Why are some people healthy with minimal effort, while others remain ill despite major investments of time and resources? Why do some feel “healthy” only to have a major health issue erupt seemingly out of nowhere? Myself, and many of the most advanced physicians, researchers and scientists believe this to be >90% dependent upon a single easily controlled factor: sub-clinical low grade inflammation.
The sooner you understand this one idea for pursuing and maintaining health, the sooner you will increase your chances of a long fulfilling and quality life including:
- Increased Energy
- Improved Mental Clarity
- Enhanced Muscle Tone
- Weight Loss (or maintaining proper weight
- Normal Digestion & Bowel Function
- Reduction or Avoidance of Acute & Chronic Pain
- Faster Recovery From Travel/Workouts/Injury
- Abdominal Pain & G.E.R.D (Acid Reflux) Resolution.
- Reversal of O.S.A.S (Sleep Apnea & Snoring)
- Reduction of Chronic Disease: Heart, Cancer, Diabetes, Stroke, Arthritis, I.B.S., Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, RA/Lupus, Headaches, Acne, etc
The ultimate goal is to quickly and effectively establish a framework of daily habits that reinforce an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Easy steps you can begin right now:
1. Improve your intake of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats
2. Avoid Grains, Dairy, Sugar, and Legumes, and unhealthy oils
3. Improve stress levels through exercise, quality time with family and friends, and doing a favorite activities
4. Healthy amount of sleep, at least 7 hours per night
5. Proper supplements
- Omega-3: 2-3,000mg combined EPA/DHA
- Iron Free Multi-Vitamin
- Vitamin D: 5,000-25,000IU daily
- Magnesium: 300-1000mg daily
- Calcium 300-1,000mg daily
6. Daily exercise
7. Water consumption; A general rule: 1/2 your body weight in ounces
Just knowing the key factors that cause inflammation does not translate to seamless lifestyle integration. Empower yourself by taking a critical look at each of these areas and take the necessary action steps to improve until you reach your goals.