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A Unique Perspectives on Inflammation — Chapter 6
In the book titled “Powerful Life-Changing Hacks That Truly Transformed My Life” by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
In this chapter, I share my documented experience and perspectives dealing with chronic inflammation and introduce practical methods that helped me eliminate it and improve my condition naturally.
I wrote this chapter to create awareness of inflammation for health and well-being. It is not prescriptive.
Understanding the role of inflammation with informed awareness and taking the necessary measures caused a substantial health transformation in my life.
We all experience inflammation. It is inevitable in our bodies.
Inflammation is a healing process. When we experience excessive and chronic inflammation, a myriad of problems for our health occurs.
I had serious problems with inflammation. My body used to produce excessive inflammation for unknown reasons in the past. This caused many years of suffering for me.
Unfortunately, healthcare professionals struggled to find an accurate diagnosis. After years of investigations by medical specialists, the main culprit was identified. It showed rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
For many years, I was not aware of the significance of inflammation for health. I failed to see it as a life-changing factor. I saw it as just a normal condition and accepted it blindly. I remained a victim.
A rheumatologist told me that there was no cure for arthritis. He advised me to use medication to cope with the symptoms. If symptoms became unbearable, he recommended having potent injections to decrease inflammation and arthritic pain.
With naivety, I trusted in the advice given, neglecting my health. After some regrets, I started searching for alternative solutions. I was determined to question and challenge the norms.
Based on studies of medical literature, my perception of inflammation dramatically changed. Besides, witnessing inflammatory conditions in my beloved ones motivated me to search the field with rigor.
I learned about the critical importance of inflammation for health. After my father died from a severe inflammatory autoimmune disease, I looked at the issue differently. I reviewed his lifestyle and used it as a case study to understand the causes of inflammation.
He followed a heavily plant-based diet. He used to refrain from red meat because of the perception of cardiovascular and oncological disease risks. His vitamin B12 levels were lower than average. I also had B12 deficiency when I was solely on plant-based diets.
His suffering at later stages of his life encouraged me to investigate the issue even further. I found out that most diseases were associated with chronic inflammation in medical papers.
I emphasize chronic inflammation. It is the type of inflammation that harasses the body for an extended period.
There is also a good inflammation experienced in the short term. It is called acute inflammation. This desired type of inflammation is essential for healing. With acute inflammation, the body attempts to fix underlying issues caused by an injury. Acute inflammation is a proven healing mechanism in the human body. I experienced its benefits after intense workouts.
After learning about the impact of chronic inflammation and its side effects on health, I discovered ways to address the root causes of inflammation. I believed that addressing root causes would subsequently reduce the severe symptoms.
I made lifestyle changes to deal with inflammatory conditions effectively. The most prominent ones were changing my diet, using my body fat as a primary energy source, and producing ketones as an alternative energy source.
As soon as my body produced substantial ketones, the pain caused by inflammation was relieved. My inflammation markers in blood tests showed significant improvement.
For example, I get CRP (C-reactive Protein), ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), and PV (Plasma Viscosity) regularly. All markers are in normal ranges nowadays, thanks to my lifestyle choices.
In hindsight, the main culprit of my inflammation was the excessive use of carbs and intolerance to some plant sources. I used to consume wheat bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and plenty of fruit and vegetable juices.
My body had to release excessive insulin to cope with increasing blood sugar. I was at the onset of diabetes.
In addition, chronic stress and destructive sleep patterns added fuel to the fire, making my body more inflamed.
After changing my diet, relieving my stress, and improving my sleep, I substantially overcame chronic stress.
With additional lifestyle enhancements such as the use of dry saunas, Epsom salt baths, cold therapy (e.g., daily cold showers), and joyful workouts such as trampoline and calisthenics, my chronic inflammation melted.
When I got rid of chronic inflammation, I was totally renewed.
Nowadays, with reduced inflammation in my body, I feel much younger, more satisfied, fitter, and healthier, manifested in physical, mental, and spiritual improvements.
Thank you for reading my perspectives.
Here Is How I Defeated Chronic Inflammation via 9 Lifestyle Habits.
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