A list of a variety of herbs, foods and fungi you can implement into your diet to optimize health and feel better !
Disclaimer: I am not a healthcare professional, be aware that though us humans have been healing with them for generations - many herbal remedies are not evaluated by the FDA.
Inflammatory foods :
Inflammation: a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
- Oxford Languages
Foods listed below are known to alter gut bacteria, which has an adverse effect on the immune system, leading to various forms of inflammation.
- UChicago Medicine
Alcohol
Red Meat
Refined Grains + Sugars
Processed Foods: high in trans fats- snack foods, fried foods, sodas etc.
Hydrogenated Oils: Canola oil, Vegetable Oil
Effects:
Sustaining a diet that contains mostly inflammatory foods can have substantial effects on your mind, body and spirit.
On the outside, the effects of this diet can cause acne, skin irritation or discoloration.
Within- an array of chronic health conditions can arise. Besides common chronic pain, discomfort and brain fog, excess inflammation in the body can lead to autoimmune diseases like lupus and arthritis. Depression, chrons disease, osteoporosis, and obesity are all also inflammation-based conditions. Keep in mind that even cancer is localized chronic inflammation.
Anti Inflammatory Foods + Herbs
Omega-3 fatty acids
Garlic
Turmeric
Ginger
Mint
Rosemerry
Clove
Flaxseed
Coffee
Green Tea
Nervous System
Herbs listed below have a beautiful calming effect on mind and body.
Ashwagandha
Valerian
Skullcap
Gut Health
Gut health is the key to overall health! Below foods will help restore and balance the good bacteria in your belly!
Yogurt
Keifer
kombucha
Olive oil
Apple cider vinegar
Cinnamon
Bay leaves
Licorice root
Coriander seeds
Comfrey
Respiratory System
Herbs below are great for clearing and healing the lungs and respiratory system, take orally or create a healing smoke.
Comfrey
Sage
Coltsfoot
Eucalyptus
Mullein
Thyme
Peppermint
Fungi
Fungi are truly magical when it comes to human healing, not only do they promote new cell growth in the mind and body, but specific mushrooms have beautiful healing effects to nervous and immune systems.
Reishi Mushrooms: support the immune system, reduce stress, help aid sleep and fatigue, they've even been used to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Lions Mane Mushrooms: supports gut health, stimulates new braincell growth, heals nerve damage.
Topical Healing
Since the dawn of time humans have used a multitude of herbs as salves and creams to aid a variety of skin related ailments
For itchies + bug bites
Pine tar
Aloe Vera
Jewelweed
Bentonite Clay Mud
Basil
Lavender
For wounds
Aloe
Turmeric
Calendula
Marshmallow root
Comfrey
Trillium
Yarrow
Take extra precautions if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, healing a young one, or have allergies or sensitivities.
Happy healing, my friends.
what’s your favorite herb ?
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July 3rd, 2023
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Very good article!