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29/10/2024

29/10/2024

Why am I so bloated?
Too much beer? Probs

Certain foods can trigger inflammation in the body, which can contribute to chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Here are some common inflammatory foods to be mindful of:

Processed Foods: Items like chips, cookies, and microwaveable meals often contain additives and preservatives that can promote inflammation.

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods made with white flour, such as white bread, pasta, and rice, can increase inflammation.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Drinks like soda, sweetened tea, and energy drinks can lead to inflammation due to their high sugar content.

Red and Processed Meats: Meats like steak, bacon, sausage, and deli meats are high in saturated fats and can trigger inflammatory responses.

Fried Foods: Items like french fries and fried chicken are often cooked in unhealthy oils that can promote inflammation.

Excessive Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to organs.

To reduce inflammation, consider incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g., olive oil) into your diet.
Certain foods can trigger inflammation in the body, which can contribute to chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Here are some common inflammatory foods to be mindful of:

Processed Foods: Items like chips, cookies, and microwaveable meals often contain additives and preservatives that can promote inflammation.

Refined Carbohydrates: Foods made with white flour, such as white bread, pasta, and rice, can increase inflammation.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Drinks like soda, sweetened tea, and energy drinks can lead to inflammation due to their high sugar content.

Red and Processed Meats: Meats like steak, bacon, sausage, and deli meats are high in saturated fats and can trigger inflammatory responses.

Fried Foods: Items like french fries and fried chicken are often cooked in unhealthy oils that can promote inflammation.

Excessive Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to organs.

To reduce inflammation, consider incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g., olive oil) into your diet.

29/10/2024

Why am I so tired!! This may play a part in some overall fatigue and dysfunction....

The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most complex cranial nerves in the body. It's like the body's internal telephone line, running from the brainstem all the way down to the abdomen, connecting to various organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. This nerve plays a crucial role in controlling involuntary body functions, like heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

It's also involved in the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body to relax and recuperate. Stimulation of the vagus nerve can lead to various health benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety. Some people practice vagus nerve stimulation through methods like deep breathing, meditation, and even singing!