Chasing Life Can You Eat or Meditate Your Way to Less Pain?
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Sep 9, 2025 Discover how diet and mindfulness play crucial roles in managing chronic pain. Learn which foods may inflame discomfort and the benefits of a plant-rich diet. Explore how meditation can reshape brain function, helping to cope with pain. Hear surprising insights on breathing techniques that offer relief similar to medication. Uncover personalized strategies that integrate nutrition and mindfulness to enhance overall well-being.
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Reduce Pro-Inflammatory Foods
- Limit foods that drive chronic inflammation like added sugar, refined carbs, fried foods, red/processed meats, and sodas.
- Favor fresh, whole, plant-based foods, low-glycemic choices, and hydration to reduce pain-related inflammation.
Make Plants Half Your Plate
- Make half your plate plants and choose beans, lentils, whole grains, and plant proteins to get anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Use spices like ginger and turmeric and stay well hydrated to support anti-inflammatory processes and reduce pain.
Track Foods With A Food Journal
- Keep a food journal to identify foods that trigger specific pains like migraines, gut pain, or joint pain.
- Track what you ate, when pain began, and whether avoiding the food prevents the pain to find personal triggers.