The Anti-Inflammatory Path

Many of us experience symptoms of chronic inflammation, resulting from the immune system overload. Basically, that is the price we pay for the comfort of the modern life. We have just not adapted to it yet. Our gut is not built to see some of the foods we love so much. We are meant to spend a lot of time outdoors, surrounded by the color green – and many of us cannot, or may not like to. The whole pro-inflammatory lifestyle we are set up for these days – with the toxins in our environment, the screens, the media, the hyperstimulation, multitasking, stress, and the lack of sleep, of rest, and of me-time – all that takes a toll on our physical and mental wellbeing.

The effects on our physical health are well-understood – our body’s defense mechanisms, particularly the immune system, are working overtime. The resulting hyper-inflammatory state casts a variety of unpleasant symptoms, depleting our energy and resources, and predisposing our immune system to make mistakes, such as autoimmune responses.

The effects on our nervous system are still getting researched. There are true revelations coming from recent studies: mental health issues, such as anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, have already been shown to be linked to gut health, and to improve with dietary and lifestyle modifications that reduce inflammation. Isn’t that crazy??

… Wait a second, but we do not want to give up those advances of the modern days that make life easier and more pleasant compared to the previous centuries! We do not want to retreat to the caves! Because giving up our favorite foods, and the lifestyle we love, may make us even more miserable, stealing away what joy of life we still have! The whole point of seeking help is getting relief, not more burden…

That is our compass. We will devotedly work with you to support what steps would feel right for you to take. But if you are not inclined to consider this path, you would not be pushed into it.

If (and only if) you are curious, the main areas to work on are foods, stress, sleep and toxins. There are a lot of tools in our toolbox. Your Entier specialist will be there to support you and help make it joyful and rewarding.