What Is the Link Between Inflammation and Immunity?

So many of you have asked me to talk about this and explain further the many links between the immune system and your inflammation levels.

How Do You Keep a Strong Immune System?

1/ KEEP CALM. Stress increases inflammation and cortisol levels.

Cortisol levels trigger the activation of the sympathetic nervous system which in turn shuts down the digestive system and immune system.

You can use the tips and mediation routines shared in the mental wellness section of the Eat Burn Sleep platform to support your mental well-being.

2/ Improve your GUT HEALTH. 70% of the immune system (Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue) sits in the gut as its name indicates.

Having a diverse gut flora is essential for your immune system function and now more than ever is important to keep your gut strong by eating the right foods and feed your good bacteria.

3/ LOWER your INFLAMMATION LEVELS.

Chronic inflammation impairs the immune system activity.

Recent observations have shown that those with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, cancer, and renal disease, are of higher mortality risk when contracting the coronavirus. Such diseases are directly linked to chronic inflammation.

4/ EAT the RAINBOW. 

All the food shared in the green list on the Eat Burn Sleep platform is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, minerals, and support your immune system.

5/ AVOID INFLAMMATORY WORKOUTS which lower the immune system.

All the workouts I share on the Eat Burn Sleep platform not only don’t trigger inflammation but also support back health and digestive health as the vagus nerve links the spine and the gastro-intestinal tract.

6/ SUPPLEMENTS are optional but if you would like to take some, I would recommend both Zinc and Vitamin C which wonderfully boost immunity.

For better absorption and distribution, my favorite forms are Liposomal vitamin-C and Zinc picolinate. (Check out Yalda Loves page for more of my favorite products!).

The Eat Burn Sleep lifestyle is focused on lowering inflammation, improving gut health, and consequently achieving among many other benefits an improved immune system as well as optimal body composition.

Glowing skin and good body composition are by-products of being healthy on the inside.

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Anti-inflammatory Pancakes

The MailOnline has featured a Paleo Pancake recipe from the Eat Burn Sleep platform as an alternative healthy pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday. Click here to discover!

The best gift you can give yourself for Christmas is the gift of health! So you can feel and be your best for the festivities, I have reduced the price of the 6-week plan, as a pre-Christmas treat from me to you ??

The beauty of the plan is that it allows you to have treats so you can absolutely go to Christmas parties, have fun yet keep to the plan!

By following the basic principles of the plan, you will very much enjoy Christmas Day, guilt-free, without falling off the wagon!

After the plan, you can subscribe to the annual membership for £88 and keep your effort up through the New Year! I hope you enjoy it!

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The Brain-gut Connection

60% of an adult’s neurotransmitters are located in the gut, and 80% of children’s. The brain-gut link has been written about extensively over the past ten years, and we have made massive progress in that field.

When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I tried the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), which was also used to improve symptoms for children with autism. I spent hours researching diets, the microbiome, and this link. I came to realize that our mood, our digestion, and our immune system are intertwined. It has made me realize how strong the brain-gut link is.

Unfortunately, the SCD didn’t work for me, and it ultimately took me over ten years to perfect my low inflammation and gut health lifestyle.

The food you eat daily, your stress levels, and the exercise you do massively impact your gut flora and your inflammation levels. Brain cells have been proven to get inflamed, so if you suffer from anxiety or depression, living a low-inflammation lifestyle can help improve your symptoms.

An entire section of the Eat Burn Sleep platform is dedicated to mental wellness. 70% of our immune system (GALT – Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue) is located in our guts, and 60% of our neurotransmitters. Then, there is a powerful link between exercise and inflammation. Some forms of exercise are inflammatory, while others are anti-inflammatory.

Our mind, our body, how we move, how we deal with stress, and how we eat are all linked, and all impact each other. All non-communicable diseases (responsible for 71% of deaths worldwide) are linked to chronic inflammation -hence to gut health; see the video on this topic on my youtube channel.

These include depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, heart attacks, auto-immune issues, psoriasis, asthma, diabetes, etc. It can sound overwhelming, and one might find it hard to start somewhere.

I felt overwhelmed all those years ago, almost wanting to give up! I had no choice but to find a solution to this, which I could apply to my daily life as a busy mum of two young boys! But in a way, what saved me was the fact that my body wasn’t responding to medical treatment, and I ended up at one point being kept alive with weekly blood transfusions.

I have come up with a simple, achievable, sustainable lifestyle, which has yielded tremendous results for many people (check out the reviews here). I share it all on the Eat Burn Sleep platform, as well as regular exclusive content and new recipes.

I hope the Eat Burn Sleep platform helps you, as it has helped me! Remember to look after yourself without over-obsessing. The Eat Burn Sleep lifestyle isn’t about perfection but about damage limitation.

Yalda x

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Where Should You Go In Marrakech?

Hi everyone, I know we are all feeling the winter chill so I thought I would share with you all my favorite spots in the beautiful Marrakech. Many have requested this and I hope you enjoy it!

Breakfast

For a casual meal, I love the Argana overlooking the main square. It has a traditional feel to it.

Brunch

The brunch at La Mamounia on Sundays is an institution not to be missed.

The Selman Hotel is also a wonderful destination on Sundays, where brunch is served in the restaurant Le Pavillon.

Lunch

Café de la Poste has a lovely colonial feel to it with delicious French food. Riad El Fenn is an amazing spot. It is a lovely arty boutique hotel. I suggest going to the top floor to have lunch. There is a great shop inside run by Paul Rowland, an ex-fashion man from NYC.

Enjoy a great Sunday brunch at La Mamounia hotel where you can sit by the pool and enjoy!

Or at Kasbah Tamadot which is Richard Branson’s hotel, 20 min away – but absolutely stunning. La Pause is an amazing, relaxing, and remote day trip. Check it out online for more of its features.

Finally, I love La Terrasse des Épices, where you will find a full restaurant with traditional selections or a pastry shop if you are on the go.

Day Trips

I love going away for a day, either hiking in the mountains, or to the Agafay Desert.

The Agafay desert is close to Marrakech and you can directly ring a camp to organise Camel Rides, Mountain biking or Quand

Dinner

For Moroccan-style food, Dar Yacout gives you the full cultural experience. It is set in a riad where they play Andalous music and serve traditional food from Fez. I suggest that you have a light lunch if you are going there for dinner!

There is also a Moroccan restaurant in the Royal Mansour Hotel, La Table Marocaine. The lamb as a main is exquisite!

Bo Zin is the best for a fun night – a 20 min drive from the center. You will find dinner and dance with a diverse menu of Asian and French food. The food is quite good.

Le Comptoir has belly dancers but is a bit touristy. The food is good nonetheless and it is fun!

Drinks

– Djellabar has magnificent decor and a trendy feel.
– Bar at the Royal Mansour – beautiful, refined, and quiet.
– Jad Mahal has a great nighttime feel with a small food menu.
– At Le Comptoir they have a fun selection of cocktails.
– Pre-drink in the gardens at la Mamounia Hotel is very pleasant.

Spa

I know this post is mostly about my favorite food and drink places in Marrakech but I also wanted to mention the wonderful spas I love.

There’s one at the Royal Mansour.

It is the best! With lots of specialty selections!

The one at La Mamounia is beautiful too, with many ‘facial’ options.

If you go to Marrakech, I am sure you will have a wonderful time.