Inflammation and Weight Loss

Original Article @ David Ogdens Blog

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Reduce Inflammation Naturally

though inflammation medications are widely available, they each come with their own set of risks and potential side effects. so how can we help reduce inflammation naturally? the answer is simple though implementing it can take willpower and determination : lifestyle changes.

thought they might sound a familiar litany of "remedies", a balanced nutritious diet, exercise and stress reduction can go a long way to reducing inflammation in the body.

• Anti-inflammatory diet - just as certain chemicals are pro- or anti-inflammatory so too are certain foods you need to load up on anti-inflammatory foods like colourful fruits and vegetables, particularly cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower. research gas shown that compounds in these vegetables reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines.

  Also include legumes, nuts, healthy fats such as olive oil, and fish in your diet. the Omega-3 fatty acids in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines provide the building blocks it needs to make anti-inflammatory hormones. whole grains should also be a staple in your diet: a study of overweight people found that those that ate whole grains versus refined grains such as white bread, pasta and rice, reduced their blood counts of C-Reactive protein (a marker for inflammation by 30%

  Spices such as curry and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties as do green ,white and oolong varieties of tea. avoid processed and junk foods, saturated fats and Trans fat all of which can be pro-inflammatory.

• Activity - the benefits of exercise have been well documented and now include reducing inflammation. After you exercise your body creates more free radicals. then your body makes and uses more anti-oxidants which ultimately work to reduce inflammation. Plus fat cells are inflammation-making -machines, so losing weight an reduce this source of inflammation.

  Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week, however do not over do it as exercise regimes of more than 30 minutes can be pro-inflammatory.

• Stresses Management - Stress hormones contribute to the "fire" of inflammation and can increase your belly fat (see yesterdays post). Practice stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga and massage to bring the stress under control. Exercise is in fact a great stress buster. also be sure to get plenty of sleep each night as lack of sleep can stress the body.

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