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herbsInflammation – Fighting Foods

Inflammation is the beginning stage of almost all disease. Eliminating or controlling inflammation anywhere in the body has a lot to do with diet. Even an old injury can suddenly become inflamed after a meal that is heavy in starches or sugars.

Clues like this will tell you which foods to avoid. A distended, swollen, or bloated feeling is another clue that your body is having an inflammatory reaction.

Best Anti-Inflammatory Fruits:

  • Acerola cherries
  • All berries
  • Avocados
  • Black currants
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherries
  • Guava
  • Lemon peel
  • Melon
  • Olives
  • Papaya
  • Pineapple

Best Anti-Inflammatory Nuts:

  • Almonds
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Macadamia
  • Walnuts

Best Anti-Inflammatory Seeds:

  • Chia
  • Flax
  • Hemp
  • Pumpkin
  • Sunflower

Best Anti-Inflammatory Spices:

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Curry
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Hot chili peppers
  • Onion powder
  • Turmeric

Best Anti-Inflammatory Vegetables:

  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Chives
  • Dark greens (Collards, Kale, Parsley, Spinach)
  • Grape leaves
  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Onions
  • Pumpkin
  • Radish
  • Turnip

My Balanced Life

relaxThe Benefits of Relaxation:

Did you know that there are significant health benefits associated with relaxation? The benefits of relaxation are more than simply a refreshed mind and rejuvenated spirit. The benefits of relaxation ~ which are naturally opposite to the adrenaline rush ~ include a restful heart rate, slower breathing, and a drop in blood pressure resulting in reduced stress. Reducing stress can decrease your chances of developing certain heath conditions, such as heart disease and cancer.