Article: Sleep helps your body recover and fight inflammation, so it's important to get a full night's sleep, which for most people is between 7 and 8 hours. If you're having trouble getting that much sleep, reorganize your schedule so that you're devoting enough time to preparing for sleep and sleeping every day. If you have trouble falling asleep, try relaxing before bedtime and avoiding looking at electronic screens once in bed. These practices can help people fall asleep faster. If you have chronic trouble with insomnia, speak with your doctor about potential medical solutions, like cognitive behavior therapy. One of the many health benefits of exercise is that it can reduce inflammation. Your 2.5 hours of exercise a week only needs to be moderate in intensity, meaning it raises your heartbeat but does not necessarily strain your muscles, like taking a walk. Spread your 2.5 hours of exercise throughout the week. If you're worried about aggravating an injury, speak to your doctor or physical therapist about how to develop an exercise plan that works for you. Use a Fitbit or other personal fitness tracker to help you meet your exercise goals during the week. High levels of stress can increase inflammation in the body. They can also make it more difficult to sleep, which helps the body fight inflammation. Take small breaks when working during the day, perhaps just to get some fresh air or stretch for a couple minutes. Give yourself time at the end of the day to relax by exercising, engaging in a hobby, or simply spending time with friends or family members. if you need to. Being overweight can promote inflammation in the body. Ask your doctor if you need to lose weight before committing to doing so. Even if you feel like you should be thinner, that does not necessarily mean you are overweight. If you do need to lose weight, exercise regularly and try to eat a healthy diet built around vegetables, fruit, and lean sources of protein. if you are a smoker. Smoking hardens your arteries, which negatively affects the circulation of your blood. This can promote inflammation over time, especially of the heart and cardiovascular system. If you quit smoking, you may be able to reverse some of the damage cigarettes have done and lower the inflammation in your body.
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Get 8 hours of sleep a night. Exercise for at least 2.5 hours every week. Relax more to reduce stress levels. Lose weight Quit smoking