HEALTH
REVIEW & INTERVIEW
NATURAL REMEDIES
for Inflammation
I
By Christopher Vasey N.D.
first became aware of
this author through his
book the role of the acid
– alkaline balance in the
body, and the effects of
an acidic internal terrain
in lowering the defenses of our immune system. In this
book, Vasey focuses on the role
of inflammation – an emergency response by the body to deal
with circumstances ranging from
trauma to microbial invaders. It is
important to understand that inflammation is a natural process,
and is the body doing the best it can to deal
with an external threat. Although inflammation
is associated with pain, suppressing inflammation may make you feel better in the short term
– and there’s nothing wrong with that – but if the
substance used to deal with the inflammation
has toxic side effects, it may leave you worse off
in the long run.
Many of the
drugs used to
treat inflammation has been
isolated
from
natural
herbs
and then synthesized in the
laboratory. That
enables
the
drug
companies to patent
them and make
money. The natural substances
from which they
were derived,
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however, contain a range of cofactors that both enhance their
effectiveness and eliminate to
a great extent any side effects.
Knowledge is the real gift in this
book. Vasey gives an extensive
list of plants, each with botanical a description, history of use,
it’s properties and its indications.
He explains which organs and
conditions each plant is most
effective for and exactly how to
prepare and use it. This book is a
wonderful reference to have on
hand. One of the easiest messages to take away and to implement is the use
of fish oil as a very potent anti-inflammatory.
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most potent
weapons in the anti-inflammatory arsenal.
Dr. Vasey also talks about the benefits of hydrotherapy – the application of hot and cold
compresses or showers or baths. It is so useful
to be able to look up natural and inexpensive
remedies that don’t leave a toxic calling card.
This book is a wonderful addition to any home
reference library.
Reviewed by Miriam Knight
Christopher Vasey, N.D., is a naturopath in Switzerland
specializing in detoxification and rejuvenation. He is the
author of The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health,
Optimal Detox, The Naturopathic Way, and The Healing Power of Fever.