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Is inflammation always bad? Not necessarily! In fact, a healthy doseof inflammation is vital for good health. For example, when youcatch a cold, your body produces inflammatory chemicals knownas cytokines, to help you fight off the virus. This is an example ofinflammation working for your benefit.

However, when inflammation becomes chronic or long term, it canlead to major health problems. Left unchecked, inflammation maycontribute to the development of such serious conditions as:autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis,multiple sclerosis, stroke, or even cancer.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation is vitalin reducing your chances of developing chronic diseases. Check outthe next slide for a list of common symptoms.

What is Chronic Inflammation?

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Signs Of Chronic Inflammation

If you are dealing with some or all of these symptoms, you may havechronic inflammation. 

Educating yourself about the contributing factors associated withchronic inflammation is essential in winning the battle againstinflammation. Continue on to learn what some of these factorsare.

Chronic muscle and joint pain

Chronic allergies and asthmaInsomniaChronic fatigue & low energy

High blood pressure

Memory problems or loss offocusChronic headaches

Symptoms May Include:

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Contributing Factors of Inflammation

Processed foods

A sugar­laden diet

Trans fats & hydrogenated oilsObesity

Toxic overload

Excessive exercise

MalnutritionProlonged stress

Add subtitle textDid you notice how many of the contributing factors mentionedabove are related to nutrition? It's no secret, nutrition plays avery powerful role in protecting your cells from inflammation.

Next, we'll look at some foods that are powerfulweapons in the war on inflammation.

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Blueberries areloaded withphytonutrients whichpossess bothantioxidant and anti­inflammatoryproperties. 

To get your dailydose of this superfood, try addingblueberries tosmoothies, or evena salad!

Blueberries

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Omega-3 FattyAcidsOmega­3s are someof the most powerfulanti­inflammatorycompounds available.

Try adding omega­rich sardines, walnuts,and flax­seed to yourdiet. A qualitysupplement can help,too. 

Omegas have "mega"benefits when itcomes to chronicinflammation!

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Leafy GreensStudies have shownthat vitamin E plays arole in protecting thebody frominflammatorymolecules calledcytokines. 

Dark green veggies,such as spinach, kale,and broccoli are agreat source of thisvitamin. 

Aim to eat dark, leafygreens with eachmeal!

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AvocadoAvocados are cell­protectingsuperheroes!  

From phytosterolsand carotenoids, tovitamins C and E,avocados are loadedwith anti­inflammatoryvitaminsand properties.

Add to salads, soups,dressings, or makeguacamole!

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Turmeric

Curcumin (theactive ingredient ofturmeric), has bothanti­ inflammatoryand antioxidantproperties.

It's been saidcurcumin may relievearthritis symptomsbetter than somepain relievingpharmaceuticals. Thebest part? No sideeffects!

Add turmeric tosoups and stir fries,or make a teawith it.

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Ginger

Studies show thatginger containspharmacologicalproperties similar tothose found in non­steroidal anti­inflammatory drugs. 

To get your daily doseof ginger, add thespice to soups, stirfries, teas, orsmoothies. 

Not a fan of ginger?It's available in asupplement form, too.

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OnionsNot only are onionswell known for theirimmunity­boostingproperties, they alsowork wonders oninflammation.

Onions contain theanti­inflammatorychemicals quercetinand the compoundallicin, which act as afree radical­fightingsulfenic acid.

The possibilities ofcooking with onionsare endless ­ add it toyour favorite recipe,today!

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CleanseChronic toxicity canlead to a host ofhealth issues ­includinginflammation.

When the liver istaxed the body alertsus through symptoms.Painful joints, chronicpain, and fatigue arejust a few of the manysigns that you may besuffering from toxicoverload.

Find out if a cleanse isright for you here.

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Tony Ortiz, RPH, CCN

A publication by:

Atlas Drug & Nutriion(201) 869 - 5990

atlasdrugandnutrition.com

Now What?Dealing with symptoms of chronicinflammation can be discouraging,but it doesn't mean you can neverfeel like yourself again.

By working with a nutritionist -creating a plan that's right for you,you can take back your health,naturally.

Schedule a free consult today. You'll be glad you did.