From aspirin and ibuprofen to antihistamines and cortisone, anti-inflammatory drugs are now the best-selling drugs in the world. However, the daily use of these powerful medications comes at a cost: side effects, many of which can lead to other chronic diseases and further medication use. In this practical guide to natural inflammation treatments, naturopath Christopher Vasey explores 38 anti-inflammatory herbs, such as bay leaves, basil, turmeric, and "devil's claw," as well as other natural substances, like propolis and fish oil. He explains which conditions are most effectively treated, the correct dosage, and the best methods of administration. Vasey analyzes how, like fever, inflammation is a defensive reaction of the body and carries out a cleansing process, which natural remedies support, while pharmaceutical products may destabilize by adding more toxins to the internal environment. He examines many of the most common conditions related to inflammation - such as allergies, asthma, conjunctivitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, cystitis, tendonitis, arthritis, eczema, and sciatica - and explains which medicinal plant or dietary supplement is most suitable to safely relieve unpleasant symptoms while helping the body complete the healing process that inflammation has started to perform. Revealing the significant role of omega-3s in saving the body from inflammation and reducing the damage caused by chronic inflammation, Vasey explores which foods are rich in these essential molecules, how much should be consumed to boost the body's defenses, and which omega-3 supplements are most suitable for your body's needs. The author also examines how to detoxify the body, as acids have an inflammatory action, as well as how to use hydrotherapy to soothe inflammation.