
The Root Causes of Inflammation & What You Can Do To Stop It
The Dr. Hyman Show
Address Inflammation: Embrace Holistic Health
Doctors often focus on symptom management rather than addressing root causes of disease, leading to a cycle of temporary relief with drugs instead of true healing. Identifying inflammation as a cause allows for a transition to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Key elements of this lifestyle include consuming real, whole, and unprocessed foods rich in phytochemicals. These colorful plant compounds actively reduce inflammation. Avoiding refined sugars, starches, trans fats, and refined oils is crucial. Incorporating good fats, such as those from avocados, olive oil, and omega-3-rich fish, significantly benefits health. Regular exercise emerges as vital for reducing inflammation, enhancing immune function, improving mood, correcting insulin resistance, and alleviating stress.