1. Eat Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Eat Less of…
Vegetable oils
Sugary drinks
Refined carbs
Pasteurized dairy products
Fast food
Processed snacks
Eat More of…
Fatty fish
Berries
Broccoli
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Mushrooms
Avocado
2. Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
Curcumin (turmeric)
Magnesium
Vitamin D
Fish Oil
3. Get Moving
Lifestyle changes are necessary to prevent atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events. Physical exercise is known to reduce markers of inflammation by decreasing adipocytokine production and cytokine release from skeletal muscles, endothelial cells, and immune system and also improving antioxidant status. A 20-minute session of moderate exercise can stimulate the immune system, producing an anti-inflammatory cellular response.
4. Sweat It Out
Sweating is known to release toxins from inside your body. Some of these toxins can impact the oxygen levels in areas of your body, which can cause inflammation. The ability to help your body rid itself of toxins faster than it's able to through your kidneys and liver alone can help reduce your levels of inflammation. Infrared therapy enhances and improves circulation to the skin, bringing oxygen and nutrients to tissues, relieving inflammation and protecting against oxidative stress.
5. Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphedema happens when your tissues retain fluid left behind after your cardiovascular system sends blood to your tissues and organs. The remaining fluid is called lymph. Normally, your lymphatic system collects your lymph and returns it to your heart via a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes. When something disrupts your lymphatic system's process, lymph collects in your arms and legs, making them swell. Lymphatic drainage massage stimulates lymphatic vasculature to alleviate swelling, inflammation, and improving overall drainage, lowering the number of inflammatory cells in the body.
