
Anti-Inflammation - Eat Smarter and Live Longer, 20 Healthy Food Swaps You'll Love: Boost your health, Prevent Disease, Lose Weight, Increase Energy
The immune system is one of the wonders of the human body. When anything breaches its boundaries from the flu to a virus, parasite or wound, the body launches its internal defense systems, including inflammation, which is part of the healing process. But when the immune system overreaches or poor diet and other lifestyle habits crimp the body’s healing, there’s an opportunity for inflammation to become chronic and possibly even trigger an autoimmune condition. Whether it’s heart disease, diabetes, obesity, allergies or issues like Hashimoto’s. Graves’ disease or rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation is a sneaky contributor. This special issue on how to beat anti-inflammation will explain how this simmering fire gets a foothold in the body and how some easy shifts can help douse it. Articles include how to identify markers for inflammation, surprising immune system triggers and signs of hidden inflammation that contributes to nagging health issues such as eczema, headaches, fatigue, obes