For the final instalment, I share my grocery shopping list and some typical meals (with photos!). There’s also a discussion of gout, which is somewhat of a special case. And some final words. Thank you for reading!
Read moreWhile we’ve been told repeatedly to avoid stress because it will make us ill, the principle of hormesis suggests that the dose of a stressor determines whether it helps or hurts us.
Read moreSome medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus have anti-inflammatory effects. In today’s instalment, I discuss two of these classes of drugs and how they work.
Read moreMetformin, a medication which costs pennies a day, lowers insulin levels and has been shown to have powerful effects against a host of disorders including cancer, cardiovascular disease, brain and kidney disorders, obesity, as well as inflammation. But there is reason to believe that many players in the health care industry, prefer that you not know this.
Read moreSome dietary supplements may be useful to take in a methionine and protein restriction diet that is plant-based; this includes omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, magnesium, choline, melatonin, and boron.
Read moreWhile I discourage the use of most dietary supplements, there are exceptions. One is Vitamin B12 (cobalamin). Read this instalment to find out why.
Read moreCertain behaviours increase our risk of suffering from inflammation, and should be avoided if possible.
Read moreGetting out of bed at the same time every day improves sleep, stabilizes mood, and helps control inflammation! It is also important to sleep an adequate amount (typically 7 hours) as both short and long sleep increase mortality.
Read moreA number of beverages including coffee and green tea, have anti-inflammatory effects, and we might want to increase our consumption.
On the other hand, modern diets are often loaded with ultra-processed foods and with food additives that contribute to inflammation. We may want to try to eliminate these.
Read moreWe can reduce inflammation by eating less of certain foods. This includes animal-based foods, high-protein foods, and possibly, fruit! Find out why.
Read more“We are what we eat” expresses the idea that food and drink have an enormous influence on health and wellbeing. This instalment goes into the science of the foods we should eat more of to reduce inflammation.
Read moreInstalment 1: The nitty-gritty. What is inflammation? What causes it? Do-it-yourself approaches to controlling inflammation. How to identify strategies that reduce inflammation.
Read moreWhile inflammation serves an important purpose in helping us survive and recover from injury, pain from inflammation can also cause a lot of misery and suffering. So, to decrease pain, what can we do to keep inflammation under control?
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