WELCOME to The WELLNESS FOURPlay Podcast, Episode 7: Inflammation

We KNOW that Knowledge is the "foreplay" to your Wellness, so we want to make sure you are equipped to optimize yours! We will be coming to you LIVE to answer FOUR questions related to a specific Wellness topic each Episode.

1. WHAT IS IT? -Your body’s process of fighting against things that harm it: infections, injuries and toxins -Two types: Acute (injury), Chronic (illness) -Four signs of Acute Inflammation: Redness, Heat, Swelling and Pain

2. WHAT CAUSES IT? -Acute: Harmful pathogens (bacteria, fungus), injuries (quick onset, short duration) -Chronic: Poor lifestyle (too much party, not enough sleep), Inflammatory foods, free radical damage to cells (oxidative stress), bad gut health - A need in our body for immune response to be triggered

3. WHAT DOES IT CAUSE? - “Itis” conditions, allergies, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and many more - body pains and stiffness - Can have a negative influence in all body systems

4. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? - Anti-inflammatory diet (high fiber foods, tomatoes, nuts, leafy greens, fatty fish, fruit), Mediterranean diet (rich in fresh foods and healthy oils-olive oil) -Avoid fried foods, processed foods, added sugar, red meat, unhealthy fats - Antioxidants, Herbs (Ginger, Turmeric, Cannabis etc) -Nrf2 Activation -Manage weight -Exercise -Manage Stress #WellnessFourPlay​

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