Pilates and the Immune System

Science has proven that chronic, low-grade inflammation can turn into a silent killer that contributes to cardiovas­cular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and other conditions.
The fact that three out of five people around the world die from a disease linked to inflammation raises serious red flags.Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to fight back.
The threat that chronic inflammation poses to your health and well-being can be offset with lifestyle steps you can take to protect yourself.  These highly effective, evidence-based strategies you can use to dampen low-grade inflammation before it has a chance to compromise your health.

Step #1: Eat to beat inflammation.
Step #2: Get moving! Get stable and aligned first so you do not hurt your joints, then do some cardio (surprisingly little!) to lower inflammation level. Pilates is perfect because too much exercise or ones done in the wrong neural pathway may actually provoke an inflammatory response.
Step #3: Manage your weight.
Step #4: Get enough sleep. Inadequate sleep not only robs you of energy and productivity it also elevates inflammation—which is especially hazardous to heart health. Fascial hydration and Pilates both help you get a healthier and more refreshing night’s sleep.
Step #5: Stop smoking. MELT can help you kick the habit and result in a dramatic reduction in inflammation levels within just a few weeks, even if you’ve tried to quit before, and feel like a loser…we can help you succeed.
Step #6: Limit alcohol use.
Step #7: Conquer chronic stress. Chronic stress can spark the development of inflammation and cause flare-ups of problems like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, depression and inflammatory bowel disease. Pilates and MELT  help lower unhealthy stress.

Whether you’re aiming to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, or other conditions connected to chronic inflammation, the sooner you incorporate these seven steps into your life, the better.

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