To combat inflammation in the body, many people advocate following an anti-inflammatory diet. The idea that "inflammation" is always something to be avoided is widely held. Inflammation is a normal and healthy reaction by our immune system, even though it may have some unpleasant side effects.  Our immune cells go immediately into action whenever a foreign substance, such as bacteria, viruses, or allergies, enters the body, or whenever an injury takes place. We may cough or sneeze to purge the body of an irritant. At the location of a cut or injury, we could experience discomfort and swelling as a...