01/31/2026
π₯ 1. Eat anti-inflammatory foods (most impact)
Focus on adding more of these:
Daily staples
Fatty fish (salmon, sardines) β 2β3Γ/week
Extra virgin olive oil β 1β2 tsp/day
Turmeric + black pepper
Ginger
Garlic & onions
Fruits & veggies
Berries, cherries, citrus
Leafy greens (spinach, moringa, kale)
Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)
Gut-friendly
Curd/yogurt, kefir
Fermented foods (idli/dosa batter, sauerkraut, kanji)
Soaked nuts & seeds (chia, flax, walnuts)
π Reduce: refined sugar, deep-fried foods, packaged snacks, excess maida.
π§ 2. Hydrate properly
Start your day with warm water
Sip water through the day (not large gulps)
Add lemon / jeera / fennel for digestion support
Dehydration itself increases inflammatory markers.
π΄ 3. Prioritize sleep (very underrated)
Aim for 7β8 hours
Sleep before 11 pm if possible
Avoid screens 60 min before bed
Even one poor night raises inflammation.
πΆββοΈ 4. Gentle daily movement
You donβt need intense workouts:
20β30 min walking
Light yoga / stretching
5β10 min mobility after waking
Consistency matters more than intensity.
π§ββοΈ 5. Lower stress (stress = silent inflammation)
Try:
5 deep belly breaths, 2β3Γ daily
Short prayer/meditation
Journaling
Time in sunlight
Chronic stress directly spikes inflammatory hormones.
β 6. Add anti-inflammatory drinks
Rotate these:
Turmeric milk (Β½ tsp turmeric + pinch pepper)
Ginger tea
Green tea
Cinnamon tea
π¦ 7. Heal your gut (key for systemic inflammation)
Eat slowly
Avoid late heavy dinners
Include probiotics + fiber daily
Limit painkiller use when possible (they irritate gut lining)