Are you experiencing persistent inflammation in your joints, skin, or gut? Maybe you're suffering from discomfort in your joints or bones that just won't go away, or perhaps you've had an injury that is stubbornly slow to heal?
If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might benefit from some support in managing your body's immune response and inflammation.
Inflammation is a crucial aspect of our immune system's defence mechanism. It's how our body deals with potential threats in specific areas. This inflammation should be temporary, resolving once the immune system has neutralised the threat. However, sometimes it can persist, struggling to "switch off" due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. These can include elements like a typical Western diet, stress, inadequate sleep, a lack of immune-supporting nutrients, oxidative stress, air pollution, cigarette smoke, rancid fats, and foods cooked at high temperatures. Additionally, chronically elevated cortisol levels, our body's stress hormone, can also lead to increased inflammatory response affecting not only our immune system but also bones and joints.
What you can do
Inflammation poses a significant challenge, but fortunately, there are numerous natural strategies we can implement to address it. A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle are both crucial factors in supporting our joints and maintaining bone health. Below, you'll find some useful tips and recommendations to help you support your joint health and balance your immune system.
Lifestyle recommendations
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Ensure a good evening and sleep routine by reducing exposure to blue light in the evening (TV, phone, laptop etc.), and sleeping in a cool, dark room.
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Build downtime into your daily routine, perhaps practising mindfulness or meditation or giving yourself dedicated ‘me time’ for something you really enjoy.
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Reduce your exposure to environmental toxins by eating more organic food, avoiding plastic, and using natural skincare and cleaning products.
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Reduce stress and prioritise relaxation by practicing mindfulness, breathing techniques or meditation which have been found to improve sleep. Try to engage in hobbies (arts and crafts, reading, hiking, drawing etc.) since participating in physical and social activities has been linked with improved sleep quality, duration and efficiency.
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Incorporate daily physical activity and time spent in nature. Studies have shown that daily exercise can not only reduce weight but also could be effective in reducing chronic inflammation. Regular exercise is important for strengthening muscles surrounding the joints and supporting mobility. Low impact exercises such as swimming, walking, cycling and yoga can be beneficial for joint conditions.
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Maintaining a healthy weight can help to reduce excess stress on the joints.
Dietary recommendations
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Minimise pro-inflammatory foods such as processed food, high sugar foods and alcohol, which can promote inflammation.
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Increase your intake of oily fish, berries, vegetables, nuts, and seeds for antioxidants and essential fatty acids.
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Add anti-inflammatory herbs and spices to your meals such as turmeric, ginger, rosemary, cayenne pepper etc.
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Enjoy a diet rich in a wide variety of plants of different colours to ensure a diverse daily intake of immune-supportive nutrients.
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Make sure you include protein with each meal as this is essential for collagen production and maintaining muscle mass.
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Supporting the gut microbiome and digestive function can help with the absorption of essential minerals for joint health, as well as regulating inflammation. A diet high in plant foods will help to feed our beneficial gut bacteria, as well as fermented foods such as kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi.
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Chronic inflammation can be managed with a combination of lifestyle and dietary changes. Certain supplements can also help, depending on your specific needs. By adopting these strategies, you can support your immune system, promote joint health, and reduce the discomfort associated with persistent inflammation.