New science sheds light on the impact of anti-inflammatory diets and preventing chronic illness.
An article recently published in the LA Times touts the benefits of consuming anti-inflammatory foods to prevent chronic disease and cancer. The article discusses how foods like cherries may help for rheumatoid arthritis or avoid gluten to fight off psoriasis.
“Chronic inflammation is an emerging field,” says Dr. David Heber, a UCLA professor of medicine and director of the university’s Center for Human Nutrition. “It’s a new concept for medicine.”
According to the article, “The activated immune cells and hormones then turn on the body itself, damaging tissues. The process continues indefinitely, occurring at low enough levels that a person doesn’t feel pain or realize anything is wrong. Years later, proponents say, the damage contributes to illnesses such as heart disease, neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or cancer.”
In addition to eating foods that may reduce inflammation, foods that actually cause the inflammation should be avoided. Because of an individual’s biochemistry and genetic makeup, common, every day foods may cause chronic activation of the immune system in some people and not others.
Cell Science Systems, maker of the ALCAT Test for food and chemical sensitivity, offers a way to pinpoint which foods may be causing you inflammation and recommends a rotation diet to avoid those specific foods.
“The ALCAT Test provides customized feedback as to which foods and chemicals are activating your immune system,” said Roger Deutsch, founder of Cell Science Systems. “We believe in eating anti-inflammatory foods; but we also believe in avoiding specific foods that may not be compatible with your own biochemistry. It’s all about customization.”
According to a study released by the National Institutes of Health, treating Alzheimer’s disease with docosahexaenoic acid slowed its progression in a subgroup of the study population. While the ultimate goal of consuming anti-inflammatory foods like bovine collagen is to prevent chronic illness, this study lends credence to the value of this emerging field.
About Cell Science Systems
Cell Science Systems (CSS) is a life sciences company and the worldwide market leader in food sensitivity testing as the manufacturer of The ALCAT Test. ALCAT identifies cellular reactions to over 300 foods and chemicals. These inflammatory reactions are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes, as well as skin, heart, joint, and digestive disorders. Located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, CSS is a FDA-inspected and registered, cGMP medical device manufacturer and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory.
The Bolick Wellness Clinic and it is at 500 E. Horatio Avenue. Our phone number is 407-629-5333. Call today for an appointment. The ALCAT test is covered by most insurances.
