Natural Ways to Reduce Inflammation in the Body
Posted on | October 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
While statins have been researched and documented as possible remedies to reducing inflammation and with that heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, there are other more invasive ways to help combat the risks of inflammation. There are several natural remedies which promote not only inflammation reduction, but also a healthier lifestyle and well-being.
Without further delay, I present the following healthful steps to combating the harmful effects of increased inflammation:
1. Diet: Typically, too many Americans as well as increasing rates in other countries consume a diet too high in saturated and trans fats. Fried foods, simple starches and other foods high in preservatives and low in nutritional value help increase the possibilities of inflammation. Sticking to a Mediterranean or Paleolithic diet is a key means to reducing inflammation in the body as well as avoiding such chronic diseases as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Furthermore, a combination of fish and/or fish oils high in Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid, like walnuts and flaxseed, have shown to aid heart health and helping reduce inflammation in the body.
2. Exercise: While sometimes not the easiest activity to plan in your schedule, it is becoming more and more important to get a steady amount of exercise every week. Staying active promotes not only heart health, as well as metabolism and bone and muscle strength, but also the underlying effect of curbing inflammation in the body.
3. Proper sleep: Getting the recommended amount of sleep every night is sometimes overlooked when it comes to reducing inflammation and promoting a healthy body. Sleeping restfully for 7-8 hours every night has been shown to promote a healthy well-being. Keep in mind, drug or alcohol intoxicated sleep does not promote the same type of sleep useful to the body.
4. Waist size: It is important to keep an eye not just on your overall weight and Body Mass Index (BMI), but also on the size of your waist. A correct measurement of the waist size is from the circumference around the upper part of the hip, not where your jeans rest around your waist. Fat around this area is often the most harmful regarding inflammation and the negative effects of weight on the body; so be sure to exercise your waistline as well as watch what you eat.
5. Stress Reduction: When people are stressed, the hormones associated with stress increase in the body and create more inflammation in the body. Deep breathing, meditation or other relaxing techniques are advised to help reduce your stress levels.
There are countless other ways to help reduce inflammation in the body, however following the above 5 steps can only help in your efforts to remain healthy and promote longevity.
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