The body's healing response to injury or infection is localised inflammation, which is normal. However, when inflammation moves beyond the local, it becomes abnormal. New research shows that abnormal inflammation may be linked to a variety of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis among others. Researchers are suggesting that diet can reverse this inflammation and the conditions and diseases caused by it. In 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Anti-Inflammation Diet', readers will learn more about:
The diseases and conditions caused by inflammation.
The foods that reduce inflammation and why.
The high-risk foods that contribute to inflammation.
How to tweak adjust your favourite of the popular diets to make it anti- inflammatory.
