, began to ring some bells, said Schneider. They reminded him of reports about mice that lack telomerase—an enzyme that maintains the repetitive DNA sequences (telomeres) that cap and protect the ends of chromosomes. Without telomerase, telomeres become shorter with each cell cycle, which eventually damages the chromosomes and triggers cellular senescence.

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Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief

A recent CDC report indicated that 90% of Americans rate their health as "good" or better, yet the statistics disagree. They spend more than any other country (>$2 trillion) in healthcare, but rank a dismal 38th in overall health. What if they took even a small percentage of that amount and really focused on prevention? Not only would they be much more healthy, but they would save the country billions in the long run!

I believe they have all the technology they need to be able to focus on prevention, but currently they spend to much attention on disease care versus actual healthcare (prevention) A common definition states that health is simply the absence of disease. While there are much more complex definitions, many people base their health on the absence of certain signs and symptoms related to disease. they now know that the disease process is much more complex and consists of several steps before symptoms begin. Each disease process begins with an insult to a cell or group of cells. After this insult an inflammatory response occurs triggering our body into action. However, often times this inflammation occurs at a level that is unrecognisable or our body does not have the resources it needs to reduce the inflammation. Now that they know inflammation occurs at the beginning of the disease process, the best cure would be to reduce inflammatory markers and prevent inflammation from occurring in the first place.

I recently read an article in Chiropractic Economics that stated the 3 keys to prevention are chiropractic, nutrition, and exercise. I would like to add an addition category: Detoxification.

1. Chiropractic- Everyone would agree that our brain is important because it tells the rest of our body what to do even when they aren't thinking about it. Getting regular adjustments helps our brain and nervous system function optimally and communicate with our vital organs.
2. Nutrition- I believe this is the most important aspect of the 3 keys to prevention. Our body is made up of over 70 trillion cells and at any given time those cells are completing thousands of chemical reactions. If they want our brain, nervous system, and other organs to be healthy then they need proper nutrition.
3. Exercise- Our bodies they're created to move. Without movement there would be death. I believe that our bodies they're created to move in two major ways. The first includes low intensity exercise including walking as primal humans did everyday. The second includes high intensity short duration exercise. Primal humans would occasionally have to lift heavy objects, run from danger, or chase game while hunting. Rarely did they sustain moderate intensity exercise or what they would consider today as cardio.
4. Detoxification- Today there are over 80,000 different chemicals that man has created. Very few of them have been tested to determine the effect on the body. While the body performs millions of complex chemical reactions each second there is delicate balance that must be maintained. When it is exposed to chemicals that it doesn't recognize (toxins) it needs to be able to remove them to prevent adverse reactions or miscommunication between cells. If too many toxins accumulate our body eventually becomes confused leading to a variety of disease processes.

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Pain and Inflammation Relief

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Chronic Inflammation and Knee pain

Knee pain is a common reason for people to seek the care of a Naturopathic Doctor to reduce pain and gain mobility. Knee pain can be a symptom of many other health issues such as arthritis, injury, scaring, cartilage wear, and/or tendon and bursa inflammation. Inflammation is the common sign in each of these conditions, and the cause of knee pain and reduced mobility.

Inflammation, while uncomfortable, is essential to the healing process. Swelling recruits the immune system to the sight of damage, causing us pain and reminding us to take it easy. Chronic inflammation however, is a signal that the body is not healing itself, either due to recurrent injury, or a pro-inflammatory environment that lets inflammation go unchecked. To get total body inflammation under control, a Naturopathic Doctor, will address lifestyle factors which may impact inflammation, and prescribe natural anti-inflammatories to reduce pain and help knee pain sufferers regain function of their joints.

Natural anti-inflammatories have significant advantages over pharmaceutical choices: they cause less digestive side effects, and can be taken long-term without influencing other organs, including the liver. Anti-inflammatory botanicals, such as Curcumin and Boswellia, and nutrients like fish oil, can be prescribed to reduce pain in the joints by calming inflammation at the site. Acupuncture can also decrease pain and inflammation in the knees, which can result in reductions in pain, as well as an improved range of motion. Topical preparations of herbs can also be applied to the joints to reduce inflammation and pain. Naturopathic treatments can also conquer inflammation over time through anti-inflammatory diets, stress reduction techniques, and weight-loss. Chronic inflammation is not only a source of pain, it been linked to other diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. Following an anti-inflammatory protocol can therefore not only decrease joint pain, but also can also reduce the risk of these diseases. Some examples of inflammatory foods to avoid include red meats, nightshade vegetables, (tomato, potato, bell peppers and eggplant) and gluten. Regular use of anti-inflammatory oils such as olive and flax can decrease inflammatory markers in the blood; while culinary herbs such as turmeric and ginger, can turn average meals into anti-inflammatory medicines. Chronic stress can be managed by improving coping strategies and adaptogenic herbs, which can be prescribed by your Naturopathic Doctor.

Whatever the cause of your knee pain, there are natural solutions that can restore your joints to optimal health and help you get moving – pain free.

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Chronic Inflammation Relief

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Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation, also known as low-grade or systemic inflammation — can play a more puzzling and long-lasting role in the body. Consider the vast array of autoimmune disorders — such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and polymyalgia rheumatica — where the body's immune system mistakenly initiates an inflammatory response even though there's no apparent inflammation to fight off. Chronic inflammation plays a more obvious role in diseases such as asthma and the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. And what about the not-so-obvious role of chronic inflammation? Consider the possible connection between gum disease and cardiovascular disease. Research indicates that heart disease, clogged arteries, stroke and bacterial endocarditis may be linked to oral health. Although more study is needed to confirm this possible link, some scientists believe that bacteria from gum disease can enter the bloodstream and make its way to the heart, so you may need to pay more attention to oral health

Even less obvious — but of enormous interest to researchers — is the part inflammation plays in cancer. For instance, chronic bladder inflammation due to repeated urinary infections or cystitis may increase risk of a squamous cell bladder cancer. In some areas of the world, this type of cancer is linked to chronic inflammation caused by infection with a parasite.

Just what does all this mean for you? Can you actually do something to reduce your risk of chronic inflammation that may play a part in disease? That depends. At present, it's still too early in the science to reasonably conclude that reducing inflammation leads to a reduction in cancer risk. Many of the questions concerning cause and effect with cancer have yet to be proven.

What you can do, though, is make a point to avoid certain things that cause inflammation and are proven unhealthy. Prime examples are smoking and excessive alcohol use.

Some people advocate an "anti-inflammatory diet." Although there's less evidence such diets work to directly thwart inflammation, most of the recommended foods are typical of the Mediterranean style of eating and in principle are good choices. Key components of the Mediterranean diet include:

• Eating generous amounts of fruits and vegetables
• Consuming healthy fats, such as olive oil and canola oil
• Eating small portions of nuts
• For some, drinking red wine in moderation
• Eating fish on a regular basis
• Consuming very little red meat

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Pain and Inflammation relief for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yesterday I was writing about how sunburn can inflame rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so today I thought I would provide more tips for living with rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Lighten your load - Every extra pound you carry puts four pounds of stress on your knees, and even a small amount of weight loss will provide relief. Talk to your doctor about the best program for you.

• Keep mobile - Careful regular and even vigorous exercise is critical for improving flexibility and maintaining muscle to support joints, but opt for low-impact exercises like swimming, biking and yoga that let you work out without painful pounding (and go especially easy during a flare). Avoid lifting heavy weights, which can be hard on tendons around the wrist. You might even consider a few sessions with a personal trainer who has experience with RA patients.

• Protect your heart - Because RA involves inflammation, it increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Keep your heart as healthy as possible by maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding smoking and keeping cholesterol levels under control.

• Build strong bones - Corticosteroid treatments can increase your odds of developing osteoporosis up to 50 percent. Prevent bone loss by getting 1,000 mg of calcium per day. Supplements are an option, but the best sources of this mineral are milk, yogurt, broccoli, kale and salmon.

• Deter depression - Living with a chronic pain and inflammation is challenging on many levels. Depression affects approximately 20 percent of people with RA and can actually worsen symptoms. Ask your doctor about treatment options or a referral to a mental-health professional.
• Get a flu shot - The flu is especially dangerous for anyone who has a chronic illness or an immune system suppressed by drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who have autoimmune diseases get an annual flu shot.
• Soothe pain your way - Some people find a warm pack or bath soothing and pain relieving. Others prefer cold, which decreases blood flow to the inflamed area and eases muscle spasms. You can buy hot and cold packs from a drugstore, or use a hot water bottle or a pack of frozen vegetables.

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Inflammation and sunburn

One thing I have learn from living in the tropics is to take care to avoid sunburn, although I do occasionally get caught out.

Sunburns are the worst thing ever. But they are even more painful for those with a chronic inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis. A sunburn is an acute inflammatory reaction of the skin that follows excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun. So basically, if your skin gets burnt it sends a trigger to you immune system (often being suppressed by a biologic medication) to hurry up and heal the burnt area.

But that's the last thing you want to happen — because it can send your body into a full flare-up mode. you could feel like a big puff ball, as your body responds to the inflammation started by sunburn.

With rheumatoid arthritis(RA), your immune system — which usually does a great job fighting germs that want to cause infections — turns its powerful attack on your body. Certain chemicals cause severe inflammation in your joints, which then causes the pain and swelling that comes along with the disease. But according to research, we should not only be worried about the inflammation in our joints that can cause joint damage, because the inflammation runs throughout our entire body with a flare-up. Eventually, it can cause inflammation in your heart. That's why it is important to try to suppress the inflammation caused by RA. .

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