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How your diet can help ease inflammation

Maintain a healthy, balanced diet to reduce pain associated with chronic inflammation.

Jan 18, 2026
Home page>How your diet can help ease inflammation
Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin September 2023
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What causes inflammation?
How is inflammation treated?
Choosing anti-inflammatory foods
Holistic care for inflammation
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Healthcare providers agree that inflammation may be the root of most diseases, including chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory gut disorders, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, obesity and certain cancers. So, what causes inflammation and how can you stop it?

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