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Inflammation Doctor Columbus Ohio

Reduce chronic inflammation with practical strategies for lasting relief

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What is and what causes inflammation?

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response to harmful stimuli. It can be in the form of either acute or chronic inflammation.

Acute Inflammation

Acute inflammation is generally the type of inflammation you are familiar with that is your immune system working correctly, attempting to protect or heal your body. This type of inflammation is generally caused by common stimuli like:

  • Injuries
  • Pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or allergens 

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a long-term condition that can occur a number of different ways:

  • Consuming too much processed food, excessive sugar, or seed oils
  • Smoking or drinking excessive alcohol
  • Toxins – long-term exposure to chemicals or pollutants
  • Exercising intensity is too high too frequently
  • Untreated injuries – injuries that needed further care that your body could fix on its own
  • Autoimmune disorders – your body mistakenly attacks your own healthy tissue

Inflammation is the body natural immune response. in the right content, It is considered a good thing. For example, in an acute ankle sprain, inflammation signals more blood flow to the area to promote the healing of the injury.
Many of the foods we consume, like seed ouls, processed foods, and excess sugar contribute to our body creating more ibflammation. Just like there are foods that tend to cause more inflammation in the body., there are also foods that help to fight the excess. People who are prone to inflammation can benefit greatly from eliminating these foods and eating more anti- inflammatory foods.

What are the symptoms of inflammation?

Recognizing inflammation is crucial for proactive health management. Symptoms associated with inflammation are typically a combination of the following:

  • Pain, persistent or recurring discomfort 
  • Swelling or puffiness in affected areas 
  • Visible redness in the affected region from increased blood flow
  • Heat and warmth at the site of inflammation.
  • Loss of Function, stiffness or impaired mobility in inflamed areas
  • General fatigue, tiredness or lack of energy 
  • Fever and  elevated body temperature
  • Intestinal issues like acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea
  • High frequency of infections

Natural Remedies for Inflammation

At Active Edge, we emphasize the pivotal role dietary changes play as a cornerstone of inflammation management. Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, characterized by a rich intake of fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids, plays a pivotal role in reducing inflammation systemically.

Effectively managing inflammation encompasses a range of approaches, including both traditional and holistic methods. Medications, rest, and ice application can offer relief, while heat therapy and physical therapy may enhance flexibility. We also recommend embracing a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and weight maintenance to further contributes to a comprehensive strategy for inflammation control.

Our integrated approach of targeted  dietary changes complemented by stress management techniques, topical applications, and holistic methods provide a variety of personalized options to decrease inflammation and increase your overall health and well-being.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plans

Inflammatory foods to avoid include:

  • refined carbs and sugars
  • fried foods
  • processed meat

Anti-inflammatory foods to eat include:

  • Leafy greens
  • Nuts
  • Fish
  • Fruits

Anti-inflammatory drinks:

  • Water
  • Orange, tomato, pomegranate, cherry, carrot, and beet juices all have varying properties that can reduce inflammation.
  • Making smoothies with leafy vegetables (spinach or kale) or berries have a lot antioxidants
  • Coffee, green or earl gray tea
  • Plain milk with no added sugars
  • Limited amounts of red wine

There are other less common drinks you can make that have anti-inflammatory properties like baking soda and water, parsley and ginger juice, lemon and turmeric, chicken bone broth, and more.

Active Edge Anti inflammation diet plan in Columbus Ohio

Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

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Stage 3: Nourish & Refresh

At this point, you are feeling better than you ever thought you could as you are feeling energized and thriving. You have learned a lot about your body, you are moving more efficiently, you understand your body’s cues, and you have a good idea of what to do with these cues. This means you get to try new things, achieve new goals, and conquer new challenges!  As you do, we will be here as your resource, as needed, to help you nourish, boost, and refresh your health.

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Stage 2: Activate Healing

Pain is generally the last symptom to show up and the first to go away. This means that by the time you realize there is a problem, there has been a problem for a long time. Especially for chronic or recurring issues, understanding how you got to where you are is so important for getting to where you want to go. In this stage of your journey, you will resolve underlying dysfunction, remove cheats, and retrain habits. As we aid you in activating your body’s natural healing potential, we will help you regain movement, energy, and body function both inside and outside. Throughout this process, you will start to feel greater ease and inspiration as you restore communication and efficiency in your body. Together, we will constantly assess, observe, and reassess your body’s responses to boost your results.

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Stage 1: Discover Root Cause

You are your own person, with your own collection of life events which brought you to where you are today. You deserve to be heard, seen, and treated as the individual you are. Your journey begins with your Discovery Evaluation. This first visit includes your exam which works to uncover the root of your issue(s), new patient diagnostics, and, of course, your first treatment. This is how we will help you begin connecting the dots and feeling better. After your first treatment, we will ask you to observe your body’s responses– good, bad, or indifferent. There is no wrong answer as this is just starting point information and direction for moving forward. In your second visit, we will review this feedback and your diagnostics to further identify potential underlying causes and compensations. We will combine everything we have learned about you, consider your goals, and together create a plan to resolve your concerns from the roots up