01/02/2026
🌿 Pain, Inflammation & What You Eat
Why sugar, alcohol & certain oils can slow your recovery
When you have injury, stiffness, arthritis, or chronic pain, inflammation is often part of the picture.
Massage helps the body heal — but daily food choices also matter.
🍬 Sugar & Inflammation
High sugar intake can:
• Increase inflammation in the body
• Make muscles and joints feel more painful
• Slow down tissue repair after injury
Many clients notice more stiffness the day after sugary foods.
🍷 Alcohol & Recovery
Alcohol:
• Increases inflammation
• Dehydrates muscles and connective tissue
• Reduces quality of sleep (important for healing)
Even small amounts can delay recovery when the body is already stressed.
🧪 Oxidative Vegetable Oils
Highly processed vegetable oils (used in fried & ultra-processed foods):
• Can increase oxidative stress
• May worsen joint inflammation
• Are not ideal during injury or arthritis flare-ups
Your body heals best in a low-inflammation environment.
🤲 How Maho’s Massage Helps
Seitai & sports massage, and can be mixed with dry needling sessions..
• Improves circulation
• Reduces muscle tension
• Supports natural healing
When combined with supportive nutrition, results are often better and longer-lasting.
✨ Small changes = big difference
You don’t need perfection — awareness is the first step.
If your body is asking for rest, care, and balance… listen to it😊
📍 Location: South East London, Catford SE6. Mobile sessions within SE London.
Book your session today 👇
www.mahoshealthhub.com