Five free, easy ways to fight chronic inflammation

‘Forest environments can promote relaxation and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “rest and digest” functions,’ says Dr Qing Li. Photograph: MoMo Productions/Getty Images

A growing number of products and routines – such as red light masks and de-puffing regimens – claim to fight the signs of inflammation. Many nutritional methods have proven to help chronic inflammation, too – such as eating a vegetable-heavy Mediterranean diet or more whole grains and omega-3-rich fish.

But cost and access issues can get in the way of these solutions. Plus, they may not address a major root cause, as increasing evidence says chronic stress can induce chronic inflammation.