Bibliograph

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

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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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-219) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Body on fire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1154812958

Responsibility statement

Monica Aggarwal, MD ; Jyothi Rao, MD

Sub title

how inflammation triggers chronic illness and the tools we have to fight it

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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Foreword: Finding new tools to heal the whole body / by Andrew Weil -- Introduction: Body on fire? -- A juggling act : balance, internal stability, and homeostatis -- How my daughter saved me : Dr. Monica Aggarwal's story -- Learning the meaning of MD : Dr. Jyothi Rao's story -- Breaking down : when balance is disrupted, stress and inflammation are created -- Chronic illness is born : what we know about illnesses and risk factors for illness that your body can tell us -- The house of bugs : learn about your gut -- Heal thy gut : the role of elimination -- Super foods : greens, beans, carbs, oh my! -- Oil change : nuts, seeds, and avocado -- Spice it up : with the spices (and herbs) of life -- Water : the essence of life -- Sleep on it : rejuvenate and detoxify by catching some z's -- The mind-body connection : unleash the healing power of a calm mind -- The euphoria of exercise : movement to reverse the damage of a sedentary lifestyle -- The benefits of fasting : how fasting can help reset the immune system -- Optimism : the role of positivity in health -- Recharge : eat well, play more, sleep deeply, heal

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