Inflammation can affect every part of the body. Whether you’re suffering from headaches or an itchy, inflamed scalp to a red, swollen foot from having worn heels for too long, this book has plenty of tips for how to fight inflammation from head to toe.
The ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Handbook
INFLAMMATION EXPLAINED: The good, the bad & the ugly • From heroic healer to trespassing terror, the body’s inflammatory response deserves high praise – until it plummets into overdrive. Discover the highs and lows of this widely misunderstood bodily process
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION UP CLOSE
UNDERSTANDING CYTOKINES • These miniscule proteins have a big role to play in inflammation. Here’s how they command and control the immune system
IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD • Inflammation isn’t always a cause for concern but when it impacts the head, things can get serious
SCALP INFLAMMATION • Inflammation can be hard to spot when it affects the scalp, but it shouldn’t be ignored
INFLAMMATION HEADACHES • Migraines have long been a mystery, but recent findings indicate inflammation is a key factor
BRAIN INFLAMMATION • Encephalitis is a rare yet very serious acute condition where the brain becomes inflamed
15 WAYS TO BEAT BRAIN INFLAMMATION • Neuroinflammation can lead to various health problems, but luckily there are plenty of tools we can use to combat it
SLEEP YOURSELF HAPPY • Getting enough sleep can boost your mood and immunity, so make sure you’re racking up those coveted seven to nine hours with these top tips
7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP • Don’t think you have to put up with a lack of sleep – use these tips to give yourself the best chance of some sweet slumber
BREATHE EASY • How some simple breathing exercises can help treat stress and reduce inflammation on a cellular level
STIMULATING THE VAGUS NERVE • What this nerve does and how to make the most of it
SKIN DEEP • We often take our skin for granted, but it’s important to keep this major organ happy and healthy
5 Irritating ingredients to avoid in skincare products
SHIELD YOUR GUMS • Take care of your oral health with these key tips for combatting inflammation
EYE SPY • Your inside guide to eye inflammation, how it’s caused and the potential consequences of leaving it untreated
SOOTHING A SORE THROAT • Is your throat giving you grief? Find out the best ways to treat it
9 WAYS TO SOOTHE A SORE THROAT • There is no need to suffer from a sore throat – use these suggestions to help ease the worst of the pain
THYROID INFLAMMATION • How it’s caused, what it does and how to treat it
DON’T GO BREAKING MY HEART • Inflammation can be an issue that affects most of the body, but it can be especially dangerous and uncomfortable when it affects the heart
HOW TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL • High levels of cholesterol in your blood need to be controlled
HEART-HEALTHY HERBS AND SPICES • Some herbs and spices can reduce inflammation and help maintain a healthy heart while packing a flavour punch. However, consult your doctor before use as some can interfere with medications
THE LUNG ROAD TO SUCCESS • Lung inflammation is potentially a very serious condition – here’s how it’s caused, what the consequences are, and how it can be prevented and even cured…
7 WAYS TO CLEANSE INFLAMED LUNGS • The term 'inflammation of the lungs' certainly sounds scary, but thankfully there are steps you can take sort it out
SMOKING AND LUNG INFLAMMATION • Even if you quit smoking, the damage might already be done
MUSCLE POWER • Physical activity has health benefits but can lead to muscle inflammation. We explain the pros and cons of inflamed muscles – and offer tips...
