Dr. Weil recommends an anti-inflammatory diet that includes two to three servings of fish such as salmon or sardines per week.
If you don't eat fish, he suggests taking fish oil supplements. He also recommends taking anti-inflammatory herbs including ginger and turmeric and following your doctor's recommendations for heart health - quit smoking, watch your diet (particularly avoid foods that predominantly consist of flour and/or sugar), and get regular exercise. A recent study at Johns Hopkins showed that as fitness levels decline, CRP levels go up. The researchers weren't sure if poor fitness leads to an increase in CRP or vice versa, but exercise is an important part of maintaining heart health in any case.
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