An emerging concept in medicine is increasingly focused on a rarely recognized yet widely prevalent condition that contributes to an array of diseases called "inflammaging". Greg Eckel, ND, from Nature Cures Clinic, joined us to share how this chronic inflammation, although it may progress slowly, is the root cause of many diseases and poses a significant threat to public health and longevity.
The condition, which often results from an accumulation of health risk factors such as environmental causes, dietary habits, UV exposure, and sleep patterns, is linked to a number of age-related diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
To delay and support healthy aging while protecting the body from illness, medical experts continue to investigate the prominent role of chronic inflammation and its implications on the development of anti-aging therapies.
What can you do to curb "inflammaging"? Eat a Mediterranean-style diet with a plant-based diet focused on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and cold-water fish and plants like soybeans and flax seeds that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Limit or eliminate consumption of foods known to have a pro-inflammatory effect. These include all refined carbohydrates like white bread, white rice and pastries; sugar-sweetened beverages; deep-fried foods; and red meat and processed meats. They are the very same foods with well-established links to obesity (itself a risk factor for inflammation), heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Drink coffee and tea which contain protective polyphenols, among other anti-inflammatory compounds.
Reduce chronic stress. You can do this by getting regular exercise: 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise and 10 to 25 minutes of weight or resistance training at least four to five times a week. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Practice meditation and yoga.
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