Ravella, Shilpa

A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease

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ISBN 13:
9781529918373
author:
Ravella, Shilpa
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Health & Wellbeing, Dieting, Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.18

Description

Hidden inflammation lies behind many modern diseases. Shilpa Ravella, a doctor at the forefront of this field, explains why our immune systems are turning against us and what we might do about it. In A Silent Fire, she interweaves the latest research with unusual case studies from her own practice and the history of immunology to explain what we know about this elusive phenomenon. Shilpa Ravella debunks common myths about 'anti-inflammatory' lifestyles and explains the simple principles by which we can reform our relationship with food and our microbiomes to benefit our health. By understanding the role of inflammation in modern diseases, readers can take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

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