Top 4 Herbs to Reduce

Inflammation Instead
of NSAIDs
byDR. JOCKERS
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Top 4 Herbs to Reduce Inflammation
Instead of NSAIDs
Herbs are powerful healing tools when used to help balance the body.  Inflammation
is your body’s way to protect itself from injury, infections, and other pathogens.
While inflammation can be beneficial when it comes to acute injuries and illness, if it
turns chronic, it can also become harmful to your health. Chronic inflammation can
last for months or years. It is the underlying reason for almost every major health
condition and disease.
In this article, you will learn what inflammation is, what the difference between acute
and chronic inflammation is and what its causes and consequences are. I will also
share some powerful strategies on how to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of
disease with herbs instead of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

What is Inflammation (Acute/Chronic)

Inflammation is your body’s way to fight against any potential harm, such as
injuries, infections, and toxins. It is part of your body’s inherent immune response.
When your body senses  damage to its cells, it releases chemicals to trigger a response
from your immune system for your protection. The main goal of inflammation is to
protect you from harmful invaders and promote fast healing and recovery.

Inflammation itself is not bad. Without inflammation, wounds would become septic
and even minor infections could result in tissue damage and become deadly.

However, not all inflammation is good. There are two types of inflammation: acute
and chronic. Acute inflammation can enhance recovery from an injury or short illness,
however, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to further health problems,
including chronic pain and disease.
Acute Inflammation
Acute inflammation is your body’s response to short-term, acute injuries, infections,
or illness with localized effects. Your cells release chemicals to create inflammation
to protect your body, prevent infections from spreading, and aid recovery. Your blood
vessels dilate, blood flow increases and white blood cells rush to the affected area to
promote fast recovery.
Acute inflammation is usually characterized by pain, swelling, redness, heat or even
loss of function.

For example, if you cut your finger while preparing dinner, you may experience
swelling, redness, and pain. If a mosquito bites you, it will result in redness, swelling,
and itching. During allergy season, you may experience sneezing or redness in your
eyes. If you catch a cold, you may have a red, sore throat with swelling, runny nose,
and other related symptoms of inflammation (1).

In some cases, acute inflammation may be internal, such as if you have acute
appendicitis. Internal acute inflammation may also be characterized by pain or other
symptoms.

Acute inflammation must not be mistaken for an infection. An infection caused by

harmful substances, such as bacteria, virus, or fungus usually results in inflammation.
However, inflammation can happen without an infection. For example, if you twist
your ankle or scrape your knee, it will likely turn red, swell up, and hurt due to
inflammation but without any infection. If infection and inflammation are both
present, as you recover from the infection, your inflammation will subside as well.

Acute inflammation is short-term. It may last for a few hours, a few days, or in case of
some more serious injuries, a few weeks.