Inflammation is how our body responds to something out of the ordinary…inflammation can be a fever that fights infection, it can be how our body tries to heal damage, or it can be how our body tells us to "Slow down!" Inflammation is not all bad, but it can become a problem if it gets out of control, and it can make our lives miserable. Excessive or chronic inflammation can be like a burning sensation within us, which can sometimes make us hurt all over or make us feel like our joints are on fire.

Inflammation can impact our bodies in ways other than just joint pain. Inflammation can occur in our body's internal systems, resulting in damage or disease. Inflammation can help heal, but excessive inflammation can cause damage.

If you are experiencing excessive inflammation, you probably just want to put out that fire and stop the pain. While the traditional advice of "diet and exercise", is good advice to stay healthy and help prevent inflammation, there are just some times when that does not work, and we end up suffering.

The good news is that there are herbs that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and adaptogenic properties that can aid in the management of inflammatory pain. Some of these are; Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), White willow (Salix alba), and others.

Probably not in your spice drawer, right? Well, they are in mine! I have combined these and other ingredients into an herbal blend that I call "Quell" (helps to put out the fire). In my first trial (yes, I am my own guinea pig), I had surprising results, with significantly reduced pain in the knee that is three years overdue for replacement. I now use it daily.

Others have also found that Quell is effective in reducing inflammation, when combined with a diet that reduces the amount of processed foods that can cause inflammation. Quell is now available for sale on this website!  Just go to the" Shop" menu, select the "Teas, Tisanes, and Infusions" group, and find Quell there with all of the other amazing products for your natural good health.