Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Help curb inflammation | E-Neighborhood Advisor



Inflammation is part of our body's natural defense system. It’s a natural response to help protect the body from infection and to help it heal.

Short-term (temporary) inflammation may come with a variety of discomforts, like itching around an insect bite or a sore throat when sick. Once the healing process is complete, the inflammation and discomfort go away.  

Long-term (chronic) inflammation can negatively impact tissues and organs. This extended inflammatory response may be the result of conditions like allergies, autoimmune reactions, hypersensitivity, or lifestyle choices. It can cause long-term symptoms like severe fatigue, rashes, pain, or serious illness.



Lifestyle factors that can cause chronic inflammation include smoking, excessive food or alcohol consumption, and chronic stress.  

There are also specific food choices that commonly produce an inflammatory response in the body.
Top offenders include:
• Sugar
• high-fructose corn syrup
• saturated and trans fats
• gluten, which can be found in breads, pastas and other foods
• refined carbohydrates
• processed meats
• processed snack foods
• fried foods
• soybean and vegetable oils
• monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• dairy products
• and some artificial sweeteners.
Over time, chronic inflammation can damage healthy cells and tissues. That may contribute to future health issues like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, asthma, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or neurodegenerative disease.

Swapping inflammatory foods for ones with strong anti-inflammatory properties will help.
Beneficial options include:
• beets
• berries
• nutrient dense vegetables like dark leafy greens & broccoli
• beans and lentils
• cold-water fish
• extra virgin olive oil
• coconut oil
• nuts and chia seeds
• green tea
• herbs & spices such as turmeric, moringa, garlic, ginger and cinnamon
Also, good water consumption is very helpful with a number of health issues including inflammation.

If you’re experiencing long-term pain, fatigue, rashes or unexplained stiffness in your body, visit your doctor for help determining the cause.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

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