How to reduce inflammation in the body?

Before thinking about reducing inflammation, let’s first try to understand what we might feel when our body is inflamed.

Mood changes, general fatigue, lack of focus and concentration, a feeling of bloating and abdominal swelling, unexplained muscle aches, skin problems, constipation...

There are so many possible signs that our body

gives us to tell us it's not well.

The good news is: small changes make a big difference!

How to improve health in a simple way without much effort:

1. Exercise

2. Don’t go to sleep after midnight

3. Drink more water

4. Get 20 minutes of sunlight a day

5. Eat healthy food and avoid processed food

6. Avoid situations that cause us stress beyond what is naturally generated in our daily life

All those obvious tips we already know, right? Of course, but it's these simple things that change our routine and improve our well-being.

Can we take supplements? Yes.

Can we turn to therapies? Yes.

We can do a thousand things to feel better, but the ones that have the most effect depend only on us. It is extremely important to turn to a professional who can guide us when we feel lost and don’t know what to do, but it’s crucial to understand that much of the work is done at home and that we are an integral part of our own healing process.

In Chinese medicine, in addition to using acupuncture and phytotherapy, we teach those who seek us to change lifestyle habits and improve their quality of life.

How?

Start by introducing more foods that reduce inflammation, such as:

1. Dark leafy vegetables

2. Nuts

3. Ginger and turmeric

4. Berries

5. Avocado

These are just a few examples and easy to introduce into your daily routine.

Don’t go to bed after midnight

1. Our biological clock/circadian rhythm should be respected. This rhythm is influenced by natural light, meaning that during the day, sunlight keeps us awake and active, while at night, darkness signals us to rest.

2. It is very important to avoid white lights before going to sleep. Why? They alter the release of melatonin in our brain (a hormone that helps us have deeper sleep).

3. Sleep is a whole world, but basically, it’s important to understand that sleeping after midnight alters the different stages of sleep. During deep sleep, we do a lot of emotional processing, consolidate memories, and boost creativity!

4. Try creating a sleep-friendly environment, avoid heavy meals at dinner, and establish a more relaxing nightly routine.

   
   

   

   
   

Exercise! Why?

1. Exercise strengthens our immune system, reduces symptoms associated with inflammation, benefits our cognitive abilities, such as reasoning and memory, and promotes hormonal balance. Moreover, it improves our physical appearance and agility, boosting our self-esteem. Only positive aspects!

   
   

Drinking water is essential

1. Hydrating the body maintains the vital functions of our body: heart, intestines, brain, muscles, etc.

2. Water helps regulate our body temperature.

3. It aids digestion.

4. It improves the health of our skin.

5. It protects and hydrates muscles and joints.

6. 70% of our body is water!

Take care of your health! These are just basic steps f

or the proper functioning of the body.

In addition to these basic steps, how can Chinese medicine help?

1. Acupuncture: promotes circulation and balance in our body.

2. Phytotherapy: prescribing personalized formulas tailored to each person and their specific symptoms.

3. TuiNa massage: a manual therapy to treat pain, promote relaxation, and detoxify the body.

Mafalda Camões Fernandes

N.o: C-0051604 (Non-Conventional Therapies)