- Anti-inflammatory Foods
- Anti-inflammatory Herbs – Alternative Medicines
- Anti-inflammatory Supplements – Alternative Medicines
- Anti-Inflammatory, Immune System Supporting Diet and Health Regimen
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Go Organic as much as you possibly can!
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- Tart Red Cherries (sour cherries) – fresh or frozen finely chopped or juice;
- Apples (fresh);
- Blueberries – fresh or frozen finely chopped;
- Broccoli – fresh finely chopped, lightly steamed or cooked;
- Grapefruit (particularly white grapefruit) fresh or frozen, finely chopped;
- Spinach – fresh finely chopped, lightly steamed or cooked;
- Summer squash – fresh finely chopped, lightly steamed or cooked.
- For a more extensive list see the table below…
The table below provides a listing of the top ranked antioxidant yielding fruits and vegetables. Ranking is by Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC). Tart Red Cherries get the highest ranking of all fruits and vegetables for their anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties…
Ranking
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Top Ranked Fruits and Veggies
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ORAC Value rates:
qty of antioxidants; strength of antioxidants. |
#1
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Tart red cherry juice concentrate
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12000
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#2
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Dried tart red cherry
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6800
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#3
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Prunes
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577
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#4
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Blueberries
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2400
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#5
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Blackberries
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2036
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#6
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Tart red cherries, frozen
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2033
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#7
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Canned tart red cherries, packed in water. Note – do not use cherries packed in syrup as sugar is inflammatory!
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1700
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#8
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Kale
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1770
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#9
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Strawberries
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1540
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#10
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Raspberries
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1220
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#11
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Spinach
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1260
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#12
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Brussel’s Sprouts
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980
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#13
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Plums
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949
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#14
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Alfalfa sprouts
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930
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#15
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Broccoli (florets)
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890
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#16
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Beets (non-GMO beets!)
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840
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#17
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Oranges
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750
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#18
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Grapes (red)
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739
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#19
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Red Bell Pepper
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710
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#20
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Pink Grapefruit
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495
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#21
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Grapes (white)
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460
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- Fish Oil
- Cod Liver Oil – Norwegian or Arctic
- Salmon Oil – Wild Alaskan (not factory farm!)
- Krill Oil – Norwegian or Arctic
- Chia Seeds or oil
- Flax seeds (ground) or flax seed oil
For a list of benefits, dosage, cautions, interactions and other food high in Omega-3 fatty acids read here.
- Coconut Oil – for benefits, cautions and daily dosage read here.
Medicines
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- Daily Dietary Dosage
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Arnica for ᵔᴥᵔ and ^._.^
Safe to use as a short-term alternative medicine for most dogs and cats.
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Bosweilla for ᵔᴥᵔ and ^._.^
Safe to use as a short-term or long-term daily dietary supplement, alternative medicine for most dogs and cats.
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Alternative Medicines
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Safe to use as a short-term daily dietary supplement, alternative medicine for most dogs and cats.
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Supporting Diet and Health Regimen
- Grains and refined grains;
- Ingredients containing high pesticide residue – i.e. corn, soy and derivatives;
- Chemical preservatives;
- Chemical-based food colouring;
- Low omega-3 fatty acid content;
- Etc.
- Species Appropriate Diet for Dogs – Get the Grains Out of Your Dog’s Diet – For Your Dog’s Health – read here.
- Corn, Corn Derivatives Very Bad for Your Dog, Cat – A Real Threat to Health and Life-Span – read here.
- Corn and Soy are Very Bad for Your Dog’s (Cat’s) Short and Long Term Health – read here.
- Preservatives to Avoid in Dog (Cat) Food and Treats – Unsafe, Toxic, Carcinogenic – read here.
- Is Your Dog’s or Cat’s Dry Food (Dog Kibble, Cat Kibble) Full of Toxins and Carcinogens – Do You Really Know What to Look For? – read here.
- Dog (Cat) Food and Treats to Avoid, Lacking in Nutrition full of Toxins, Carcinogens – Manufacturers at the Top of My Shame List – read here.
- Is the Prescription Dog (Cat) Food Sold in Veterinarian’s Offices Good or Bad for Your Dog (Cat)? The Truth about Hill’s Prescription Diet, Royal Canine Veterinary Diet, Purina Veterinary Diet – read here.
- How to Choose A Good Dry Food (Kibble) for Your Dog and Cat – read here.
- DIY Natural, Herbal Homeopathic Flea, Tick, Mite, Mosquito Repellent Sprays, Rubs, Dips for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- DIY Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Flea, Tick, Mosquito Spot-On and Collar Drops for Dogs and Cats – read here.
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DIY Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Dewormers for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Foods That Help Your Dog, Cat Naturally Repel, Eliminate Infestations of Insects, Parasites – read here.
- And if you must put your dog or cat on chemical-based insect and parasite preventatives…Add DIY Natural Supplements to Your Dog’s, Cat’s Diet to Protect Against the Toxins, Carcinogens in Conventional Flea, Tick, Heartworm, Parasite Preventatives and Treatments – read here.
Don’t put your dog or cat on antibiotics unless 100% necessary. Antibiotics suppress the immune system leaving your dog or cat more vulnerable to viruses, diseases, insects and parasites and even behavioural issues due to disruption of healthy serotonin levels. There are many natural alternatives you can employ for example:
- Dental Care – Gingivitis, Oral infections – DIY Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Treatments and Remedies for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Ear Infections – DIY Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Treatments and Remedies for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Eye Infections, Conjunctivitis – DIY Natural Herbal Treatments and Remedies, Cures for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Paw Infections – DIY Natural Herbal Treatments and Remedies for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Shampoos and Rinses for Dogs and Cats – DIY Natural, Herbal Recipes – read here.
- Urinary Tract Infections – DIY Natural Herbal Treatments and Remedies for Dogs and Cats – read here.
- Vaccinations contain:
- Toxins;
- Chemical-based preservatives that can also be endocrine disrupting and carcinogenic;
- Foreign Proteins;
- Immune irritants’
- Mutated bacteria, and;
- Viruses.
Stress is an inflammatory condition that can trigger:
- Suppression of the immune system – thereby leaving the body more susceptible to:
- Inflammation;
- Infection;
- Insect and parasite infestation;
- Viruses;
- etc.
- Low serotonin levels – thereby affecting brain function and behaviour;
- Disruptions in the endocrine system;
- Fatigue and pain as a result of all of the above.
For all of these reasons it is important to do your best to minimize the amount of psychological stress that your companion animal is exposed to – particularly if your dog or cat is already suffering from an acquired inflammatory condition.
- Your body in the form of body language;
- Facial expression;
- How you hold yourself – how one part of your body relates to another part of your body, your posture, etc.
- How you occupy your space, how you occupy the space you are located in – were are you in that space, how are you positioned, what footprint are you occupying, how you move, etc…
- How you present yourself;
- Your breathing;
- Your adrenal level;
- Your heart rate;
- Your blood pressure;
- Your blood sugar;
- Your scent,
Your thoughts and your emotions drive your body language…
For more information on understanding stress in your dog and supporting calm you can read here.
Thanks for the reply. What do you recommend as a substitute for White Willow Bark? My dog has a Luxating Petella and a torn ligament. The Vet wants to keep him on long term pain pills. However, I would like to find something that will reduce the pain and inflammation without impacting his liver, etc.
Thanks,
Lisa
Lisa, a situation such as your dogs needs to be addressed holistically – diet which includes food, herbs and nutraceuticals specifically selected to adjunct each other in supporting immediate and long-term relief + building and maintaining health of ligaments, muscles and bones + arthritis prevention http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.ca/diet-nutrition-wellness-plans/
I did not see White Willow Bark on your list. Is it safe to treat dogs with it for pain? Is it recommended for short or long term use? What is the dosage for a 10 pound dog (administered via capsule) ?
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Thank you,
Lisa
Hi Lisa, white willow bark needs to be used with extreme caution as a slight overdose can cause adverse side effects – there are many other natural analgesics that can be used instead.