Sneaky inflammation may be at the root of many troubles.THE BRAIN
Alzheimer’s, brain fogTHE LUNGS
Allergic asthmaTHE HEART
Plaque buildup, hardening of the artery walls, heart attack, strokeTHE GUT
Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (and the pain,
gas, and bloating that can come with it)THE SKIN
Acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczemaTHE JOINTS
General pain and arthritisALL OVER
Diabetes, cancer, fatigue, feeling “meh,” and low-grade depressionIt quiets the inflammation. Inflammation happens when your body tries to heal
some kind of conflict. Well, what happens when there’s less conflict (fewer nicks
in arteries, less plaque buildup)? Yup, there’s less inflammation. So when you
have a balanced meal in reasonable portions, there’s no reason for your body to
fight. Quiet the inflammation, and you’ll quiet a whole host of potential issues.