Happy Wellness Wednesday, Garden Fam 🌱
We’re back with Part III of our Natural Remedies Series and we’re discussing how to combat and prevent Chronic Inflammation. Inflammation is one way the body responds to cuts, injuries, and infections. Overall, this bodily response is normal and healthy… except when our bodies are releasing this response on a regular basis with or without a cut, injury, or infection in sight. Chronic inflammation is just that, ongoing inflammation in our bodies, and can produce joint and body aches, depression and anxiety, and other adverse effects. It is also associated with certain diseases and illnesses.
In today’s video, I share a few recommendations for how to combat and prevent inflammation on a regular basis, specifically through how we live and how we eat. Chronic inflammation ain’t acute thing (lol), so let’s start making changes for our health today! See the video and the notes below.
Love you bunches 🍇
Have a healthy & wholesome week!
Focus Scripture
Psalm 3:7-8
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It will be HEALTH to your flesh, and STRENGTH to your bones.
Video Notes
📚 Book Recommendation
What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is one way the body responds to injuries and infections.
Acute Inflammation
one-time, short-term inflammation
Normal, healthy bodily response
Chronic Inflammation
Ongoing inflammation with or without specific incident
Side Effects
Acute Inflammation
Swelling
Redness
Pain
Chronic Inflammation
Joint and body pain
Fatigue
Depression and anxiety
Digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation
Causes
Acute Inflammation
Cuts
Injuries
Infections
Chronic Inflammation
Poor diet
Dehydration
Stress
Lack of physical activity
Poor sleep
Smoking
Alcohol Intake
Obesity
Dangers of Inflammation
Associated with a number of illnesses & diseases (not necessarily causative)
Inflammatory Foods
Overall, there seems to be emphasis on trans fats, fatty meat, refined sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol
Foods with Trans Fats
Fried foods
Packaged Baked Goods
Refrigerated Doughs
Shortening & Margarine
Pie Crusts
Microwave Popcorn
Certain Meats
Fatty cuts
Cured and Breakfast Meats
Refined Sugars
Candy
Soda
Baked Goods
White Flour / Refined Carbs
Pastries, Doughnutes, Cakes, and Cookies
Alcohol
The Ultimate Remedy
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be HEALTH to your flesh, and STRENGTH to your bones. — Psalm 3:7-8
Seek to be wise with the wisdom of God, as written in His word.
Fear the Lord
Have a deep reverence / respect for the Lord
Depart from evil
Separate from yourself from things that don’t align with God’s ways
The promised outcome
HEALTH to your flesh (your body — in this case, your cells, joints, tissues, etc)
STRENGTH to your bones (the structure of your body)
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Vegetables
Leafy Greens
Cruciferous Veggies
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Mushrooms
Beets
Artichokes
Celery
Peppers
Tomatoes
Fruits
Berries
Cherries
Grapes
Pineapple
Watermelon
Kiwi
Apples
Whole Grains, Legumes, and Soy
Oats
Quinoa
Rice
Legumes
Soy
Fish and Shellfish
Salmon
Other Fatty Fish, like tuna
Nuts, Seeds, and Oils
Walnuts
Almonds
Pecans
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds
Hemp Seeds
Olive Oil
Herbs and Spices
Ginger
Turmeric
Garlic
Cinnamon
Parsely
Drinks, Sweets, and Dairy
Green Tea
Dark Chocolate
Honey
Yogurt
Lifestyle Changes
Incorporate Exercise
Eliminate Smoking
Maximize sleep quality — last week’s video
Minimize stress
Conclusion
If you are dealing with inflammation,
Live by Psalm 3:7-8 and watch God’s promises manifest in your body.
Grab this book and start making the necessary changes
Enjoy a healthy & wholesome life!
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