Comments on: Anti-Inflammatory Foods

By: Kerri-Lynn

Kerri-Lynn — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:58:22 +0000

Hi Laura,

The best way to balance the potential toxicity with the positive effects of fish is to buy a good quality fish oil that has been third party tested. Although some brands are better than others, most found in health food stores are of good quality. Another thing to keep in mind with supplements is that you get what you pay for! You will be paying more money for a higher quality product.

Thanks for reading,
Kerri-Lynn

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:38:00 +0000

hi Kerri,
thanks for the info! My family is prone to inflammatory bowel disease, so I am interested in altering my diet to lower my baseline state of inflammation.
I understand that fish oil is a great source of omega 3, but I’ve been avoiding fish for the past few years, ever since the warnings started coming out about high levels of mercury in some fish, and the recommendations to limit your intake of certain fish to a few times a month. I know that some fish (little fish) are better than others (big, oily fish), but how do you balance this potential toxicity with the positive effects of fish?
thanks.

By: Kerri-Lynn

Kerri-Lynn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:29:07 +0000

Hi Susan,

Thanks so much for pointing out this important fact. Food sensitivities can not only exacerbate symptoms of chronic disease, they may also be the cause.

Kerri

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:20:46 +0000

Hi Kerri-Lynn, great article, useful information.

I live with Rheumatoid Arthritis and control this disease through diet and supplements. I have found this to be much more effective than medications.

Inflammation is no longer an issue for me because of these changes.

One thing you didn’t mention and I find is also important is that some of us have intollerances to certain foods. Not allergies, rather, foods that cause our digestive system to slow down, causing inflammation. Although it may be difficult to identify these foods without doing an ellimination diet, in the long run it’s worthwhile.

I learned that my body has challenges with bread, even high quality breads. Yet I can eat other foods containing gluten without any problems. With this knowledge I can make informed decisions each day……some days I may choose to eat small amounts of bread, or other foods that I know challenge my immune system, but it’s an informed decision and at least I won’t be surprised by the results of my actions.

Susan
http://www.LivingWithRheumatoidArthritis.com

By: Kerri-Lynn LaPointe

Kerri-Lynn LaPointe — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:53:11 +0000

Yes, inflammation can increase the severity,duration, and frequency of acne.

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:51:22 +0000

Can inflamation increase acne?

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:11:50 +0000

rheumatoid arthritis symptoms…

Not everyone will agree with your views expressed in this article, but thats their loss not yours….

By: Kerri-Lynn

Kerri-Lynn — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:40:55 +0000

Of course this is true! We consume way too much omega 6 in our diets and not nearly enough omega 3. Our ancestors ate a 1:1 ratio and today’s ratio resembles up to 20:1. I suggest supplementing with a good quality distilled fish oil or, if you are vegetarian, algae oil.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:05:39 +0000

This is the first time I’ve heard that Omega 6 is inflammatory. Is this true?
I just bought a supplement that has Omega 3-6-9

By: Ginny

Ginny — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:45:20 +0000

I’ve been on a raw diet for over a 100 days to treat my arthritis and the inflammation is slowly receding. And my energy level and feeling of well-being has skyrocketed. Thanks for the info. It is basically what I’m already doing and it’s working. And my diet of fruit/veggies/nuts and seeds is very satisfying.