Wellness

[Trudey]

I just had some extensive blood tests done that show I have severe inflammation which may affect my heart ( the number should have been less than 2 and mine was 50). My vitamin D levels were extremely low and my good cholesterol was low. I'm taking Zocor, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Chondroitin/Glucosamine ..all recommended by my doctor. Is there a supplement that targets inflammation that I can add to my regimen? I take 800 mg. of Ibuprofen twice daily just to deal with the pain and swelling. BTW...I believe that I have Fibromyalgia, but it has never been diagnosed.

[NYwoman]

You can reduce inflammation through diet and supplements. Dr Perricone became known for his anti inflammation diet. His book is the pinnacle of knowledge on this subject. It is in paperback form. Look for it in bookstores, online, or in the library. His skin care is anti inflammation based.

info on his website, also: http://www.perriconemd.com

[Trudey]

Thank you. I'll definitely look for his book.

[Judaline]

Turmeric is good, too. You can take pretty high doses of this. Chiropractor also told me Boswellia (sp) is good. He's very smart. Keep taking what you're taking. You need lots of vita D to catch up.

[terrier3]

Eliminate sugar and processed starches from your diet.

Eat salmon at least 3 times a week. Drink unsweetened tart cherry juice.

Exercise...at least 30 minutes a day.

Get your teeth cleaned at least 3 times a year.

Plus the supplements.

Taking supplements won't do a thing if you still have a diet filled with a lot of sugar and starches (and alcohol too).

[winamac1]

Turmeric

[winamac1]

Eliminate gluten too Eat wild salmon, don't eat processed foods.

[terrier3]

On 3/24/2015 winamac1 said: Eliminate gluten too Eat wild salmon, don't eat processed foods.

Great point!

I have Dr. Perricone's book and found that when I stick to his recommendations, my skin does clear up - no red nose and cheeks!

If I look good on the outside - I know it's working on the inside too.

[rGal]

[05gage25]

Curcumin (with Bioperine to help with absorption). Curcumin (turmeric) helps with inflammation. A nurse recommended it to me, but like always you should talk to your doctor.