The Anti-Inflammatory Handbook - 3rd Edition

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When you’re injured or ill, inflammation is your body’s response to help it heal. However, if left untreated it can lead to chronic inflammation, which can lead to more serious health problems such as heart disease, arthritis and cancer. Your best chance of beating inflammation is through a healthy diet, but managing your weight, getting enough exercise and sleep, and reducing stress levels can all help. You may associate inflammation with something like having an inflamed knee after a running injury. However, it can affect every part of your body. Whether you’re suffering from headaches or an itchy, inflamed scalp to a red, swollen foot from having worn heels for too long, we’ve got plenty of tips for how to fight inflammation fro...m head to toe. more