The Road to Recovery (Paved by Food)

In my practice, I see quite a few people recovering from surgery or suffering from chronic pain.  Let me tell you, what you put into your body makes a huge difference on recovery time from injuries and just how you feel overall. Any time there is pain and swelling, there is inflammation going on. Here is a list of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory foods. What you eat and drink makes such a big difference in healing time and experience. Try to eliminate inflammatory foods if you're looking to get rid of pain and swelling. Your body will thank you.

Inflammatory Foods
Sugar
Alcohol
Caffeine
Dairy
Meat
Processed Oils (Canola, "Vegetable", Soybean, Cottonseed, Safflower, Margarine, Partially-hydrogenated anything)
Refined Grains (Pasta, Flour Breads, etc...)
Chemicals (MSG, Food Dyes, etc...) 

Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Turmeric
Ginger
Greens and Cruciferous Veggies (Broccoli, Kale, Chard, Spinach, Dandelion, Collard Greens, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, etc...)
Berries (Organic)
Sweet Potatoes
Garlic
Seaweeds (Make sure it's not from the Pacific to avoid radiation)
Unheated Extra Virgin Coconut oil
Herbal Teas (Bilberry, Cat's Claw, Ginger, Pau D'Arco, Red Clover, Stinging Nettle, White Willow Bark, and Yucca)

Fresh veggie juice and especially greens are great for recovery and just for everyday feelin' good, as well.