Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of virtually all disease. While inflammation is a perfectly normal and beneficial process that occurs when your body’s white blood cells and chemicals protect you from foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses, it leads to trouble when the inflammatory response gets out of hand and continues indefinitely. Think of…
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Supplements
August 22, 2022
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Causes of Spider Veins as We Age, and How to Fix Them
June 3, 2022
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Summer brings with it barbecues, picnics, and plenty of sunshine. Looking to join the fun, you might slip on a pair of shorts or a long, flowy dress, only to discover small, web-like veins in the backs of your legs. Spider veins are increasingly common in older women due to differences in lifestyle, genetics, and…
Is Fiber an Effective Anti-Inflammatory?
“Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, believed that all disease begins in the gut.” Of course, he also thought women were hysterical because of their “wandering uterus.” So much for ancient medical wisdom. But something like constipation can have a “major [negative] impact on physical, mental and social well-being.” Yet it’s “often overlooked in health…
5 Anti-Inflammatory Snack Ideas to Help Stave Off Hunger
March 12, 2022
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When it comes to choosing a snack that helps lessen inflammation in the body, there are certain types of ingredients you can look for. “Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, extra-virgin olive oil and fatty fish are known contributors to an anti-inflammatory diet,” says Ale Zozos, M.S., RDN. And when in doubt, just go for a plant-based…
Eat More Yellow Veggies, Coffee to Zap Inflammation, Heart Disease Risk
Findings highlight the pro- or anti-inflammatory potential of the food you eat, particularly in promoting or fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yellow vegetables, green leafy vegetables, coffee, tea and even red wine appear particularly beneficial Certain diets have been shown to increase inflammation in your body, which then sets the stage for heart disease and…
Anti-Inflammatory Golden Milk
Golden milk or haldi ka doodh is a warming beverage that dates back to ancient Ayruvedic tradition and was consumed to promote optimal health. You’ve probably heard of the profound health benefits of turmeric, namely it’s constituent curcumin. Curcumin, the phytonutrient responsible for turmeric’s vibrant yellow-orange hue is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammator. Because of these powerful…
Quercetin: What It Is and Why You Need It
May 30, 2021
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Flavonoids are one of nature’s many therapeutic gifts. Widely found in fruits and vegetables, these phenolic substances have antioxidant properties that protect cells from free radical damage. One of the most well-known and studied flavonoids is quercetin, a flavonol mostly found in onions, berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, and grapes. A potent antioxidant, quercetin boasts anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive,…
Healing a Lifetime
May 26, 2021
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Sometimes a patient needs to heal an entire lifetime. Take, for example, the all too typical patient that I see at the clinic: in their 60s, overweight, struggling with high blood pressure, and seeking acupuncture for joint pain. Upon consultation, I listen to the story of a lifetime of poor choices that include eating the…
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