Natural Remedies for Inflammation

A practical guide to natural relief from chronic inflammation.

Part One
The Inflammation Syndrome

1 The Body’s Defenses
Inflammation Reactions

2 Physical Effects of Inflammation
Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Heat

3 Fifty Illnesses Characterized by Inflammation
Common Examples of Inflammation Symptoms

4 How Anti-Inflammatory Agents Work
The Biochemistry of Inflammation

Part Two
Natural Substances That Fight Inflammation

5 Eighteen Anti-Inflammatory Plants
Cortisone Stimulators, Inflammation Blockers, and Antihistamines

6 Supplements and Diets for Fighting Inflammation
Omega-3s and Alkaline Minerals

7 Hydrotherapy
The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cold Water

Appendix: Directory of Illnesses and

Recommended Anti-Inflammatories

Illustration Credits

Index