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Inflammation in a healthy body is not an enemy but actually helps protect and fight illness. However, with many inflammatory conditions the immune system malfunctions and can create a recurrent or even persistent low level edema or inflammation associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, asthma and many more.

The good news is that even with such a malfunction, diet, exercise, appropriate supplements and sometimes K-Laser treatments can play a major role in reducing edema symptoms. In the case of diet, there are certain good and bad foods with some examples being:

There is significant empirical evidence that regular exercise reduces fat mass and adipose/fat storage within the body which in turn promotes increased muscle production which in turn increases anti-inflammatory cytokines or proteins which communicate with cells within the body.

In short, a suitable tailored exercise routine is extremely good for both general health and fitness not to mention releasing positive anti-inflammatory cytokines.

• Seasonal, fresh local fruit,

• A varied selection of vegetables grown in healthy, chemical-free soils

• Wild fish rich in omega 3. E.g. sardines, mackerel, Alaskan salmon 

• Grass-fed meat

• High-fibre whole foods

• Healthy fats e.g avocados, grass-fed butter, virgin coconut oil, olive oil 

• Biodynamic / organic eggs

• Raw or sprouted nuts and seeds e.g. pumpkin, sunflower, almonds, cashews.

High glycemic index and glycemic load foods, e.g.

• White bread,

• grains,

• flour,

• cakes,

• sugary drinks, and

• all non-natural sugars.

High ratio of dietary omega 6 to omega 3 foods e.g.

• Common cooking oils (sunflower, soy and canola/rapeseed oil,

• Processed foods

• Ready meals,

• Crisps, and

• Deep fried foods.