Researchers have shown that inflammation results in many of the common diseases people experience. Often, the problem with inflammation begins in the gut and is aggravated by excess sugar consumption, poor diets, and food intolerances. Increasing the consumption of green leafy vegetables is not only anti-inflammatory but also feeds the gut biome and improves digestion which is good for your health. Growing information shows that reducing systemic inflammation is far more effective than worrying about cholesterol and far safer than taking a statin, hoping that this will make us healthier. While there are nutritional supplements such as Deflame which help reduce inflammation, which was based on Jeffery Bland’s deflame diet; Foods that reduce inflammation may help you feel better and improve your quality of life. My book, Cheating Mother Nature, What You Need to Know to beat chronic pain also had a list of anti-inflammatory foods you may consider. A few years ago, drug companies studied the idea that anti-inflammatory medication may improve health by reducing systemic inflammation. Unfortunately, these drugs had side effects, however, Turmeric or supplements such as Theracurmin which Integrative Therapeutics makes are very effective and do not have any harmful side effects. Both Theracurmin and Deflame are available through our chiropractic offices. Recently, the NY Times published an article offering proven advice from dietary experts about which foods can help us reduce inflammation naturally and help us stay healthy. Check out the article below. Get healthier naturally by reducing systemic inflammation; Great advice from the NY Times.