Be sure to read labels and look for low sugar options.
- Include Omega-3 Fatty Acids in your Diet
Omega-3 is a key type of fat that can help to reduce inflammation and maintain good health. It is found in salmon, tuna, walnuts, ground flaxseed and in a properly sourced supplement.
- Increase Healthy Fats
Often people are turned off by the idea of fat in the diet, but it is extremely dependent on the quality. Focus on high quality fat sources as they are beneficial in reducing inflammation and weight management. Stick with grass fed butter, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, nut & seed oils, and nut butters.
Fighting Inflammation with Lifestyle Changes
Aside from diet, there are also certain lifestyle changes to implement.
- Exercise
Regular physical exercise can make a big difference to inflammation levels. Studies have shown that even 20 minutes of exercise can be enough to reduce chronic inflammation. You can play your favorite sport, go for a run, or even go swimming. It doesn’t matter which physical activity you choose; what’s more important is staying consistent. Try to exercise at least 4 times a week to see a significant reduction in inflammation levels.
- Reducing Stress Levels
Modern life is becoming increasingly stressful, and this has led to chronic inflammation spiking. Stress leads to an increase in cortisol levels, and too much cortisol leads to long-term inflammation. It is easy to say that reducing stress is ideal, but it is much harder to actively control stress levels. We recommend that you make use of meditation and yoga to help stay relaxed. Getting enough sleep, and talking with friends and family can also help to keep stress levels down. Additionally, you can engage with some relaxing hobbies such as gardening or listening to music.
The Best Supplements to Beat Chronic Inflammation
Even with dietary and lifestyle changes, it can still take time for the body to recover from chronic inflammation. One way to speed up this process and keep long-term inflammation at bay is through getting a helping hand with supplementation.
An anti Inflammatory supplement can be a powerful weapon in the fight against chronic inflammation. It is important that you choose safe and effective nutritional supplements that are checked for quality, potency and efficacy. Omega-3 Oil has a range of benefits that help to support the regular inflammatory response. This essential fat can’t be made by our bodies, which means we must consume it from our diet either from food or from a supplement. It supports cognition, skin health, and emotional balance, which can lower stress levels.
At WholeBody Solutions, we recognize the damage that chronic inflammation can cause to both the body and mind. By making some changes in your diet and lifestyle, you should begin to see results in decreasing inflammation. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about anything.
Opened more than 30-years ago by Dr. Ann Doggett, WholeBody Solutions is a holistic wellness center whose mission is to provide the community with safe, effective, and natural answers to health and wellness concerns. Our all-encompassing wellness center focuses on the following drug-free services: Nutrition, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Weight Loss. Our goal is quite simple – to make sick people well and to keep healthy people healthy. It’s that simple and that powerful.
