The low grade inflammation maintained over time shortens life expectancy, accelerates aging and promotes degenerative diseases such as diabetes, depression, cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, muscle loss, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and cancer.

How to reduce inflammation naturally

Reducing inflammation is not that difficult what it looks like and we can achieve it naturally by changing some small habits.

1. Do physical exercise

A moderate physical activity, pleasant and appropriate to the needs of each person, it has an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect. That is, it stimulates your defenses naturally. The activated muscle behaves like a gland that releases into the blood anti-inflammatory substances and stops the production of fat cells.

2. Don’t stress

Practice activities such as meditation, relaxation, yoga, receiving massages or energy healing… There are many activities that help you reduce stress and connect with yourself in depth, you can choose the one that best suits your personality and your lifestyle.

It is also effective walk through a park or by the sea and breathe consciously. And whenever you can smile and hug.

3. Sleep well

Wake up rested It is a reflection of a restful sleep. An adequate sleep pattern protects against inflammation through melatonin, a hormone that is secreted during sleep in the dark and that modulates inflammation and oxidation. To avoid inhibiting it, avoid working in front of screens before going to sleep, light at night and exposure to microwaves from mobile phones, wireless phones and Wi-Fi networks.

4. Go to nature

Contact with plants and natural environments regulates neurohormonal cycles. A walk in the forest, for example, causes physiological changes with anti-inflammatory, sedative and immunostimulant effects.

Make time in your routine to connect with nature, your body will thank you.

5. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet

Some foods promote inflammation, while others inhibit it. It is advisable to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. In general, it is advisable not to abuse meats and processed products. Getting used to eating plant-based dishes is a good option. If you want ideas to prepare vegetarian lunches and dinners, you may be interested in the ebook «Healthy lunches and dinners: 100 vegetarian recipes» by Bodymente.