Most health problems or symptoms you may experience, when not related to a virus, will generally have their roots in chronic inflammation. – Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
Inflammation is a natural, healthy immune response that the body triggers to defend or repair itself.
For example, when you cut yourself and the skin around the cut becomes red, this inflammatory response helps your body heal.
However, persistent and ongoing inflammation, also called chronic inflammation, is extremely harmful to our bodies and minds.
Anxiety, bloating, hormonal issues, autoimmune disorders, joint pain, low energy levels, low mood, acne, dermatitis, headaches, migraines, premature aging… all have been linked to chronic inflammation.
When it comes to viruses, it is essential to maintain a low-inflammation lifestyle in order to have a strong immune response.
Several risk factors promote a low-level inflammatory response. These include:
Age: Aging is positively correlated with elevated levels of several inflammatory molecules. The increase in inflammatory molecules associated with aging may be due to mitochondrial dysfunction or the accumulation of free radicals over time and other age-related factors such as increased visceral body fat.
Obesity: Many studies have reported that adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that secretes multiple inflammatory substances. Some reports indicate that an individual’s body mass index is proportional to the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines secreted.
Diet: A diet high in saturated fat, trans fat, or refined sugar is associated with increased production of pro-inflammatory molecules, especially in individuals with diabetes or who are overweight.
Smoking: Cigarette smoking is associated with decreased production of anti-inflammatory molecules and increased inflammation.
Low or high sex hormones: Studies show that sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen can suppress the production and secretion of several pro-inflammatory markers, and maintaining sex hormone levels has been shown to reduce the risk of several inflammatory diseases.
Stress and Sleep Disorders: Both physical and emotional stress are associated with inflammatory cytokine release. Stress can also cause sleep disorders. Since people with irregular sleep schedules are more likely to have chronic inflammation than people who sleep consistently, sleep disorders are also considered an independent risk factor for chronic inflammation.
Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation
Some of the common signs and symptoms that develop during chronic inflammation are listed below.
Body aches / Chronic fatigue and insomnia / Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
Gastrointestinal complications such as constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux
Weight gain or loss / Frequent infections
Lack of energy / Fatigue
Cramping, nausea, feeling cold, and emotional swings for no reason are all signs of inflammation.
If these symptoms occur frequently, it could be a sign that your body is in a state of dysregulation.
Visit your doctor and get tests done to rule out medical conditions.
Reducing inflammation will help reduce your risk of developing chronic inflammation and, consequently, further disease development, if you regularly experience any of the above.
Anti-inflammatory foods and lifestyles are prescribed by doctors and healthcare professionals around the world.
Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods: It is important to avoid simple sugars, refined carbohydrates, foods with a high glycemic index, trans fats and hydrogenated oils. Anti-inflammatory foods and consumption of whole grains, natural foods, lots of vegetables and fruits such as avocados, cherries, kale and fatty fish such as salmon help to defeat inflammation. RESTORE anti-inflammatory mix.
Reduce your intake of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: The use of antibiotics, antacids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided as they can damage the microbiome in the gut, causing inflammation of the intestinal walls known as leaky gut, which in turn releases toxins and causes chronic inflammation throughout the body.
Exercise regularly to maintain an optimal weight: It is well known that fat tissue in obese or overweight individuals causes low-grade systemic inflammation. Regular exercise helps not only control body weight, but also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and strengthens the heart, muscles and bones.
Sleep longer: A night’s sleep (ideally at least 7 to 8 hours) helps stimulate the body’s human growth hormones and testosterone to regenerate.
Less stress: Chronic psychological stress is associated with a higher risk of depression, heart disease and a loss of the body’s ability to regulate inflammatory responses and normal defenses. Yoga and meditation help reduce stress-induced inflammation and its harmful effects on the body.
Herbal supplements: such as ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and plants high in Vit C have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.
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