Expert Contributor by Dr. Heather Sefried The Joint Chiropractic - Newtown Square
Treat Your Body Right and Get Rid of Inflammation Are you tired, fatigued or lethargic? Are you having issues with weight gain or low metabolism? Do you have pain in your joints all the time? Do you experience indigestion, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome? If so, you could have an inflammatory disease. Inflammatory diseases include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s Disease, and even fibromyalgia. Inflammation in itself is not harmful. Your body is very smart and sometimes it will create a layer of inflammation to protect you from further damage. It will also remove harmful debris like irritants and pathogens so the healing process can begin. For example, when you roll your ankle, your body goes into protection mode and will create a layer of inflammation to
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protect it from further damage, namely a fracture. So, in this case, an inflamed ankle is a good thing. Where inflammation becomes a problem is when it stays in there and then becomes chronic. Most people do not find out that they have chronic inflammation until they’re diagnosed with it. However, you don’t have to wait until you’ve been diagnosed with this illness to treat the condition. Treat your body right with some lifestyle changes to fight off this ugly disease and start with regular chiropractic care! Studies have shown that adjustments help reduce the production of two inflammatory cytokines, which can reduce inflammation throughout your body. As chiropractors, one of the focuses on overall health and well-being is reducing stress and inflammation in the body. When you have a misalignment of the spine, caused by toxins, trauma or stress, they can hinder the optimal function of the nervous system. When that nervous system function is disrupted, health issues can arise. Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to the spine to remove these misalignments. Therefore, improving the symptoms of fibromyalgia, pain, fatigue, and quality of sleep. In addition to chiropractic care, a balanced diet and regular exercise is very important to the natural treatment of inflammation. Remove the foods that are known to cause inflammation, like sugar, dairy, and simple carbohydrates. There are also anti-inflammatory foods available such as colorful veggies, nuts, ginger, rosemary and seeds. In addition, supplements such as probiotics, turmeric, and fish oil are known to help fight inflammation. With some simple lifestyle changes and routine chiropractic care, you might just be on your way to feeling better soon! NS
