As an executive mom, you know the importance of fuelling your body with the right foods. You’ve likely tried to eat clean, swapping out processed meals for whole foods, cutting back on sugar, and loading up on greens. Yet, despite your efforts, you’re still dealing with pain, stiffness, or fatigue. While diet plays a crucial role in managing inflammation, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Chronic inflammation is driven by a combination of stress, poor movement patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and lifestyle habits that food alone can’t fix. If you’re serious about reducing inflammation and feeling your best, here’s what you need to focus on beyond just nutrition. Lets discuss more in this blog.
Your Nervous System Needs to Be in ‘Rest & Repair’ Mode:
Inflammation isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about how your body responds to stress. When you’re constantly juggling deadlines, meetings, and parenting responsibilities, your nervous system stays in fight-or-flight mode, triggering higher cortisol levels and increased inflammation.
How to Fix It:
- Incorporate deep breathing exercises or 5-minute meditation breaks to signal relaxation.
- Take movement-based stress breaks (gentle stretching) or a short walk throughout the day.
- Prioritise consistent, high-quality sleep to allow your body to repair.
Sitting for long hours, slouching over a laptop, and rushing through daily tasks without movement create stiffness and restrict circulation, leading to chronic pain and inflammation, even if you’re eating well.
How to Fix It:
- Make movement a daily habit, even in small doses: stand during calls, take walking meetings, or do 5-minute posture reset.
- Focus on your sitting and standing posture to reduce strain on your joints and muscles.
- Try gentle mobility exercises before bed to release built-up tension.
Even if your diet is on point, poor sleep can undo its benefits. Your body clears out inflammation while you rest, and without enough sleep, it struggles to recover.
How to Fix It:
- Set a consistent bedtime routine (even if it’s just 15 minutes earlier).
- Reduce blue light exposure 30-60 minutes before bed to improve melatonin production.
- Use breath work or relaxation techniques to fall asleep faster and sleep deeper.
Watch this video to learn 'How can you reduce Inflammation in your body naturally?'
A holistic approach is the key! Eating clean is a great start, but lasting inflammation reduction requires a full-body approach. By balancing stress, improving movement, and prioritizing rest, you’ll see real, lasting improvements in pain, energy, and resilience.
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