inflammation
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NutritionSee articleStudy Challenges the Link Between Aging and Chronic Inflammation
An uptick in chronic inflammation has long been seen as an inevitable result of getting older, a phenomenon known as “inflammaging.” But a fascinating new study suggests that the type of inflammation linked to chronic disease may have more to do with industrialized lifestyles than with aging. A Closer Look at Inflammaging In studies of […] -
Success StoriesSee article‘I Fully Expected to Die from This’: How a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet Helped Me Heal from a Debilitating Condition
In April 1999, during a trip to France, I woke up with my bottom lip swollen to twice its normal size. I assumed I’d eaten something I was allergic to. But when I got home to Canada, the swelling kept happening—on my arms, my feet, my face. I was eventually diagnosed with idiopathic angioedema, a […] -
Success StoriesSee articleFrom Bacon-Lover to Vegan: My Unlikely Journey to Better Health
For much of my life, I was the stereotypical “never going vegan” guy: double cheeseburgers, meat-lovers pizzas, Mmmm…bacon jokes. My parents are retired dairy and cattle farmers, and I farmed pigs and chickens myself. I was also an avid fisherman. Veganism was not remotely appealing to me. In fact, I ridiculed it. In 2019, my […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat We’re Getting Wrong About Inflammation: Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains
Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases, from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes to autoimmune disorders, and it can even contribute to certain types of cancer. Yet, despite its profound impact on health, inflammation remains widely misunderstood. Shilpa Ravella, M.D., a gastroenterologist and author of A Silent Fire, is working to change […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Finds 57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets
A recent large-scale analysis has found that the majority of Americans are eating an inflammatory diet, increasing their risk for a range of health problems, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Conducted by researchers at Ohio State University’s College of Public Health, the analysis looked at the self-reported diets of a nationally representative […] -
WellnessSee article95% of Americans Are Missing a Key Nutrient for Curbing Chronic Inflammation
Anytime you’re injured or sick, you count on your immune system to kick in. Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process, but when it becomes chronic, it does more harm than good, contributing to a range of health conditions, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, Type 2 diabetes, depression, and Alzheimer’s. “Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle […] -
Success StoriesSee articleI Said Goodbye to Animal Products—and Acid Reflux, High Blood Pressure, and Debilitating Arthritis Pain
I’m from the South, and I grew up on foods like fried chicken, instant mashed potatoes, white rice, and pork. By the time I was a teenager, I was carrying extra weight, and I was diagnosed with scoliosis. As an adult, I continued eating the same way. On top of being overweight, I started experiencing […] -
Success StoriesSee articleA Plant-Based Diet Resolved My Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain, Transformed My Life
About 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My doctor told me I could take medication to reduce the impact of RA, but once I started the medication, I would need to take it for the rest of my life. A friend convinced me to wait a month, to see if we […] -
Success StoriesSee articleOn a WFPB Diet, I’ve Overcome a Lifetime of Health Issues
Growing up with divorced parents who were often locked in court battles, my earliest childhood memories were stressful and tumultuous, and these mental and emotional difficulties were compounded by struggles with my physical health. My battle with inflammation began at age 4; by age 5, I was regularly receiving allergy shots, which I continued to […] -
Success StoriesSee articleFrom Skeptic to Believer: Why I Ditched Paleo for a Plant-Based Diet
As far back as I can remember, my father instilled in me the value of a healthy lifestyle. Though I know now that what he thought of as “healthy” was a bit off, it was the thought that counted, and it led me to always strive to eat well. At the very least, it inspired […] -
WellnessSee articleLinda Tyler’s New Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook Showcases the Power of Healing Foods
Inflammation can be likened to the bogeyman of the health and wellness realm: Most people know they want to avoid it, but they can’t quite define it, and there’s a lot of misinformation clouding the truth. Linda Tyler—who has dedicated years of research to understanding the diet-based triggers of inflammation and chronic disease—is here to […] -
HealthSee articleHow to Reduce Inflammation with a Plant-Based Diet
What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is a protective response of the body to clear infections, repair tissues, and heal itself after injury. Signs of inflammation include redness and warmth from increased blood flow; swelling from increased blood vessel permeability; pain; and loss of function. A common example of inflammation occurs after spraining an ankle. When injured, […]
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