Recommendation Aspirin"Drugs that reduce inflammation are effective, but even the relatively "safe" ones such as aspirin can cause gastritis or even an ulcer..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement"...balance of the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE1 and PGE3) with the pro-spasmodic and pro-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE2), it is critical to have the proper balance of essential fatty acids..." Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...The levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins are primarily determined by the intake of essential fatty acids..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency"...Without enough circulating cortisol there may be a tendency to become easily inflamed..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...A dietary deficiency of Omega-3 type fatty acids has been associated with a tendency toward chronic inflammation, which regular consumption of these oils can reduce..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"...Omega-3 fatty acids such as flax oil or fish oil and the digestive aid bromelain make a useful anti-inflammatory combination..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency"The adrenal glands produce hydrocortisol, the major natural anti-inflammatory steroid in the body..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids"..... Histamine is one of the body's triggers for promoting inflammation..."
The Condition"...The inflammatory response includes redness, swelling and an increased local supply of white blood cells..." Recommendation Bioflavonoids"...Quercetin is known to reduce histamine release from some inflammatory white blood cells Quercetin has been likened to the anti-inflammatory drug cromolyn sodium, which acts in a similar fashion Quercetin has also been shown to prevent release of leukotrienes -..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement"In order to maintain proper balance of the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE1 and PGE3) with the pro-spasmodic and pro-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE2), it is critical to have the proper balance of essential fatty acids..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids"...Quercetin is known to reduce histamine release from some inflammatory white blood cells Quercetin has been likened to the anti-inflammatory drug cromolyn sodium, which acts in a similar fashion Quercetin has also been shown to prevent release of leukotrienes - prostaglandin-like substances that also cause inflammation..."
Recommendation Turmeric Extract, Curcumin"...The rhizome of this plant has been traditionally used as an antiinflammatory agent in Ayurvedic medicine..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids"Clinical trials have not yet examined the effects of the bioflavonoid quercetin in the treatment of inflammation..."