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Body on fire : how inflammation triggers chronic illness and the tools we have to fight it / Monica Aggarwal, MD, Jyothi Rao, MD.

ISBN: 9781570673924 (paperback)
Physical Description: xii, 243 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Summertown, Tennessee : Healthy Living Publications, [2020]
Copyright: &copy;2020.

Aggarwal, Monica, (author.). Rao, Jyothi, (author.).

Summary:

Monica Aggarwal and Jyothi Rao help readers take an honest assessment of their energy, lifestyle, dietary habits, and mental state and provide a series of interventions for reclaiming health. In-depth explanations of the dangers of stress and the benefits of microbiomes on not only digestive health but also general well-being show how common dietary and lifestyle changes can make a dynamic difference. The authors also bring a broader understanding of how our bodies work and what they require to be healthy. The specific plant-based foods that reduce harmful inflammation and nurture healthy digestive organisms are identified. Further guidance is provided on quality sleep--especially in today's digital age adequate hydration, mind-body techniques to recharge and activate our bodies, the role of exercise, and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Each chapter includes recommendations and action steps.