天氣跟身體炎癥有關嗎

For many people, cold weather is a fun time of year filled with snow sports, hot chocolate, and comfort food. But for others, low temperatures can translate into a season of increased pain and discomfort. That's because inflammation is affected by cold weather (via Health). While cold temperatures aren't the sole cause of increased inflammation, they can certainly worsen it.

對許多人來說，寒冷的天氣是一年中充滿冰雪運動、熱巧克力和舒適食物的有趣時光。但對有些人來說，低溫會導致疼痛和不適加劇。這是因為炎癥受寒冷天氣的影響。雖然寒冷的溫度不是炎癥增加的唯一原因，但它們肯定會使炎癥惡化。

"Anything that is a stress on the body, no matter if that's chemicals in food, a lack of sleep, stress or a sedentary lifestyle, can trigger inflammation," Carolyn Williams, registered dietician, told Health. "That can include temperature extremes."

注冊營養(yǎng)師卡羅琳·威廉姆斯(Carolyn Williams)告訴《健康》雜志：“任何對身體造成壓力的東西，無論是食物中的化學物質(zhì)、睡眠不足、壓力還是久坐的生活方式，都可能引發(fā)炎癥。”。“這可能包括極端溫度。”

Rainy days, in particular, can be troublesome. There's anecdotal evidence to suggest that increased humidity along with colder temperatures often lead to exacerbated pain associated with arthritis, according to Cleveland Clinic. This pain often occurs in the neck and other musculoskeletal body parts. Cold weather can also increase stiffness in your joints and muscles, increasing pain and discomfort. But fortunately, there are ways to manage inflammation, even on the coldest days.

特別是下雨天，可能會很麻煩。根據(jù)克利夫蘭診所的說法，有軼事證據(jù)表明，濕度的增加和溫度的降低往往會導致關節(jié)炎相關疼痛的加劇。這種疼痛通常發(fā)生在頸部和其他肌肉骨骼部位。寒冷的天氣也會增加關節(jié)和肌肉的僵硬，增加疼痛和不適。但幸運的是，即使在最寒冷的日子，也有辦法控制炎癥。

Lifestyle modifications to reduce inflammation

改變生活方式以減少炎癥

If you're looking for ways to manage your inflammation in the winter, look no further. There are a few things you can do to help reduce and relieve increased swelling and pain (via Health). For instance, you can try eating more foods with anti-inflammatory properties. Berries, leafy greens, and cruciferous vegetables are all full of essential vitamins and powerful antioxidants that can help defend your body against increased inflammation.

如果你正在尋找冬季控制炎癥的方法，看這就是了。你可以做一些事情來幫助減少和減輕腫脹和疼痛。例如，你可以嘗試吃更多具有抗炎特性的食物。漿果、綠葉蔬菜和十字花科蔬菜都富含必需的維生素和強大的抗氧化劑，有助于保護身體免受炎癥的侵害。

Additionally, learning to manage stress can help reduce inflammation. You can help lower your stress levels by taking some time to yourself, limiting the use of screens, and engaging in movements you enjoy, like taking a walk in nature, according to Health.

此外，學會管理壓力有助于減輕炎癥。據(jù)《健康》雜志報道，你可以花點時間在自己身上，限制屏幕的使用，做一些你喜歡的運動，比如在大自然中散步，以此來降低壓力。

It's also a good idea to stay limber and active during the colder months, especially if you have a history of arthritis and joint pain, according to Cleveland Clinic. Walking, stretching, and even swimming in a warm pool can help reduce and relieve weather-related inflammation. "Overall, maintaining mobility is the best way to fend off widespread joint pain without visiting your physician — and that's true in any kind of weather," Robert Bolash, pain management specialist, told Cleveland Clinic.

克利夫蘭診所表示，在寒冷的月份保持靈活和活躍也是一個好主意，特別是如果你有關節(jié)炎和關節(jié)疼痛的病史。散步、伸展身體，甚至在溫暖的游泳池里游泳，都有助于減少和緩解與天氣有關的炎癥。疼痛管理專家羅伯特·博拉什(Robert Bolash)在接受克利夫蘭診所(Cleveland Clinic)的采訪時說：“總的來說，保持活動能力是避免關節(jié)廣泛疼痛的最佳方法，無需去看醫(yī)生——在任何天氣下都是如此。”。