You've probably already
heard about inflammation as being THE major factor fueling many of today's chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease — the # 1 killer in Canada.
If you're into wellness, even just a little bit, you've probably
heard about inflammation.
Not exact matches
Then, I got lazy for a little while and decided to buy the store - bought almond milk... until I
heard about all of research that had been done on carrageenan (an ingredient in most store - bought nut milks) and how it had been linked to digestive issues and
inflammation.
You've probably
heard your health - obsessed friends talk
about avoiding foods that cause
inflammation.
You've probably
heard chatter
about CBD oil; it's recently praised for everything from relieving anxiety to curing insomnia to helping with chronic pain and
inflammation.
Then, I got lazy for a little while and decided to buy the store - bought almond milk... until I
heard about all of research that had been done on carrageenan (an ingredient in most store - bought nut milks) and how it had been linked to digestive issues and
inflammation.
Dr. Andrew Weil
Inflammation... what is it exactly, and why are we
hearing so much
about it?
Obviously, we
hear a lot
about inflammation now and
hear all sorts of stories
about it and I'm sure that Dr. Klingensmith will talk a lot
about that.
Speaking of lycopene, you've probably
heard about how this antioxidant which provides the tomato's red colour is great at preventing cancer and lowering
inflammation.
I recently
heard about A2 milk which lacks the A1 protein that is suspected to cause
inflammation.
You've probably also
heard about the potential health - damaging effects of gluten (another problematic compound found in wheat that can cause
inflammation in your digestive system) in the news recently, but this blood sugar aspect we just covered is not talked
about that often, and is yet another reason to reduce or eliminate wheat - based foods in your diet.
By now, most people have
heard about «
inflammation», and most regard it as a bad thing.
I've been
hearing a lot
about lemon water (squeezing half a lemon in a glass of water), that it has lots of beneficial effects, including weight loss, improved digestion, breath - freshening, boost immune system, cleanses your liver of toxins, give you an energy boost, keep skin clear, reduce
inflammation.
I use the term
inflammation almost daily when consulting with my clients, and we
hear a lot
about inflammation as a contributing factor to many diseases.
You've probably
heard about how chronic internal
inflammation can increase risk for a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, infections, digestive issues, and more.
Chris Kresser mentioned something
about effects of high copper levels in a podcast, but that was the only place I
heard about it until I started doing some searches on systemic
inflammation, anxiety, and copper.