Generally chronic pain occurs when pain symptoms lasts for
greater than 6 months or pain that lasts longer than the expected
time for healing. Inflammation is the result of a process which
occurs in the body after injury, trauma or as a reaction to
other sources. Here are some examples of chronic pain and inflammation;
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, disc injury, bursitis,
food allergy, muscle strain, spinal misalignment, ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease.
There are also everyday things you can do which may help keep
inflammation from flaring up. You won’t have to look far;
a contributing factor to chronic pain and inflammation could
be as close as your next meal.
Anti-inflammatory Vs Inflammatory Foods
Foods you should eat more of to help inhibit chronic
pain and inflammation
Raw almonds, pecans, and walnuts
Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables
Soups made from scratch with meat bones
Limited amounts of gluten-free whole grains
Dark green vegetables
Foods you should avoid if you have chronic pain and
inflammation
Fried foods & partially hydrogenated (trans) fats
Soft drinks & fruit juices (diet or regular)
White flour & other processed grains
Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant
Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine
Sometimes, simply eating too much of any one food can lead
to inflammation. Reducing pain and inflammation is all about
listening to your body, you can begin to learn what “flames”
or “cools” your body’s inflammatory response.
This is a continual process, much like maintaining good healthy
habits. In my practice I recommend specific organic whole food
nutritional supplementation, along with an elimination diet
for two weeks. This process is necessary so that the offending
foods or ingredients are discovered.
The foregoing information is in a general format and not
intended to be treatment for inflammatory conditions. Chronic
pain and inflammation may have complicating factors and must
be assessed on an individual basis for specific treatment or
referral when necessary.
1http://www.deflame.com/Inflammation/tabid/80/Default.aspx#What_is_inflammation_Find_out_why_you_are_inflamed_
2 http://www.womentowomen.com/inflammation/jointpainorarthritis.aspx
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