You know inflammation is bad. But do you know just how bad it is and that it affects every single aspect of your health?
Inflammation is at the root cause of all pain and disease. It is responsible for arthritis pain and stiffness, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, thyroid issues, cancer and more. Most of us, at one time or another in our lives, will suffer from the effects of inflammation. Even sadder, most will turn to traditional medicine and be prescribed medications that will only mask the symptoms of our disease instead of getting to the root cause of it.
This article will help you understand how and why inflammation begins and what you can do to naturally get rid of it.
Inflammation and the Gut Connection
Over 2,500 years ago, …show more content…
Made from fermented cabbage, sauerkraut is chock full of healthy, live cultures.
Yogurt
You probably know that yogurt is of the best probiotic foods you can eat because it is rich in live cultures. It’s best to find brands that are made from goat’s milk because goat’s milk contains extra forms of beneficial probiotics like lactobacillus, acidophilus, thermophillus, bifudus, and bulgaricus. As with any yogurt, you should be sure to look at the ingredients and stay away from brands that contain artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup.
Miso Soup
You may have had miso soup before at a Japanese restaurant. But did you know this delicious and soothing broth also happens to be an excellent source of probiotics? Miso paste, which is made from fermented soybeans, rice or barley, is full of lactobacilli and bifidus bacteria. When using the paste you want to be sure to add it to foods that have been taken off direct heat so the live culture aren’t killed. …show more content…
Also sour and tangy, this version is usually quite spicy as well. It is made from fermented cabbage (and sometimes other vegetables), and is an excellent source of beta-carotene, calcium, and iron.
Steps to a Happy and Healthy Gut
In order to alleviate inflammation, you’ve first got to get your gut heathy, and in order to do that, there are some key things you need to do.
Exercise
A sedentary lifestyle has been proven to be unhealthy for our immune system and can result in chronic illness. In order for your gut to function optimally, you need to move your body. No need to overexert yourself. Studies have actually found low to moderate physical activity can be very beneficial to the GI tract, reducing the risk of autoimmune diseases, so consider walking, gardening, or swimming.
Start an Elimination Diet
You can’t truly have a healthy gut when you are eating foods that your body may be sensitive to or outright allergic to.
First of all, everyone should remove sugar from their diet. I know, I know, sugar is so gosh-darn delicious. But it is also so bad for you and can help to cause an imbalance in your gut bacteria. So, avoid any processed foods that contain high fructose corn syrup and try and use a sweetener like stevia in your coffee
Inflammation is at the root cause of all pain and disease. It is responsible for arthritis pain and stiffness, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, thyroid issues, cancer and more. Most of us, at one time or another in our lives, will suffer from the effects of inflammation. Even sadder, most will turn to traditional medicine and be prescribed medications that will only mask the symptoms of our disease instead of getting to the root cause of it.
This article will help you understand how and why inflammation begins and what you can do to naturally get rid of it.
Inflammation and the Gut Connection
Over 2,500 years ago, …show more content…
Made from fermented cabbage, sauerkraut is chock full of healthy, live cultures.
Yogurt
You probably know that yogurt is of the best probiotic foods you can eat because it is rich in live cultures. It’s best to find brands that are made from goat’s milk because goat’s milk contains extra forms of beneficial probiotics like lactobacillus, acidophilus, thermophillus, bifudus, and bulgaricus. As with any yogurt, you should be sure to look at the ingredients and stay away from brands that contain artificial sweeteners or high fructose corn syrup.
Miso Soup
You may have had miso soup before at a Japanese restaurant. But did you know this delicious and soothing broth also happens to be an excellent source of probiotics? Miso paste, which is made from fermented soybeans, rice or barley, is full of lactobacilli and bifidus bacteria. When using the paste you want to be sure to add it to foods that have been taken off direct heat so the live culture aren’t killed. …show more content…
Also sour and tangy, this version is usually quite spicy as well. It is made from fermented cabbage (and sometimes other vegetables), and is an excellent source of beta-carotene, calcium, and iron.
Steps to a Happy and Healthy Gut
In order to alleviate inflammation, you’ve first got to get your gut heathy, and in order to do that, there are some key things you need to do.
Exercise
A sedentary lifestyle has been proven to be unhealthy for our immune system and can result in chronic illness. In order for your gut to function optimally, you need to move your body. No need to overexert yourself. Studies have actually found low to moderate physical activity can be very beneficial to the GI tract, reducing the risk of autoimmune diseases, so consider walking, gardening, or swimming.
Start an Elimination Diet
You can’t truly have a healthy gut when you are eating foods that your body may be sensitive to or outright allergic to.
First of all, everyone should remove sugar from their diet. I know, I know, sugar is so gosh-darn delicious. But it is also so bad for you and can help to cause an imbalance in your gut bacteria. So, avoid any processed foods that contain high fructose corn syrup and try and use a sweetener like stevia in your coffee