The Health & Wellness Blog
The Health & Wellness Blog
We all know that saying “stress kills.” As dramatic as this may sound, there’s a kernel of truth behind it. Chronic stress isn’t just a mental state—it can cause actual, physical damage to your body. One of the most severe side effects? Inflammation. These are what causes chronic inflammation. This is one of the primary drivers of many chronic conditions such Read More
Nightshade vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and white potatoes, often get a bad name. Excuse me, some health blogs and influencers say they cause inflammation. This is particularly so for those with autoimmune problems or joint pain. But is there good science to support this, or are we facing yet another dietary myth? Let’s look at nightshades Read More
Thrown in our fast-paced world, adhering to a healthy lifestyle is extremely important as we grow older. The food we feed our bodies is a key contributor to our health and longevity. The advantages of an anti-inflammatory diet over the long term have become accepted. This eating style centres around natural, nutrient-dense foods. These foods, too, encourage a reduction Read More
Lunch frequently slips through the cracks. We have back-to-back meetings, errands, and school pickups. Hence, we tend to skip meals or have quick, processed appetisers. What you have for lunch can have a major impact on how you feel later in the day. It also affects how your body processes inflammation. Anti-inflammatory lunches need no rules, nor much cost. They Read More