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supplements by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Inflammation is the body's response to tissue damage and infection. It is a comp lex reaction involving a number of cellular and molecular components. The result of each inflammatory reaction may be beneficial (defense the body against agent s deranging its homeostasis) or harmful (damage to surrounding tissues). Inflamm ation can be acute or chronic. Systemic inflammation means that it is present th roughout the body. Chronic inflammation acts like a slow-burning fire, continuing to stimulate p ro-inflammatory immune cells when they may not be needed. When these excess immu ne cells are circulating in the body, they can damage healthy areas in the body, such as blood vessel linings (as in atherosclerosis), pancreatic tissue (in dia betes), joint tissue (in arthritis), gut mucosa (in lactose and gluten intoleran ce). Cause of Inflammation There are many conditions that cause it. Genetics play a role, so does the envir onment. Environmental factors include diet, exposure to toxins, germs, pollutant s, and inhalants. Some people have a genetic predisposition to heightened inflam mation which can cause them to have an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. But a commonly overlooked cause of inflammation is poor diet. Germs that make their home in the gut may help cause obesity and a range of h ealth-threatening symptoms that go along with it. It could be that certain bacte ria cause inflammation that can affect appetite as well as inflammatory bowel co nditions like Crohn's disease and colitis. According to Andrew Gewirtz of Emory University in Atlanta, bacteria may play a role perhaps a population of bacteria that thrive because other, competing organisms have been wiped out by antibioti cs, access to clean water and other factors of modern life. Anti inflammation diet A diet that reduces non-infectious inflammation consists mostly of vegetables, b erries and fish. In my opinion, the foods that cause the least inflammation and are the most anti-inflammatory are fish such as halibut and salmon, and all kind s of vegetables. Foods that cause inflammation are sugar, simple carbohydrates, and certain fatty acids and oils. To reduce inflammation avoid junk foods such a s donuts, pastry, and sugared drinks. Orange juice neutralizes the proinflammatory effect of a high-fat, high-carb ohydrate meal and prevents endotoxin increase and Toll-like receptor expression. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2010. It is best to not drink more than a few ounces at a time in order to prevent a fast rise in blood sugar levels. Supplements that may reduce Inflammation There are countless nutrients and herbs that may reduce inflammation, and with t ime I will add others to this list. I just want to list a few as examples. Boswellia is an Ayurvedic herb that has boswellic acids. Bromelain contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that have the ability to suppress i nflammation Curcumin is helpful, it is an extract from the spice turmeric. Ginger herb may help reduce inflammation. Green Lipped Mussels or a standardized product Lyprinol supplement often used fo r joint health. Fish Oil supplements are a great option to reduce inflammation. intake of EPA an d DHA supplements alter the gene expression profiles of peripheral blood mononuc lear cells to a more antiinflammatory and antiatherogenic status. Probiotics may be of benefit since they may replace some of the harmful bacteria in the gut with good ones that do not cause an inflammatory response. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that has anti-inflammatory effects.

I am looking for an herbal replacement for ibuprofen. Does the combination suppl ement curcumin and turmeric help with muscle pain and swelling? It is not possible for us to predict any one person's individual response to supplements. There are many causes for muscle pain and swelling that may require different forms of treatment. The role of various fatty acids in the diet Omega-3 refers to a group of unsaturated fatty acids. The first fatty acid in th is group is named alpha linolenic acid or just linolenic acid, and sometimes it is just called omega-3. Omega-6 is an essential fatty acid. Several other fats a re derived from omega-6 including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), dihomogamma-linole nic acid (DGLA), and arachidonic acid (AA). Prolonged inflammation, known as chr onic inflammation, leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells which are p resent at the site of inflammation and is characterized by simultaneous destruct ion and healing of the tissue from the inflammatory process. Many changes in the Western diet over the last 30 years have resulted in a dramatic increase in the ratio between omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. High omega 6 int ake is associated with a higher incidence of inflammatory disorders. Inflammation of an artery Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis, is an inflammatory condi tion Inflammation and cancer Many common cancers develop as a consequence of years of chronic inflammation. I ncreasing evidence indicates that the inflammation may result from persistent mu cosal or epithelial cell colonization by microorganisms; including hepatitis B v irus and hepatitis C virus, which can cause hepatocellular cancer; human papillo ma virus subtypes, which cause cervical cancer, and the bacterium Helicobacter p ylori, which can cause gastric cancer. At present, the cause of other chronic in flammatory conditions associated with increased cancer risk, such as ulcerative colitis, is obscure. Particular microbial characteristics as well as the type of the inflammatory response contribute to clinical outcomes via influence on epit helial cell and immune responses. Persistent inflammation leads to increased cel lular turnover, especially in the epithelium, and provides selection pressure th at result in the emergence of cells that are at high risk for malignant transfor mation. Cytokines, chemokines, free radicals, and growth factors modulate microb ial populations that colonize the host. Thus, therapeutic opportunities exist to target the causative microbe, the consequent inflammatory mediator, or epitheli al cell responses. Such measures could be of value to reduce cancer risk in infl ammation-associated malignancies. Liver inflammation Hepatitis is the Latin word for liver inflammation. It is characterized by the d estruction of a number of ... the viruses that can cause liver inflammation, Inflammation of the lung and its causes Inflammation of the lung can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, inflammatory conditions, asthma, and exposure to toxins, pollutants, and irritants. Inflammation of the spinal cord Transverse myelitis is a neurologic syndrome caused by inflammation of the spina l cord. The term myelitis is a nonspecific term for inflammation of the spinal c ord; Stomach inflammation The term for inflammation of the stomach is gastritis. Inflammation of the colon - inflammation of the bowel Inflammation of the colon can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, inflammator

y conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, and certain cancers. Ulcerative colitis is due to inflammation of the colon. If your doctor is having difficult y finding the reason for your inflammation in your colon, he can refer you to a GI specialist who can perform a colonoscopy. Colitis is another term used to den ote inflammation in the colon. Eye inflammation - Eyelid inflammation Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. See a list of eye disorders. Joint inflammation The most common cause of joint inflammation is arthritis or osteoarthritis, foll owed by rheumatoid arthritis. Infections can also cause joint inflammation but t his is not as common as osteoarthritis. Knee inflammation can be caused by bursi tis, gout, and other causes. NSAIDs and COX2 inhibitors are used by the medical profession. Muscle inflammation Muscle inflammation (myositis) can result from a number of diseases, including a viral infection. Like any inflammation, muscle inflammation can cause pain and tenderness, swelling, warmth, and impairment of function, occurring as muscle we akness. Gall bladder inflammation Acute cholecystitis is a sudden inflammation of the gallbladder that causes seve re abdominal pain. Inflammation of the brain Inflammatory diseases of the brain include abscess, meningitis, encephalitis and vasculitis. Inflammation of the pancreas Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas. It's a stomachache like you've never had before. Pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back and lasts for many hours to days is typical of pancreatitis. Inflammation of the heart - Inflammation and Antherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries Inflammation plays a key role in atherosclerosis from the earliest stage of lesi on initiation, to the ultimate complication of thrombosis. In patients who died because of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), coronary atherosclerotic plaques are characterized by the presence of macrophages, and to a lesser extent T-lymphocyt es, at the immediate site of either plaque rupture or superficial erosion. Hardening of the arteries in the legs is strongly associated with biologica l markers of inflammation, which may be a warning sign of heart trouble. An inex pensive test for inflammation may be a good start to identifying warning signs o f heart trouble. Inflammation occurs when the body responds in an effort to repa ir damaged tissue, including the scarring and hardening of arteries over time. A high leukocyte (an inflammation marker) count is moderately predictive of perip heral arterial disease. Leukocytes are commonly known as white blood cells. Leuk ocyte count can be assessed using an inexpensive routine test. Prostate inflammation Prostatitis is the term used for prostate inflammation. Inflammation of the cervix - Cervical inflammation Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine cervix and most often caused by vir uses. A PAP test can reveal the cause of the cervicitis. Kidney inflammation A kidney inflammation is called nephritis and can be associated with urinary tra

ct infections, kidney conditions, kidney disease and stones. Chest inflammation Several conditions can lead to chest inflammation including inflammation of the chest wall lining (pleurisy), inflammation of the sac around the heart ( pericar ditis), or inflammation of the chest wall muscles, cartilage or ribs. Intestinal inflammation Crohn's disease, and inflammatory bowel disorder, is an inflammation of the inte stines. Viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa can all cause inflammation fo the int estines. Gum inflammation This is known as gingivitis Pelvic inflammation Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection in the upper genital tr act/reproductive organs (uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries) of a female. Nerve inflammation Neuritis is inflammation of the nerves. Bladder inflammation The most common cause of bladder inflammation is cystitis due to bacterial infec tions. Granulomatous inflammation Granulomatous inflammation is a type of chronic inflammation that leads to the f ormation of granulomas. Granulomatous inflammation can be caused by infectious a gents such as tuberculosis and syphilis, or non-infectious agents such as silica and asbestos. Certain systemic diseases can cause granulomatous inflammation su ch as sarcoidosis. Inflammation of the scalp This can be caused by topical agents placed on the scalp or an infection, most o ften a fungus. Vaginal inflammation Vaginitis literally means an inflammation of the vagina. The commonest causes of vaginitis are infections, but sometimes allergies to products such as soap can cause vaginal inflammation. Sinus inflammation Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Inflammation, Immune System, and Aging Advancing age is associated with diminished immune function. This is true for ad aptive immunity, which is mediated by T and B lymphocytes, and for some aspects of innate immunity, which include the activity of phagocytic cells such as macro phages. Although aspects of innate immunity may be compromised by age, aging is often associated with increases in systemic markers of inflammation. Such marker s include plasma concentrations of tumor necrosis factor {alpha} (TNF-{alpha}) a nd interleukin 6 (IL-6), which suggest an increased activity of the innate immun e system later in life. Elevated markers of inflammation in the aged are associa ted with disability and death. This is not surprising because many diseases of a ging have an inflammatory component that results from activation of the innate i mmune system. For example, cardiovascular disease involves chronic inflammation in the arterial wall that is mediated, in part, by macrophages activated by oxid ized lipids. Thus, innate immunity is our friend because it protects against pat hogens, but it may also be our foe when it plays a role in chronic disease.

Inflammation treatment Q. My question relates loosely to the numerous questions you've answered about M annatech glyconutrients. Is there any current research about inflamed cells as a source of disease? When I asked how a cell becomes inflamed, the response I rec eived was that missing elements in our diet cause receptors to remain unfilled a nd protruding from cells walls, making them rough like sandpaper, instead of smo oth as they should be. Any comment? A. Inflammation is a very complicated process that has numerous causes and th ere are countless molecules involved including many types of prostaglandins, leu kotrienes, cytokines, etc. Inflammation can occur due to poor diet, autoimmune c onditions, infection by various bacteria, viruses, or other germs. "Missing elem ents in our diet," is not a frequent cause of inflammation, although lack of ome ga-3 oils is a common cause of inflammation. Is it true that statins may reduce inflammation in the arteries? And also, is th ere a supplement that would be beneficial in decreasing inflammation, other than just diet alone? There are many herbs and supplements that reduce inflammation and I will add more to the list over time. Stating may reduce inflammation in the arteries but may increase damage to muscle tissue and could well harm the liver.