| Alfalfa | As A Treatment
"...Alfalfa alkalizes and detoxifies the body, acts as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and contains an anti-fungal agent..."
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Artichoke Extract |
As A Treatment
"...It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities..."
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Aspirin |
As A Treatment
"...Other drugs with similar medicinal properties to aspirin have subsequently been developed, being collectively known as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)..."
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Asthma |
Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption
"Vitamin C, present in fruits, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent..."
Recommendation Licorice Root
"Glycyrrhizin, found in licorice root, shows steroid-Iike activity and has a long history of use as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent, actions which have now been documented..."
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Bioflavonoid Need |
The Condition
"...Bioflavonoids are often called "semi-essential" nutrients because they are an important part of our regular nutritional needs and support health as anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and antiviral agents..."
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Bioflavonoids |
As A Treatment
"...It has been shown to have antiedemic, antiarthrogenic, antiinflammatory and hypotensive properties..."
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Bladderwrack |
As A Treatment
"...According to test tube and animal studies, this appears to give fucoidan several properties, such as lowering LDL cholesterol levels, lowering blood glucose levels, anti-inflammatory activity, possible anticoagulant effects, and antibacterial and anti-HIV activity..."
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Boswellia |
As A Treatment
"Known in Ayurvedic texts by the name Salai guggal, studies have shown that boswellic acids have an anti-inflammatory action much like the conventional NSAIDs used for inflammatory conditions..."
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Bromelain |
As A Treatment
"...It is common in digestive, vascular, respiratory, allergy, and anti-inflammatory products..."
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Cancer, General |
Recommendation Alcohol Consumption
"...Resveratrol appears to help protect against cancer in at least three ways: It is anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, and may prevent cancer cells from progressing to their next stage..."
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention Treatment includes rest, exercises, wrist splints, anti-inflammatory medications, learning stress-reducing movement techniques, making adjustments to the individual's workstation, and surgery to reduce pressure on the afflicted nerve..."
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Cayenne Pepper |
As A Treatment
"...It is thought to work by a combination of desensitizing the nerves, mild analgesic effects and anti-inflammatory processes..."
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Cervical Arthritis |
The Condition
"...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be recommended to decrease swelling and relieve pain..."
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Chamomile |
As A Treatment
"...These active ingredients contribute to chamomile's anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and smooth-muscle relaxing action, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract..."
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Chronic Inflammation |
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency
"The adrenal glands produce hydrocortisol, the major natural anti-inflammatory steroid in the body..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement
"In order to maintain proper balance of the antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE1 and PGE3) with the pro-spasmodic and pro-inflammatory prostaglandins (PGE2), it is critical to have the proper balance of essential fatty acids..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids
"...Quercetin is known to reduce histamine release from some inflammatory white blood cells Quercetin has been likened to the anti-inflammatory drug cromolyn sodium, which acts in a similar fashion Quercetin has also been shown to prevent release of leukotrienes - prostaglandin-like substances that also cause inflammation..."
Recommendation NSAIDs
"Although they are sometimes necessary, long-term use of the more dangerous antiinflammatory drugs, such as prednisone, can cause diabetes, osteoporosis, or even death..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...The levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins are primarily determined by the intake of essential fatty acids..."
Recommendation Bromelain
"...Bromelain's anti-inflammatory activity appears to be due to a variety of physiological actions..."
Recommendation Turmeric Extract, Curcumin
"...The rhizome of this plant has been traditionally used as an antiinflammatory agent in Ayurvedic medicine..."
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Chronic Renal Insufficiency |
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acid manipulation results in an anti-inflammatory..."
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Colds and Influenza |
Recommendation Liquid Diet
"...It has been demonstrated that chicken soup has a very mild anti-inflammatory action and this potentially could contribute to some of the so-called medicinal activities that people have attributed to chicken soup..."
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Colon Polyps |
Recommendation NSAIDs
"Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could act to prevent the development of polyps in the colon, which are precursors to most colorectal cancers..."
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Coronary Disease / Heart Attack |
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...Anti-inflammatory agents such as the omega-3 oils are especially useful when inflammation is present..."
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Costochronditis |
Recommendation NSAIDs
"Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (e..."
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Crohn's Disease |
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...12-23] Fish oil, the only current means of getting EPA without equal amounts of DHA, may delay relapses in Crohn's disease due to its anti-inflammatory effect..."
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Cushing's Syndrome / Hypercortisolism |
The Condition
"...Many people suffer the symptoms of Cushing's syndrome because they take glucocorticoid hormones - such as prednisone - as an antiinflammatory..."
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Digestive Enzyme (Trial) |
As A Treatment
"...Several human studies suggest that the proteolytic enzymes derived from this fungus may play a role in anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic therapy, as well as providing digestive support..."
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DMSO Topically |
As A Treatment
"...Pharmaceutical companies were thinking that if DMSO can have anti-inflammatory activity, so can other compounds, which are patentable..."
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Effects of a High Fat Diet |
The Condition
"...Omega-6 and omega-3 fats convert into PG1 and PG3 respectfully and produce an anti-inflammatory effect on the body..."
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Encephalitis |
The Condition
"...Prompt treatment with larvae-killing drugs such as albendazole or anti-inflammatory agents is not consistently effective, so it is extremely important to avoid infection..."
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Enteritis |
The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention Treatment for all forms of enteritis is generally focused on relief of symptoms, with anti-inflammatory agents playing an important role..."
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Esophagitis |
The Condition
"...disorders; chemotherapy; long-term steroid use; malnutrition; chemicals that are swallowed; pills that become stuck in the esophagus; medications and supplements such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alendronate, doxycycline, iron, or potassium; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)..."
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Fennel |
As A Treatment
"...Key Actions ... anti-inflammatory..."
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Feverfew |
As A Treatment
"...Parthenolide is thought to work as an anti-inflammatory agent via inhibition of inflammatory prostaglandins, reduction of histamine production and eventually reducing the activity of inflammatory cells..."
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Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers |
Our Question about aspirin use
"Inflammation may be caused by aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)..."
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Gastritis |
Recommendation Neem
"Neem extracts reduce the concentration of acid in the stomach and have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can provide relief from the effects of gastritis..."
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
Our Question about NSAID use
"Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can damage the lining of the stomach..."
Recommendation against Aspirin
"Certain drugs, such as aspirin and many other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can irritate the digestive tract and cause bleeding..."
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Gentian |
As A Treatment
"...Gentian is reported to have a choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action..."
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Ginger Root |
As A Treatment
"...Research confirms the presence of anti-inflammatory properties in ginger as well..."
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Glucocorticoid |
Related Topic
"Any steroid-like compound capable of significantly influencing intermediary metabolism, such as promotion of deposition of glycogen in the liver, and of exerting a useful antiinflammatory effect..."
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Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate |
As A Treatment
"...The great benefit to glucosamine supplementation is that it is a precursor to cartilage formation, while ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) actually prevent the repair of joint tissue while covering only the pain..."
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Gotu Kola |
As A Treatment
"...Gotu kola has antiinflammatory, anti-convulsant, antidepressant and analgesic properties..."
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Gout / Hyperuricemia |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...These side-effects are uncommon when this drug is given intravenously, but because of their unpleasant nature, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have become the treatment of choice for most acute attacks of gout..."
Recommendation NSAIDs
"Medications such as Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids and allopurinol are commonly used against gout..."
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Grape Seed Extract (Pycnogenol) |
As A Treatment
"...It has also shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimutagenic (anti-cancer) properties..."
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Headaches |
The Condition
"...Prompt and appropriate anti-inflammatory medication is essential to reduce the inflammation of the affected arteries and protect eyesight..."
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Heartburn / GERD / Acid Reflux |
The Condition
"...Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common culprits in causing ulcers in the stomach..."
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Hemolytic Anemia |
The Condition
"...Acquired defects can occur when certain infections or the use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs break down red blood cells..."
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Hypotension |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...Although a wide range of drugs (including phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine and the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs indomethacin and ibuprofen) have been used to treat hypotension, many of them are not consistently effective..."
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Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut |
The Condition
"...NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen, aspirin, etc..."
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IUD Complications |
The Condition
"...For example, by taking anti-inflammatory painkillers or other medicines during periods..."
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Lactoferrin |
As A Treatment
"...It also appears to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities..."
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Laryngitis |
The Condition
"...The following gargles may be beneficial ... Laryngitis gargle: Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), sage (Salvia officinalis), and marigold (Calendula officinalis) are soothing and anti-inflammatory herbs..."
Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Vitamin C is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory..."
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Low Back Pain |
Recommendation Digestive Enzymes
"Some find help from using digestive or pancreatic enzymes or bromelain/curcumin as anti-inflammatory agents that reduce swelling and help clear away debris..."
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Low Melatonin Level |
The Condition
"...Several factors impair the production of melatonin, including light, exercise, alcohol, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs..."
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Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis) |
Recommendation Bromelain
"...Flax oil or fish oil along with bromelain between meals is a good natural anti-inflammatory combination..."
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Lyme Disease |
The Condition
"...The patient is currently on or has previously taken anti-inflammatory steroidal drugs (such as those taken to treat rheumatoid arthritis) or certain anticancer drugs..."
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Multiple Sclerosis |
Relationship to Progesterone Low or Estrogen Dominance
"...Progesterone tends to be anti-inflammatory..."
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Neem |
As A Treatment
"...The vasodilation and anti-inflammatory compounds will reduce the pressure on nerves that can cause the toothache..."
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Nephrotic Syndrome |
The Condition
"...include diabetes, sickle-cell anemia, amyloidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, leukemia, lymphoma, cancer of the breast, colon, and stomach, reactions to drugs (including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, and street heroine), allergic reactions (to insect stings, snake venom, and poison ivy), infections (malaria, various bacteria, hepatitis B, herpes zoster, and the..."
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Noni |
As A Treatment
"...anti-inflammatory, acne reduction, moisture retention properties..."
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NSAID |
Related Topic
"Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug..."
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NSAIDs |
As A Treatment
"...Directions The chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be restricted to those conditions that have not responded to more natural means or methods..."
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease |
The Condition
"...Two of the most powerful anti-inflammatory remedies you can use are Bromelain - an enzyme derived from fresh pineapple juice and Boswellia - a herbal resin extracted from the gum of the Indian Boswellia serrata tree..."
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Osteoarthritis |
Recommendation NSAIDs
"NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are commonly used to treat osteoarthritis..."
Recommendation Copper
"The use of copper bracelets in the treatment of arthritis has a long history due to its mild anti-inflammatory effects..."
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Painful Menstruation (Dysmenorrhea) |
Recommendation Bromelain
"...Fish oil and bromelain make a powerful anti-inflammatory combination..."
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"Long-term improvement may be gained by promoting the build up of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins with Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil..."
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Papain |
As A Treatment
"...Among its many reported biologic activities, papain has been shown to be anti-inflammatory and antiedemic..."
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Pau D'Arco / Taheebo |
As A Treatment
"...Several of the quinones have proven to also have antiviral, antiparasitic, antiineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities..."
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Peptic Ulcer |
Related Topic
"...pylori); others are regular users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which include common products like aspirin and ibuprofen..."
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Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis |
Recommendation Bromelain
"Due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to prevent blood platelet aggregation, bromelain has been suggested as a treatment for phlebitis..."
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Pleurisy |
The Condition
"...Over-the-counter or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help relieve some of the signs and symptoms of pleurisy..."
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Prolotherapy |
As A Treatment
"...Anti-inflammatory drugs are often given to treat these injuries, but they may actually slow or stop this healing process..."
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Psoriatic Arthritis |
The Condition
"...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used to treat psoriatic arthritis..."
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Pumpkin Seeds |
As A Treatment
"...The seeds also exhibit antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory properties..."
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may ease pain and inflammation..."
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Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Recommendation Copper
"Copper has a mild anti-inflammatory effect..."
Recommendation Turmeric Extract, Curcumin
"Clinical studies have substantiated curcumin anti-inflammatory effects, including a significant beneficial effect in Rheumatoid Arthritis..."
Recommendation MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
"...It may be because of its sulfur content, or because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties..."
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Royal Jelly |
As A Treatment
"...10-HDA has been shown to contain some of the following activities: weak antibacterial activity, inhibition of transplantable tumor and leukemia in mice, immune enhancing, liver-protectant, antiinflammatory, and radiation-protectant..."
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Sarcoidosis |
Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"Corticosteroids such as prednisone and/or other anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed to reduce inflammation..."
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Sarsaparilla |
As A Treatment
"...Other activities associated with sarsaparilla are hepatoprotection, diuretic, and antiinflammatory activities..."
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Siberian Ginseng |
As A Treatment
"...Siberian ginseng has also been used in antioxidant, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive studies, with some beneficial results..."
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Sjogren's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and is treated with corticosteroids and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs..."
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Spicy Foods |
As A Treatment
"...New research is focusing on this compound’s ability to act as an anti-inflammatory agent and aid in controlling pain..."
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Superoxide Dismutase |
As A Treatment
"Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antiinflammatory, antioxidant enzyme produced by the body that protects against joint inflammation..."
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Tinnitus |
Recommendation DMSO Topically
"...The medication contained anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory compounds and was applied locally to the external ear canal..."
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Turmeric |
As A Treatment
"...Turmeric (curcumin) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, platelet aggregation inhibition, hepatoprotective, carminative, and antimicrobial activities..."
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Tylophora |
As A Treatment
"...Laboratory research has shown this isolated plant extract exerts a strong anti-inflammatory action..."
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Urinary Stress/Urge Incontinence |
Recommendation Bromelain
"Bromelain at 400mg three times per day, separate from meals, may have an anti-inflammatory action in patients with an overactive bladder..."
Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Vitamin C at 500mg, 2-3 times daily with meals may provide some anti-inflammatory support..."
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Weakened Immune System |
Recommendation Raw Food Diet
"...Such effects include antibiotic, anti-allergic, tumor-protective, immune modulating and anti-inflammatory actions..."
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Yarrow |
As A Treatment
"...Yarrow has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, astringent, antibacterial and choleretic (bile stimulating) activities..."
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Yeast / Candida Infection |
Relationship to (Prescription) Drug Side-Effects
"Steroid hormones, immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory drugs, ulcer medications or acid blockers used for prolonged periods can all cause yeast overgrowth..."
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