Suggestions to help inflammation?

[NewBeginnings]

Hello,

 

I was wondering if anyone could share anything that they have noticed that helps reduce inflammation? (in addition to abx and Motrin).

 

We seem to be battling so much inflammation and I'd love to hear any suggestions on things that may also help. We are also battling late stage Lyme as well.

 

So far, I have found that epsom salt baths have a calming effect, massage therapy really helps with headaches and pupil dilation and gargling with salt water to help ward off any other germs all seem to help a great deal, but I'd love to hear about anything else you've noticed that doesn't involve more pills!

 

Thank you!

[Suzan]

Hi. My number one suggestion would be to go gluten free and reducing any foods that are inflammatory. After that, taking a lot of omega 3's and testing for allergies or intolerances to foods. Changing our diets have really helped and we have a long way to go.

 

I like this link....

 

http://theconsciouslife.com/top-10-inflammatory-foods-to-avoid.htm

 

Susan

[NewBeginnings]

Hi. My number one suggestion would be to go gluten free and reducing any foods that are inflammatory. After that, taking a lot of omega 3's and testing for allergies or intolerances to foods. Changing our diets have really helped and we have a long way to go.

 

I like this link....

 

http://theconsciouslife.com/top-10-inflammatory-foods-to-avoid.htm

 

Susan

 

 

 

 

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that we have been gluten free for 3 years, done allergy testing and the food elimination diet. We don't have any dairy, gluten, try to always eat organic, and really stick to a clean diet with all the meds we are on and bc of Lyme. I really like that link though - thanks!

Edited August 14, 2010 by NewBeginnings

[Suzan]

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that we have been gluten free for 3 years, done allergy testing and the food elimination diet.

 

Oh well then you are doing great! Hopefully there will be more suggestions for you. I'll watch your post too since I am always looking for ways to reduce inflammation, even for myself.

 

susan

[NewBeginnings]

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that we have been gluten free for 3 years, done allergy testing and the food elimination diet.

 

Oh well then you are doing great! Hopefully there will be more suggestions for you. I'll watch your post too since I am always looking for ways to reduce inflammation, even for myself.

 

susan

 

 

Thanks!! Is there a particular brand of Omega 3 you recommend? And how much do you try to give? We are currently using Coromega 3 that comes in the little packets 2 x day, but if you have found something better, I'm all ears.

[Suzan]

Thanks!! Is there a particular brand of Omega 3 you recommend? And how much do you try to give? We are currently using Coromega 3 that comes in the little packets 2 x day, but if you have found something better, I'm all ears.

 

We use Coromega too, also nordic naturals (no fishy burps). But I don't have any brand that I'm really gaga over. I've sort of been looking around too. I know Omegabrite has been highly recommended but we have nto tried it yet.

 

Susan

[Stephanie2]

Here is what we use for inflammation:

gluten/casein free and food elimination diet/Feingold diet/organic

curcumin (Enhansa)

Spironolactone (also for immune modulation)

LDN (low-dose naltrexone - also for immune modulation)

Vit D

Vit E

[Joan Pandas Mom]

There are a few natural anti-inflammatories too. I will get the name of one we got from our Lyme Doc. we saw. It has tumeric, rosemary, green tea and a few other natural anti-inflamatories. I am concerned about the green tea in it though. I don't know if it has caffeine. I definitely don't want to give my son Caffeine! I need to calm his brain, not stimulate it!!!!