Inflammation is common among all ages but some people suffer from chronic inflammation such as arthritis while others have acute inflammation caused by an injury or infection which can sometimes lead us towards severe pain and sometimes long lasting pain as well as swelling on any part of our body .There are several things which can help us reduce our inflammation .One such way is through proper diet as it contains many essential nutrients which helps us fight off inflammation including antioxidants , vitamin D , B complex vitamins , omega-3 fatty acids , folic acid etc .Foods like garlic , red onion , dark chocolate , blueberries , pumpkin seeds etc are good anti-inflammatory foods . In addition , if we follow these foods regularly along with an active lifestyle our chances for inflammation decreases naturally . Other ways include having anti inflammatory foods like green tea . Also eating small meals throughout day helps us fight off inflammation since it keeps our metabolism moving . Also include exercises like stretching regularly helps us reduce swelling too .