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. This digest sized book is great for on-the-go!
Learn to beat 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
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?
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?
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
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 FOODS • 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 vaitamins in VEGETABLES
BENEFICIAL beverages
TASTE Your Way to Better HEALTH • A little of what tastes good actually helps your health, as well as the food on your plate
Inflammatory foods to avoid • Discover more about the food and drink that can increase the risk of inflammation
How to FERMENT FOOD • Fermentation is a process that transforms food into nectar for the gut. Learn more about its benefits, as well as how to start fermenting for yourself
FIBER: BACK ON THE MENU • It’s not just your gut that will benefit from a daily hit, fiber can boost other areas of your health too
365 DAYS OF VITAMIN D • Thought you only needed to pop a vitamin D pill for six months of the year? Think again…
Recipes • Try these anti-inflammatory meal...