INFLAMMATION.

Inflammation is our body’s normal and healthy response to injury or attack on the immune system. Inflammation on the surface of the body is commonly described as heat, redness, swelling, and pain. Chronic, low-level inflammation at the cellular level – known as the “silent killer” – develops without pain and can lead to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

CAUSES OF INFLAMMATION:

Diet

  • Trans-fats

  • Omega-6

    fatty acids

  • Refined sugar

  • Casein

  • Gluten

  • Refined grains

  • Alcohol

  • Food additives

  • Red meat

  • Dairy

Enviromental Factors

  • Secondhand smoke

  • Pollution

  • Pesticides/ herbicides

  • Heavy metals

  • Chemicals and airborne irritants

Stress

• Workplace
• Relationships

• Personal
• Psychological

Physical Injury

• Trauma

• Infections 

• Fractures 

• Cuts

• Abrasions

Acute and Chronic Illness

• Excess weight/ Obesity

• Heart disease

• Lupus

• Arthritis

• Celiac disease

• Crohn’s disease

Genetics

• Family history

EAT MORE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS, SUCH AS: blueberries, dark chocolate, green tea, wild-caught salmon, ginger, turmeric, extra virgin olive oil dark, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, kelp.

Exercising 3-5 days per week, for at least 30 minutes per session, helps reduce excess weight, the likelihood of chronic illness, and builds overall wellness. Additionally, exercise–including yoga and meditation–promotes mental clarity and reduces stress.

Excerpted from Andrew Weil’s Reducing Whole Body Inflammation

Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Lesson 2: Inflammation & Immune Balance

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