To control internal inflammation you should eat a balanced and healthy diet that is rich in anti inflammatory foods and get regular and plenty of exercise, manage and reduce your stress and maintain a healthy weight.
Foods that you should eat to control internal inflammation include fruits and vegetables such as berries, colorful vegetables, leafy greens as well as fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines which are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
Nuts and seeds provide you with healthy fats and antioxidants and olive oil is a good and healthy source of monounsaturated fats and whole grains and spices such as cinnamon, ginger and turmeric are also good to consume to control and prevent internal inflammation.
You should avoid or limit foods such as processed foods, foods with added sugars, sugary drinks, sugar cereals, refined carbohydrates such as pastries and white bread and avoid or limit alcohol as alcohol can disrupt your gut microbiome.
Red meat should be eaten in moderation when you have internal inflammation.
Internal inflammation is when your body's immune system mounts a prolonged or excessive response to an injury or infection, which leads to inflammation within your body's tissues and organs and is a natural response.
The causes of internal inflammation include alcohol consumption, smoking, poor diet or not eating healthy, not staying active, stress, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease etc, autoimmune disorders like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis and infections which can be either fungal, viral or bacterial.
When you have internal inflammation in the body it can cause a wide range of different symptoms and the symptoms of internal inflammation within the body can vary depending on the organs that are infected, the cause of the inflammation and the severity of the inflammation.
Some common symptoms of internal inflammation include mood changes such as depression and anxiety, skin rashes, digestive issues such as constipation and or bloating, headaches, fever, muscle aches, joint pain and stiffness and fatigue.
If internal inflammation is left untreated it can lead to serious complications such as autoimmune disorders, increased risk of cancer and chronic diseases.
Some common treatments for internal inflammation include surgery in some cases, lifestyle modifications such as improving your diet, eating healthy, staying active, reducing stress and quitting smoking you smoke, and use of medications that suppress your immune system when you have autoimmune disorders.
If the cause of the internal inflammation is from bacteria or viruses you will often be prescribed antiviral medications or antibiotics.