This document provides 26 tips labeled A through Z for reducing inflammation and pain. Some of the tips include eating more fruits and vegetables to obtain chlorophyll, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants which reduce inflammation; limiting foods that cause inflammation like tomatoes, potatoes, and junk foods; staying hydrated by drinking water; and engaging in relaxing activities like yoga to help reduce stress and inflammation. The document advocates making lifestyle changes to incorporate these anti-inflammatory tips in order to experience overall improved health and less pain.

1. Reduce inflammation
reduce pain
A to Z
of simple things you can do

2. A
ARACHIDONIC ACID
from too much meat
……….sets up a chain of
events, encouraging
inflammation and
destruction within the
body.
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3. B
BOWL OF FRUIT
well stock in sight & easy to
reach. Otherwise, out of
sight, out of mind.
Not oranges as they can
contribute to inflammation
…….. headaches, aches &
pains, breathing problems.

4. C
CHLOROPHYLL
a green pigment in
plants, fruits and
vegetables it is a
really powerful
detoxifier & healer.

5. DDEADLY
NIGHTSHADE
many find relief by
removing the deadly
nightshade foods.
Tomatoes are the
worst, then potatoes,
peppers & eggplants.

6. E
ENZYMES
from fresh uncooked
foods are vital, they
encourage healing &
repair. They take the
pressure off the
body's reserves.

7. FFIVE-A-DAY
is the very minimum.
Few people eat that
much in a week let
alone a day! Vital for
good health and the
reduction of chronic
inflammation and pain.

8. G
GO GREEN
Use chemical -free
products. Less chemicals
inhaled, absorbed or
consumed, less the body
has to deal with, more
reserves for regeneration
& repair.

9. H
HERBS and SPICES
use as much as possible,
fresh or dried. All have a
positive effect on health &
many will improve the
circulation, ease
inflammation, encourage
healing & more.

10. I
IN DEEP OCEAN
eat more fish, esp
oily fish for essential
fatty acids the
omega-3s reducing
inflammation.

11. J
JUNK
Clear out your kitchen
cupboards of junk food.
Read all the "ingredients
labels" carefully, do you
really want to be eating
that stuff? It causes pain
and inflammation.

12. K
KEEP WRITING
a food-symptom journal has
helped people identify what
is making their condition
worse or better.
It is like detective work every
clue helps to build a clearer
picture, piece by piece.

13. L
LIVER
it’s a good idea to
help the liver with 1)
dandelion leaf tea, 2)
fresh lemon juice in
some water 3) milk
thistle capsules

14. M
MINERALS
it’s important to get
enough minerals by
eating plenty of whole
grains and seeds like
sesame, millet, quinoa
buckwheat, etc

15. N
NUTS
good for essential fatty
acids, anti-inflammatory
properties. NOT peanuts
they are not nuts they are
legumes, only raw and
unsalted nuts ie walnuts,
almonds, Brazil nuts etc.

16. O
OFF THE COUCH
get moving in any way
that suits you - walking,
yoga, Pilates, gym,
swimming or cycling.
Whatever you want as
long as you get
moving.

17. P
PLANT COMPOUNDS
anti-oxidants encourage
anti-inflammation, bio-
flavonoids ensure healthy
organs, veins, arteries,
connective tissue etc.
Enhance vitamin C action
also anti-inflammatory &
anti-histamine.

18. Q
QUESTION
the hype. Nothing is
that easy. It takes a
concerted effort to
change your
general lifestyle.

19. R
RELAX
everyone needs some
R and R occasionally.
Stress can increase
the inflammatory
response by changing
your body's chemistry.

20. S
SLEEP
good quality sleep has
proven to help reduce
the destructive
chemicals reducing
inflammation and pain,
help you to cope better
in general.

21. T
TASTE BUDS
need re-educating,
it’s important to get
them on your side
in your quest for
better health and
less inflammation.

22. U
UNITE
with someone, maybe
you can get a friend or
family member to join
you in your quest to get
healthier & reduce
inflammation. It’s easier
if you have support.

23. V
VOLUMIZE
with more fresh food –
they are detoxifying,
full of nutrients, ant-
inflammatory, bursting
with enzymes and
encourage healing.

24. W
WATER
a lot of people are
dehydrated, drink more
water & less tea, coffee,
sodas reduces inflam-
mation. The brain gets
easily confused between
hunger and thirst signals.

25. X
X-RATED
all artificial chemical
sweeteners should be
banned from your diet.
Research shows they
increase inflammation.
Not a food but a nasty
chemical adding to your
toxic load.

26. Y
YOGURT
plain natural yogurt
(preferably goat's), full
of good bacteria
helping to reduce auto-
intoxication, reducing
inflammation.

27. Z
ZEST FOR LIFE
Change your thinking &
outlook. Laugh more,
watch more comedies, less
time with miserable people.
Laughing more encourages
the body to produce more
natural anti-inflammatory
chemicals.

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