How to Lower a Sedimentation Rate Using Holistic Medicine

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a test used to measure how much inflammation is in the body. A blood test is taken to test for a high sedimentation rate when arthritis, auto-immune and heart disorders are suspected. However, it is only a screening test, and can not be used to diagnose a specific disorder.

A holistic diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits and seeds can prevent inflammatory conditions. For instance, blue-berries and cranberries provide extra protection against inflammation. Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapple. Natural herb and spice supplementation work hand in hand with a healthy diet to lower sedimentation rates.

Things You'll Need

• 500 mg ginger capsules.
• 400 to 600 milligrams turmeric extract capsules.
• 1200 milligrams omega-3 fatty acid capsules.
• Fresh ginger tea.
• Curry powder seasoning.

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Instructions

• 1

  Limit or eliminate red meat, alcohol, hydrogenated fats, refined sugars and flours. These foods encourage inflammatory responses.

• 2

  Take 500 milligram ginger capsules twice a day with food. Use ginger liberally in foods and drink fresh ginger tea daily. Ginger̵7;s active chemical compounds are gingerols that work by inhibiting inflammatory responses. Make fresh ginger tea by peeling fresh ginger and chopping it into ¼ cup cubes. Add cubed ginger to a pot of 6 cups filtered water. Bring to a boil. Add honey for sweetness.

• 3

  Take 400 milligram turmeric capsules three times a day. Eat Indian curry. Turmeric is a bright yellow spice found in Indian curries and used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory component of turmeric.

• 4

  Take a 1200 milligram omega-3 fatty acid capsule daily. Found abundantly in salmon and flax seed oil, omega-3 fats prevent the production of inflammation causing prostaglandins.