Inflammation is necessary for the body to heal and defend itself against illness. The inflammatory response, however, can occasionally go too far, activating when there is no threat and leading to pain and discomfort instead. In Learn to Beat Inflammation, you'll learn about the science behind the body's inflammatory response and how making small changes to your lifestyle, such as taking care of your gut health and reducing stress, can help you prevent, control, and reduce chronic inflammation.
Learn to beat INFLAMMATION
Inflammation
Understanding INFLAMMATION • What is inflammation, when do we need it and what happens when an inflammatory response doesn’t stop?
Too Much OF A Good THING • Inflammation is a natural response to disease and injury but sometimes it lingers long after it should… and then it becomes dangerous
WHAT causes inflammation? • Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors, some preventable and some not, but knowing what you can change puts you in control of your body
Inflammation: its SIGNS and SYMPTOMS • What are the symptoms of chronic inflammation and how is it diagnosed?
Lifestyle
Bodies on Fire • How chronic stress can lead to our bodies burning up on the inside
Learning to RELAX • Discovering a new way of self-soothing – be it with an activity or natural medication – can swiftly reduce stress levels. So what will suit you best?
The art of… sound therapy
DO YOU SUFFER FROM RELAXATION REMORSE?
RELAX It’s as easy as breathing • You breathe 22,000 times a day, and by doing it mindfully, you can free yourself from stress
Try this little mindful breathing meditation • All you need is a chair, a body, some air, your mind… that’s it
Exercise is GOOD for YOU • Why exercise is about the best thing you can do for your overall health
It’s time to take up YOGA • Build strength, gain flexibility and improve your mental wellbeing
Three benefits TO YOGA
ALSO TRY PILATES
LESS PAIN, MORE GAIN! • You’ll be pleased to hear that gentler exercise is good for you. Here’s how to reap the benefits…
MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF • Train smarter instead of harder with these clever swaps
WALK OFF THE WEIGHT • Make your walk work for you with our guide to turning a simple stroll into a fat-burning workout
THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE
The Benefits of Sleep • It turns out the proverb, ‘early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise’, is true in at least two of its consequences
The A-Z of better sleep • Get a good night’s rest with these expert-backed bedtime hacks
Breathe and Sleep • How meditation can help people go to sleep and thereby reduce inflammation
Nutrition
GUT Health and inflammation • Improve your gut health for a positive impact on inflammation in your body
Fermented foods • Eating foods made from live cultures can help your gut microbiome thrive
Essential anti-inflammatory • Discover some of the best foods for strengthening your body’s anti-inflammatory shield
Protein preferences
Carbohydrates: the good vs the bad
Dissecting HEALTHY FATS
Is chocolate healthy? • Discover the treat that can beat inflammation
Fruit: The science BEHIND an APPLE a DAY
The vital vitamins in VEGETABLES
BENEFICIAL beverages
Existing dietary models • What diets are anti-inflammatory?
TASTE Your to Way Better HEALTH • A little of what tastes good actually helps your health, as well as the food on your plateW
Inflammatory Foods to Avoid • Discover more about the food and drink that can...