Five Ways to Naturally Reduce Inflammation

Five Ways to Naturally Reduce Inflammation 

The medical community has been stressing the importance of reducing inflammation in the body for many years. That is because of the discoveries that have been made in how it contributes to the development of numerous diseases. Inflammation means that the body is struggling to turn off the natural immune system response that occurs when someone has had an infection or injury. Normally, special anti-inflammatory agents are released as soon as the body detects that the infection or injury is completely healed. If it can't stop, it turns on healthy tissue instead. Luckily, there are some ways to help reduce inflammation naturally.  

 

Stress Management 

 

Ongoing stress causes a person have a difficult time healing because the body thinks that it is still under attack. So reducing stress levels also reduces inflammation. This can be done through daily meditation, talking to a friend or counselor about things that are bothering you, or reducing your overall workload. Some people also find that yoga is helpful. It doesn't just limber up the body. This type of exercise helps people reverse negative thinking, so they lead happier, healthier lives.  

 

Natural Remedies 

 

Two of the best natural remedies for this condition are ginger and turmeric. They have both been used for years in cooking dishes because of their exquisite flavor. But studies have shown that they are also good for the health. Because of their anti-inflammatory properties, they can not only reduce the amount of pain that a person has, but they can also lower their chances of getting some types of cancers, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, and high cholesterol. There are also natural products, such as pain relief creams, that also help lower inflammation and pain. 

 

Quit Smoking 

 

Regularly smoking cigarettes causes a steady amount of low-level inflammation in the body that puts people at risk for disease. Unfortunately, reducing the amount of cigarettes that someone smokes in a day won't help. The habit has to be ended altogether for the inflammation to be improved. Those who don't smoke, but have friends and family members who do, have to be especially careful because they can get secondhand smoke that will affect their health too. 

 

Avoid Sugar 

 

Research has shown that sugar is as addictive as some drugs. Besides spiking blood sugar levels, it increases inflammation. Avoiding it isn't easy. Many food manufacturers sneak it into supposedly healthy foods to make them more palatable for consumers. The best way to keep sugar out of your diet is to stick to unprocessed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains.  

 

Get Enough Sleep 

 

Not getting enough sleep is very stressful on the body. It raises cortisol levels that trigger inflammation, especially if it goes on for longer than three days. Each person has different sleep requirements, but most doctors agree that anything under seven to eight hours a night is harmful to the health. Some people try to go without sleep for several days, then catch up on it later on. But this only throws off the body's natural biorhythms. Sticking to a regular sleep schedule is best.