At The Metabolic Institute we are starting a four part series on INFLAMMATION in our TOWNE HALL MEETINGS. The meetings are free and open to the public.
Meetings are at the Deaconess Health and Education Bldg, 910 W. 5th Ave. Spokane, WA Room 268.
6 PM
The dates and subjects are as follows: February 11, 2008: Inflammation: A New Perspective on Heart Disease
March 10, 2008: Inflammation: A Fire in Your Belly—Underlying Irritable Bowel and Crohn’s Disease
April 7, 2008: Inflammation: Autoimmune Disorders – A New Perspective on Cause and Treatment Options
May 5, 2008: Inflammation: The Role Nutrition Plays in Prevention and Treatment
The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates once said “Let food be your medicine.” The Metabolic Institute staff has taken this statement to heart and encourages you to do the same. Adopt the following guidelines and eat your way to a healthier, longer life.
Make your dishes delicious and start cooking with anti-inflammatory herbs and spices.
Turmeric (yellow spice found in curry)
Ginger
Rosemary
Basil
Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom
Cilantro
Eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods.
Olive oil
Omega 3 fatty acid, EPA, in wild fish - salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, fish oil
Flaxseed & flaxseed oil
Hemp seed
Green tea
Blueberries
Gogi berries
Cherries
Beets
Pomegranates
Green leafy vegetables
Flavonoids found in red wine and dark chocolate (75% cocoa or more)
Avoid pro-inflammatory foods.
Foods containing the essential fatty acid, arachidonic acid, an omega 6 fatty acid, promote the inflammatory response when eaten in excess.
