Inflammation.
Who has it?
I bet you do. I know I do.
So, what is it?
Inflammation is the natural process that protects your body and allows it to heal. It's a protective response triggered by the presence of toxins, viruses, or nearby damage, forming a shield around affected areas to safeguard the body's cells. It happens when you get a cut, or have that swollen joint or part of your body that makes it tender to move or touch. Sometimes the area gets red and hot to the touch. This is called acute inflammation.
During acute inflammation, the body's natural process usually resolves the problem on its own, removing the threat and healing the damage. In the short term, inflammation examples include conditions like bronchitis, sore throat, or a minor skin injury. However, when inflammation becomes persistent or chronic, it can lead to more severe diseases like certain cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, heart conditions, and more.
While inflammation is crucial for shielding body parts, chronic inflammation is often the underlying cause of various conditions. Chronic inflammation arises when the underlying cause persists or when the body faces continual irritation. This could be triggered by recurring exposure to allergens in food or drink or ongoing exposure to toxins. Food is a huge contributor to chronic inflammation. The standard American diet is full of highly inflammatory seed oils, enriched grains, refined sugars, and artificial colors and sweeteners; all of these combine to put the body into an overdrive of inflammatory response to get rid of the intruders that the body cannot process.
If you're experiencing joint pain, swelling, redness, or stiffness frequently, it might be a sign of chronic inflammation that needs attention. Chronic inflammation is directly linked to coronary heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Crohn's, PCOS, multiple sclerosis, etc), and more.
Inflammation can be a root cause of:
Bags under your eyes
Arthritis
Memory problems
Fatigue
Hair loss
Anxiety
Depression
Stuffy or runny nose
Headache
Diarrhea
Constipation
Rashes
Acne
Dry skin
Obesity
Psoriasis
Joint pain/stiffness
Cramping
Low libido
Frequent infections
Muscle weakness
Mood swings
Increased belly fat
Insulin resistance
Allergies
Brain fog
Asthma/persistent cough
Eczema
Dandruff
PMS
How many of these do you have?
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as medical advice.
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