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A Guide to Reducing Chronic Inflammation for Better Health. By guest writer Camille Johnson

Introduction

Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that helps your body heal from injuries and fight infections. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can contribute to serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders. Many aspects of modern life—such as stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and exposure to toxins—can fuel ongoing inflammation and put your health at risk. Fortunately, there are effective ways to reduce systemic inflammation and support overall well-being.

Consuming an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

What you eat has a direct effect on inflammation levels in your body. A diet rich in whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish, helps reduce inflammation by providing essential antioxidants and healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds, are particularly effective in lowering inflammation. On the other hand, processed foods high in refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives can trigger an inflammatory response. Prioritizing nutrient-dense foods while minimizing processed and fried foods can create a healthier internal environment and reduce the risk of chronic inflammation.

Natural Approaches to Managing Systemic Inflammation

To tackle systemic inflammation naturally, consider incorporating remedies that have shown promise in scientific studies. A traditional herb called ashwagandha has been studied for its ability to modulate inflammatory pathways and reduce C-reactive protein levels. Moreover, THCA diamonds, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, are gaining attention for their anti-inflammatory properties, offering a novel approach to managing inflammation naturally.

Regular Exercise for Inflammation Control

Physical activity is a powerful tool for keeping inflammation in check. Regular movement helps regulate the immune system, improve circulation, and lower the production of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP). Activities such as walking, strength training, yoga, and swimming can all contribute to lowering systemic inflammation. However, balance is key—while moderate exercise has anti-inflammatory benefits, excessive high-intensity workouts without adequate recovery can have the opposite effect.

Managing Stress to Reduce Inflammation

Chronic stress has a profound impact on inflammation by triggering the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that, in excess, can promote inflammation and weaken the immune system. Long-term stress also leads to unhealthy behaviors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and disrupted sleep, which further contribute to inflammation. Incorporating stress management techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, and time in nature can help lower cortisol levels and create a more balanced physiological state. Prioritizing relaxation and emotional well-being is crucial for keeping inflammation in check.

Limiting Smoking and Alcohol Consumption

Both smoking and excessive alcohol intake can contribute to systemic inflammation by damaging tissues and increasing oxidative stress. Smoking introduces harmful chemicals into the body, which trigger immune responses that keep inflammation levels elevated. Excessive alcohol consumption can also disrupt gut health, leading to increased inflammation throughout the body. Quitting smoking and moderating alcohol intake—by sticking to recommended limits or avoiding it altogether—can reduce inflammation and support long-term health.

Getting Adequate Sleep

Poor sleep quality and insufficient rest have been linked to higher levels of inflammation. Sleep deprivation interferes with the body’s ability to regulate immune function and can increase the production of inflammatory markers. Aim for seven to nine hours of restful sleep each night by maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, limiting screen exposure before bed, and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. Prioritizing good sleep hygiene allows your body to repair itself and maintain optimal inflammatory balance.

Staying Hydrated for Cellular Health

Hydration plays a vital role in reducing inflammation by supporting cellular function, flushing out toxins, and maintaining proper circulation. Dehydration can lead to increased oxidative stress, which contributes to inflammation and disease. Drinking enough water throughout the day—typically around eight glasses, but more if you are active—helps keep your body functioning efficiently. Incorporating hydrating foods like cucumbers, oranges, and watermelon can also aid in maintaining adequate fluid balance.

Conclusion

Chronic inflammation is a silent contributor to many serious health conditions, but the good news is that you can take proactive steps to reduce it. By adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, and making lifestyle choices that
support overall health, you can keep inflammation at bay and improve your well-being. Small changes, when consistently applied, can make a significant difference in reducing inflammation and promoting a longer, healthier life.

Discover the path to pain relief and wellness with Euclid Chiropractic, where expert care and personalized treatments await to help you live your best life.

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Benefits of Ice vs. Heat

People are confused when to use ice or heat to reduce pain.  Especially when you are in pain, how do you decide which to apply?  Patients that come to Euclid Chiropractic are also unsure, but leave with why either ice or heat will help them.  Here is how this controversy is clarified.

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Heat Benefits: draws more blood in the tissue causing warmth and loosening.  This would help stiff joints, arthritis and tight muscles loosen.  For example, our senior patients have stiffness from arthritis so heat application would be a benefit.

Ice Benefits: when signs of disc and nerve pain including pain down the leg or arm, numbness, weakness, and a pinched feeling with spine motion.  Ice application cools and tightens to push the fluid/inflammation out of the tissue, reduces the disc swelling and numb the nerves. Then new blood (vitamins/minerals) circulates into the tissue to allow better healing.

With either therapy (ice or heat) better circulation is the goal.  See your Chiropractor to know which would be your best benefit.

Each person is at a unique state of health.

Enjoy a Complimentary consultation from these specialists and recover from nerve, spine, and muscle pain.

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Back Disc and Health Recovery-Efrain’s Case

In Efrain’s testimonial, he speaks of his initial injury when he fell off a cliff.  This lead the surgeons to fuse his ankle to leg instead of loosing his foot.

In this video, Dr. Ratkovic speaks about his recovery physically and his success as a banker.  Unfortunately, Efrain needed to compensate because of his injury short term.  Long term, his body’s compensatory movement caused a spinal disc problem and constant falls.

efrain-pre-x-rayImage 1: Dr. Ratkovic explains (and so does Efrain in his testimonial) how his x-ray analysis is the reason why he was having so much pain.  The vertical line in the image is where the spine should bend back toward.

efrain-post-x-rayImage 2: This second image is Efrain’s follow up x-ray a few months later.  See how his low back spine is behind the vertical line.  This is where the spine is a better normal.  Because of Chiropractic adjustments and posture/balance exercises, Efrain pain had mostly resolved and his quality of life had dramatically improved.

Overall, Efrain’s physical improvement (lack of pain, better balance) is due to the x-ray improvement through adjustments and exercises.  Knowing what is inside the body (x-ray analysis) is sometimes more important that treating the symptoms only (pain with medication).

Everyone is at a unique state of health.

Enjoy a Complimentary consultation from these specialists and recover from nerve, spine, and muscle pain.

Enjoy Health from the Inside Out

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Chiropractors are Educators, FIRST @Baldy View ROP Upland

Like all doctors, Chiropractors are trained to be educators, then administer treatment, medications, etc.

At Euclid Chiropractic Clinic we educate our patients before treatment through an x-ray analysis, then specific exercises during treatment.

This allows every patient to take care of their OWN health.

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Maxwell: Re-enlisting as an Army Ranger

img_3609Maxwell is re-enlisting as an Army Ranger.  We appreciate your dedication to protect our country.

Now that Maxwell’s back pain has resolved through Chiropractic, he has been able to return to extreme physical training to re-enlist.

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Vicky’s X-ray/Spine/Posture Analysis after suffering Neuropathy

Vicky approach Euclid Chiropractic after being treated for ear pain/vertigo with various medical treatments.  Vicky’s next procedure was to puncture her ear drum.  Pretty aggressive treatment after no results from medication or shots.

vicky48After taking her x-rays and posture exam, the doctors diagnosed the problem as neuropathy from her neck to the middle ear.

Because of the 48 mm Forward Head Posture, the straightening of the neck cause limited spinal joint motion, this degenerates the spinal disc (narrowing spaces between the vertebrae), leading to neuropathy (pinched nerves).

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After months of care, was given consistent Chiropractic Adjustments and specific posture exercises.  Vicky’s ear pain and vertigo vanished.  Her posture improved and she felt less stressed now that Vicky felt motivated to continue exercising.

Structurally, the neck is further back by only 35mm Forward Head Posture, the spinal vertebra are more separated due to increased spinal motion.  This would heal the disc to stop neuropathy, ear pain/vertigo in Vicky’s case.

In every case of structural x-ray improvement by Chiropractic Adjustments with posture exercises has shown less symptoms and improved health to the patient.

Watch Vicky’s tell her story.

Every person is at a unique state of health.

Enjoy a Complimentary consultation from specialists and recover from nerve, spine, and muscle pain.

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Shoulder Pain Recovery: Part 3- Three Strength Exercises

Start these exercise AFTER:

  1. Any nerve, muscle and joint pain has been removed through Chiropractic care.
  2. Swelling and pain has been removed with full range of motion of the shoulder/upper back/neck.

Exercise #1: Side External Rotation

  1. Standing against the wall, keep elbows tucked into the sides and against the wall.
  2. With your hands in front, rotate them out toward the wall where it pulls on the front shoulder.
  3. Repeat 3-5 times to your comfort.

Exercise #2: Raised External Rotation

  1. Stand against the wall, keep elbows level with your shoulders.
  2. Starting hands level in front of the body, rotate the arms above your head.

Exercises #3: Lateral Raise

  1. Lean forward away from the wall about 10 degrees.
  2. Start with your elbows bent and arms relaxed in front.
  3. Raise arms to shoulder level while keeping body still.
  4. Repeat 3-5 times.

See Part 1: Shoulder Pain Relief Part 3: Treatment & Exercises

See Part 2: The X-ray Analysis

These exercises will strengthen the shoulders/upper back to help increase strength and improve posture. 

Everyone’s health is at a unique state.

Enjoy a complimentary consultation to understand how these doctors will help joint, muscle, nerve conditions to improve your posture and health.

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Hip Flexor Stretch for Back Pain Relief. Euclid Chiropractic

Go directly to the video here. 

With poor sitting or standing posture the back the will hunch forward and become weak.  This will lead to tight hip muscles to balance out your posture (right image).

The Hip Flexor Stretch helps stretch our quadricep/thigh muscle that attaches to the front hips.

Here are the steps in this stretch:

  1. Lying on your back, let one leg hang over the edge.  This may be enough to stretch the hip and low back.

  2. If not, bring the hanging foot back and stick your toes down to hold the position.

  3. Hold for 30-60 seconds.

  4. Switch sides and repeat.

This stretch is loosen the thigh muscle at the hip and help stretch the low back.  Then adding other stretch and strengthening exercises WITH Chiropractic will correct your posture and your spine to return your health.

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Mike-100% Neck Posture Recovery by Restoring Spine Curve

Mike told his story of recovery in testimonial. Here it is:
http://www.euclidchiropracticinc.com/?p=1254

Mike talks about having pain for 10+ years with no relief from medications and physical therapy.  The next step was possible surgery.

mike23-copyWhen coming to Euclid Chiropractic, Mike had an exam, took x-rays then had a report of his findings.  The doctors explained this x-ray with 23 mm of Forward Head Posture, narrow disc spacing and disc herniations; however, how we could fix it.  This could reduce Mike’s pain and restore his health.

 

 

 

 

 

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During Euclid Chiropractic care Mike’s pain slowly reduced, posture exercises were add, and normal fun activities are home were returned.  Here is Mike’s new x-rays after 3 months of care.  See how Mike’s neck is perfectly over the shoulders causing zero Forward Head Posture and healthier spinal disc.

 

 

 

 

Chiropractic care WORKS when any treatment comes from an x-ray analysis and incorporates posture exercises.  Based on scientific research by Chiropractic Biophysics it will take time to improve the spinal structure, then see permanent improvement in a patient’s health.  Then a patient will continue healthy habits to stay health.

Every person’s health is at a unique state.  Enjoy a Complimentary consultation from specialists and recover from nerve, spine, and muscle pain.

 

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