Inflammation 101

Image via WikipediaInflammation is the #1 leading cause of ALL disease.  I'm leading this little tutorial on inflammation with that statement because it is powerful and true.  Again, inflammation is the #1 cause of ALL deadly disease.

Inflammation is finally getting the attention it needs to have so that we can become educated at preventing inflammation.  How do you know if you are living with inflammation?

Signs of Low Grade Inflammation
*Bloating, belching, passing gas
*Constipation or diarrhea
*Fatigue or sluggishness
*Itchy ears & eyes
*Dark circles and bags under eyes
*Joint pain and stiffness
*Throat irritation
*Sinus trouble
*Acne, hives, rashes
*Ruddy, inflamed looking skin
*Water retention
*Food cravings
*Binge eating

Is Your Diagnosis Chronic Inflammation?
*Arthritis
*Gastritis
*Irritable Bowel Syndrome
*Crohn's Disease
*COPD
*Lupus
*Parkinson's Disease
*Colitis
* Hepatitis
*Fibromyalgia
*Any and ALL autoimmune diseases
and many, many more.

Causes of Inflammation
*Poor digestion
*Malnutrition
*Foods with a high pH
*Menopause
*Stress (cortisol release causes inflammation)
*Anxiety
*Toxins
*Adrenal gland overload
*Sugar
*Carb based diet
*Meat based diet
*Dairy and Wheat
*Environmental Toxins
*Pesticides
*Chemical Fertilizers
and this is just the beginning......

It is no wonder that the people of our country are suffering of inflammatory illnesses.  Diabetes and obesity are also signs of serious inflammation.

Chronic inflammation can lead to an early grave.  So what do we do?  Our doctors prescribe chemicals that lessen the feeling of our symptoms yet really only further the inflammation of the liver, our one hope of eliminating the toxins that are causing the inflammation!  This a sad, sad cycle and I hope this post sheds a little light on the cycle of inflammatory disease.

There are easy, actionable steps that Anyone can do to heal their inflammation and get on the path to health.  Taking responsibility for your health isn't as scary as it sounds.

Action Steps
*Eat a plant based diet
*Gentle exercise (yoga, tai chi, walking)
*Eliminate toxins (sauna, salt baths)
*Drink more water
*Learn to cook healthy meals and snacks
*Use proper supplements
*Avoid high pH foods (sugar, carbs, processed)
*Limit animal proteins and fats
*Meditate to reduce stress
*Live a life of purpose and passion
*Stay active
*Eat more live, raw foods (promotes digestion)

Inflammation doesn't need to kill us.  No one needs to suffer through inflammation.  I personally invite you to listen to my radio show on inflammation and hear how one man completely changed his health and his life by taking responsibility for his health.  Look for the episode with Bob Casper airing on February 10th, 2011 at 3 pm Pacific Time on Journey Into Wellness.

He will be sharing his story as well as the product that helped him gain an edge on his PAIN and his health.  To learn about this product and more health based products click here.  It will be a remarkable and possible life-changing show for many of you.

In Wellness and Love,

~Wendy
Herbalist, Wellness Consultant

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